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).
Click the links or images to see them on Amazon.
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!