Where To Wear Your Holster

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I expect there will be a few comments that make this forum famous.........:rolleyes:

However.......

I got a new Done Hume holster for a 3" 686. Only took 8 1/2 months to show after ordering. Finally messed with it to make sure the gun fit in it.

Its a paddle style holster.

Wondering where it should be worn on the belt?

I have always worn them just behind my hip bone. With auto loaders. However with the revolver, it appears that isn't the place for this one.

What are your guy's thoughts?
 
That's where I like a holster too.....why doesn't it work there?

Slide it forward and see if that works.....it's not rocket surgery!

Post a pic....:D
 
I'm now built for comfort, not speed. :redface:

Tried moving it around and nothing really seemed to feel right.

Might be time to loose weight.

Hope you're looking for a picture of the gun and holser, not my belly. :eek:

Training I had years ago had it worn right down the seam of the pants. Was a duty style holser, though.
 
Really depends on the discipline(if any) you're into. I'm no ISPC or IDPA guy but I believe they have limits as to how far forward you can wear it. The standard is usually 3' o clock or directly inline with your firing side arm. A lot of guys wear it a little further back, known as the apex or 3:30' o clock. Some even further at 4' o clock. Personal choice for the most part. I wear mine where I can access it with both hands if need be, so 3-3:30 works best.

TDC
 
Max Owner said:
I expect there will be a few comments that make this forum famous.........:rolleyes:

However.......

I got a new Done Hume holster for a 3" 686. Only took 8 1/2 months to show after ordering. Finally messed with it to make sure the gun fit in it.

Its a paddle style holster.

Wondering where it should be worn on the belt?

I have always worn them just behind my hip bone. With auto loaders. However with the revolver, it appears that isn't the place for this one.

What are your guy's thoughts?
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Is it muzzle or grip forward cant?:)

OK
 
Couldn't resist:D:D.

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Looks fine on you, if you can grip her safely and use. Too high up for me, don't think I could draw my gun like that (as I am not lucky enough to have the ability to legally own such a fine short barreled firearm as that).
 
Tuco Pike said:
Looks fine on you, if you can grip her safely and use. Too high up for me, don't think I could draw my gun like that (as I am not lucky enough to have the ability to legally own such a fine short barreled firearm as that).
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To draw, I have to do some stretching to get warmed up. Since we can't CCW guess it doesn't matter. I have always used an auto for IDPA kind of stuff. Figured I would learn the art of the revolver.
 
TDC said:
Most holsters are designed with a grip forward cant or no cant. Not many offer a muzzle forward or "reverse" cant.

TDC
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Unless they're intended as crossdraw.

I've found paddle holsters to be less than ideal in many ways, especially as a method for carrying a wheel-gun. Pancake styles or those with a belt loop on the rear of the holster body and a second loop on a wing to the rear of the holster (as worn) to pull the whole thing closer to the body work better (a la Milt Sparks BN55).

I've been using a Comp Tac 2 O'Clock AIWB for my P7 PSP worn at 1-1:30 and it conceals VERY well and is scary fast. The P7 is one of very few blasters I'd wear pointed at my wedding tackle...

ETA - sorry, I typed before I looked at the pictures. That's not a paddle style holster, it's a "pancake" style and is one of the best for a revolver. Try it at about 3:30, closer to the kidney. A better belt will make all the difference in the world also.
 
Can-down said:
A better belt might help.
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I agree. One of the fine, re-inforced, gun carrying belts, might make for a better fit for you.

The holster looks very nice and I'm a little jealous of your barrel length. Does the mouth of the holster stay open when the revolver is removed or does it collapse in on itself?
 
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