Most used holster

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I would have to say my Alabama Pocket Holster.

Close second is a Mika pocket holster. Just got it and wonder why I waited so long before getting one!
 
Pistol Wear athletic shoulder holster, hands down. I used one with a Kahr CW.380 for years, moved up to a P365 and wear the next size larger. In the "most popular," Safariland ALS seems to be everywhere, I found one for $10 for a large frame 9mm and modified it to fit a 4566TSW. The biggest change was moving the trigger guard retention screw.

Working project, a "Brauer Bros" neoprene shoulder holster based off one for a .38 Special snub. It is pretty simple, a curved two inch strap over the shoulder, with overlapping ends which will mount a kydex shell for a P365. Add strap for opposite shoulder. No cross chest straps to show, can be worn over a shirt under another garment for winter. I'm really surprised we dont see a lot more DIY work with neoprene. It's scissors and paracord lace level work.
 
I bought Safariland ALS paddle holsters for my 1911, Springfield XDM, Sig P220, and Hi Power. I've read enough stories over the past several years of some idiot seeing a guy's concealed handgun printing through his shirt, or otherwise visible, and making a grab for it. I figured something with a decent retention capability might not be a bad idea. So far I'm very happy with them. I tried a Blackhawk CQC Serpa holster and was not at all happy with the retention mechanism using the trigger finger to release it. Seemed like a very poor design, and an ND just waiting to happen.

For leather, I have a High Noon Holsters "Sky High" for my Hi Power, and still like that one very much.

Of course, up here in Alaska it's easy to have a cover garment that conceals any good outside the waistband holster. I'm sure I would be looking at other options if I lived where it got hot.
 
Most used is a Trex arms sidecar (aiwb). It’s worn daily, and has been for a while with my G26.

Recently gotten into 1911’s. I can see the Adirondack M7 tanker holster being used for hunting and the Milt Sparks Summer Special getting more use in certain occasions.
 
A Simple Galco cross draw. Was a 6” that I cut down to a 3”. Not the best for sure.

Ordered a custom one , 79FDC3CF-4B76-43A8-8E7D-D79248CC4BF0.jpeg 4A28389B-6C97-498D-AB26-83875F84153F.png yet last few years it’s been this.
 
My most used holsters are a couple of DeSantis SOF-TUCK IWB models for my Kahr CM9 and my S&W J frames: a Model 649 and a Model 638.
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Lightweight and secure, well made from quality materials, and comfortable to wear for extended periods of time.
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RedHill tactical is my most used holsters! they make excellent holsters

CZ Shadow 2 IWB
STi 3-gun IWB (yes they made me one)

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I’ve mostly used a Desantis Nemesis, but have recently switched to an Alabama holster and I don’t see myself going back, ever.
My wife has been using a HighNoon Mr. Softy for about a decade, first with her LCP then with a LCR. I also use a mr softy with a J-Frame and a PM45 occasionally, but I mostly pocket carry.
 
Well, recently, I have resumed regularly carrying a pocketed Seecamp LWS-32, usually in a horsehide Kramer Pocket Holster. I do normally carry another, larger weapon, too, but that varies, depending upon several factors, so, the Kramer pocket rig is my most-carried individual holster.

My usual type of belt carry holster is of the general type now known as being of the Bruce Nelson “Professional” design, an OWB with one tunnel loop and one outboard loop. I have several examples, made by Milt Sparks, Josh Bulman, C. Rusty Sherrick, and Kramer Handgun Leather.
 
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Depends on which firearm, and for what use.
The Colt Officers has a Summer Special, that's (probably) most used.
The SIG 220 has a safariland paddle
The Series 70 has a much used Galco Yaqui.
The Colt 380 Gov't has a custom IWB from Bullard Leather of FW.
The SIG 365 rides in a supertuck.
SO, it depends.
 
Most carried is the Kramer horsehide OWB holster for a Glock 19. Once those are broken in they are streamlined and comfortable!
 
All of my carry guns for the past 5 years (with one exception) have had Vedder LightTucks. I have actually decided not to buy a gun because Vedder didn't make a LightTuck for it. That holster is just perfect for me.

The one exception was a SCCY CPX-3. I no longer own that gun, and the fact that Vedder is never going to make a LightTuck for it is part of the reason why it's gone. I know that's probably weird, but there ya go.
 
For 'Round the Farm' carry it's my version of the old Tom Threepersons open top OWB with any of my 4" K frame Smiths. This one is a M-18 .22 LR but my M-66's & M-19's work as well. The lower pic is of my P365 'Go to Town' rig; any t-shirt will hide it.

I fit my holsters tight enough that no strap or thong is necessary for civilian use but still allow an easy draw movement...

Best Regards, Rod

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I carry in a Crossbreed Supertuck 95% of the time. Occasionally I carry in a modified cellphone arm case when out running. And the rest of the time I carry in an el-cheapo Uncle Mike's pocket holster.
 
My favorite is the Extreme Cant Paddle. I also use the IWB holster. They are light, hold the-gun firmly and are comfortable to wear all day.

I've put hundreds of Glock sights in over the years. Ive never seen one drifted that far to one side to shoot. I know you know what your doing too. Id have to wonder what was off with my gun


As far as holsters i carry in a well worn super tuck deluxe. In my land I have a Bianchi cyclone for my 617 or my 329. My Glock 20 is in a Blackhawk serpa or occasionally a galco jackass(yeah yeah, I like the serpas...have for years). I very rarely carry a 226/9 or 220 in my galco shoulder holster too.

I have at least 100 holsters I didn't like. Some very expensive ones I hated (although I don't think I've found a cheap one I cared for). Same for gun belts. I have safari land, hanks, 5-11, Blackhawk, versa, and beltman (and I'm sure others). I carry with my plain old dickies braided leather. I prefer it. I do use a proper gun belt for my revolvers when I'm hunting.
 
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