Good advise needed

[Armed Citizen]

Let me be transparent here and explain my situation. I have several handguns. I rotate my two EDC's to either a Taurus PT145 or a S&W Sigma 9 mm. I perfer carrying the .45. This is not intended to turn into an OC/CC debate or bash my gun debate. I practice on a regular basis with both weapons. My issue is this, I have never found a holster that I am comfortable with, meaning I can wear comfortable, have success with my draw, where it doesn't get in the way while sitting or driving. I have tried tension holsters, IWB, snaps, hasp, velcro, and leather. My arms are long and I can't get comfortable reaching up so high to my belt, it just all feels to awkward. I have been thinking of a drop-leg holster. I can see many positives for this for my situation. My weapon will be easier for me to access, will not be digging into my back while driving or sitting and my arm will not have to travel as far to retrieve it if need be. What are some of the negatives? No I will not be using the kind of homemade drop-leg as seen on the guy with the Hi-point in a recent posting. Who makes a good brand? What should I be looking for? What is the best way to practice?

Thank you in advance fellow INGO'ers.

 

[SSGSAD]

I have an Uncle Mikes, but I don't use it very often ...

 

[IndyDave1776]

That is a lot to ask of one holster. My favorite solution was IWB with the gun and holster relocated to being stuck between the armrests in the lowered position (readily accessible) while driving, replaced to being worn after turning 90 degrees to exit the car, but before I stood up.

 

[mtgasten]

what about a shoulder holster?

 

[Armed Citizen]

Honestly, I just want to be able to draw my weapon if need be (I hope it never comes to that) but, I have tried many different options and I have practiced with them all but never found the one. I have a shoulder holster that I use mainly in the winter. Like I said I do not care if it is Oc'ed/ CC'ed as long as I can get proficient in the draw, because IMO that is what it all comes down to. Practice, practice and practice again. I think a drop-leg would help me, but I have never worn one so I do not know the negatives. And maybe what I think are positives are wrong. I have a lot of money wrapped up in holsters that I do not use. I wish somebody had a loaner program =) kinda like a week long test drive before my purchase =)

 

[Gabriel]

You need to go sit in your vehicle with a drop leg on. Chances are you won't be able to draw it while sitting. When seated in a car the firearm points forward and I've found there is barely enough room for the sidearm to clear the holster before it hits the seat. It's also an odd angle for a draw and once you add the seatbelt, it's pretty difficult to remove.

Drop legs are also bulky, so you'll probably find yourself knocking your firearm around on just about everything for a while. You will also lose access to the pockets on that side of your pants (YMMV with this. I find I can't access my front pocket and the platform covers part of the cargo pocket in BDUs).

 

[griffin]

Blackhawk makes a nice drop-leg holster. The military uses them. Some people don't like Serpas, though.

Tactical Holster | SERPA Drop Leg & Thigh Holster | Level 2 & 3 Holsters - BLACKHAWK!

Tactical Holsters - BLACKHAWK!

So does Safariland.

Duty Gear | Tactical | Holsters - SAFARILAND™

 

[Gabriel]

Don't curse yourself with the SERPA. If you do end up buying one, get the Safariland ALS.

 

[NIFT]

Don't curse yourself with the SERPA. If you do end up buying one, get the Safariland ALS.

Amen!
Way too many NDs with the SERPA holsters, to the point that FLETC, among others, has banned them.

Some holsters are less uncomfortable than others, but Clint Smith said it well: a holster is not made to be comfortable; it is made to be comforting.

 

[Regionnus Rattis]

I carry mine in Fobus paddles, so sometimes my shirt is over it, sometimes my shirt is tucked in. But for driving, I put it in an IWB holster that I attached in between the seat and console.

 

[mlake12]

i have too have a paddle holster for mine stuck between the seat and console of my truck

 

[daddymikey1975]

To the OP.. how about a cross draw carried on the weak side ?

Then you can have your primary gun carried strong side, and secondary gun carried 'cross draw' on the weak side ?

Just a suggestion.

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