I can't carry at work, but I would like to make a habit of carrying every other time. I'm debating on whether I'd just leave it on when I go somewhere I can't carry or if I would rather take it all off every time. It would seem it would be easier to just wear all the time and remove the gun as necessary. It would be either RRHolmes' pancake style IWB or Alexap's as I haven't found any locally in stores anyway. A friend swears by Wild Bill's, but no telling when one will arrive. Do you guys/gals carry while driving or place it in your console? It would seem hard to draw from a seated in the car position, but then I have never done it. Thanks for input.
Trying to decide between RRHolmes and Alexap's holsters
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I can't carry at work, but I would like to make a habit of carrying every other time. I'm debating on whether I'd just leave it on when I go somewhere I can't carry or if I would rather take it all off every time. It would seem it would be easier to just wear all the time and remove the gun as necessary. It would be either RRHolmes' pancake style IWB or Alexap's as I haven't found any locally in stores anyway. A friend swears by Wild Bill's, but no telling when one will arrive. Do you guys/gals carry while driving or place it in your console? It would seem hard to draw from a seated in the car position, but then I have never done it. Thanks for input.
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You can pick up a Wild Bills at most gun shows, no waiting...they are near Durham if I remember correctly. Met the owner a couple of shows ago, nice guy, they move a ton of holsters, thus the wait time.
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Rick gets my vote.............
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I just got my holster from Neal (alexap) a couple of days ago. Wore it all night the night I got it, and almost forgot the gun was there a few times. It's a GREAT deal and a very comfortable holster. Super easy draw and re-holstering for an IWB setup. I also have a RRHolmes holster, and while it's also very comfortable, for extended wear I lean towards the alexap design. Rick's is easier for grab-n-go, though.
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I have no experience with products from RRHolmes but I can give 10 thumbs up for the ones from Alexap. We bought one for a Kahr CM9 and one for a Ruger LCR. (for my wife) Both have fit and finish quality 2nd to none. Other than on my job (due to anti-gun policies) I try to wear it any time the law permits. I'm fairy new to conceal carry and have never worn an IWB holster til now. I rarely notice it there and have no concerns of my firearm "showing" which is the hardest part for a beginning carrier. In the 3:30 to 4 o'clock position it doesn't effect my driving at all. Neil corresponded several times thru e-mail and PM's and I couldn't ask for a better transaction or a nicer guy. Future plans will include one for my SR9C as well. Best of luck whichever path you take. I'm sure you know already but your belt is critical as well.
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·Rick Holmes is my go-to holster guy.
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I have one of Neal's design and like it very well... nice and light weight. He made one for my G19 with TLR-1.
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Rick and Neal make high quality products. You cannot go wrong with either - it just depends on the style you prefer. Both of these men are class A people, offer truly superb service, and will bend over backwards to make you happy.
Heck man, buy one of each .If it is for any gun I have, I will buy the one you do not want
Heck man, buy one of each .If it is for any gun I have, I will buy the one you do not want
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I just left my xd with rick. What pushed me to him was that the holster can be both iwb and owb. Plus I think the kydex will be better against sweat.
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Cool. You will be pleased. I've got the same iwb/owb optional setups on 2 of mine.
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110% agree. Great communication/products and just overall a nice guy.
Again, agree. Havent bought any of Neals holster but Ricks are top notch. NClivingBrit has a goof review of them somewhere...
I was trying to find an actual pic of the IWB style forward cant for my MP9C and wasn't sure which of his photos it would be. I believe he referred to it as a pancake style IWB. I wanna make sure I see the difference between his conventional IWB and pancake IWB.
What kind of belt is pretty commonplace for IWB carry?
What kind of belt is pretty commonplace for IWB carry?
Ok, I finally figured out which was which. Duh. The "low rider" version of Holmes' holsters appears to have one clip where the pancake style has two and spreads it out against you more. My concern would be the one clip versus two with a MP9C. Has anyone found why they like the smaller low rider version better than the pancake one?
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