Quote Originally Posted by mushroom_toy View Post
Not really, just been checking out the taurusarmed.net forum looking and holsters that fit good, I havent even got my cc license yet so i need to go ahead and start on it while im looking for a carry holster. Dont know if I want an over the shoulder holster, or a side holster or ?? Guess I really need to check em out in person, thats the only way I picked this pistol, so prob. gonna be the same with holsters.
You should be able to make the call on what location to wear the weapon by looking at your clothing, body build, and then looking at the benifits and drawbacks of each. Pretty much with out ever trying any holster on.

For example, a shoulder rig is more typically used for those in jackets, suits, or button up shirts (and leave one middle button undone for access, but thats not great imo). Hip holsters are without a doubt the best route to go first. They allow for standard draw stroke practice, an essential skill. Unlike a shoulder rig, where you cover people behind you and to your weak side during your draw stroke. Making practicing with a group of buddies quite scary/interesting.

Personally i would start by deciding if you want kydex or leather, or some type of hybrid holster. This is personal preference mostly. Each material has advantages and disadvantages, but none that i would rank as high priority. If you like your pistols to look like safe queens, then leather might be a good choice, its not as hard on the weapons finsih as kydex is.

Then ask yourself do you like the idea of an Inside the Waistband (IWB) or Outside the Waistband(OWB) holsters. Your weapon is a little on the bigger side, you may find IWB a bit more difficult.

Then position the gun on your body where you think it fits best, angle and move it along your belt, then move it up and down. Then search for holsters that mimic that the best you can. Alot of holsters now have tons of adjustability, which is nice.

Chances are you wont find "THE" holster locally. I would prepare to order them offline, and if you dont like them sell em on the forums. You may go through a couple before you find "the" holster that works for you.

Some brands:
comp-tac
raven concealment
bladetech
galco
bianchi
sidearmor
RG Custom Leather, just found this a couple weeks ago, affordable too

ok thats it for now. that should get you going.