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"civilian camouflaged" OWB holster

Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:30 am
by ProjectKB
Has anyone else wanted to "civilian camouflage" their OWB holster? I love my Blackhawk CQC Serpa holster, but I was afraid someone would catch a glimpse when reaching overhead and be quick with "GUN!"...

So this was my solution.
Blackhawk CQC Serpa holster Springfield XD9 SC w/ single Mag holster
Blackhawk CQC Serpa holster Springfield XD9 SC w/ single Mag holster
The pattern breaks up the shape, and is non-threatening, so the first thing they think isn’t armed assailant...

What do y’all think??

P.s. I’m new here, been lurking for a while, just recently felt the need to post...

Re: "civilian camouflaged" OWB holster

Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:38 am
by Middle Age Russ
Interesting idea... particularly given that (hopefully) most glimpses will be just that and not a prolonged look at your exposed firearm. My first thought is that your choice of patterns/materials would likely draw more eyes to the holsters than anything else if I was wearing them. But then, I am not a very flashy dresser.

Re: "civilian camouflaged" OWB holster

Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:41 am
by OldCannon
Um... :shock:

I'll just say it's not what I would do. :???:

Re: "civilian camouflaged" OWB holster

Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:43 am
by ProjectKB
Middle Age Russ wrote: My first thought is that your choice of patterns/materials would likely draw more eyes to the holsters than anything else if I was wearing them. But then, I am not a very flashy dresser.

I thought so too... but i was aiming for what ppl are useing for phone cover patterns, and this was a comenly used one. I am going to do one in a plad i think next...

Re: "civilian camouflaged" OWB holster

Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:45 am
by ProjectKB
i think i posted this in the wrong area...

it shouldnt be in the "Market" area, rather "day-to-day holsters and accesories"


sry

Re: "civilian camouflaged" OWB holster

Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:46 am
by Commander Cody
Denim, Kaki… Maybe not a bad idea. Might blend.

Re: "civilian camouflaged" OWB holster

Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:49 am
by ProjectKB
Commander Cody wrote:Denim, Kaki… Maybe not a bad idea. Might blend.
of all the things i should have thought of first.... :banghead:

Re: "civilian camouflaged" OWB holster

Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:50 am
by terryg
Commander Cody wrote:Denim
That's what I was thinking - blue jeans ...

Re: "civilian camouflaged" OWB holster

Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 9:28 am
by Keith B
ProjectKB wrote:i think i posted this in the wrong area...

it shouldnt be in the "Market" area, rather "day-to-day holsters and accesories"


sry
Moved to the proper section.

Re: "civilian camouflaged" OWB holster

Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 9:35 am
by ProjectKB
thank you sir

Re: "civilian camouflaged" OWB holster

Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 9:43 am
by USA1
If I could get one in Leopard print it would blend seamlessly with my suite. :mrgreen:

Re: "civilian camouflaged" OWB holster

Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 9:49 am
by Commander Cody
I had always pictured you as a “Tiger Stipe” person.

Re: "civilian camouflaged" OWB holster

Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 9:52 am
by USA1
Commander Cody wrote:I had always pictured you as a “Tiger Stipe” person.
:lol:

That's for more of a business look. The Leopard is for evenings and parties. :coolgleamA:

Re: "civilian camouflaged" OWB holster

Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 9:58 am
by USA1
Actually, the OP may be on to something here...but for the full effect, I think
the grips and the slide need to have an argyle print as well.

Re: "civilian camouflaged" OWB holster

Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 10:25 am
by ProjectKB
USA1 wrote: but for the full effect, I think the grips and the slide need to have an argyle print as well.
I only wanted to conceal the holster so if the bottom of the shirt ever lifted the holster would not be obvious. This way it breaks up the image and doesn’t look like a firearm holster...