View Full Version : Recommendation for a IWB holster for PM9
PackinPM9
12-14-2010, 07:32 PM
I'm looking for an IWB for my PM9. I want one that will be comfortable to wear in the small of my back. I'm thinking maybe a Crossbreed Mini Tuck. Any suggestions?
I'm sure you will be getting lot's of suggestions. I've used High Noon holsters for years the Mr. Softy and Bare Asset are two of the best "minimalist" ItW holsters you can buy. I appendix carry and love to straight drop Mr. Softy but since you are planning to carry small of the back you might want the canted Bare Asset (http://www.highnoonholsters.com/Product_Line/Bare_Asset/bare_asset.html)
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redstategunnut
12-14-2010, 09:49 PM
Crossbreed is an excellent choice. By far, not even close, the most comfortable IWB holster I have, and I have many by many excellent makers.
Riccardo
12-14-2010, 10:41 PM
Before you make your decision, you should consider the Remora. It's a little unusual - no clips. It's sticky design really sticks in the waistband and does NOT move. Benefits of the ability to move it anywhere IWB, or even in a pocket. On top of that, the price is right....$25. Read up on it - it gets great reviews:
http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af254/lumwilliam/Kahr%20PM9/Image116.jpg
f44life
12-15-2010, 02:51 AM
crossbreed supertuck! never tried any others...it is very comfortable...so comfortable i walked in a gun free zone and didnt realize it ha ha
Here's another that I like, I had a DH 715 w/thumb break a while back which was a perfect fit for my P9. An affordable leather ItW with holster from Don Hume with full gun coverage. These are retailing for around ~$35 seems that the brown is available now. I want black which should be out in a few weeks. I've got one for a CW9 on order from Gunners Ally (http://www.gunnersalley.com/product/H715MWCS/Don-Hume-Clip-On-Inside-The-Waistband-Holster-with-Body-Shield-H715M-WCS.html)(good co. to deal with btw) I decided to go with this over the Mr. Softy because of the full coverage and great price/quality.
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garyb
12-15-2010, 07:07 AM
I like Ricardo's suggestion for the Remora and am thinking of buying one next year. I currently pocket carry most of the time with a Guru by www.pocketholsters.com (http://www.pocketholsters.com) . I also have a Gould and Goodrich thumb break side holster for carry in the woods, competition and other situations that I want it on my side.
The Remora looks comfortable. It is priced right at about $25. It can double as a pocket or IWB. I know guys who carry IWB and they have told me that it gets uncomfortable after a long day of carrying. I don't know this for a fact because I have never carried IWB and perhaps it is their holster that makes it uncomfortable. However, the Remora just looks comfy and offers the flexibility of switching during the day from IWB to pocket and viseversa. It just seems like a good option and I understand they are very sticky and do not move. Thanks for sharing the info Ricardo.
kramm
12-15-2010, 07:34 AM
Good luck on your quest. If your like many other cc people you'll end up with several holsters. Lots of really good ones out there to choose from.
It's not a bad thing to have more than one to add a little to your wardrobe anyway.
Riccardo
12-15-2010, 12:37 PM
I like Ricardo's suggestion for the Remora and am thinking of buying one next year. I currently pocket carry most of the time with a Guru by www.pocketholsters.com (http://www.pocketholsters.com) . I also have a Gould and Goodrich thumb break side holster for carry in the woods, competition and other situations that I want it on my side.
The Remora looks comfortable. It is priced right at about $25. It can double as a pocket or IWB. I know guys who carry IWB and they have told me that it gets uncomfortable after a long day of carrying. I don't know this for a fact because I have never carried IWB and perhaps it is their holster that makes it uncomfortable. However, the Remora just looks comfy and offers the flexibility of switching during the day from IWB to pocket and viseversa. It just seems like a good option and I understand they are very sticky and do not move. Thanks for sharing the info Ricardo.
no matter what anyone tells you here, nobody can claim a more comfortable IWB holster, simply because nothing is smaller. There is NO pull downward on your pants/belt, because it is not anchored there. For the first week, I was paranoid thinking it might drop out, but it sticks amazingly. If your pants will stay up, the Remora will stay in.
Now that being said, it is not the perfect holster. If you are tucking a shirt over it, it will cling to that shirt, making a draw pretty slow and clumsy. Yank the shirt untucked quickly and there the Remora (and your pistol) might come out with it. Otherwise, it's great.
garyb
12-15-2010, 01:42 PM
Ricardo, I would think it to be relatively non typical for a shirt to be tucked over a IWB; and it is more likely that a loose fitting shirt would be worn untucked over the IWB carry. I don't carry this way, but it just seems uncommon to tuck a shirt over an IWB carry. Maybe it's just me.
Anyway, the Remora does look more comfortable than alot of IWB holsters I have seen. Just my perspective from photos, as I have not worn them.
I wonder if the Remora is as durable, or if over the long term several Remora purchases would be needed to meet the life expectancy of a good quality leather or other material? Maybe not an issue and I'm making more of this than is necessary.
rettom60
12-15-2010, 02:02 PM
Ck out Fist in kadex, about 40.00 and super comfortable.
rettom60
kahrdriver
12-15-2010, 09:12 PM
I like Alabama Holster's "offside" I do wear it all day, sometimes driving.
Seahawk60
12-15-2010, 11:31 PM
Ck out Fist in kadex, about 40.00 and super comfortable.
+1
I have a FIST #1 holster with adjustable cant for everyone of my carry guns. Very durable, inexpensive and the THINNEST holster you can get, bar none. Just have to like kydex, though, which a lot of people don't. If that's an issue for the OP...
Spank the Monkey
12-16-2010, 10:23 AM
I like the # 1-1/2 for my PM9s
Custom Gun Leather Holster & Gun Holsters (http://www.kramerleather.com)
BEARDOG
12-16-2010, 10:32 AM
Ricardo, I would think it to be relatively non typical for a shirt to be tucked over a IWB; and it is more likely that a loose fitting shirt would be worn untucked over the IWB carry. I don't carry this way, but it just seems uncommon to tuck a shirt over an IWB carry. Maybe it's just me.
Anyway, the Remora does look more comfortable than alot of IWB holsters I have seen. Just my perspective from photos, as I have not worn them.
I wonder if the Remora is as durable, or if over the long term several Remora purchases would be needed to meet the life expectancy of a good quality leather or other material? Maybe not an issue and I'm making more of this than is necessary.
I have and can also recommend the Remora holster and mag pouch. The Remora has a "No questions asked" LIFETIME warranty. So, don't worry about durability. I doubt you will ever wear-out the first one as it is well made, but if you did you will get a new replacement.
mr. bggs
12-23-2010, 11:54 AM
CROSSBREED SUPERTUCK!!! it is worth every penny. i have a whole drawer full of useless holsters since i got my supertuck from crossbreed. do yourself a favor. i promise you wont regret it. i was a non believer but after getting one in on trade for my pm9. i cant believe it! its AWESOME! fits my k40 as well so its a two-for!
olympicmotorcars
12-23-2010, 10:00 PM
I vote High noon split decision. I have also had an expensive Don Hume, but found it was a little too thick for comfort. Thinness is very important for inside the waistband.
I almost always tuck in my shirt also.
cgo99
12-23-2010, 11:24 PM
Check DM Bullard I own one and is super comfortable and he has some interesting small of the back options.
http://www.dmbullardleather.com/1429711.html
(http://www.dmbullardleather.com/1429711.html)
Dietrich
12-24-2010, 06:42 AM
I carry my PM9 IWB in a Crossbreed Minituck.The Crossbreed line of IWB holsters are the only ones I own.They are comfortable and make the handgun easy to conceal.I can`t speak of the others mentioned here as I have no experience with them.I can only tell you that I like Crossbreed enough to own five of them.If they made a Crossbreed to fit a six shot .357 magnum I would own six.
OldLincoln
12-24-2010, 10:50 AM
I like my Tucker Silent Thunder IWB very much. It is very comfortable and is tuckable. What makes it different is that it is kydex lined with soft leather making it "silent" but also preserving your gun finish. It will eventually show some wear like any soft leather holster, but has the features of kydex keeping it's shape and lightweight. I also like the single clip for the PM9 as I can grab it and go very quickly, not fussing with multiple clips and adjustments.
See pics by Photoshooter here: Silent Thunder (http://kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?t=663); also the Answer IWB (http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=260095) for larger guns.
pm9fan
12-24-2010, 11:09 AM
My current favorite is the Remora clip-less just for the simplicity but is not the best for tuckable wear.
The simplest, smallest, and minimum is the Zack made by Dale Fricke. Works great for most of the year and tuckable.
I have a Silent Thunder and agree the quality is excellent. My only issues with it is no appendix carry (3-5 oclock hip carry only).
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