Belt Holster vs Paddle Holster

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Re: Belt Holster vs Paddle Holster

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Abraham wrote:I thought they stopped making those things in the 80's or early 90's.
No, they still make them.

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Re: Belt Holster vs Paddle Holster

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Rvrrat14 wrote:
C-dub wrote:What mystifies me the most is how anyone can actually carry a handgun on their waist without a belt.
WITH DUE RESPECT TO ALL..........

Some of us are 'leaner' than others. Some of us wear warm ups and/or shorts, or the like. Hard to wear a belt sometimes with what you wear. A good paddle holster is all it takes. I wear a ranger belt everyday to work, hunt, and a dress belt when I attend church. When I get home, comfort is the thing. No Belts. Need to make a run to the store, slip the paddle on with whatever you're wearing, and it's just fine. Don't need belts/suspenders to hold my pants up, gun or no gun. This is the main reason I love a paddle holster and mainly carry a small pistol when CCW. I also carried my Glock 20 in Yellowstone without a belt. HIked all day. No problems.

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No worries. I'm not one of the leaner folks at my age, but at 50, I do still have a 34" waist and 46" chest with a "slightly" less athletic build than I had at 20. The issue isn't keeping the jean/pant up without a belt, but rather the holster with a 2-3 pound loaded gun flopping around with only the very flexible material of the jeans/pants to secure it in place. I don't see how it has anything to do with one's leanness.

However, if it works for you to your satisfaction. :thumbs2:
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Re: Belt Holster vs Paddle Holster

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C-dub wrote:
Rvrrat14 wrote:
C-dub wrote:What mystifies me the most is how anyone can actually carry a handgun on their waist without a belt.
WITH DUE RESPECT TO ALL..........

Some of us are 'leaner' than others. Some of us wear warm ups and/or shorts, or the like. Hard to wear a belt sometimes with what you wear. A good paddle holster is all it takes. I wear a ranger belt everyday to work, hunt, and a dress belt when I attend church. When I get home, comfort is the thing. No Belts. Need to make a run to the store, slip the paddle on with whatever you're wearing, and it's just fine. Don't need belts/suspenders to hold my pants up, gun or no gun. This is the main reason I love a paddle holster and mainly carry a small pistol when CCW. I also carried my Glock 20 in Yellowstone without a belt. HIked all day. No problems.

Merry Christmas and safe holiday travels!
No worries. I'm not one of the leaner folks at my age, but at 50, I do still have a 34" waist and 46" chest with a "slightly" less athletic build than I had at 20. The issue isn't keeping the jean/pant up without a belt, but rather the holster with a 2-3 pound loaded gun flopping around with only the very flexible material of the jeans/pants to secure it in place. I don't see how it has anything to do with one's leanness.

However, if it works for you to your satisfaction. :thumbs2:
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Re: Belt Holster vs Paddle Holster

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You're all a bunch of snot-nosed kids. Now get off my lawn!!! ;-)
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Re: Belt Holster vs Paddle Holster

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I think people are picking away hoping to find some "loop hole" when we just take it at face value and wear a belt. :deadhorse:
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Re: Belt Holster vs Paddle Holster

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carlson1 wrote:I think people are picking away hoping to find some "loop hole" when we just take it at face value and wear a belt. :deadhorse:
Better yet, conceal and there are no restrictions on what type of holster, or any holster at all.
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Re: Belt Holster vs Paddle Holster

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Pawpaw wrote:You're all a bunch of snot-nosed kids. Now get off my lawn!!! ;-)
But, I wasn't done Image it for you yet.
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