What kind of holster do you use?

I just bought a Smith and Wesson M&P Shield 9mm that I would like to conceal carry. I haven't decided on a holster yet so I'm curious what you guys like and don't like. TIA

 

I carry in Blackhawk serpa 2 holsters,but all mine are outside the waistband

 

After trying a dozen or so the Crossbreed Super tuck

 

I swear by my White Hat holster. It's a leather backing with exchangeable kydex for different pistols. I carry my Sig P938 mostly, but sometimes I switch the kydex for my G19. Check them out. You don't notice it while you're carrying. I carry about the 4 o' clock position.

 

My EDC is an Alien gear IWB for my little Sig 9mm. But its like Jim said, depends on person (build), weather, clothes. If you have a good local store, i would go try tons of them. Mine is huge for the little sig, but it makes the pressure spread out and the weapon is hidden. Then tons of pratice drawing!

 

I carry a few different Cross Breeds. Takes a minute to break them in. Super comfortable thou.

 

Procraft tactical outside the waistband.

 

TRex Arms Ragnarok. I'm hoping to get a Sidecar when I get my CHL next month.

 

DM Bullard dual carry

 

Spot on!

 

As you can imagine, this is what im trying to avoid. Thank you for your input though

 

I bought a leather-lined Kydex IWB. Works great. I learned early on to not flex the belt loop when moving it from one pair of pants to another. The first loop lasted only a few months. Bought a replacement that has lasted several years with no problem.

 

Frick yeah man thanks for lookin out!
(link is in the sig for holster build thread)
these are the last two i built. .080" kydex made to order

 

This is one i made for @scottalot shield. They have adjustable retention and adjustable cant

 

Maybe use a better example?
1. Rough edge
2. Is that a crack?
3. Not alot of material there below the screw

 

I have an Alien Gear IWB and have a Kydex OWB for my XDS. Love my Alien gear

 

I have a Galco King Tuck for an XD that I drilled out the rivets for and I made myself a couple of kydex shells for various pistols with various attachments. I also drilled more holes for more kant adjustments. It is an inside waistband that I wear at about the 4 o'clock. I would like to try a holster like the alien breed (highly recommend in many places but I have no experience) that has the neoprene paddle vs leather.

If you do get a leather holster, oil and condition it to keep it flexable and comfortable. Also helps keep the sweat down.

Anyone have any experince with Tucker Gun Leather? I've been looking at their "The Answer" for a while. It's pretty much what I've made for myself already but more refined. I've called them and they're willing tk make me one that will fit my compact with my C5L on it.

Personally after trying many different IWB holsters I have found that the belt you wear makes just as much difference as the holster. My "gun belt" is a 1/4 thick solid one piece top grain cow leather belt with heavy duty solid brass buckle. I oil and condition about once a year, or anytime it gets soaked, (crap day on the motorcyle, swiming, unexpected monsoon) and it is the most comfortable damn thing I have ever worn. I have worn it daily for... 8 years or more now? (Time flies...)

Bought it at the redwing boot store before they went to shit.