Looking for some holster suggestions

[lomp64]

So I want some holster suggestions for my M&P 9mm (fullsize). I'm looking for an OWB holster I can wear for concealment with a jacket or heavier clothes during the winter. This holster would also double as an open carry holster for the times when I would go that route.


I really prefer paddle style holsters, but they ones I have used so far are next to possible to conceal due to the paddle forcing the holster to protrude. Right now I have a Safari-land 6378, which works great for open carry but its next to impossible to really conceal.

Does anyone have any experience with one of these?

http://www.highnoonholsters.com/Prod...dy_spanky.html

[bkb0000]

i've never had an M&P, so i can't make a specific recommendation, but having experience carrying large framed pistols OWB for years, pancake holsters always conceal best, for an OWB hip holster. they're the only ones that pull the pistol into the body, rather than just hang off the belt. i'd try bianchi... here's a start: http://www.bianchi-intl.com/product/...?TxtModelID=77

[SuperiorDG]

That is a tough gun to conceal for me. That being said I have a few holsters for my M&P and the best one I found for CCW is the Galco TRITON KYDEX IWB HOLSTER

http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterPG3.as...3885&GunID=329

When I open carry I go with the Raven Phantom.

Only Kydex seems to work for me because I have textured my gun and leather just holds it too tight.

[jck397]

I've been happy with the Raven Phantom for my M&P--it hides well as long as you dress right, and I'm only 5'9" and 155. I don't have one for the M&P, but I had success with the Kramer OWB in horsehide for my SIG 229 and Glock 19.

[Packman73]

I had a Highnoon but not that model. Very good quality.

I was going to suggest the Concealable from Galco.

[CyberM4]

So I want some holster suggestions for my M&P 9mm (fullsize). I'm looking for an OWB holster I can wear for concealment with a jacket or heavier clothes during the winter. This holster would also double as an open carry holster for the times when I would go that route.


I really prefer paddle style holsters, but they ones I have used so far are next to possible to conceal due to the paddle forcing the holster to protrude. Right now I have a Safari-land 6378, which works great for open carry but its next to impossible to really conceal.

Does anyone have any experience with one of these?

http://www.highnoonholsters.com/Prod...dy_spanky.html

For paddle I use my Comp Tac Paddle for my HK 45. I use the FBI cant. Leather Biker jacket no problems conceal or a light leather vest.

[lomp64]

I had a Highnoon but not that model. Very good quality.

I was going to suggest the Concealable from Galco.

I looked at Galco and it seems they don't have the Paddle Concealable holster for an M&P 9mm.

Has anyone ever tried on of these? It looks pretty nice, no paddle but about 1/3 the price of the high noon.

http://www.lobogunleather.com/4_1-sl...tyle_snap-loop

[Sam]

So I want some holster suggestions for my M&P 9mm (fullsize). I'm looking for an OWB holster I can wear for concealment with a jacket or heavier clothes during the winter. This holster would also double as an open carry holster for the times when I would go that route.


I really prefer paddle style holsters, but they ones I have used so far are next to possible to conceal due to the paddle forcing the holster to protrude. Right now I have a Safari-land 6378, which works great for open carry but its next to impossible to really conceal.

Does anyone have any experience with one of these?

http://www.highnoonholsters.com/Prod...dy_spanky.html

Wow, that site listed that holster for $125?

You can do much better than that. There is a guy on the 10-8forum selling his new Bulman FDS for the M&P for only $100. The Bulman FDS is a copy of the Nelson #1 style holster and it is rare that a Bulman rig is available. Bulman has several years wait for his holsters.

[gtmtnbiker98]

Check out the Stonghold line from Occidental Leather, Tim Turner's design, built by his father's company. Awesome craftsmanship and zero wait, but is on the expensive side.

[5cary]

This is going to be based on personal preference and what you consider "well concealed", particularly when talking about a FS. A paddle is convenient, but prints far more than a pancake.

Personally, I find the Comp-Tac Minotaur Gladiator works well for me. It sits close and the cant is perfect to hide the grip under my ribcage.

YMMV