Whats the best concealed carry holster?

[@eatsshootsandleavestactica8068]

I am a couple (well, almost 5) years into my firearm/CCW journey, and I still found this to be extremely informative and helpful. Probably one of the best holster selection videos I've seen, and I've watched a LOT of videos. I went through some very similar steps in the process of picking the right holsters for me, I think everyone does. If I had found this as a new shooter, might have been able to skip a few more and save some more money. I really like that you've documented the reason you made each change, the tips for making each one work, and of course the pros and cons. I'm not a big fan of that blue, but once you explained it, it makes sense. You do you! The fact that they can put together something that customized to your wants is a feature in and of itself. I may be making a video response (are those still a thing?) or an 'inspired by' video based on this. AND, you really helped me decide on my next holster.

[@tomn5880]

I'm 74 and have had guns since I was 12. 4 years military service and 25 years Law Enforcement service. I have owned over 40 pistols in my search for my preferred carry weapon. I've been through about as many holsters also. What I came to understand is that the person has to feel comfortable with the holster. I prefer on the belt at 3 O'Clock and an untucked shirt for concealment. I have a lot of friends who carry and each does so differently. M&P 380 EZ is my preferred pistol and I have a M&P 9c with 12 and 17 round magazines. My holster of choice is the Alien swipe (magnetic retention) holster held tight against my body. You must like what you choose.

[@fourftr]

Tom n Enjoyed your comment I just bought my first gun S/W Shield 9 Ez with thumb safety researching now to buy a holster for it

[@ryan_neris]

@@fourftr I'm in the same boat as you were. Can you offer advice? What'd you end up with?

[@DeltaTango]

This! This is how a KZbin video should be done. Thank you for your enlightening insights. You were concise, informative and interesting. Sharing not subjective opinions but real-world practical knowledge from experience.

[@bschoer3492]

After scouring KZbin for about 5 hours trying to find a good, informative, non biased review of holsters finally I found it! Thanks so much man, I truly appreciate this review. You addressed all my concerns. I think the axis slim is calling my name now

[@maximusjoseppi5904]

Np man, glad to be of help

[@frankiebpr]

Maximus Joseppi Would you name the brand and possibly a link of the holster that bends. I believe is the one you like because of this feature. Thanks Frank

[@ck2t528]

@@frankiebpr yes @MaximusJoseppi it would have been nice if "he, and them" had names? So I know what company and holster your talking about? I think you did say it was a "slim", and that there was maybe an "axis" and one other? But what is the name of the company please? Is it a "axis slim" or? Thank you for the video.

[@darrelahles9522]

Maximus Joseppi - sorry I could not pick up the brand name on your final pick? Would you please restate

[@richceretto5836]

Joe average here to thank you very much for making this video. I’m so new in the ccw that I’m at the point of figuring out what location on my waist is best for me and which holster and configuration will work so that I do one of the most important things and that is to carry every day when allowed. In the short 3 months that I’ve researched holsters for my apx compact my first conclusion very much like yours I bought an alien gear 2.0 which I wore around the house and found it to be too much bulk and not very comfortable especially when sitting. I’m currently waiting for a muddy water kydex, one clip w/claw in which they offered me a 14.00 discount and I still think it will work for me however going forward I will heed your experience and use your knowledge to make my deliberations about my holster needs more informed. Truly appreciative I thank you 🙏🏻

[@KenTeague72]

I almost stopped watching this due to my low attention span but come to find out this video is full of great information for anyone looking for an IWB holster. Thanks for sharing.

[@asdfasdf7199]

lmao what a worthless post

[@corkydavis5688]

Thanks for the run down, really appreciate it. As a bigger person, im still trying to find a holster that will work for me. Also, I really like the different color combos.

[@rgjohnson3rd]

GOOD VIDEO. YOU NEED TO PUT LINKS IN TO PRODUCTS!

[@Joe-oo3xv]

My favorite holster is from We the People. I have two that fit me perfect. Both guns also have an optic. I’ve tried trex and vetter as well

[@sjmiller6012]

Did not know abt the T5 company. Thanks for alerting me abt them. I have an fn 509. Have had trouble finding a holster. Thanks.

[@kateajwood4129]

Aaaand THIS is where experience trumps education! Trial and error is invaluable. I thoroughly enjoyed your video. Narrating your “evolution” of mistakes will help many in making a decision here! Curious though, what made you change from IWB side carry to appendix? I’m still stuck on this due to a few extra pounds. So what IWB hybrid would you recommend??? Thanks!

[@slickx4622]

What many don't know is the tier 1 is a great option coz it works for tucked shirt . Also if u not wearing a belt , the tier 1 Ulti clips come in handy that lock on to the pants , great holster

[@locksmithdb5987]

I totally agree the teir 1 slim is THE BEST appendix carry holster. Good video! When I first got into carrying concealed people told me to be prepared to have a whole drawer full of holsters.

[@TheCountryprince]

great video explaining the different holsters i just orderd a LAS Ronin 3.0 yesterday

[@bigdog1328]

Thane so much for this info! I am looking for my first holster and was going crazy trying to decide.

[@thebodiesofeverest961]

I like the teal as well !

[@tonymarinelli7304]

For me it’s on the contrary, the crossbreed which looks like a torture device is my ABSOLUTE favorite. The kydex digs in on me.

[@Ok-551]

Leather owb is the most comfortable. I can carry a full-size 1911 all day and forget it’s there. Iwb for safety I prefer kydex single clip. Great video.

[@RicardoRodriguezFL]

Great breakdown!

[@85bcole]

I just don't get why you need a concealed carry holster that needs to be so good at re-holstering for most people. Unless you're at the range practicing all the time drawing. Normally my gun never leaves the holster while carrying. And if i do take the gun out i just take my holster out of my pants and put the gun back in.. If i have to use it the last thing i'm going to be worrying about is a quick re-holster but i get why some people worry about it.. Great vid!

[@maximusjoseppi5904]

Because most of the time when people shoot themselves, it's when they don't get why you need a concealed carry holster that's so good at reholstering. Thanks for watching!

[@85bcole]

haha..Got it

[@jshoota19ify]

Just keep finger off trigger when re-holstering, right? I would think Complacency is, one of, if not the major reason why most people shoot themselves...plus with a single clip holster I just keep gun in holster when I remove it from my belt to put away and/or sit on toilet to "take care of business".

[@slickx4622]

Great video iv also made a few mistakes on choosing the right holster

[@venomgt7299]

Hopefully a 509 tactical holster with Time cut will come available soon

[@roberts7107]

I am not as concerned about reholstering. I want comfortable and hidden.

[@heathenhatchery-brian5824]

I personally have not had the same issues with alien gear. To me it’s the most comfortable holster I have. Love the video either way

[@darklight4815]

i think i always end up with 2-3 holsters every time i buy a new gun,and everybody in the world seems to be selling holsters these days so there's a KAZILLION options out there..some good,some awesome,some cheap,a LOT overpriced,some budget minded,some ugly,and some you haven't heard of yet...my experience in the holster world has been very similar to yours...thanks for sharing brother!...p.s. (i just bought a new holster)

[@fourftr]

Great tips I’m in the process of buying my first holster. Has to be hard to buy because everyone has a bunch of holsters so hopefully I can avoid wasting money

[@captainjoesanglingadventur4894]

Just found your video at 0300. 60yrs old just got my first handgun, have lots of s it guns and rifles for hunting. Got a Pyrex for my S&W 9mm Shield. Ilike the retention factor but am getting used to the feel of it strange feeling especially when I get in the truck. Ordered an Alien Gear set up to try it out. Finding out very quickly it can get Crazy expensive.. Thanks for the information

[@juliobulone]

What made you want to wait so long? Also what made you decide to buy one now

[@lksmith22]

Great video. Very informative.

[@locksmithdb5987]

I switched to appendix carry after about a year and I've been carrying appendix for 13 years now.

[@YaYa-ke1zr]

Totally agree about that vedder iwb. Mine went into the garbage. Couldn’t make it useable.

[@RickyBobby_USA]

I really appreciate this vid. I just got the g43x and I need a holster to carry.

[@alberthilt]

Any update on your Holster Journey? Still rocking' the Tier1?? Great video by the way... my journey is just beginning! Thanks for the help.

[@maximusjoseppi5904]

i like Trex's new modular holster. only downside is they wont pattern match the mag carriers.. basically just an updated slightly improved design over the tier1

[@jbsoul4575]

Working on my third holster after only 6 months. Hopefully this is the last. Great video.

[@zpyuppers]

Can you list the brand and or links for the two holsters you liked?

[@KenTeague72]

T5 Custom Kydex T1 Concealment or Tier 1 Concealment

[@stevepitbull]

Best holster video for assisting a novice on a new holster purchase. I will be buying the Tier1 slim holster because of it. I just hoped you where more specific regarding the exact model info. Regardless, thanks for posting. Very helpful

[@mayo7302]

Cool video, but were you going to actually mention the brands? I think you did for only 1 or 2. What is the brand/model for the last one?

[@xXArmada192Xx]

legacyfirearmsco.com/shop-by-model/fn-herstal-holsters/fn-509-tactical-holsters/#

[@Timanator]

Great video man, ignore the haters on here.

[@MrGixxer11]

Good video. But I must have missed the name of that very last holster. Seemed to be a very good holster.

[@rdavidluttrell6944]

Who made that last holster?

[@guymaxime4685]

thanks for your advice

[@joshuagoheen]

best holster video I've seen yet. when you got the their 1, did you find you still needed the wedge even with the weapon light?

[@youngvices7938]

Need a video on how you order your fav holster too many questions I’m lost lol

[@francisxm202]

Appendix cary even with a belly?

Did you really need the wing when you carried at 3:00?

[@scgamerd]

Quite fascinating and interesting to watch. Did you happen to name the last 2 holster names?

[@PhlashRockinmann]

So who made that white one & the end one that has the 550 cord hinge for mag carrier? It'd sure be helpful if you named the company & model of each holster.

[@khamarrihill25]

The one with the cord he did name it’s tier 1 concealed brand axis slim

[@AchillesNYC]

Should I get a holster that allows a flashlight

[@andrewstancil1723]

What option did you go with on the tier one as far as the magazine holder? Did you have to go with the extended mag option?

[@waynebazemore3148]

What is the name of the last holster you reviewed? I didn't catch who makes it?

[@jgwoodwork]

www.tier1concealed.com/products/new-axis-custom?variant=12494035746887

[@ChuckchuckChuck111]

I have the 509 tatical with light and redot which holster did you actually get, thank you!

[@juliobulone]

Me too but without the light and red dot, still looking

[@fabianmartinez9466]

What brand was the last holster ? Thank you 🙏

[@adamvacancy8407]

Tier 1 concealed.

[@fabianmartinez9466]

Appreciate you ...

[@t.a.bentley]

Have you ever wore the Tier 1 with the rubber pad? How is/was it?

[@floofymcduffins720]

What is the manufacturer on the 509 tactical multicam holster you have?

[@Christ__is__King]

Tier 1 Concealed, Axis slim model

[@robk5437]

I don't know if any Duty size firearm is comfortable inside the waistband to be fair. There's not a holster out there that will make it comfortable. They're just too big and they are not designed to be carried in the waistband. I would go for a smaller firearm in the summertime and carry outside the waistband in the winter time with a hoodie or something. That is a pretty big firearm and you're adding a light to it. That's a lot of gun to be sticking behind your belt. I know I used to do it. Then I went to the Glock 19 for 20 years. Now I am down to the p365 XL which is perfectly sized for in the waistband concealed carry. It's almost like it's not even there because I'm so used to something significantly bigger

[@KC-jq9kw]

Who makes the last holster that you showed?

[@darianbennett4565]

Keith Clinker it’s Tier one

[@LegendKiller2073]

How much for that H110?

[@bdennisv]

Awesome!!!

[@lewisoninc]

I want you to review sports cars too. Let me guess... Mazda miata...or classic Porsche 911... Or Honda s2000

[@toddburnett4853]

Alien Gear rules

[@rolandbrawner7532]

Please provide the name/brand/contact info/etc. on the last holster shown for the purpose of further information, availability, and cost. Thank you!

[@adamvacancy8407]

Tier 1 concealed.

[@rolandbrawner8282]

@@adamvacancy8407 thank you, Sir! Great video and if I had paid more attention I would have seen/heard the info I needed!

[@S5Motiv]

Idk if you still have that Utech mouse but it’s not the way it’s way to heavy and it also has the down fall of having mouse drag because of the cord 😂❤️

[@scottmcnamara4864]

That milt sparx is nice. TT gun leather makes copies of them. Same great quality , half the price, half the cost. And they are steel reinforced mouths. I wouldn’t call a sweat gaurd a safety issue. That’s a training issue. That’s the moment I knew to quit watching the video.

[@13c11a]

Very informative and helpful. What if your stomach isn't flat? Thanks.

[@jamesgonzalez1774]

How much

[@courtneykachur9487]

Let me guess, your sports car is a 4!cylinder mustang, and it is aqua blue to match your holsters

[@maximusjoseppi5904]

was either a red ferrari or green lamborghini back then

[@chuychubasquino2957]

I kept waiting for him to say he likes the aqua blue, get over it... whatever you like dude.. who cares? Your money. Thanks for sharing your trials and errors.

[@justinlaw2670]

So you switched to the most uncomfortable carry position. Dude try a black arch holster the most comfortable holster ever.

[@maximusjoseppi5904]

Yes 🤣 exactly 🤣

[@rolandbrawner7532]

Nevermind, I found that it is a Tier One brand. Thanks anyway.

[@ihatepopstars15]

Roland Brawner wat was it?

[@DragonSlayer-tg5mk]

Those are not cool colors, those are gay and fabulous colors!

[@maximusjoseppi5904]

Haha I'll take it. Reminds me of the Caribbean

[@patrickpatterson630]

Leather is bad, but then he carries appendix, which does exactly what he said is bad about leather.

[@maximusjoseppi5904]

So you think appendix bends kydex do you can't reholster a gun safely? Haha. What ignorance is leading you to this comment, explain and I'll teach you something

[@patrickpatterson630]

I guess if you have a really tiny package it's not a problem

[@maximusjoseppi5904]

@@patrickpatterson630 why the hell is your "package" anywhere near your waist? Hahahaha What kind of weird deformity do you have 🤣

[@patrickpatterson630]

I guess anatomy wasn't your strong subject. Fact is appendix carry is the most dangerous position. When you are under stress you would be surprised what stupid things you can do.

[@maximusjoseppi5904]

@@patrickpatterson630 haha no, I wouldn't be surprised, because I have a lot of training and knowledge. Appendix isn't the most dangerous. It's only dangerous if you're incompetent and doing it wrong.. just like everything else with firearms is. Which I'm guessing it quite a bit for you since you're pretty clueless 🤣

[@mini14head]

Trash all those holsters. Install a clipdraw on your handgun. You'll thank me later.

[@michaelbrohl1625]

Don't tell me what I will like or dislike. That is NOT your choice. Just stick to giving strait facts. Many people like a wider space between the clips because it distributes the weight over a larger area when carrying a heavier gun. It works. I have used that style for years and LOVE IT.

[@maximusjoseppi5904]

Ok there snowflake. It really doesn't, all you did was make your setup even heavier and more cumbersome. No handgun is "heavy" for civilian carry.

[@michaelbrohl1625]

@@maximusjoseppi5904 Oooooohhh, what a burn. Calling me a snowflake. How original. You're such an impressive tough guy. Hahahahahaha !!!!

[@eatsshootsandleavestactica8068]

You know, there are thousands of videos on KZbin giving facts about holsters, and you chose to watch this one. No need to get upset over a difference of opinion. Just express yourself in the comments for those who might appreciate a different perspective or go watch something else from someone you agree with. I for one appreciate a little opinion with my reviews, it gives me a data point for we're he found success and makes it more interesting. I can read facts and written reviews all day, but videos like this get to.th heart of what a lot of us are looking for- a real person's experience from carrying it all day everyday. It's just a sample size of one.

[@eatsshootsandleavestactica8068]

Thank you Maximus Joseppi for pointing out the narrower clip spacing of the tier one slim, I had kind of dismissed it, as I was distracted by the flashier Aegis. Now I may look a little closer as an option for my smaller builds.

[@eatsshootsandleavestactica8068]

And thank you Michael Brohl.for pointing out why I may want to consider something wider for my heaver setups. Disgruntled as you may be, you make a valid point. There's just no need for the extra anger. We have plenty of enemies looking to take away our rights and attack our lifestyle in the 2A/firearms community to be attacking each other too..