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I don’t understand how people like sticky holsters. I have one, and I use it to carry my snubnose in pajamas, but it moves around and almost falls out and generally sucks. I’ve tried everywhere from 11 o’clock to 6 o’clock (left handed) and it doesn’t make a difference.
At least it protects the trigger guard.
Belts do make a difference if the gun is heavy. Back when I carried a p938, anything the least bit sturdy was fine. Now, I carry a full size with a reload in a 1 piece aiwb rig, and it takes a good gunbelt. I use either an AG gunleather or an SOE Low Profile edc belt. Both work the later is better. Strangely enough, though, the inner belt from my competition rig also works just fine for deep carry (everything under my clothes, including that belt).
Normal dressy leather belts don’t.
Sadly, you just have to try things. And when you find what works….keep it.
Quick advice….hybrids suck. Leather sucks. Nylon sucks.
Kydex is where it’s at. But not for clips. Kydex clips suck. Use plastic.
IMHO. YMMV. Etc.
moostapha said: ↑
Sadly, you just have to try things. And when you find what works….keep it.Quick advice….hybrids suck. Leather sucks. Nylon sucks.
Kydex is where it’s at. But not for clips. Kydex clips suck. Use plastic.
IMHO. YMMV. Etc.
It doesn’t help everything is either custom made with long lead times and/or a bit expensive.Although everything I’ve had seems very well built and I am sure you can prob get at least 70% back on resale.
On a side note, I had a store gift card for a retailer of 5.11 stuff. I picked up a Trainer belt.. Couldn’t beat the price
So far for my current rig, remora and belt I am only in for roughly $40.
MicroMike said: ↑
It doesn’t help everything is either custom made with long lead times and/or a bit expensive.Although everything I’ve had seems very well built and I am sure you can prob get at least 70% back on resale.
Yeah. That’s annoying.It’s cheaper to make them. You can probably fail 2 or 3 times for the price of a good one made by someone else. Maybe more.
I think the Remora holsters are interesting and I’d prob try one for my J-frame. But for most of what I would do with a Remora, it’s hard to beat a G26/19 in a Raven Concealment Vanguard for ease of use and conceal ability.
If only they made the Vanguard for other guns…
I can’t add anything here that isn’t in madlag post above.
Give me the retention of a clip or loop any day.
That looks like a slow draw and fumble waiting to happen, if you ask me, even In appendix carry.
Not to mention if you get tangled up on the ground… I don’t care how sticky it is, you’ll stand a larger chance of losing it, without retention.
I was actually in two minds about posting this, as everyone has their opinion.
So please don’t take offense if you don’t like it 😀Longbow_06 said: ↑
I can’t add anything here that isn’t in madlag post above.
Give me the retention of a clip or loop any day.
That looks like a slow draw and fumble waiting to happen, if you ask me, even In appendix carry.
Not to mention if you get tangled up on the ground… I don’t care how sticky it is, you’ll stand a larger chance of losing it, without retention.
I was actually in two minds about posting this, as everyone has their opinion.
So please don’t take offense if you don’t like it 😀
It comes out (draws) really easy. With proper technique I wouldn’t worry one bit.Like anything, train, train, train…
Very good point about a scuffle. That would be hard to simulate. Although I did take a nap on the couch with it. unloaded of course…
I’ve been making it a point to do weird obscure movements and positions. Like I said before I am slightly skeptical.
I have used the clipless remora for my Ruger SR9c and Sig P938 (different size holsters) without an undershirt but a good solid belt (SOE 1.5″ Cobra something). No concerns with it popping out or not being where i expect it be and that includes during ping pong matches at work.
That being the case I still prefer using my Little Foxx hybrid, about 40 bones, leather backing with kydex holster and clip for my Ruger SR9c. I would prefer the clip not be kydex as i have snapped a couple (my own fault) but replacements are cheap and he is supposed to be coming out with a metal clip soon. I have been CC’ing it for years.
kensington said: ↑
That being the case I still prefer using my Little Foxx hybrid, about 40 bones, leather backing with kydex holster and clip for my Ruger SR9c. I would prefer the clip not be kydex as i have snapped a couple (my own fault) but replacements are cheap and he is supposed to be coming out with a metal clip soon. I have been CC’ing it for years.
That looks like a great option. I like the single clip. And the cool color options. “Old Glory” is awesome!I’ve already made up my mind that I probably won’t get one of those large slab of leather and two clip type holsters. I just didn’t like the one I used for the G19.
It felt huge in my waist band. And I am by no means little. About a 35″-36″ waist depending on the jeans brand.
Madlag and Moostapha brought up good points.
I have a remora that I carry a p238 in when I’m either wearing pants that do not have belt loops (gym shorts etc) or if I’m not really going anywhere and just don’t feel like dealing with a larger gun or holster (lazy). It is not an ideal way to carry. However, if you are wearing the CCW belt anyway and you have it cinched down that holster in my experience will not move and will not come out with the gun. I wear 2:00/2:30ish to take advantage of the Dunlap. The only time I’ve had it move around some is in gym shorts and that pair did not have a good string to tighten them with. But I’m very careful when carrying with gym shorts like that and I don’t do a whole lot that would move the gun around. This is mainly just loafing around the house.
So no matter what, get a good gun belt (I recommend Areas Enhanced Aegis) and always be mindful of the gun/holster. Practice your draw a lot. I thought Remora’s were complete crap until I decided to try one. Now hundreds of draws later they are not my preferred method of carry but it is workable in my opinion keeping in mind that things could still go wrong in a more stressful situation. So like a lot of things if used appropriately it is a fine. But don’t expect it to be like a kydex holster with belt loops.
As far as undershirts I usually don’t tuck in an undershirt behind it. If you do make sure it is a longer undershirt and your belt is tight. In loose pants the shirt can pull the holster out as it comes untucked.
So, I converted to my smart carry. It’s still not #1 for me, but…. The sticky holster literally just protects my revolver in a cabinet now.
As for belts, idk if I’d buy the SOE again. it’s good. But, the G hook is probably the most annoying belt closing thing I’ve ever used. I have no questions about it working, and it’s really not that bad…but it’s a pain.
I also don’t like the normal belt buckles.
If I decide to try a different belt, it’ll probably be the dynamis one. I have my reservations, but I like their claims.
I did forget to mention I would not recommend the basic remora holster. Get the one with the reinforced opening. I did not go for that and now the top edge of the holster has rolled inwards and covers the sights. So now drawing can be difficult if I pull straight up. If I yank hard then the holster will come out with the gun because the sights are pulling the holster with it. I need to order one with the reinforced top, just haven’t yet.
MicroMike said: ↑
It felt huge in my waist band. And I am by no means little. About a 35″-36″ waist depending on the jeans brand.Ugh, what would you call a 40″ waist…
moostapha said: ↑
As for belts, idk if I’d buy the SOE again. it’s good. But, the G hook is probably the most annoying belt closing thing I’ve ever used. I have no questions about it working, and it’s really not that bad…but it’s a pain.
Oh no, that looks like it’s no fun. Both of my S.O.E. belts have the Cobra belt buckle, that is my favorite belt buckle, love it. I prefer the 1.5″ belt over the 1″ EDC belt, not a fan of the overlap.kensington said: ↑
Ugh, what would you call a 40″ waist….
Lol. Healthy.I was just eluding to the fact I am not wearing skinny jeans or some 26″ waist and how the slab of leather still practically wrapped around a quarter on my waist.
On a side note I left the house for the first time with the Remora. It was very comfortable and the only movement I noticed was from my jeans either ridding up or down, probably from getting in and out of pickup.
I still have to find “the sweet spot” combination between depth and cant. Being that it is literally infinitely adjustable.
I have noticed carrying at the 4′ o clock position has improved my posture. If I slouch my “extra-ness” presses agains the grip area. Alternatively if I have good upright posture and an nice lower arch it eliminates that pressure and also helps to not print. Win, win!
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