Getting CCW and need advide on Holster Pistol Setup

[milkmanjoe]

Polymer gun(for weight) with an M Tac holster or Panther holster(great weight distribution on each)

I use strictly Panther for OWB polymer carry. They work, and they work perfectly.

I use M Tac for IWB as I prefer horse hide next to my skin if I do not wear a T shirt.

If I am awake I am carrying, both holsters kill the stress of the weight. Be sure to have a very solid belt. A saggy belt will cause more mid section stress than anyone needs.

Ahhh..my mistake, forgot about the belts.......How about getting one of those "back savers" with suspenders that guys wear, like at Home Depot, and have it converted. Maybe mount a holster to it?

[aqualungs]

Originally Posted by milkmanjoe

Polymer gun(for weight) with an M Tac holster or Panther holster(great weight distribution on each)

I use strictly Panther for OWB polymer carry. They work, and they work perfectly.

I use M Tac for IWB as I prefer horse hide next to my skin if I do not wear a T shirt.

If I am awake I am carrying, both holsters kill the stress of the weight. Be sure to have a very solid belt. A saggy belt will cause more mid section stress than anyone needs.

That's my issue right now, I can't wear belts, especially leather. I am seriously considering a Galco shoulder holster that my buddy is going to let me try. Otherwise I am thinking of saving myself the trouble and just getting the P938 or Pm9.

[Gatorade]

Call Panther. Jim will get you straight. My M&P 40C is on me IWB almost every waking minute and no issues. It is a tuckahoe holster so your shirt options are open.

pantherconcealment.com

[LittleGator]

If you are seriously considering the PM9, I would recommend you take a look at the CM9. It is the same pistol, but with a budget price. There are a couple of mostly cosmetic changes which allow Kahr to sell it for hundreds less. Functionality is the same.

Good luck to you.

[aqualungs]

Originally Posted by LittleGator

If you are seriously considering the PM9, I would recommend you take a look at the CM9. It is the same pistol, but with a budget price. There are a couple of mostly cosmetic changes which allow Kahr to sell it for hundreds less. Functionality is the same.

Good luck to you.

Nice, thanks. I am leaning more towards the P938. I like the night sights, sa trigger, and 1911 style. I read the PM9 was a little better quality than the CM9, but I will look more into comparisons.

[skosh69]

What is this CCW thing you all speak of?????

[aqualungs]

Xbonz thank you very much, that was very nice. Skosh a CCW is a conceal carry permit for Ohio.

[Barbie]

Originally Posted by aqualungs

That's my issue right now, I can't wear belts, especially leather. I am seriously considering a Galco shoulder holster that my buddy is going to let me try. Otherwise I am thinking of saving myself the trouble and just getting the P938 or Pm9.

IMO, anything on the sides could give stress due to weight distribution. Some people get relief in Appendix carry.

If you cannot wear belts, suspenders are a great solution. it would move the tension and weight management to your shoulders and distribute it better. I know several guys who wear them and cannot go back to belts. If that works, you don't have to worry about pistol weight or size. In fact, one of the guys I know who wears suspenders does it because he's too skinny and carry a heavy pistol

[aqualungs]

Originally Posted by Barbie

IMO, anything on the sides could give stress due to weight distribution. Some people get relief in Appendix carry.

If you cannot wear belts, suspenders are a great solution. it would move the tension and weight management to your shoulders and distribute it better. I know several guys who wear them and cannot go back to belts. If that works, you don't have to worry about pistol weight or size. In fact, one of the guys I know who wears suspenders does it because he's too skinny and carry a heavy pistol

Thanks , that's why I was leaning towards the Galco Miami Classic or the Galco Cassic Lite. They have mag pouches to counter the weight of the pistol. Belt holsters are not an option at all. Like you mention I would benefit a system that would let my shoulders to bear the weight. I have a hard enough time walking normal, let alone something weighing my pants down is going to worsen my balance and gait.

Other options I was looking at:
Thunderwear/Kramer Tshirt (skeptical)
Truss Belly Band/Kangaroo carry/Deepconceal.com

[Barbie]

Originally Posted by aqualungs

Thanks , that's why I was leaning towards the Galco Miami Classic or the Galco Cassic Lite. They have mag pouches to counter the weight of the pistol. Belt holsters are not an option at all. Like you mention I would benefit a system that would let my shoulders to bear the weight. I have a hard enough time walking normal, let alone something weighing my pants down is going to worsen my balance and gait.

Other options I was looking at:
Thunderwear/Kramer Tshirt (skeptical)
Truss Belly Band/Kangaroo carry/Deepconceal.com

Why don't you get a pair of non expensive suspenders on any retail store, loose jeans, any holster and any gun and do thet test? Just wear suspenders under tshirt if you are fashion sensitive and maybe wear a bigger size of shirt...?

I cannot wear shoulder holters but explored several possibilities when starting to conceal carry. Women have our own challenges. I evaluated suspenders, but never tried it as I found a good system that works for me. While trying, juts got the heavier gun I had in a cheap $10 pancake holster and play around where to carry it.