holster options?

[Smoke Eater]

Not so so long ago I bought a PM 45 @ the urging of my local firearms dealer(as I am of the thought of the bigger the hole, the better). I have carried this firearm in a somewhat generic Highnoon holster for a month or so. after putting it through a torture test as I do all my proposed carry guns, I decided THIS was my carry gun.
Not stopping there and being Very impressed I needing a BUG,so I bought the PM9!
NOW, I would like to gather input on what you carry these little masterpieces in!
I carry my primary in an IWB and secondary in an IWB or pocket holsters!

Just so you know a little about where I am coming from, I used to carry a 5" 1911 and a S&W .38 snubbie!

Thanks in advance,
Dave

[wagon]

Welcome to the KahrTalk ... two PMs and they are of similar dimensions, shouldn't be too tough.. :D

If I were you, I'd IWB the PM45 and pocket the PM9. I have my own list of "candidates" coz I know what I want on the holsters.

Happy shopping.



Not so so long ago I bought a PM 45 @ the urging of my local firearms dealer(as I am of the thought of the bigger the hole, the better). I have carried this firearm in a somewhat generic Highnoon holster for a month or so. after putting it through a torture test as I do all my proposed carry guns, I decided THIS was my carry gun.
Not stopping there and being Very impressed I needing a BUG,so I bought the PM9!
NOW, I would like to gather input on what you carry these little masterpieces in!
I carry my primary in an IWB and secondary in an IWB or pocket holsters!

Just so you know a little about where I am coming from, I used to carry a 5" 1911 and a S&W .38 snubbie!

Thanks in advance,
Dave

[arizona98tj]

My PM9 usually rides in a High Noon Slide Guard (http://www.stu-offroad.com/firearms/highnoonpm9/highnoonpm9-1.htm) horsehide OWB holster. If not there, then in a DeSantis pocket holster.

http://www.stu-offroad.com/firearms/highnoonpm9/highnoon-1.jpg

[Just Bob]

Don Hume 715-M W.C. works well IWB on a PM9.

H715-M W.C. [H715-M] - $29.30 : Don Hume Leathergoods, manufactures high quality leather and nylon goods. (http://www.donhume.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65_5&products_id=35)

Enjoy,
Bob

[Dietrich]

When I carry my PM9 IWB,I use a Crossbreed minituck.Very comfortable and conceals easily.Lifetime warranty and great customer service.I own 4 Crossbreeds and love them all.They aren`t cheap but then again,you get what you pay for.Well worth the money.

[Ol'coot]

+1 on the Crossbreed holster

[sturose]

My PM9 usually rides in a High Noon Slide Guard (http://www.stu-offroad.com/firearms/highnoonpm9/highnoonpm9-1.htm) horsehide OWB holster. If not there, then in a DeSantis pocket holster.

http://www.stu-offroad.com/firearms/highnoonpm9/highnoon-1.jpg

Sweet

[Raoul]

Here's my PM40 in an AKJ Concealco IWB.

http://naws.com/AKJ.jpg

[Bigcube]

This one works well with a big shirt. It's a Mitch Rosen from the Kahr website.
http://www.bigcube.org/yb/kahr_pm9_4.jpg
I ordered an IWB "Dual carry" from Gun Leather, Concealment and Cowboy holsters, Azle, TX. (http://www.dmbullardleather.com/1429711.html) about 30 day's ago and hasn't showed yet :o

[Bulldog Custom Gun Leathe]

Not so so long ago I bought a PM 45 @ the urging of my local firearms dealer(as I am of the thought of the bigger the hole, the better). I have carried this firearm in a somewhat generic Highnoon holster for a month or so. after putting it through a torture test as I do all my proposed carry guns, I decided THIS was my carry gun.
Not stopping there and being Very impressed I needing a BUG,so I bought the PM9!
NOW, I would like to gather input on what you carry these little masterpieces in!
I carry my primary in an IWB and secondary in an IWB or pocket holsters!

Just so you know a little about where I am coming from, I used to carry a 5" 1911 and a S&W .38 snubbie!

Thanks in advance,
Dave

Dave,
Welcome to the world of Kahr. My PM45 is my favorite off duty CCW pistol.
I usually carry mine in one of my Bulldog Summer Special or Bulldog Origional IWB Holsters. I back it up with a S&W 442 in my weakside front pocket. When I carry my Glock 23 as my primary weapon, the PM45 replaces the 442 in my weakside front pocket Here's a photo of my PM45 in a Summer Special Holster

http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo235/Randyc74/KahrPM45SummerSpecial.jpg

[Smoke Eater]

Thanks for the replies, this a very enjoyable forum! I will post pics after the big decision is made!
Thanks again,
Dave

[jhiller]

I carry my PM 45 in a Bulldog holster.

My wife finds it amusing that I have a box full of holsters that is the size of a human coffin and had never found any that I really liked save an original Seventrees for my 1969 Walther PPK, an Alessi for my Glocks and the Bulldog Leather made by Randy Cooley for my PM 45.
I have an OWB and IWB from Bulldog Leather . I like them both but wear the OWB most often because it fits so perfectly that I never have any discomfort from it. My split times are also close to a second faster with OWB and because I get a better grab, my shot to shot accuracy is better too. I always seem to have to adjust my grip with an IWB and when the ball drops you don't have time to spare.

Good luck with your choice
Jim

[smenard415]

Greetings,

I have a SuperTuck and a SnapSlide for my P7 and a MiniTuck for my PM9. They are simple in design but work perfectly. They are damn ugly but function just as advertised. Could not ask for nicer people to work with either.

Steve M

[Smoke Eater]

I settled on the MiniTuck for the PM9, now I still need to find something for the PM45!

[Wasabi]

Checkout a FIST K4A before you make your decision. I carry my PM9 IWB in one tucked (usually) w/velcro clip. Very comfy and concealable.

[Bigcube]

Here's another option. I just got this one a week or so ago, it's a Dual Carry from Gun Leather, Concealment and Cowboy holsters, Azle, TX. (http://www.dmbullardleather.com/1429711.html) He makes them to order, it's about a 30 day wait. He makes them to order. Seems worth it, nice quality item. It seems to like a narrower belt, I'm still figuring out a comfortable clothing combo for it.
http://www.bigcube.org/kt/kahr_pm9_DualCary.jpg
I paid a little extra for the tuckable belt loops.

[wagon]

Ordered one of these today for my PM9 (with a non-shark band), can't wait :D

http://www.imageseek.com/hbeleather/gallery/albums/customer/Picture183.jpg

[jocko]

keep coming back to my trusty ol desantis nemesis pocket holster for my PM9 and my P380. Have enough different leather holsters to redue my couch even but the Desantis just feels good, covers well..

[alnitak]

I use a variety -- IWB, OWB, shoulder, pocket...

Here is my custom IWB from Little Bear Holsters in elephant:
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e99/alnitak2/DSC_1683.jpg

I use a Galco Lite shoulder holster, Nemesis, Uncle Mike's and Grandfather Oak pocket holsters, and a Galco paddle and Bianchi belt for OWB.

[Wasabi]

I use a variety -- IWB, OWB, shoulder, pocket...

Here is my custom IWB from Little Bear Holsters in elephant:
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e99/alnitak2/DSC_1683.jpg

I use a Galco Lite shoulder holster, Nemesis, Uncle Mike's and Grandfather Oak pocket holsters, and a Galco paddle and Bianchi belt for OWB.


Dave @ Little Bear does excellent work. I have that same holster in black elephant new and unused if anyone is interested BTW. Mine has a Velcro clip instead and a separate mag/flashlight pocket holster though. It's a very well made holster but I have too many so this one has to go.

[polkhigh]

Here's another option. I just got this one a week or so ago, it's a Dual Carry from Gun Leather, Concealment and Cowboy holsters, Azle, TX. (http://www.dmbullardleather.com/1429711.html) He makes them to order, it's about a 30 day wait. He makes them to order. Seems worth it, nice quality item. It seems to like a narrower belt, I'm still figuring out a comfortable clothing combo for it.
http://www.bigcube.org/kt/kahr_pm9_DualCary.jpg
I paid a little extra for the tuckable belt loops.

I ordered the same holster for my PM9 a couple of weeks ago. It should arrive early January. I also ordered the Kydex J clips to go behind the belt. Figured it would me "more" concealable, we'll see.

How do you like that set-up? Is it comfortable inside the waist band?

[Bigcube]

I ordered the same holster for my PM9 a couple of weeks ago. It should arrive early January. I also ordered the Kydex J clips to go behind the belt. Figured it would me "more" concealable, we'll see.

How do you like that set-up? Is it comfortable inside the waist band?
I'm really not sold on it yet. Seems like a lot of holster for such a little pistol. Because of it being so small the height seems to play a big role in how comfortable it is or how much it digs into you. :o Like I said, I'm still figuring out the proper setup to make it comfortable. Seems to dig less with a narrower belt, that allows it to ride a little higher.

[newpm9er]

Used to carry mine in the MTAC till I got an awesome pocket holster from Pocket Concealment Systems (Blackbird). Wait was about three months...but craftsmanship on this is second to none and not bad on pricing.

Since moving to pocket carry, the MTAC has been collecting dust in drawer and will be posted to sell soon.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e66/whong99/IMG_1756.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e66/whong99/IMG_1758.jpg

[Russell97ta]

Since moving to pocket carry, the MTAC has been collecting dust in drawer and will be posted to sell soon.


I carry my XD9SC in a MTAC. PM me know when you want to get rid of it.

[burns]

I've now tried six or seven holsters for the PM9. My favorites are:

OWB: JSholsters Kydex Paddle (not your normal paddle design)
IWB: Grandfather Oak Kydex IWB (SUPER thin and light, very well formed) with either their metal stud J-hook or a leather snap.
Tuckable IWB: Crossbreed MiniTuck
ETA: Remora

[TxKahr]

I carry my PM9 in an MTAC and my Glock 26 in a SuperTuck. Both are very comfortable, but the PM9 is much easier to conceal with business clothes.

TxKahr

http://kahrtalk.com/members/txkahr-albums-pm9-picture140-glock-cb-st-pm-9-mtac.jpg

[Bill Sander]

Newpm9er
What type of pants do you wear. I wear dress pants and from the pocket concealment site, it looks like the Blackbird is for cargo style.
What would work with dress pants?
Thanks,
Bill

[TxKahr]

Bill,

I know you are asking about a pocket holster, but I wear my MTAC with dress pants at the 4:30-5:00 o'clock position. It puts the gun behind my hip and it does not look like a big bulge on my side. The MTAC is tuckable, so my dress shirts tuck into my pants over the gun and I pull up and out a little bit on the shirt to give it a natural look. I do not wear a suit jacket or a tie.

I have been wearing my PM9 to the office since the start of the new year and I have not had a single person take notice. I have been careful with my attire, but I really have not changed much else with my clothes. There is only one other person who "might" be carrying in an office of 100+ people, so it would probably come up if someone noticed. Of course, I am the last person they would expect to be carrying a gun and I will never tell... :)

TxKahr