How comfortable is your EDC?

[ranjah6]

Use a paddle hoster, iwb, and beltloop strong side. My carry gun is a Kimber TLE. I feel when it comes to carry you just have to get used to it.

 

[RedCell]

I carry my Ruger GP100 4" in a cheapo Bianchi 6D. Pretty comfortable. Never fell asleep in it but then again, I hardly ever sleep.

A good holster and belt definitely do the trick, just don't think you have to pay $90 for the holster and $50 for the belt. My holster cost me about $20 and my belt is from hot topic from ages ago (16 or 17 years old).

I weigh 140# and the gun weighs 40 oz. empty.

 

[Icarry2]

Thanks for the info, I appreciate it. I am just doing reserach for a hybrid leather, kydex style holster that can be IWB or OWB all in one unit.

I agree about the belt issue, at least a 1/4" x 1.75" full leather belt is good start.

I currently use an ambi Quest IWB for total concelment but mostly use my paddle Fobus for EDC, just cover with my shirt.

The new system is modular and will add holster elements for mags, lights, knives, etc. I will post info when we get a working prototype completed.

Thanks again..

 

[msmith103]

I carry my P226r in a Galco concealment holster. Its an owb holster but it rides high enough to where I can cover it up with a normal button up shirt. I carry two extra 20 round mags and am easily able to conceal my whole setup.

 

[vz. 61]

Switching to AIWB almost a year ago was definitely the best move to make concerning comfort as well as a few other issues I had with carrying on the hip. I've been running a 'Zack' by Dale Fricke (similar to the Raven Vanguard) and have found it to be an extremely comfortable alternative to 'traditional' IWB holsters.

 

[sshelton]

Glock 26 in High Noon: split decision carried at 330, dickies belt, very comfortable

 

[JRR85]

Glock 19 in a mtac holster at about 8:30. I know it has been said already, but the a good holster in half the battle. The other half is having a good belt.

 

[Water63]

+1 on the Crossbread Supertuck! It is the most comfortable holster you will ever wear. Love mine like they said earlier you can take a nap in it you forget it is there. I carry a full size S&W 40.

 

[tskin]

XD subcompact .40 in a Crossbreed SuperTuck Deluxe all day long with no problems. I should probably take melensdad's advice & get a decent belt to make it even better. It took a little while to get the cant where I wanted it & find a spot that was comfortable for me w/ the SuperTuck, but I don't even know it's on half the time anymore.

 

[88GT]

Blackhawk Serpa for the Glock or Galco leather for the Kimber. Neither are uncomfortable (discounting the way the Kimber's checkering rubs unprotected skin), but the Galco holds the Kimber closer and more discretely which tends to mean less things bump it. I have fallen asleep with both on: as long as I don't roll over onto it, no worries.

Of course, the .38 in the purse is never uncomfortable.

 

[dooleydclown]

I use an Ace Case in waste band for my 709 Slim and it's very comfortable.

 

[PistolBob]

Just a curious question,

"How comfortable is your EDC?

How many things can't you do?

Please no stupid remarks this is a serious question for a holster research..

What's EDC mean?

 

[sadclownwp]

This is the best Belt I have ever owned. It's stiched, thick, wide, and most importantly has a piece of plastic running in the middle of the whole belt so it keeps it shape and firmness.
Stitched Leather Casual Belt - 1.5" | Belts | 5.11 Tactical

and when you combine it with a Kholster, you can't go wrong.

 

[OWGEM]

What's EDC mean?

Every Day Carry

 

[NickL45]

I carry a LCR .38 in a pocket holster in my strong side front pocket and a speedloader in my weak side front pocket. I sometimes carry my G 27 in a Galco leather holster on my belt and a spare magazine on my weak side. I alway carry my SOG folder and Surefire backup light. I find either option comfortable, depending on how I'm dressed.

 

[Icarry2]

Thanks everyone for the information.

I am going to start another thread about the choice of leather or kydex or a hybrid..

I'm thinking that the idea I have for a new holster kit will be easy for most to build and adjust and, the best part is I am thinking you can buy one base and then buy separate gun holders for different guns..

Also how about an adjustable retention device to set your pull to what you want?

 

[Hoosier8]

Keltec P11 in a renegade ankle holster. Easy to take on and off and I don't have to worry about getting bigger pants just to iWB.

 

[MPD179]

Very comfortable here .... Sig P226R BWT 9mm and Raven Concealment Holster. Most of the time, I forget it's there!

 

[GhostofWinter]

I think you need to think about a system. not just a belt or just a holster. If you don't have a good belt it doesn't matter how good your holster is or how much you paid for it, it's still a holster on a cheap belt. By the same token I think that if you don't buy a good holster then you have an expensive belt holding up a POS holster that won't do the job. I can never understand why folks buy a $400+ gun and want to carry it in a $5 holster on a $2 belt....

 

[melensdad]

I think you need to think about a system. not just a belt or just a holster.

BINGO

Exactly what I was trying to imply in my earlier post.

The holster can only do its job properly if there is a belt to support it. Both go hand in hand to create a system that not only distributes the weight of the gun, but also holds it tight when you move, and holds it tight when you draw your weapon or when you reholster.