Danus ex
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Hey all,
I've got a 3rd issue Detective Special that I'll be carrying, and I figured I'd get some opinions on holsters before I began thorough research.
I have some possibly unusual requirements, though. First off, I'm a rather thin individual. 5' 10.5", 155lbs, 29" waist. My hands are about the size of the average woman's, even though I'm much taller than her.
As you might imagine, real estate along my waistline is minimal. Fortunately, when I Mexican carry my Det. Spec., it's very very hard to notice, even when I'm wearing my tightest boytoy shirt and whoever's watching is looking right at it. Ammo will probably be carried in something like a Galco 2x2x2 pouch. I have a set of loops from a policeman that conceal incredibly well, and a 2x2x2 thing is close to that without being too bulky. Obviously, I would like to preserve all of the above concealment characteristics.
What I'm fighting with the most is IWB vs OWB. Frankly, I wouldn't be surprised if OWB actually concealed better on me--sitting outside a narrower waistline rather than inside a bigger waistline. I don't know though.
I would like a cow- or horse-hide holster, preferably a very high quality one, and I will also order a belt made by the holster maker when I make the purchase.
Anyone grapple with a situation like this? Anyone have any insight into any of it?
I've got a 3rd issue Detective Special that I'll be carrying, and I figured I'd get some opinions on holsters before I began thorough research.
I have some possibly unusual requirements, though. First off, I'm a rather thin individual. 5' 10.5", 155lbs, 29" waist. My hands are about the size of the average woman's, even though I'm much taller than her.
As you might imagine, real estate along my waistline is minimal. Fortunately, when I Mexican carry my Det. Spec., it's very very hard to notice, even when I'm wearing my tightest boytoy shirt and whoever's watching is looking right at it. Ammo will probably be carried in something like a Galco 2x2x2 pouch. I have a set of loops from a policeman that conceal incredibly well, and a 2x2x2 thing is close to that without being too bulky. Obviously, I would like to preserve all of the above concealment characteristics.
What I'm fighting with the most is IWB vs OWB. Frankly, I wouldn't be surprised if OWB actually concealed better on me--sitting outside a narrower waistline rather than inside a bigger waistline. I don't know though.
I would like a cow- or horse-hide holster, preferably a very high quality one, and I will also order a belt made by the holster maker when I make the purchase.
Anyone grapple with a situation like this? Anyone have any insight into any of it?