I like mine to have the grip high enough so that I can get all my fingers wrapped around the grip in a proper grip. On some, the grip is too low for my taste, which causes an interference with the belt when I try to get my fingers around it. This would cause you to have to regrip after you drew the pistol. There are "deep concealment" holsters that put almost all of the grip down under the belt, but I don't want that. I'd just use a Smart Carry if I needed deep concealment. http://www.smartcarry.com/
My crossbreed mini-tuck was actually low enough on the highest setting that I had to cut in an additional set of holes to raise the holster further and trim kydex and leather out of the way for my fingers. It's just barely enough for me to be happy with it. I'd probably appreciate another 1/4". This was not for the Shield, btw.
ETA - I have big knucles / large long bony fingers
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- Mon Jul 15, 2013 4:19 pm
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- Topic: Tuckable holster for a S&W Shield
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- Mon Jul 15, 2013 4:03 pm
- Forum: Holsters & Accessories
- Topic: Tuckable holster for a S&W Shield
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Re: Tuckable holster for a S&W Shield
CompTac Minotaur, Crossbreed Supertuck, Whitehat MaxTuck all make the hybrid (leather backed, kydex front) holsters that are tuckable. Those are all good comfortable choices. The two choices you linked are all kydex body holsters. Was the C-Tac uncomfortable for you because of the kydex body? I have one also. The kydex is not nearly as comfortable as the leather backed holsters or all-leather holsters, but they are not "too uncomfortable" for me.
As for single point clips that are tuckable, I have not tried too many of these. I have one and can't recommend it. I have another one on order (for a Shield) that I am excited to try: PJholster tuckable http://pjholster.com/?page_id=821
PJHolster is really backed up on orders though, so it will take a while. He has received lots of good reviews from some key online gun people on youtube in the last year which has caused his business to explode and delivery times to linger. I have a few of his other non-tuckable holsters and they work great for the smaller guns like the shield. I asked for some custom stuff on mine (slightly higher ride height and custom cant angle, different thickness for the clip) and am eager to check it out.
As for single point clips that are tuckable, I have not tried too many of these. I have one and can't recommend it. I have another one on order (for a Shield) that I am excited to try: PJholster tuckable http://pjholster.com/?page_id=821
PJHolster is really backed up on orders though, so it will take a while. He has received lots of good reviews from some key online gun people on youtube in the last year which has caused his business to explode and delivery times to linger. I have a few of his other non-tuckable holsters and they work great for the smaller guns like the shield. I asked for some custom stuff on mine (slightly higher ride height and custom cant angle, different thickness for the clip) and am eager to check it out.