My Two Favorite Cheap Conceal Carry Holsters

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So you read How to Conceal Carry and What Not To Do and voted in my poll: What’s Your Favorite Single Stack 9mm Conceal Carry Firearm?

Now you want to get a handle on conceal carry holsters. Fair enough.

This will be a quick, short article. I had a couple people ask me what I use for CCW and I figured I’d just make it into an easy article.

Personally, I don’t like to spend a lot on holsters. I know some guys like to get the best they can find, and I get that. But I don’t see the value added. If it holds up well, and does what it is supposed to do I’m happy with it.

So, both of the ones I have used for over 3 years are really cheap holsters. They still are just as durable as when I bought them, and they get the job done.

So if you ask me: you don’t need to drop $100 or even $50 on a holster unless you really want too. It’s just not required with the higher quality cheaper options out there.

So, I use these two. One is an IWB (In-Waistband) and the other is an ankle holster (if I don’t want to carry on the waist).

My Two Favorite Cheap Conceal Carry Holsters

CONCEALED CARRIER (TM) Universal IWB Holster

Why it’s good:

• Fits most firearms
• Made out of padded and breathable surgical grade elastic neoprene with air holes that allow ventilation for your leg
• Made by Vets
• Lifetime warranty
• Easy quickdraw
• No printing
• Extra holster for an additional mag
• Adjustability (can use it for more than just IWB, but I only use it for IWB)
• Great reviews

This one is great for EDC. You really do tend to forget you have it on. Or at least I do with my Walther PPS M2.

LIRISY Ankle Holster

Why it’s good:

• Doesn’t slip. I couldn’t tell you how many of these I tried before I found one that doesn’t slip over time.
• Comfortable: it’s made of breathable neoprene material
• Ambidextrous, can be used by righties or lefties
• Also fits most guns just like the IWB option above
• Obviously no printing as it’s an ankle holster, just make sure to wear pants (That’s just a good thing to remember in general)

If you want a holster but don’t want it IWB, I’d pick this one. I use this one when I don’t (or can’t) carry the other one. It’s simple and does the job well, and is inexpensive compared to the $50 brands.

Regardless of which holster you pick, they are both solid options. Like I said, I use them both for different occasions and they both work fine and have held up > 3 years.

If you have any other recommendations for CCW holsters, feel free to drop them in the comments. Maybe I’ll pick up some new ones and give them a try too!