Holster Selection
Holster Selection is going to be the hardest part of the whole scheme.
First selection/decision you need to make after deciding what gun you are going to carry is "How" an I going to carry and conceal this thing.
Outside the waist band (OWB) holsters seem to me to be the first selection (folks make) for one major reason, it's easy. You don't have to change your wardrobe too drastically and, it is probably the most comfortable way to carry at first.
Wrong! The first thing you really need is a real honest to goodness gun belt. These are usually double up leather or nylon in construction. Most I believe come in 1.5" beltloop size though you can get bigger.
Sorry, I had to throw the belt thing out there because, like a house without a strong foundation, you're heading for a problem right off the get-go. If you think a flimsy belt is going to be OK for toten that gun around all day you ahead. It's you we'll see wandering around pulling ya pants up, and adjusting that flopping gun butt around all day.
But back to the holster. As you search you will come across many with lots of features and made from all types of material. Most common is the leather and plastic (keydex) for material and features: You name it!
Screw retention
Velcro Strap
Thumb release
Cant forward
FBI Cant
5 degree cant
... to name a few. There are enough decisions to make to think you are buying a car. Well, you might as well be, afterall, you plan on wearing this thing mostly every day all day long so, why not make a decision with your comfort in mind?
Inside the Waist Band (IWB) holsters are a whole new lot now-a-days. Many like the OWB holsters are made of similair design. Now though you'll need a wardrobe of bigger waist band pants to accomodate that holster (usually 1. - 1.5").
Once you have made the holster style decision, before you buy, please think about this:
Can I draw and then safely reholster my firearm from that holster?
That question is what we have to really consider, if you really want to carry a gun for self defense and gaming on the range.
Holster Selection is going to be the hardest part of the whole scheme.
First selection/decision you need to make after deciding what gun you are going to carry is "How" an I going to carry and conceal this thing.
Outside the waist band (OWB) holsters seem to me to be the first selection (folks make) for one major reason, it's easy. You don't have to change your wardrobe too drastically and, it is probably the most comfortable way to carry at first.
Wrong! The first thing you really need is a real honest to goodness gun belt. These are usually double up leather or nylon in construction. Most I believe come in 1.5" beltloop size though you can get bigger.
Sorry, I had to throw the belt thing out there because, like a house without a strong foundation, you're heading for a problem right off the get-go. If you think a flimsy belt is going to be OK for toten that gun around all day you ahead. It's you we'll see wandering around pulling ya pants up, and adjusting that flopping gun butt around all day.
But back to the holster. As you search you will come across many with lots of features and made from all types of material. Most common is the leather and plastic (keydex) for material and features: You name it!
Screw retention
Velcro Strap
Thumb release
Cant forward
FBI Cant
5 degree cant
... to name a few. There are enough decisions to make to think you are buying a car. Well, you might as well be, afterall, you plan on wearing this thing mostly every day all day long so, why not make a decision with your comfort in mind?
Inside the Waist Band (IWB) holsters are a whole new lot now-a-days. Many like the OWB holsters are made of similair design. Now though you'll need a wardrobe of bigger waist band pants to accomodate that holster (usually 1. - 1.5").
Once you have made the holster style decision, before you buy, please think about this:
Can I draw and then safely reholster my firearm from that holster?
That question is what we have to really consider, if you really want to carry a gun for self defense and gaming on the range.