CCW holster recommendations?

bandanabandit1 2A ABSOLUTIST Joined Sep 2011 Posts 2985 EE 100% (77) PA, USA	Posted: 5/9/2024 11:55:00 AM EDT Does anyone have any recommendations on a good make/model holster that’s comfortable and quality that would fit a pistol with a red dot, suppressor sights, and a light?
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11boomboom Member Joined Oct 2020 Posts 8221 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 5/9/2024 11:56:27 AM EDT [#1] Originally Posted By bandanabandit1: Does anyone have any recommendations on a good make/model holster that’s comfortable and quality that would fit a pistol with a red dot, suppressor sights, and a light? View Quote Depends on the pistol and carry position. AIWB? Strongside? OWB? Glock? 1911? CZ? JM Custom Kydex Tenicor Just to name two.
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ski_dog Joined Jun 2003 Posts 528 EE 100% (10) OR, USA	Posted: 5/9/2024 11:57:02 AM EDT [#2] Blackpoint Tactical. I've been using the Mini-Wing for a couple years with a dot and light. It's held up well.

Baq Joined Feb 2022 Posts 1253 EE 100% (4) PA, USA	Posted: 5/9/2024 12:02:06 PM EDT [#3] If you are into Aiwb and want to care a spare mag i like the TRex Sidecar. If you dont want to carry a spare or rather carry it elsewhere i would go another route.

FloridaMan11b Joined Oct 2020 Posts 2982 EE 0% (0) KY, USA	Posted: 5/9/2024 12:07:01 PM EDT [#4] I prefer stealthgearusa ventcore.

cubie Member Joined Nov 2020 Posts 2308 EE 100% (120) AL, USA	Posted: 5/9/2024 12:12:01 PM EDT [#5] I like custom leather from Ryan Grizzle or Milt Sparks.
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10mmillie Joined Aug 2001 Posts 13305 EE 100% (214) TX, USA	Posted: 5/9/2024 12:12:22 PM EDT [#6] Vedder

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Urimaginaryfrnd Joined Jun 2008 Posts 9331 EE 0% (0) IA, USA	Posted: 5/9/2024 12:15:07 PM EDT [Last Edit: Urimaginaryfrnd] [#8] Wedge for AIWB: https://www.mastermindtactics.com/shop/acp-wedge This seems to be the preferred wedge for AIWB

StanleySpidowski FluBro Joined Jan 2018 Posts 5501 EE 100% (58) NV, USA	Posted: 5/9/2024 12:15:16 PM EDT [#9] Vedder light tuck
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Bud Joined Feb 2001 Posts 20501 EE 100% (17) TX, USA	Posted: 5/9/2024 12:25:19 PM EDT [#10] Quote History Originally Posted By 10mmillie: Vedder View Quote

Garand1911 Member Joined May 2003 Posts 12205 EE 100% (1) PRK	Posted: 5/9/2024 12:26:28 PM EDT [#11] I have 5 Vedders, and the leather belt.

CypressCity Joined Mar 2023 Posts 770 EE 0% (0) CO, USA	Posted: 5/9/2024 12:26:29 PM EDT [#12] Slimfit Holsters out of CO. Very well made and high quality. https://slimfitholsters.com/all-products/

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Posted: 5/9/2024 12:58:34 PM EDT

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I've carried a Phlster Floodlight for about 2 years. Really like it. It is light specific, X300 or TLR-1. You can carry different pistols if you have several lights or just move the light to different guns.

McKinaTec is a similar solution and cheaper but I haven't carried it enough yet to have a solid opinion but it also feels pretty good.

bluedog82 Joined Aug 2019 Posts 1411 EE 100% (24) MI, USA	Posted: 5/9/2024 1:34:20 PM EDT [#14] Staying Strapped: T1C Axis Elite Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6viqKKNpUE I liked my T1C a lot, sold it when I switched lights. Now I have a A&I Mfg holster that I’m reviewing, which I like quite a bit so far too.

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BigErnst Wall to wall counselor Joined May 2005 Posts 8381 EE 100% (19) MN, USA	Posted: 5/9/2024 1:50:35 PM EDT [#16] You’re going to get 100 different answers, because everyone is going to recommend what they have. Bottom line is you have to try for yourself to see what you like. Welcome to the “box of holsters” club.
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Pennsilfaanisch Member Joined Sep 2013 Posts 43 EE 0% (0) PA, USA	Posted: 5/9/2024 1:52:47 PM EDT [#17] I’ve been carrying a CZ P-01 (no optics/light) in a T-REX ironside hybrid at 4:00 for about two weeks now and I really like it. It’s a fairly heavy pistol and I barely notice it while walking. There’s an option for like 3 light styles on most gun models and it’s cut for an optic already.

imq707s Joined Jul 2005 Posts 25305 EE 100% (1) MO, USA	Posted: 5/9/2024 2:01:15 PM EDT [#18] I really like my M-Tac holster! Holds my 1911 great! https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2746127409

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tightlines49 God fearing Christian American boomer! Joined Mar 2013 Posts 2935 EE 100% (197) FL, USA	Posted: 5/9/2024 2:08:26 PM EDT [#20] I am heavily invested in G-Code holsters, most of them are set up for the RTI system or can be. I have all of the other types of hardware as well. I also have their incog style holsters for IWB carry, but prefer OWB. I also have JM custom, Squared Away Custom, TRex, Phylster, Fury, and others but almost always go back to G-Code.
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3-gun Member Joined Jan 2001 Posts 12245 EE 100% (5) AL, USA	Posted: 5/9/2024 2:16:42 PM EDT [Last Edit: 3-gun] [#21] Quote History Originally Posted By JellyBelly: Vedder has never let me down. View Quote I like Vedder, but wish they used a larger paddle to make the owb holster more stable. Will probably order a iwb for my cz pcr.
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BuckeyeRifleman Member Joined Feb 2005 Posts 17938 EE 100% (47) OH, USA	Posted: 5/9/2024 2:18:56 PM EDT [#22] I’ve got milk crates full of old holsters. This is what I’ve settled on. Stealthgear ventcore

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Posted: 5/9/2024 3:10:51 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By BigErnst:
You’re going to get 100 different answers, because everyone is going to recommend what they have.

Bottom line is you have to try for yourself to see what you like.

Welcome to the “box of holsters” club.

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This. I ordered a vedder light tuck a while back because it was usually the most recommended. I'm sure I'm in a minority but I hate it. It was well made and fit the gun great but not comfortable for me at all for whatever reason

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Posted: 5/9/2024 3:19:55 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By Earax:
I've carried a Phlster Floodlight for about 2 years. Really like it. It is light specific, X300 or TLR-1. You can carry different pistols if you have several lights or just move the light to different guns.

https://www.phlsterholsters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/floodlight2-spotlight-image-4-827x1024.jpg

McKinaTec is a similar solution and cheaper but I haven't carried it enough yet to have a solid opinion but it also feels pretty good.

https://www.mckinatec.com/cdn/shop/files/[email protected]?v=1692336528

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I see they've come out with a different shell. I've gone through 3 Floodlight kydex shells under warranty with them cracking. They weren't very durable, but convenient.

ETA: The metal hardware also rusted very quickly.

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Posted: 5/9/2024 3:21:27 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By BlackHoleSon:

This. I ordered a vedder light tuck a while back because it was usually the most recommended. I'm sure I'm in a minority but I hate it. It was well made and fit the gun great but not comfortable for me at all for whatever reason

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I hate my Vedder Light Tuck, too. My gun (CZ 75 SP-01) locks in, but it rattles and the metal clip doesn't keep the gun in place and tends to pop off my belt.

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gotuonpaper TENURED BLOODY CAESAR AFICIONADO Joined Jan 2012 Posts 31338 EE 100% (8) WV, USA	Posted: 5/9/2024 3:22:07 PM EDT [#26] Originally Posted By bandanabandit1: Does anyone have any recommendations on a good make/model holster that’s comfortable and quality that would fit a pistol with a red dot, suppressor sights, and a light? View Quote Henry Holsters Ember or Phlster Floodlight
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castlebravo84 Joined Sep 2013 Posts 4866 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 5/9/2024 3:33:11 PM EDT [#27] I use tenicor sagax lux2 for g43x/tlr7sub, and bawidamann gotham for g19/34 and x300.

SquatchAv8 Member Joined Aug 2001 Posts 5657 EE 100% (27) TX, USA	Posted: 5/9/2024 3:35:33 PM EDT [#28] Quote History Originally Posted By Pantexan: https://meme-generator.com/wp-content/uploads/mememe/2020/02/mememe_f9451f30873c0d69c0a4cd50feb23bec-1.jpg View Quote No joke. C'mon OP. Anyway, holsters are incredibly personal. What's perfect for one is horrible for another.

lil_Sig Member Joined Dec 2022 Posts 3216 EE 0% (0) OK, USA	Posted: 5/9/2024 3:36:41 PM EDT [#29] Quote History Originally Posted By 10mmillie: Vedder View Quote I prefer my Bravo Concealment For my P365XL over my Vedder for my P365 X-Macro. Now only if Bravo Concealment would get off their ass and make one for the X-Macro!

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Posted: 5/9/2024 6:18:34 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By bandanabandit1:
Does anyone have any recommendations on a good make/model holster that's comfortable and quality that would fit a pistol with a red dot, suppressor sights, and a light?IW

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IWB or OWB?
Leather or Kydex?

For leather OWB I just today received a DeSantis Vengeance for my G19.5 with a TLR-7X and an optic. I haven't had the chance to actually wear it yet but based on the other DeSantis holster I have I am not anticipating any problems.