ffs help me find a holster

[DAVE_M]

Some that wear AIWB say a G19 with a longer slide and holster works better than the G26 with a shorter slide and holster.

+1

I won't do it, but I know of a few people that have butchered their 17's down to a 19's grip length.

 

[madwabbit]

I carry my 19 everyday in an Off The Grid appendix. Very minimal and tuckable. I usually wear untucked dress shirts, but have tucked them in just to see how it works and it conceals fine. A G26 would be even easier. Only thing that shows is one small barely noticeable belt clip.

interesting. appreciate the tip, ill look into that.

Re: those posting about crossbreed. The reviews are all fantastic, but my issue with the crossbreed is the decorated belt clips that almost invite someone to ask about them.

 

[madwabbit]

Some that wear AIWB say a G19 with a longer slide and holster works better than the G26 with a shorter slide and holster.

that is quite interesting. if changing my manner of carry gets the g19 back in my edc, I'll have a g26 for sale. will 100% try both and compare.

 

[SpeedRacer]

interesting. appreciate the tip, ill look into that.

Re: those posting about crossbreed. The reviews are all fantastic, but my issue with the crossbreed is the decorated belt clips that almost invite someone to ask about them.

I've always like the Comptac MTAC a little more than the Crossbreed. Higher quality overall, and multiple low profile belt clips to choose from (all tuckable). I wore an MTAC for years, and still use it sometimes although I'm spoiled by the quick on/off of the OTG rig. The MTAC os a great choice for commited all day carry though.

 

[madwabbit]

I've always like the Comptac MTAC a little more than the Crossbreed. Higher quality overall, and multiple low profile belt clips to choose from (all tuckable). I wore an MTAC for years, and still use it sometimes although I'm spoiled by the quick on/off of the OTG rig. The MTAC os a great choice for commited all day carry though.

you're not the first to suggest that. ill look into it.

edit: wow. the reviews on that mtac are stellar. ive yet to find one under 4.5 stars, let alone a bad one.


The off the grid looks like a no go though. that belt clip might as well have a neon sign on it. Some of the places on my august agenda are notoriously liberal, and i dont want to make things awkward.

 

[JBP55]

Did you look at the holsters offered by JM Custom Kydex?
sales@jmcustomkydex.com

 

[madwabbit]

Did you look at the holsters offered by JM Custom Kydex?
sales@jmcustomkydex.com

I did, as good as it looks it still has the issue of a huge belt clip that would beg attention. Really need a tuckable option that's a minimalist. The mtac is covered by the belt, so thats a huge plus.

 

[DAVE_M]

I did, as good as it looks it still has the issue of a huge belt clip that would beg attention. Really need a tuckable option that's a minimalist. The mtac is covered by the belt, so thats a huge plus.

Choose leather soft loops over scuba webbing/rubber soft loops. You can choose a matching color to your belt. When the commies ask what it is, tell them it's a belt keeper.

 

[US Infidel]

Some use V clips with Velcro with a Velcro backed belt to avoid seeing a clip. These could be used in other holsters.
http://crossbreedholsters.com/HotcakesStore/ProductViewer/tabid/113/slug/V-Clip/Default.aspx

 

[madwabbit]

Choose leather soft loops over scuba webbing/rubber soft loops. You can choose a matching color to your belt. When the commies ask what it is, tell them it's a belt keeper.

ah nicely done. my experience is more in tuned with "i dont know what it is... maybe its f* you?" Probably wouldnt go over too well on a business trip. Point noted. The MTAC hides behind the belt so thats a huge plus in my book.

the ONE time, ever, that I was made at the office (which isnt a big deal), "the new guy" asked what my belt clip was. I asked him if he was going to continue staring at my crotch, or continue the meeting. Was never asked again. I'd rather not get asked at all on trips to commie-usa. It'd just set an awkward tone when we are there visiting affiliates and suppliers etc, if they were to point it out the way my office clown did. (cali and chicago both on list)

 

[DAVE_M]

ah nicely done. my experience is more in tuned with "i dont know what it is... maybe its f* you?" Probably wouldnt go over too well on a business trip. Point noted. The MTAC hides behind the belt so thats a huge plus in my book.

the ONE time, ever, that I was made at the office (which isnt a big deal), "the new guy" asked what my belt clip was. I asked him if he was going to continue staring at my crotch, or continue the meeting. Was never asked again. I'd rather not get asked at all on trips to commie-usa. It'd just set an awkward tone when we are there visiting affiliates and suppliers etc, if they were to point it out the way my office clown did. (cali and chicago both on list)

You can always be a super office dork, like some guys in my office, and wear the phone belt holster

 

[madwabbit]

You can always be a super office dork, like some guys in my office, and wear the phone belt holster

I do have an iphone 6 plus... could hide straps, gun, spare mag, and backup gun.

The idea of using said nerd holster to hide gun straps is actually genius. I'm going to start looking for that.

 

[madwabbit]

One option I'm considering is this: taking a handful of my button downs to my tailor and having her hem the bottoms so that they are appropriate length while untucked. This with appropriate pants will fit the business casual well enough, and anything more formal I could get away with a sport coat anyway.

 

[SVTFreak]

One option I'm considering is this: taking a handful of my button downs to my tailor and having her hem the bottoms so that they are appropriate length while untucked. This with appropriate pants will fit the business casual well enough, and anything more formal I could get away with a sport coat anyway.

That's my solution. Untucked button down. Then I jump to sport coat if I tuck in (no pun intended). Haven't had an occasion yet that wasn't suited by those two options.

 

[madwabbit]

That's my solution. Untucked button down. Then I jump to sport coat if I tuck in (no pun intended). Haven't had an occasion yet that wasn't suited by those two options.

i dont know why I didnt think about it before. but I should still by the fancy new holster anyway, right? because ...reasons.

 

[DAVE_M]

I do have an iphone 6 plus... could hide straps, gun, spare mag, and backup gun.

The idea of using said nerd holster to hide gun straps is actually genius. I'm going to start looking for that.

As long as you are ok with the phone being on your belt, it's the perfect disguise.

I just got rid of my iPhone 4s and went with the iPhone 6+, so I agree, you can probably glue a pocket gun to the back of the case and no one would notice!

 

[DAVE_M]

Just got my Eidolon. I don't know why I waited so long to buy one.

 

[madwabbit]

great job. from first pic i figured youd have a sub compact or something going on.

 

[DAVE_M]

great job. from first pic i figured youd have a sub compact or something going on.

I kicked some guys in the nuts on the kydex forum, they are a little butt hurt and are claiming they can make a better concealment holster. So I'll see what's up and post here if they come up with anything nice. The Eidolon is nice, but I know it doesn't solve your problem with dress clothes. You CAN replace the rubber soft loops with leather loops, like I mentioned earlier, and they do make a shorter Eidolon for Glock 19/26's.

 

[madwabbit]

thus far my tailored shirts and khakis are working great, but in light shirts it certainly does print. (well enough for me to see it in the mirror and wonder how people CANT see it) I initially dismissed the g43 as something i wouldn't be interested in, but I may revisit that as an option as well.

you know, an excuse for more guns and everything.