Delaware Concealed Carry Forum
CCW Methods & Issues => New CCW Permit Holders => Topic started by: TechGeek on September 30, 2013, 01:58:44 PM
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It's Official.....I am now part of the CCDW Club!!!
Permit came this past Saturday. Only took 21 weeks and 3 days :P
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Congrats!
Guess we have to disclose the secret handshake and challenge phrase.
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Congrats!
Guess we have to disclose the secret handshake and challenge phrase.
LOL...yes def have to discuss that. Also the secret knock at the clubhouse ;D
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No, no that's only after you've collected more "baseball" cards....
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Welcome aboard! :)
Been only a few weeks for me now and its starting to feel normal already. Those first few outings felt a bit odd and self-conscious (everyone's watching me) but its going away. Did a full day of shopping with the wife and son then out for dinner and realized 1/2 way through dinner I really hadn't given it a lot of thought... getting used to the comfort I guess now. :)
Have you made your first CC outing yet? If so how did you feel?
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Welcome aboard! :)
Been only a few weeks for me now and its starting to feel normal already. Those first few outings felt a bit odd and self-conscious (everyone's watching me) but its going away. Did a full day of shopping with the wife and son then out for dinner and realized 1/2 way through dinner I really hadn't given it a lot of thought... getting used to the comfort I guess now. :)
Have you made your first CC outing yet? If so how did you feel?
Thanks for asking ;D No, not yet but planning on it very soon. I spent the weekend walking around with my IWB on and found that I don't like the way the leather rubs against my skin. So I will be wearing an undershirt / t-shirt before wearing it again.
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... I spent the weekend walking around with my IWB on and found that I don't like the way the leather rubs against my skin. So I will be wearing an undershirt / t-shirt before wearing it again.
Horsehide holster is comfortable, but the Rough Texture Frame (RTF) took a few carries toughen up my skin. Don't notice either the leather or the frame now. Tried the t-shirt but it tends to ride up.
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I wanted horsehide but it wasn't an option for me. I'm wearing a new Comp-Tac MTAC holster and its been quite nice. It rubbed a bit the first few days but has become quite nice now after a week. The wife said it bothered her but she hasn't worn it much either.
Something to try.. Get some Moleskin and put on the backside of the holster so its against your skin. I did this and she liked it much more. I don't find I need it myself. I also lined the inside of the Kydex with Moleskin and found it made drawing/holstering the gun quieter. Don't know if it'll help resist wear on the gun or not.
Found I'm walking with an untucked t-shirt and a loose open button/casual shirt now instead of just a t-shirt. With a 'one size larger' t-shirt I can tuck and walk around all day with no issues.
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Congrats!
Guess we have to disclose the secret handshake and challenge phrase.
LOL...yes def have to discuss that. Also the secret knock at the clubhouse ;D
Secret to knock, is dirived by a Cat40 , being tapped againts door repeadilly. and saying "I have tooling".
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"I have tooling"
Is that what the kids are calling it these days? ???
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Welcome!!
Congrats!
Guess we have to disclose the secret handshake and challenge phrase.
HaHa!!
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Congrats!
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... I spent the weekend walking around with my IWB on and found that I don't like the way the leather rubs against my skin. So I will be wearing an undershirt / t-shirt before wearing it again.
Horsehide holster is comfortable, but the Rough Texture Frame (RTF) took a few carries toughen up my skin. Don't notice either the leather or the frame now. Tried the t-shirt but it tends to ride up.
Good info...will try the t-shirt this week to see if it rides up for me as well. If so will have to get used to the leather against the skin I guess.
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I wanted horsehide but it wasn't an option for me. I'm wearing a new Comp-Tac MTAC holster and its been quite nice. It rubbed a bit the first few days but has become quite nice now after a week. The wife said it bothered her but she hasn't worn it much either.
Something to try.. Get some Moleskin and put on the backside of the holster so its against your skin. I did this and she liked it much more. I don't find I need it myself. I also lined the inside of the Kydex with Moleskin and found it made drawing/holstering the gun quieter. Don't know if it'll help resist wear on the gun or not.
Found I'm walking with an untucked t-shirt and a loose open button/casual shirt now instead of just a t-shirt. With a 'one size larger' t-shirt I can tuck and walk around all day with no issues.
I was def considering the MTAC holster but didn't want to shell out that kind of money yet until I made sure the IWB was for me. I may have to give the moleskin trick a try if I can't seem to get used to the leather.
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I was really concerned for the same reason. It's a fair amount of cash to layout to find you don't like it. Still, after a lot of reading I bought it and I'm very happy with it.
I really didn't know how the IWB holster would feel either. Would be comfortable, bulky, chaffing, heavy, need 'next size up' pants, etc. I've found it to be very comfortable after a few days of wear. Fits in my current pants just fine. No chaffing at all which really surprised me and with the gun belt the heft of a full sized hand gun is minimal.
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If you are willing to pay ~$40 +Shipping for an IWB holster, Old Faithful Holsters has a kit that requres minimal assembly, i.e., pound the t-nuts into the leather and screw on the kydex and belt clips. They used to offer horsehide but now offer English Bridle leather. Read the definition below or ask Tom Tedder for more info. They have a 30 day money-back guarantee; didn't use it since I'm happy.
http://oldfaithfulholsters.com
What is English bridle leather? (from dogids.com)
Vegetable tanned authentic "English" bridle leather is made from heavy high quality native steer hides and drum dyed for deep, consistent colors with waxes and tallows. It is then hot stuffed with just the right amount of "spew" on the grain and flesh to have that English feel. English bridle leather collars are relatively stiff when new, but with proper care and break-in will become soft and extremely supple, conforming perfectly to your dog's neck and have outstanding durability. Hence, it is an ideal leather to use for dog products and that is why we only use this type of leather.
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Just wanted to post back I had my first CC excursion Saturday afternoon / evening. Carried for about 10 hours or so and went to dinner later on in the evening. I tried the tuck in t-shirt method with a long sleeve shirt over top and it worked perfect for me (no riding up or anything). I had to get used to something poking me in the side and also when I tried to lean back in my chair at dinner it was against the bottom of my pistol but other than that pretty comfy:)
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Just wanted to post back I had my first CC excursion Saturday afternoon / evening. Carried for about 10 hours or so and went to dinner later on in the evening. I tried the tuck in t-shirt method with a long sleeve shirt over top and it worked perfect for me (no riding up or anything). I had to get used to something poking me in the side and also when I tried to lean back in my chair at dinner it was against the bottom of my weapon but other than that pretty comfy:)
I've gotten so used to carrying I forget it's there, it is kind of funny when my wife I go out to eat and I sit back in the chair and hear a thump as the handle of my Glock hits the back of the seat I think to myself what the heck was that and then it clicks, oh yeah that's the gun I've been carrying all day! Lol
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What position are you carrying at? I tried back around 4-4:30 but couldn't get comfortable with my Walther PPQ. The smaller PPS fits there nicely but have only carried it a few times. Moved the PPQ to about 3 on my side and then back just slightly and its gone. Don't feel it when sitting down or getting in/out of the truck at all.
After a month it becomes habit to put on and you don't notice it much anymore.
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Sounds funny to me that people are always trying to tell others what is best in a holster for them. The fact is most people go through 3-6 holsters before settling on their everyday carry holster. I guess I was lucky. The first holster I bought was from the Wal-Mart Sporting Goods Dept. and was a cheapie hylon basic that I used to take my range courses with.
I did a lot of research and looked at quite a few holsters in stores and on line. Some of the prices are outragously expenseve. How 2 companies can sell the same design holster, made of cowhide and they are priced $30-$50 dollars higher is beyond common sense.
I finally found a company in Florida called, what else but The Holster Store. They make their own holsters on site of US materials.
They ship really fast. I had mine here in 5 days of ordering it. I went with the Pro-Carry, Deep Comfort IWB. I have been wearing it for 2 years, everyday, all day, and have not found 1 single fault with it. How much di this "wonder holster" cost you might ask? No not $75, Not $100, Just $39.95. It still holds it shape and I'd feel lost without it.
www.theholsterstore.com
You can shop by the pistol make a model you have also, for good fit. I did use the old wax paper trick to make for a smoth draw and re-holster when it was new.
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What position are you carrying at? I tried back around 4-4:30 but couldn't get comfortable with my Walther PPQ. The smaller PPS fits there nicely but have only carried it a few times. Moved the PPQ to about 3 on my side and then back just slightly and its gone. Don't feel it when sitting down or getting in/out of the truck at all.
After a month it becomes habit to put on and you don't notice it much anymore.
Mine sits about 4 o'clock
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3:30 and OWB for my Xd9s. Wife bought me some nice shirts
That don't get tucked in
Best wife in the world!!!
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Sounds funny to me that people are always trying to tell others what is best in a holster for them.
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How 2 companies can sell the same design holster, made of cowhide and they are priced $30-$50 dollars higher is beyond common sense.
Yet you just did the same thing.. ;) funny ehh. lol
The Holster Store's Pro Carry Hybrid (http://www.theholsterstore.net/Pro_Carry_Hybrid_p/procarryhybrid.htm) ($59.95) is about the closest design to the Comp-Tac MTAC (http://www.comp-tac.com/product_info.php?products_id=95) ($90.00) that I have. Their same design lacks an adjustable cant, adjustable ride depth, adjustable tension screws and interchangeable kydex bodies for other firearms just off the top of my head. I believe theirs is also only a single layer of hide with the hardware exposed on the backside where as the MTAC has a second layer added to hide the hardware and provide additional comfort. I've used the metal clips and didn't like them, as compared to the kydex ones, finding they were much more difficult to put on / take off. Their page for this product also says it has a "one week production time" whereas my MTAC was shipped out next day and was received in 4-5 days.
Those are some pretty big difference between 2 holsters with the same design and the extra $30.00, IMHO, is entirely reasonable for those extra benefits.
I'm in no way knocking their product! Nor am I saying the MTAC is better for everyone. Just pointing out how an extra $30 for the same design can be justified and still be common sense. :)
In the end, as you said, most people will go through 1/2 a dozen holsters or more in the search for what fits them as it really is entirely personal. Its a great thing we have a choice and of holsters we have tons of choices! I'm glad your first choice was as successful as my first choice was for carry holsters. :D
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I dont think anyone here has given advice to someone that they need to get a specific holster. We've all stated what we went with or tried... hoping if we find subpar materials we can pass that along - or vice versa.
Moosie