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Where do you tuck your Remora? I know a lot of people say to wear a undershirt and go between shirt and pants. When your undershirt untucks as the day goes by does it pull the Remora up?
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I’ve heard IWB specific belts make all the difference. Where do I look for one at? Handmade?
This is the no clip holster, right ?
The undershirt is probably to add friction, and hold the holster a little better.
I don’t actually own a Remora, but I’m sure someone in here does.I carry IWB, but using Galco Summer Specials. I do not wear a specific IWB belt.
I have a very old, worn, Ross Leather belt. I think this one was from South Africa. I also use a six year old Galco leather belt.
The belt has to be stiff enough to support the gun/holster, but not so stiff that it will not conform to the body/firearm.I agree with with LB. generally speaking the belt doesn’t make that big of a difference with small, light weight guns especially for IWB carry. Now add a heavy gun and outside the wasteband carry and it’s a diff story.
I would suggest a holster with a clip or loop.
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I have a Remora for my Glock 19 and wear it often (but not daily). I tuck it into my pants just about where the tag of my jeans is located, or approximately 4 o’clock. I’ve never had it move at all, and I’ve hiked with it, rode a bicycle a short distance on a rail trail, driven a car. The “grabby” coating keeps it put. If your undershirt worked its way loose, I believe the part in contact with your Remora would stay tucked.
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I have a Remora for my Glock 19 and wear it often (but not daily). I tuck it into my pants just about where the tag of my jeans is located, or approximately 4 o’clock. I’ve never had it move at all, and I’ve hiked with it, rode a bicycle a short distance on a rail trail, driven a car. The “grabby” coating keeps it put. If your undershirt worked its way loose, I believe the part in contact with your Remora would stay tucked.
Exactly the info I was looking for! Thanks.Only prob is I don’t usually wear undershirts. I’d hate to tuck into boxer briefs.
GQkudzu said: ↑
I have a Remora for my Glock 19 and wear it often (but not daily). I tuck it into my pants just about where the tag of my jeans is located, or approximately 4 o’clock. I’ve never had it move at all, and I’ve hiked with it, rode a bicycle a short distance on a rail trail, driven a car. The “grabby” coating keeps it put. If your undershirt worked its way loose, I believe the part in contact with your Remora would stay tucked.
What’s the outside coating ? Is it a neoprene type material ?According to their website, it’s “an incredibly new non-slip PVC coated knitted polyester material…”
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How secure is it when you go to draw the gun out? And what’s the advantage to no clip or belt loop?
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The Akers belt is excellent. I have several myself. It’s a leather belt with an internal plastic stiffener where the holster would ride. This gives the belt rigidity so their is less flex on the draw and the gun stay glued to to you if you’re running around holstered. This is a feature we usually see in our competition specific belt.
I carry a J-frame snub AIWB @ 1-2 o’clock in a Remora. I find it’s better without an undershirt (i.e., sticking to something that moves). That said, I do wear undershirts in the winter and it’s not a problem – my gun’s grip rests on my beltline and so can’t move down, and the gun weight/belt keeps it from pulling up, even if the undershirt does (actually, the Remora holds the undershirt down in that one spot ;)). If anything, it only rotates slightly. Note: I also tuck my shirts, so my remora is actually sticking to “moving parts” on both sides, and it’s still my favorite rig.
As for a belt, I have a stiff Beltman.net gun belt, but find a softer, more pliable belt actually works better with the Remora – in this case, the belt is not supporting weight, it’s just pressing the gun against your body. I’m using an Arcteryx Conveyor Belt (webbing) and infinitely adjustable helps attain that “just right” tension. FWIW, HERE’S my rig. Also have a Remora for a G19/G26, but find them too big, less comfortable/concealable (any holster) and therefore I just stopped carrying them.
I’ve tried Remoras with my M&P compact and Ruger LCR for both appendix and behind-the-hip carry. It’s a neat concept, but by about midday it had shifted upward enough for me to worry that it was about to flop like a trout on the sidewalk (and I’ve tried this both with and without an undershirt). Not confidence-inspiring. As such, I’m a firm believer in belt clips or loops for inside-the-waistband holsters (and ensuring that one’s wardrobe will accommodate this). If you’re dashing out for groceries on your day off, I suppose a Remora would be acceptable. For all-day-every-day carry, I’ve found them unsuitable.
As for belts, it always helps to use one that is purpose-built for handgun carry. A good gun belt’s extra stiffness adds stability (so the holster+gun doesn’t shift out of place unexpectedly) and pulls the holstered gun closer into your body for better concealment. However, the level of necessity depends primarily on the weight of your pistol and mode of carry. You can probably get away with using a 1-1/4″ fashion belt from JCPennys if your weapon of choice is a Kahr P9 inside the waistband. Lugging a Sig P226 in an OWB scabbard with two spare mags on anything BUT a purpose-built gun belt will be a shifty, floppy, uncomfortable mess.
Most days, I have my M&P Shield tucked in a Foxx Holster IWB hybrid, clipped onto a Crossbreed Gun Belt (which I’ve used almost daily since mid-2012). I try to support local, independent folks who make good products, so I’m seriously considering Ted Blocker for a new belt sometime next year (I live near Portland, Oregon). Perhaps take a look on Google to see if there are any independent holster makers or leather craftsmen near you.
Hope that’s helpful!
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How secure is it when you go to draw the gun out? And what’s the advantage to no clip or belt loop?Sent from the liberal offender
I’m not sure there’s a huge advantage to being clipless, other than maybe one less visual clue that you’re carrying and a little more flexibility in terms of how deeply you carry. My experience has been that the holster stays put very well when the gun is drawn.GQkudzu said: ↑
I’m not sure there’s a huge advantage to being clipless, other than maybe one less visual clue that you’re carrying and a little more flexibility in terms of how deeply you carry. My experience has been that the holster stays put very well when the gun is drawn.
Thoes are pretty big advantages IMO. Lol. That’s the main reason I decided to try it.I previously had a crossbreed and a G19. It was really uncomfortable. Lots of pinching and resistance to movement.
So far I’ve only CCWed the Remora around the house (in sweatpants) because like many, I am skeptical.
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I’m not sure there’s a huge advantage to being clipless, other than maybe one less visual clue that you’re carrying and a little more flexibility in terms of how deeply you carry. My experience has been that the holster stays put very well when the gun is drawn.
I spend my time training with and just in the general company of military and law enforcement. We do it all. Here’s what I can tell you. That holster isn’t fit for anything other than straight pocket carry. Here’s why: IWB carry and draw is tough under normal circumstances. Add stress and the possibility of being shot or stabbed and it gets even worse. You reach in to draw and your index and/or thumb catch that holster when you mean to grab only the gun. This cost you valuable time and possibly your life. You could pull out the holster or fumble your gun. That’s why professionals use body retention ie the belt clip. Now I’ve never used that holster but I’m telling you from experience and the experts why not to carry it in that way. It could also shift around and move quite a bit under the right circumstances…As far as the clip being a visual sign of carry..how? You wouldn’t really carry IWB with a tucked in shirt so how will the clip be seen? Next question is who cares? It’s not illegal so if someone does notice they’re not even sure what they’ve seen. A random bad guy isn’t going to notice that clip when he’s in the middle of a rampant crime….
I can see the appeal of this holster really. Easy slip in, doesn’t matter what you have on etc. but as the OP has said he’s heard it’s all about the belt which tells me people’s mileage had prob been less than optimal with this holster. Take my advice and get a good holster for your gun with a belt retention device of some sort. There are many options. Use that other holster in your pocket.
And of course to each his own. Hope this helps.
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Thanks for the professional info.
Let me say the belt and remora where unrelated. I just don’t want to start two separate threads. . Actually I suppose they are slightly related. Being new to CCW I pretty much only know what I read on forums. A lot of people comment how important a belt is.
So far the holster hasn’t moved doing house hold stuff, Up and down stairs. I agree it might not be idea for all day EDC.
For the price I like it! My first thought so far is this will be my around the house and maybe quick outings or long car rides goto. Try a Aliengear or Crossbreed with sweatpants
I truly appreciate everyone’s info. This is all new to me and I think this is one of those things that works for one person might not work for someone else.
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