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Barth
07-23-2011, 06:38 AM
Kahr MK40 Elite/Sig Sauer P239/357
Super Fly
http://media.midwayusa.com/productimages/large/961/961958.jpg
Smith and Wesson 342 ti 38+P
Nemesis
http://gunsforsale.com/ghg/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/desantis_nemesis_03.jpg
Smith and Wesson 342 ti 38+P
Apache Ankle Rig
http://imomags.com/handguns/files/2011/05/Desantis062.jpg
Mag-Packer
http://arcticshootingsupply.us/ProductImages/magpacker.gif
Neoprene Ankle Double Magazine Pouch
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/418Y9MBQzrL.jpg

LaP
07-23-2011, 01:37 PM
My Ruger LCP rides very comfortably in a DeSantis Nemesis. For the price, it's a real bargain.

JFootin
07-23-2011, 01:51 PM
Another lefty like me!

MBFD
08-11-2011, 06:06 AM
Super Fly or Nemesis.
What's in your pocket?
Why?

Barth
08-11-2011, 11:47 AM
Super Fly or Nemesis.
What's in your pocket?
Why?

This is just me.
But I prefer the Super Fly for autos.
Seems like it handles printing the best.
Plus I use the flap on the inside.
And slid it back over the rear night sights.
Then they don't print, tear/wear on my pants and snag on the draw.

My 342 just has a grove for rear sights so no issues there.
Also it's more rounded and doesn't print as much.
I like the feel and draw of a Nemisis for the little J-Frame better.

So there you go...

BTW I really recommend XS Systems big dot front sight for the snub nose.
It radically improves fast target aquisition.
Even with both eyes open!

camsdaddy
08-17-2011, 11:16 AM
If the is Desantis related. Does anyone have expierence with their tuckable holsters?

apdturbo
08-21-2011, 07:54 PM
i have a couple desantis holsters, the superfly and "the insider", i think the pm9 in the superfly is a little too big for front pocket carry unless you wear pants that are huge on you(or you like it obvious that you have a pocket holstered gun), the insider is great quality but sucks because the belt clip makes the gun sit way too low in your pants and its harder to draw, i tried to customize mine but ended up ruining the holster(leather is hard to sew and requires special tools). i have a desantis softuk on order but wont get it till midweek. i want to stay away from double clip IWB holsters for a second, but will probably end up with a CB in the end.

JFootin
08-21-2011, 07:58 PM
i have a couple desantis holsters, the superfly and "the insider", i think the pm9 in the superfly is a little too big for front pocket carry unless you wear pants that are huge on you(or you like it obvious that you have a pocket holstered gun), the insider is great quality but sucks because the belt clip makes the gun sit way too low in your pants and its harder to draw, i tried to customize mine but ended up ruining the holster(leather is hard to sew and requires special tools). i have a desantis softuk on order but wont get it till midweek. i want to stay away from double clip IWB holsters for a second, but will probably end up with a CB in the end.

Be sure and let us know your evaluation of the Sof-Tuck.

apdturbo
08-22-2011, 04:51 PM
absolutely i will, i'll wear it a little before i "show and tell". there are no reviews of it for a kahr. it does specify that it fits the mk9 mk40 but doesnt include the pm series so we will see, and actually i am not "kahr expert" enough to know how different the mk and pm frames are.

JFootin
08-22-2011, 05:08 PM
... i am not "kahr expert" enough to know how different the mk and pm frames are.

The part that goes in the holster is identical. And that holster is not a detail molded, hand boned holster. So it will fit just fine. :)

apdturbo
08-22-2011, 06:56 PM
thats exactly why i took a little leap and ordered, for $19.99(26.00 w/shipping) i figure it'll be worth a try and if it works out well it could be a good choice for people on a budget that still want a decent IWB. i realize that upon drawing the holster will colapse, but that isn't important to me. i am 100% concerned with a clean draw, after i protect myself(prey i never have to) i won't reholster anyways, i'd want reporters, news crews etc etc to know a Kahr stopped the perp.

Bill K
08-22-2011, 08:10 PM
Use a Nemesis for my carry P3AT, Nemesis for ArmaLaser fro my range P3AT and a third for rare Glock 26 pocket carry. Modified by me Alabama Kydex pocket holster for my PM9. DeSantis Nemesis has treated me good, I've no major complaints with the holster.

JFootin
08-22-2011, 09:27 PM
thats exactly why i took a little leap and ordered, for $19.99(26.00 w/shipping) i figure it'll be worth a try and if it works out well it could be a good choice for people on a budget that still want a decent IWB. i realize that upon drawing the holster will colapse, but that isn't important to me. i am 100% concerned with a clean draw, after i protect myself(prey i never have to) i won't reholster anyways, i'd want reporters, news crews etc etc to know a Kahr stopped the perp.

Maybe you didn't notice, but the top is reinforced, so it won't collapse. It is kind of amazing how much nice features they have put into such an inexpensive holster.

apdturbo
08-22-2011, 09:50 PM
Maybe you didn't notice, but the top is reinforced, so it won't collapse. It is kind of amazing how much nice features they have put into such an inexpensive holster.

i saw a youtube video of a review on a glock 26 version of the softuk and the reviewer said even though the top is enforced its not enough to stop it from collapsing but who knows the kahr is quite a bit smaller. damn now i'm real eager to get the thing.

jocko
08-23-2011, 03:55 AM
I have some very expensive leather pocket holsters and I just keep coming back to my desantis and I also carry the Uncle Mikes alot to., the Desantis is just one awesome rig. I have had mine for about 4 years andit is my 90% carry rig kand it shows zero wear. It is not worn like an ol sock, still maintains its integrity.

Nice stuff, To an unknown person the price of $20 would maybe indicate "junk" WRONG..,

heeler
08-23-2011, 08:19 PM
Interesting.
Since my Diamondback 380 has taken a temporary vacation to Florida I have been carrying my PM9 in the Uncle Mike's #3 that previously had been reserved for my early 70's built model 37 Smith Airweight.
I have looked at god only knows how many IWB holsters but just cant pull the figurative trigger on one because I have always considered IWB carry unnatural and generally uncomfortable.
So I sway back and forth between trying to decide on a reasonably priced and very well made High Noon IWB or some cheap IWB holster that with my luck will fall off with my Kahr in it in some damn Sam's Club smelly restroom while taking a whizz.
That very scenario almost was a reality while carrying my Smith m37 in one of those cheap ass Blackhawk IWB holster with that flimsy plastic clip over the belt one afternoon.
I did order a RKBA leather pocket holster for the PM9 along with the same setup for my newly bought LCP.
I have used this guys pocket holster for my Diamondback and feel for the price for a shaped non generic holster for a particular gun they cant be beat and neither can his prices.
www.RKBAHolsters.com (http://www.RKBAHolsters.com)

Fwiw I could feel the Uncle Mike's bottom edge folding underneath the PM9 this afternoon while pumping gas for my car.
I personally like sturdy leather holsters.
The Kahr will learn to like too.