Wednesday, 26 December 2012

Finding the Right Concealed Carry Holster

By Dustin Aaron


Once you make the choice to wear a concealed carry pistol, you need to answer a few questions. You need to decide what type of firearm you will buy, where on your body will you wear it, and the type of holster will you carry it in.

An Inside the Waistband (IWB) holster gets attached to your belt by way of metal clips, and it can be fixed at any location around your waist band. Inside the Waistband holsters only let the handle of your handgun rise above the waistband. These inside the waistband holsters allow for surprisingly simple firearm access, however, you often have to keep your shirt un-tucked to wear one properly. However, many inside the waistband holsters do allow you to tuck your shirt in.

An outside the waistband holster is quite similar to an Inside the Waistband holster, the major difference being that you wear it outside of your trousers. Outside the waistband holsters are difficult to conceal and generally necessitate wearing a jacket, vest, or long t-shirt. They are great because they don't require you to wear larger pants like inside the waistband holsters do.

There are also small of the back holsters that are fantastic for hiding large caliber pistols, but these are also quite slow to access if you are driving an automobile. Small of the back holsters have garnered a terrible reputation for being the cause of numerous spinal injuries. If you fall on your back while wearing a large handgun against your spine, you are going to incur serious spinal injuries. Consequently, several law enforcement agencies have restricted their members from wearing these types of holsters.

Whenever you have decided on your carry method, make sure you buy a good holster. Make sure it is from a trusted company and that it is comfortable to dress in. De Santis, Galco, Blackhawk and Don Hume Leather goods are just a few of the vendors who manufacture superior products. Another solution is to have a holster custom produced to fit you and your pistol. Having one custom personalized will provide a comfortable holster that will match your requirements exactly. Some incredibly good custom holster makers out there include El Paso Saddlery and A Touch of Yellow Leatherwerkes. Price ranges for custom holsters are normally similar to a mass produced holster but may just take a little time to manufacture.




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