When to use a paddle holster?

[SunnySlopes]

My daily carry is a Sig P239 SAS DAK in a Comptac paddle holster. I don't understand the OP's accusation that a paddle holster is a "gimmick." It serves me perfectly.

Then again, my daily clothing is jeans, sneakers and a Jimmy Buffet shirt (to hide the fact that my chest and shoulder muscles have all dropped to my waist).

When I get my 30 year old weightlifting physique back and want to show off my abs, maybe I'll go for something different. Till then, the paddle will serve me fine.

 

[Trent]

9mmepiphany;

Finally found the combination that works for me & my build, that doesn't print.

CZ75BD w/ Bladetech nano IWB, worn slightly behind the hip. W/ shorts and a large t-shirt, can't see it at all. (Unless I bend over, then it prints, have to remember to put my back to something if I have to tie my shoe or something)

Just wanted to say thanks for the advice!

 

[9mmepiphany]

Glad you found something that works for you.

When you drop something, don't bend over, lower yourself by the knees and keep your back straight...if you're old enough to remember, it is like the Bunny Dip.

When sitting, sit in a solid backed chair or have your gun side facing a wall in a booth.

Always turn into your gun side...so reach with your support hand instead of your strong hand

 

[wkuban]

I use paddle holster for IDPA, would carry in one if we had open carry in Texas. Carry my 642 in an IWB or pocket holster, LC9 in a pocket holster. I find full sized guns to hard to conceal.

 

[Fiv3r]

I use a paddle almost every time I carry a full sized gun to the office. My normal dress attire is a tee shirt with an open over-shirt. The paddle hides just fine. However, should I want to take the gun off or if I am entering someone's home, I just slip the paddle off and lock it in my truck.

They do stick out a bit, but they are so comfy. I still prefer leather when I'm carrying out and about as it holds it higher and tighter to the body (I don't IWB anything except a small 1911, and that's really rare). But the paddle holsters have really won me over the last 4 or 5 years.

 

[Trent]

Glad you found something that works for you.

When you drop something, don't bend over, lower yourself by the knees and keep your back straight...if you're old enough to remember, it is like the Bunny Dip.

When sitting, sit in a solid backed chair or have your gun side facing a wall in a booth.

Always turn into your gun side...so reach with your support hand instead of your strong hand

Great advice, thanks again. Tonight I made my first foray in to a public venue, after wearing it for a few days (all day) to get used to the change in movements.

CZ75 is tough to conceal, but I've got it down pretty good now. (I'm 6'1" 180lb)

 

[ritepath]

I now carry my LCP in a cheap-0 fobus paddle almost 100% of the time. Once in a while I'll use a pocket holster if I have to tuck in my shirt. However.com I've grown to love the fobus holster.

I've made holsters for 3 or 4 other pistols but none of those are for concealment. The closest I come is one I made for my SR22 and a 9c.

If I'm going to carry a "real" pistol I always use a belt slide holster.

 

[KenW.]

I tried to like paddle holsters. I really did. The concept of "easy on-easy off sounds nice. But the paddles I've tried have these hooks molded on them that mean you have to drop your pants to get them off! If you do that, why not thread your belt through the slots of a pancake or belt scabbard?