CoolWhip Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Hey All, With the hot weather coming on I really need some help finding a holster for CCW. Normally in the warm weather I am in jeans and a t-shirt (unless I am riding). This outfit doesn't generally help hide a 4" Springfield xD very well. Do you guys have any suggestions for holsters? How do you carry in hot weather? I have been leaning towards a small of back holster because I have lower spine compensatory lordosis, which causes my lower back to sway in, giving me "extra space" to store my firearm. I have heard a lot of people discourage the use of SOB holsters though, so I am undecided. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 get a smaller gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 (edited) I carry just the same in the winter or summer. If anything, I just tuck my shirt up under the clip to keep it from exposing the firearm. I really don't care though. Edited May 23, 2011 by chevysoldier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunuva Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 That was my solution, smaller gun. I carry a SW-99 in the winter and switch to a 38 revolver in the summer. I’m using a Don Hume inside the waist holster at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 get a smaller gun is an option but I carry my M&P 9c in shorts with my comp tac mtac holster with no problems.What kind of holster are you using now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 jeans and t shirt seems like perfect outfit for carry? a good IWB holster will secure nicely in your jeans then the shirt will come down over the holster.....what holster do you currently use? is it a generic "one size fits most" type deal? if so, you may find it better to carry with something made specifically for your gun....i cant comment too much from experience, just what i was told and why i purchased my mtac and my raven for mine, they conceal nicely and in shorts and a cutoff shirt i can conceal without printing very much (the MTAC atleast....just placed order for the raven today) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 jeans and t shirt seems like perfect outfit for carry? a good IWB holster will secure nicely in your jeans then the shirt will come down over the holster.....what holster do you currently use? is it a generic "one size fits most" type deal? if so, you may find it better to carry with something made specifically for your gun....i cant comment too much from experience, just what i was told and why i purchased my mtac and my raven for mine, they conceal nicely and in shorts and a cutoff shirt i can conceal without printing very much (the MTAC atleast....just placed order for the raven today)Dude I don't even want to know why your wearing cut off t-shirts and how are you hiding your gun like thathttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQayrsQ9XYs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunuva Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 My problem is that, I’m a bigger guy around that is so I print easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Dude I don't even want to know why your wearing cut off t-shirts and how are you hiding your gun like that lol i meant the sleeves homo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 phew you had me worried there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolWhip Posted May 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 I have an under armour holster shirt. It works great under a button up, but prints pretty bad under a t-shirt or a sweater. Not to mention draw time is horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 my milkshake brings all the boys to the yard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 my milkshake brings all the boys to the yard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Buy a good holster and gun belt it makes carrying much easier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolWhip Posted May 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Do you guys have specific brands, types, or models of holsters you would suggest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Open carry it and you won't have to worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 I love my comp tac mtac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-bus Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 DeSantis iwb does a good job. Nylon works fine. "Tuck This" is my preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Do you guys have specific brands, types, or models of holsters you would suggest?my mtac is very comfortable....ive heard that raven too, but i havent gotten mine yet to actually give a review....only ordered the raven so i have the option of a WML, comptac wouldnt accomodate that....but i wont be getting rid of itif i were you, i would get an mtac and give it a try and see how you like ithttp://www.comp-tac.com/product_info.php?products_id=95 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 For the xd I would say the top three pics on this forum seem to be the comp-tac, the k holster and the crossbreed. I use the crossbreed supertuck for summer carry iwb with my xd9sc. Like it alot. I also have a small pocket .380 for summer carry as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolWhip Posted May 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 my mtac is very comfortable....ive heard that raven too, but i havent gotten mine yet to actually give a review....only ordered the raven so i have the option of a WML, comptac wouldnt accomodate that....but i wont be getting rid of itif i were you, i would get an mtac and give it a try and see how you like ithttp://www.comp-tac.com/product_info.php?products_id=95Thanks, tbut. I ordered this one and we will see how it is in the hot weather.For the xd I would say the top three pics on this forum seem to be the comp-tac, the k holster and the crossbreed. I use the crossbreed supertuck for summer carry iwb with my xd9sc. Like it alot. I also have a small pocket .380 for summer carry as well.How is the supertuck? Do you have a link for that?get a smaller gun I've been looking into the Glock 30, but they are really hard to find. I have HUGE hands so "small" guns do not fit my hands well at all. I practice with my handguns usually twice a month, so that much shooting with a small gun would be difficult and painful for me. I used to shoot my dad's sub compact .380 and I got cut by the slide multiple times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunuva Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Do you prefer leather or kydex? Safari Land makes some nice holsters http://www.safariland.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunuva Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Man you guys reply fast. Maybe im just slow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 I like mine a lot, you can adjust it so it is well concealed. quick to break in the leather and after a few days hard to notice it is there. quality is very nice. If I am using my xd9sc in the summer this is my go to holster. the web site is www.crossbreedholsters.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunuva Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 I am A big Glock fan, but I don’t care for the baby Glocks, and in 45 they are not fun to shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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