flienlow
Regular Member
I am no stranger to firearms, but I have never carried a handgun before.I have had a couple of .22 plinkers (colt woodsman ect.) for years, but never carried them. Black Friday got the best of me this year and I finally purchased my first real handgun (XDM.40). I then chose to exercise my CC privileges for a shopping trip, and it was a mess.
(I know this is a Open Carry forum, but I'm not quite there yet. I would however, be interested in hearing some opinions on Holsters if someone is willing to share.)
Anyway, I felt like a fish out of water carrying a gun. Especially in Costco who I know is completely against it. I only had the supplied holster that came with my XDM (right handed, I'm left) and this was not really a protect yourself outing as much as it was a get familiar with carrying a handgun outing.My holster was misplaced, uncomfortable, the gun was protruding beneath my coat, and I was nervous as hell that I would drop it or it would fall out or something. (Nervous to the point where I did not chamber a round.) Once again, this was merely an opportunity for me to get used to carrying.
So with that said, I need some suggestions on a good holster. From what little I know, I believe that a Kydex, IWB type holster is the choice for me.But which one? - I am looking for opinions and discussions so feel free to offer them up.
Thank you.
(I know this is a Open Carry forum, but I'm not quite there yet. I would however, be interested in hearing some opinions on Holsters if someone is willing to share.)
Anyway, I felt like a fish out of water carrying a gun. Especially in Costco who I know is completely against it. I only had the supplied holster that came with my XDM (right handed, I'm left) and this was not really a protect yourself outing as much as it was a get familiar with carrying a handgun outing.My holster was misplaced, uncomfortable, the gun was protruding beneath my coat, and I was nervous as hell that I would drop it or it would fall out or something. (Nervous to the point where I did not chamber a round.) Once again, this was merely an opportunity for me to get used to carrying.
So with that said, I need some suggestions on a good holster. From what little I know, I believe that a Kydex, IWB type holster is the choice for me.But which one? - I am looking for opinions and discussions so feel free to offer them up.
Thank you.