ARDog:
Well, here's another opinion for you.
First, I live in S.E. Ga where in the summers (as in today) the heat/humidity is worse than the 7 depths of hell.. I believe the forecast today is for 95 degrees with a heat index of 105.
I'm an old fart, been carrying concealed (legally) for over 44 years. A few things about doing so that I've learned in those decades (in Ga.) as I meander into complete senility are these:
During the summer when you absolutely want to wear the minimum clothing NO belt holster, or IWB holster, MOB holster, nor ankle holster is worth a poot. To ME...
I have a drawer full of used holsters of these types to remind me of that fact.
I have come to the conclusion that the remaining options, or the remaining options that I care to use are the front pocket holster, or the rear pocket (wallet style) holster.
Even these are useless for a larger weapon (9/39/45ACP), but if you are talking concealed carry for a mousegun, either will do a good job, just depending on which appeals, or works best for you.
I have never warmed up to a front pocket holster, even tho I've a couple of those in the aforementioned "old holster drawer", but that's just me. Apparently these work well for many folks.
The past few years I have found that the rear pocket (wallet style) holster is my cc holster of choice for my mouseguns.
I would recommend you buy a good quality rear pocket (wallet style) leather holster.. I use a Hedley for my Seecamp, and an Uncle Georges for my LCP w/CT laser on it. Both work perfectly, and offer what I personally consider to be about the best method to cc a small pistol in the climate in which I must suffer.
There are many quality holstermakers making these rear pocket holsters.. Several are members of the Seecamp forum (
www.seecamp.com) and will make you a quality leather holster at a fair price. Check around and there are other manufacturers all over the place who I'm sure make fine products also.
All you need, imo, is a quality leather, rear pocket holster.. You want one with the flexible rear (anti-print) flap. You simply slide your gun hand between the flexible flap and withdraw your firearm.. Easier to do than to explain. SOME holster makers make such a holster with a removable anti-print flap offering you a dual holster that an be used without the flap as a front pocket holster. I don't personally care for those, but some do.
It has been my experience over my almost "three score and ten" years that anytime a product is made that can do more than one thing something is compromised from what it was originally designed to do, but in this particular situation that might not be true.
In the rear pocket holster IF you are ever confronted in a situation where you are required, under duress, to give up your wallet you have the option of giving up your wallet, or pulling your weapon instead.
I'm a big believer in not shooting anyone, or if possible, not getting shot by anyone over the contents of my wallet.. IF I think the threat will take my wallet and leave me healthy I'll give it up every time.
But for those times when that little voice inside your head tells you the threat has intentions to harm you, no matter whether or not you voluntarily are willing to give him/her/them what they demand, then having the OPTION to pull your cc weapon is a pretty big deal.
You can pull your weapon from a rear pocket much easier than any other style holster I've seen or owned, and I believe in it enough that every time I put my wallet in my right back pocket, my pistol, in it's pocket holster, goes in my left back pocket. (I'm a lefty).
Or, here's my wallet, or here's my pistol....
Please keep in mind this is just one old farts opinion, and I offer it to you to consider or ignore as you choose.
I know what works for me, and don't see why it wouldn't work for you.
Before I quit offering old fart wisdom I'll add this comment, which I'm sure will bring me "incoming" from those who will disagree.
I think the "ankle" holster is absolutely worthless under the conditions, and situation I'm commenting on.
For those who think I'm full of bull, please give it a try using both type holsters. If I'm ever confronted I don't want to have to bend over (period), and pull my pants leg up to access my self defense weapon.
But I'm old... And opinionated... And facts never sway me.
Best Wishes in whatever holster style you find suits you.
Jesse
P.S. And no offense to those who will disagree.
