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[BuckskinRouge5]

Outside hip holster, shoulder holster? Which is the best way to go and why?

[trophyhunter]

I prefer the hip holster, when it comes to shoulder rigs I find that most times when your trying to draw your weapon, you have to hold onto the holster to draw yor weapon quickly.

Such is not the case with an hip holster good luck on choosing,which is best for you

[Treo]

There's a lot to think about before you can say "This one is the best" Are you mostly in a car? Are you required to wear an tucked in shirt? (you could still use a tuckable holster)Each has it's place depending on your situation.

I generally use a pancake holster on my hip and a shoulder holster in the car

[the dark]

No one right answer - how do you carry, what do you carry, how many different options do you need given circumstances? Each has its uses, it's pluses and drawbacks.

Let's see - I have multiple IWB holsters (Comp-tac minotaur, Allessi APX, Don Hume, etc.), most for AIWB. I have a smart carry (thunder-wear) for deep conceal, a Ultra-carry (kangaroo carry) for under the arm, an ankle holster for BUG, a shoulder-holster for when I need it, and belt pack holster, just in case. There are others, but the points seems to be made.

What is best for you in a given situation?

Most often I carry AIWB - may carry BUG in ankle holster. But will, when the situation requires it, go with other options. I remember reading when I first started carrying that most people end up with a drawer full of holsters. I wondered why.

I still do whenever I look at my drawer full of holsters ;<).

[stngray713]

Cross breed super tuck!!! (or others of the same design) I have tried numerous belt holsters and IWB holsters but nothing compares to the super tuck for me at least. I have heard some larger folks don't like them because they tend to dig but I have never had a problem and I aint small. I like the feeling of the weapon being very close and tight to the body versus some belt holsters which feel like the gun is wobbling. I also like IWB because you don't have to worry about someone seeing the bottom of the holster and you can tuck your shirt in if neccesary. Even in a car it is not uncomfortable to wear but I usually have another holster by my seat for longer drives. I feel that carrying on or near the hip (I prefer 4:30 or 5:00) is the easiest and quickest draw at least for my style. I don't like the idea of needing two hands to draw or re holster the weapon as some holsters require so that may be something to think about as well. But just like everyone else I too have a drawer with many holsters but once I found the super tuck I was hooked.

[agrippakc]

As it has been discussed the question should read, "What holster works best for you and why?" For me I have three holsters that I prefer. I have a galco jackass shoulder rig with tie downs to stabilize it when I draw for my 1911 Govt model in .45, for the same pistol I also use a BLACKHAWK! Serpa belt holster. Then for my BUG I use a BLACKHAWK! IWB small of the back holster for my S&W model 36.