Resist Evil
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I posted this on another firearms related forum and there having been few responses, I am posting it here as well in the hope of a wider array of responses. I hope no one is offended by this.
I bought a new Shield last week and have been getting a set of holsters for it. So far, I bought a Mika pocket holster and a Galco Tuck and Go IWB. I've used versions of these two holsters for other pistols/revolvers with success.
I've been carrying for forty years and I am familiar with the problem about paddle holsters not doing a good job of keeping a handgun close enough to the body or the holster coming out of the pants on the draw. I experimented with one paddle rig from Uncle Mike's about fifteen years ago for a 1911, but it leaned over my belt like a green-gilled cruise ship passenger at the rail saying goodbye to their dinner.
I still like the idea of a paddle rig despite that experience. I've been looking at paddle offerings from
Panther Concealment OWB holster,
Comp-Tac Paddle Holster,
Wild Bill's Concealment Fusion Paddle,
Garrett Industries Silent Thunder Champion with a paddle attachment,
High Noon Speedy Spanky,
Fist Inc. #18,
Kramer Leather MSP, and
Mernickle's PS-8.
Prices range from $60 to $160.
I'd like to know if anyone has specific experience with any of these holsters, or close approximations, with a similarly-sized pistol like the Shield? Let's assume I have the pick of a number of high quality pistol belts; which I do.
Information regarding rollout and the comparative ease of removing the holster would be good to know. That Uncle Mike's was difficult to remove. That's good for having the holster staying in the pants upon the draw, but there has to be a better compromise between hanging on to your britches and ease of removal. Wishful thinking maybe.
You could also comment regarding the higher or lower ride of a given model and if you prefer a cant or no cant with this style of holster with a similarly sized pistol.
Anyway, I'd love to hear of your experiences or opinions and I thank you for your time.
I bought a new Shield last week and have been getting a set of holsters for it. So far, I bought a Mika pocket holster and a Galco Tuck and Go IWB. I've used versions of these two holsters for other pistols/revolvers with success.
I've been carrying for forty years and I am familiar with the problem about paddle holsters not doing a good job of keeping a handgun close enough to the body or the holster coming out of the pants on the draw. I experimented with one paddle rig from Uncle Mike's about fifteen years ago for a 1911, but it leaned over my belt like a green-gilled cruise ship passenger at the rail saying goodbye to their dinner.
I still like the idea of a paddle rig despite that experience. I've been looking at paddle offerings from
Panther Concealment OWB holster,
Comp-Tac Paddle Holster,
Wild Bill's Concealment Fusion Paddle,
Garrett Industries Silent Thunder Champion with a paddle attachment,
High Noon Speedy Spanky,
Fist Inc. #18,
Kramer Leather MSP, and
Mernickle's PS-8.
Prices range from $60 to $160.
I'd like to know if anyone has specific experience with any of these holsters, or close approximations, with a similarly-sized pistol like the Shield? Let's assume I have the pick of a number of high quality pistol belts; which I do.
Information regarding rollout and the comparative ease of removing the holster would be good to know. That Uncle Mike's was difficult to remove. That's good for having the holster staying in the pants upon the draw, but there has to be a better compromise between hanging on to your britches and ease of removal. Wishful thinking maybe.
You could also comment regarding the higher or lower ride of a given model and if you prefer a cant or no cant with this style of holster with a similarly sized pistol.
Anyway, I'd love to hear of your experiences or opinions and I thank you for your time.