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<blockquote data-quote="druryj" data-source="post: 3277087" data-attributes="member: 10465"><p>I don't carry a .45 Shield IWB, cause I don't have one. (Oh I do think they are great guns; I just don't have one). But I do and have carried many others IWB, from a full size 1911, CZ-75, Glocks of all sizes and flavors, a 9mm Shield, Sig P239, P229R, M-11A1, Walther PPK/S, various S&W Revolvers, Walther PPS M2 and now a Sig P365. Choosing an IWB holster is a very personal matter. I have carried in Crossbreeds, SHTF Gear, Theiss, and other similar hybrids quite often in the past, but at 5'10", 190 and with a flat gut, I am just not big enough around to be comfortable with half my waistline smothered in leather that is stuffed down inside my pants. I find they conceal well, but I personally just don't like that much material inside my britches. I like smaller, even sometimes minimalist type IWB holsters. About as big an IWB as I can get along with now is something like a Milt Sparks VMII, a TT Gunleather Slim or Mike's Special IWB, or a UBG Canute/Striker. Back when I carried a G43, I favored a TT Gunleather KX Lightweight. In fact, I like it so much, I think I may get another for my P365. Yeah, I know that's the leather IWB one I want for the little P365...the TT KX Lightweight...I'm pretty sure anyway. I think any quality IWB along those lines would be a great choice for the .45 Shield. </p><p></p><p>But, with these types of holsters, you are probably going to be carrying IWB at somewhere in the neighborhood of 3:00- 5:00 O'clock. If you want to carry AIWB, then a dual clip like the Crossbreed Reckoning looks pretty good, or any of the dedicated AIWB rigs that are well regarded. I have PJ Holsters AIWB Kydex holsters for three of my "carry-able" guns now, all with a straight drop and all low-riding per my request to the maker. I would say stick with PJ Holsters, Vedder, Tulster, and a few other highly regarded makers for straight Kydex. The PJ Holster reinforced clip is a <em>great </em>little Kydex holster, but it is <em>not </em>adjustable, so you have to be sure you are happy with where you have him make it ride on the beltline and how much CANT he puts on it. The Vedder Light Tuck, a single clip holster, is on the other hand also a well made little IWB Kydex holster and is VERY adjustable, from a straight drop, to a sharp forward and reverse cant, as well as how high or low you adjust it to ride. I have a Vedder for my P365 and it works very well. I also think if you like the style, the offerings by Stealth Gear are good designs too; again, I just don't see the need for that much "stuff" AIWB or IWB either way. </p><p></p><p>So, having said all that, if I was going to go buy an IWB to be worn strong side right now for the .45 Shield, I'd get a UBG Canute or Striker, (since he gives OSA members a nice discount if you use code "OKSHOOTERS" at checkout), or if you want a <em>really </em>beautiful holster, but at also almost twice the price of a UBG, a TT Gunleather KX lightweight (if you like clips) or a TT Slim or Mike's Special if you like loops, <u>and </u>a Vedder Light Tuck to cover my needs for easy on/easy off and to be there for me as either a quick on/off strong side IWB or an AIWB too. I know a lot will say the Sparks VMII is the standard by which all others are judged, but to me, the TT Gunleather holsters are every bit the equal, and they ride a little lower. Get the Sparks if you want it to ride a little higher. Oh, TT Gunleather or UBG either one will get to you much quicker than the Sparks VMII, if that's a consideration. </p><p></p><p>The only other bit of advice I can give, as you begin your holster search, is to either clear out a couple of drawers or get a few big boxes to store them in...</p><p></p><p>As I think about it, Nelson, Nightingale, Brommeland, Del Fatti, 5-Shot Leather, Alessi, Ritchie, and Brigade Gunleather also make <em>very </em>functional and beautiful holsters, but you will PAY and you will WAIT. The nicest, best fitting, and functional leather IWB holster I ever had for a BIG gun was a Nightingale Raptor for a full size Govt Model...and it took about 8 months to get it.</p><p></p><p>There are others, and others will probably chime in.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="druryj, post: 3277087, member: 10465"] I don't carry a .45 Shield IWB, cause I don't have one. (Oh I do think they are great guns; I just don't have one). But I do and have carried many others IWB, from a full size 1911, CZ-75, Glocks of all sizes and flavors, a 9mm Shield, Sig P239, P229R, M-11A1, Walther PPK/S, various S&W Revolvers, Walther PPS M2 and now a Sig P365. Choosing an IWB holster is a very personal matter. I have carried in Crossbreeds, SHTF Gear, Theiss, and other similar hybrids quite often in the past, but at 5'10", 190 and with a flat gut, I am just not big enough around to be comfortable with half my waistline smothered in leather that is stuffed down inside my pants. I find they conceal well, but I personally just don't like that much material inside my britches. I like smaller, even sometimes minimalist type IWB holsters. About as big an IWB as I can get along with now is something like a Milt Sparks VMII, a TT Gunleather Slim or Mike's Special IWB, or a UBG Canute/Striker. Back when I carried a G43, I favored a TT Gunleather KX Lightweight. In fact, I like it so much, I think I may get another for my P365. Yeah, I know that's the leather IWB one I want for the little P365...the TT KX Lightweight...I'm pretty sure anyway. I think any quality IWB along those lines would be a great choice for the .45 Shield. But, with these types of holsters, you are probably going to be carrying IWB at somewhere in the neighborhood of 3:00- 5:00 O'clock. If you want to carry AIWB, then a dual clip like the Crossbreed Reckoning looks pretty good, or any of the dedicated AIWB rigs that are well regarded. I have PJ Holsters AIWB Kydex holsters for three of my "carry-able" guns now, all with a straight drop and all low-riding per my request to the maker. I would say stick with PJ Holsters, Vedder, Tulster, and a few other highly regarded makers for straight Kydex. The PJ Holster reinforced clip is a [I]great [/I]little Kydex holster, but it is [I]not [/I]adjustable, so you have to be sure you are happy with where you have him make it ride on the beltline and how much CANT he puts on it. The Vedder Light Tuck, a single clip holster, is on the other hand also a well made little IWB Kydex holster and is VERY adjustable, from a straight drop, to a sharp forward and reverse cant, as well as how high or low you adjust it to ride. I have a Vedder for my P365 and it works very well. I also think if you like the style, the offerings by Stealth Gear are good designs too; again, I just don't see the need for that much "stuff" AIWB or IWB either way. So, having said all that, if I was going to go buy an IWB to be worn strong side right now for the .45 Shield, I'd get a UBG Canute or Striker, (since he gives OSA members a nice discount if you use code "OKSHOOTERS" at checkout), or if you want a [I]really [/I]beautiful holster, but at also almost twice the price of a UBG, a TT Gunleather KX lightweight (if you like clips) or a TT Slim or Mike's Special if you like loops, [U]and [/U]a Vedder Light Tuck to cover my needs for easy on/easy off and to be there for me as either a quick on/off strong side IWB or an AIWB too. I know a lot will say the Sparks VMII is the standard by which all others are judged, but to me, the TT Gunleather holsters are every bit the equal, and they ride a little lower. Get the Sparks if you want it to ride a little higher. Oh, TT Gunleather or UBG either one will get to you much quicker than the Sparks VMII, if that's a consideration. The only other bit of advice I can give, as you begin your holster search, is to either clear out a couple of drawers or get a few big boxes to store them in... As I think about it, Nelson, Nightingale, Brommeland, Del Fatti, 5-Shot Leather, Alessi, Ritchie, and Brigade Gunleather also make [I]very [/I]functional and beautiful holsters, but you will PAY and you will WAIT. The nicest, best fitting, and functional leather IWB holster I ever had for a BIG gun was a Nightingale Raptor for a full size Govt Model...and it took about 8 months to get it. There are others, and others will probably chime in. [/QUOTE]
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