Concealed carry holster
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About two weeks ago we were running about 75 shooters in an IDPA match. A guy had just loaded and was holstering a "hot" gun at the beginning of a stage (as instructed by the SO) and the gun went off. The SO was watching when it happened and was pretty sure the shooter's shirt got caught in the trigger guard and when he pushed the pistol into the holster it went off. Fortunately it was outside the waistband at three o'clock and the round hit the ground.
I've only seen that happen once in maybe 120 matches. Still...
And there's the case of the master class shooter I referenced above who I know personally. He was changing up his grip significantly with new gear during a practice session (from strong hand to support hand) due to a hand injury. Gun went off on draw, and the round passed through his thigh, then through his calf. If it was appendix carry...
I'm not telling anyone what they should or shouldn't do, just what I've seen, and why some major trainers won't allow it in their classes or matches, even for guys who carry on-duty like that.
I use an Alien Gear IWB at about my 5:00. I'm too fat for appendix.
Used to run a CrossBreed but the squeaking sound from the clips drove me nuts along with bringing curious looks from sheep. Having to rub baby powder on the leather every week became cumbersome so I dropped CB. I then tried Comp Tac's MTAC but could never get over the dainty mounting clips that printed in any pair of pants. I've since jumped ship over to Precision Holsters for my 26, 19, 17, 226 and Shield 45. The smaller guns are holstered in the IWB while the bigger guys are OWB. I've been running PH for about a year now and love every aspect of them.
Holsters - Precision Holsters
Holsters - Precision Holsters
I have AlienGear. Lifetime warranty, interchangeable shells for different guns, great customer service. Not sayings its the best because I've never tried anything else, but I don't have any complaints.
I really like the Crossbreed Super Tuck. I would like to try the Alien Gear stuff as well some of the others mentioned. As far a appendix carry for me there is no way it's not worth the risk.
My BIL has one and he said he likes my CB better. Your mileage may vary.
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Very comfortable once its broken in well. Mine is the horse hide. I put some small pieces of felt behind the clips to stop the squeaking.
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What are all the Fat people using?
I am 6'-5" and 300 lbs. and I have tried about every IWB holster I can find and nothing is comfortable due to my dunlap and love handles.
I carry the M&P Shield and keep coming back to my Blackhawk Sportster Serpa due to comfort.
What other options are available for plus sized guys that work well?
I am 6'-5" and 300 lbs. and I have tried about every IWB holster I can find and nothing is comfortable due to my dunlap and love handles.
I carry the M&P Shield and keep coming back to my Blackhawk Sportster Serpa due to comfort.
What other options are available for plus sized guys that work well?
CYA Supply Co. IWB holster for my 43. I'm awaiting the release of their 43x and 48 holsters since the standard 43 holsters to my knowledge won't work due to their frame not the slide being slimmer than the 43x and 48.
CYA Supply Co. Solving Concealed Carry IWB Holster and Survival Needs
CYA Supply Co. Solving Concealed Carry IWB Holster and Survival Needs
I just found another reason why IWB isn't a good choice for me. I'll stick to OWB.
Both examples have nothing to do with manner of carry and everything to do with the shooter's negligence.
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True, but I think the point being made is that nobody is perfect, and some carry modes are more forgiving of human frailty than others.
How about an MP5 and some para cord? 
I use a Sticky Holster. Can pocket carry with it or IWB. Never had a problem with movement if IWB carrying. I prefer to IWB carry above my right butt cheek. I don't care about reholstering. If I'm needing to reholster it's because I've shot someone and I'm waiting on the authorities to arrive.
I prefer to minimize the odds of a "whoops" putting a hole in me, or anyone under my supervision at a match.
If Ken Hackathorn, who has trained all over the world for nearly a half centrury and whose training I’ve participated in, thinks it's a bad idea I'll go with his experience, along with my own observations over some stranger on the internet.
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