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Need ideas on a good concealed carry holster

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I finally acquired a concealed carry gun, and now I need suggestions on what kind of holster to carry it in. I like some of the IWB designs, but I'm trying to find something I can wear while at work with my shirt tucked in and crawling around working on machines occasionally. The gun is a Springfield 1911 that has a compact frame size, but a Commander size slide. I need one that is very comfortable and won't print or come out from under a tucked in shirt. Thanks.
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I got a FIST brand one (http://www.fist-inc.com/galeryholst.htm), made for a full-size 1911 (works for my Para double-stack), but usually use it for my 'Officer' sized 1911; it works just fine for either, but with the shorter-barrel gun, the muzzle gouges way less when in an awkward position.

It's the one on the left in this graphic (from their website)...

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I would recommend the Crossbreed Supertuck. It gets rave reviews, and is demonstrated on Youtube... It hides even large guns pretty well.
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I've tried several holsters with my full size 1911. My favorite is the Milt Sparks Versa Max 2. You have to wait 6 months to get it but it is worth it. Very comfortable and high quality.
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I've used a Yaqui slide for years and love it.
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I have recently been using a Simply Rugged: http://www.simplyrugged.com/

You can set it up for inside or out. Makes the piece disappear! Very comfortable. Not bad on the checkbook either. I also have a Sparks and Mernicle both of which I like but I seem to gravitate towards the Simply rugged.

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Thanks for all the responses guys.

Cruise, I really like Rob's stuff from Simply Rugged, and know Rob is a stand-up guy. Can you use his holsters with your shirt tucked in? Normally I don't wear my shirt tucked, but am required to for work, so I need something I can carry under those circumstances.

I'm not crazy about kydex, but those Crossbreed holsters look like they might be just the ticket.
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Comp-Tac.

I've carried a Glock 30 concealed IWB for 20 hours straight in one (the C-Tac). Last hour or two was not fun, otherwise, no issues.

Using the V-clips (velcro attached to the inside of your belt and velcro on the clips) with a shirt tucked in, there is literally nothing to see.

I use the standard clips and even then, very little to see.
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Dale Frickie's Arch Angel or variant. I like it better than the VM2
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Here's another vote for Crossbreed. My Uncle makes a holster called the "Improved Ghetto Holster". It is a simple V shaped holster. Clip on outside. The gun is held by an adjustable barrel ring and there is a sweatguard. You can tuck your shirt in so only a small clip shows. Very inexpensive. Stop by and I'll show it to you.

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http://www.kangaroocarry.com/

Take a look at this and see if you think it would work for you.
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Crossbreed supertuck. I have one for my keltech PF9 and it works great. Very comfortable.
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I don't care for IWB. So I won't comment on them. But someone mentioned the Yaqui slide. I like these and have several. But here's a suggestion I think most folks should also have one of. The Beltster from http://www.banderagunleather.com/ isn't something I use every day, but there are times, like flying, that I will wear it. Makes it simple to be armed at the other end of the flight once you pick up your luggage.
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The Kangaroo works (I have one) but I believe recently the company changed hands, so they may be harder to get. Local shop (cop shop) was carrying them and selling lots, then.....nothing.


They're a bit slow but when absolute concealment is an issue and it's a small/medium size piece, it does work. You could make your own with a belly band and an added shoulder strap.
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I used ThunderWear for over 15 years, before I replaced it with a SmartCarry.

Check out this video on both - IF you can get past the first few mins of blah-blah-blah.

http://www.everydaynodaysoff.com/2010/0 ... er-review/

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Another Crossbreed Supertuck vote. I have two and one of his excellent belts.
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Crossbreed has a two week free trial period where they buy it back if you don't like it. And they have a lifetime guarantee for repair.

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Thanks for all the suggestions.

Joe, I might take a look at one of your uncle's holsters sometime, but after reviewing all of the suggestions made I think I will go with the Crossbreed Supertuck. It looks like just what I need. Galco makes a very similar holster, the King Tuck, but there are a couple of things I like better about the Crossbreed.
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Both the M Sarks VM2 or Rosen ARG do a good job for my Colt's Government Model Series 70s I alternat them depending on what I wear -

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Re: Need ideas on a good concealed carry holster

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I found this old thread on CCW holsters from earlier this year while trying to decide on a holster for myself.

The Crossbreed Supertuck seems highly recommended, so I went to their website to price one out. The horse hide version came in at $85 plus shipping. Hmmm... did some more looking and on Ebay I found an exact copy for $38 including shipping:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ruger-SP101-357 ... 460afa99f3

At less than half the price of the Crossbreed, and me being a cheapskate, I decided to take a chance on one of the Ebay versions. Since I am a lefty, I figured it would take a little extra time to make me a holster. To my surprise, the seller contacted me a day later to say my holster had been shipped via USPS. It arrived in less than a week!

The quality is excellent, and I found it so comfortable that I went back and bought another for my other carry gun. It doesn't always pay to be cheap, but in this case I was very happy with my savings.

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Re: Need ideas on a good concealed carry holster

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The VersaMax (BTW, there are places that sell them in stock, and you can always get one on the 1911 forum classifieds), while a nice holster, is not tuckable. Same with Yaqui slide and FIST.

Where are you going to carry? Since it's a Commander length slide, I'm assuming at 4:30 rather than appendix?

Here are some options:
http://www.versacarry.com/gen-ii-versacarry-clip.html
http://www.tuckergunleather.com/inside- ... tband-iwb/ (The Answer and Texas Heritage)
http://www.comp-tac.com/product_info.php?products_id=95
http://www.crossbreedholsters.com/Super ... roductName
http://www.kdholsters.com/
http://n82tactical.com/n82store/
http://www.kholster.com/products.php?ca ... e+Holsters
http://americanholstercompany.com/invis ... w-holster/
http://sigforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/ ... 3850028862
http://www.wildbillsconcealment.com/wildbill/shop/ (Covert Carry)
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