How to wear a Paddle holster to keep it close to body?
By Holster Guy ~ March 30th, 2009. Filed under: Uncategorized.
Michael L asked:
I just bought a Calico Paddle Holster for my Kimber Eclipse Pro II and I'm having a problem keeping the holster up against my body. It tends to want to lean out on the top, making a much bigger bulge in the side of my shirt than I really want. So, my question is, what can I do to keep the holster and gun tighter up against my body instead of leaning out?
It's a Galco Holster, not Calico...I don't know why I typed that.
And I can't adjust how it sits. It's a forward cant holster already, and to lean it forward anymore would make it stick out further.
I just bought a Calico Paddle Holster for my Kimber Eclipse Pro II and I'm having a problem keeping the holster up against my body. It tends to want to lean out on the top, making a much bigger bulge in the side of my shirt than I really want. So, my question is, what can I do to keep the holster and gun tighter up against my body instead of leaning out?
It's a Galco Holster, not Calico...I don't know why I typed that.
And I can't adjust how it sits. It's a forward cant holster already, and to lean it forward anymore would make it stick out further.
March 30th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
turn the paddle if adjustable to make your pistol sit with the slide and hammer more forward. if not adjustable then turn it so more of the gun leans forwardkeep it in front of your hip or behind your hip
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:19 am
Are you using a belt made for a hoster? They’re thicker and more substancial. Bianchi, in my opinion, makes the best. Might help.
April 6th, 2009 at 6:15 am
Not sure if I quite understand what’s happening. Are you wearing a thick, sturdy, snug belt? Try that to see if that changes things.
April 6th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
To me, it sounds like your belt isn’t strong enough to support the weight of the gun and holster. Be sure your belt is stout enough. You might have to step up to a 2″ belt and be sure the leather is thick and stout. A 2″ belt will still fit in belt loops of jeans, but will be snug.
I’ve had this problem before and when I stepped up the strength of my belt then it solved the problem. Another solution might be to try to tighten the belt another notch, but I’m not sure how comfortable this would be for you.
April 7th, 2009 at 6:24 pm
I just bought a Fobus paddle holster for my Glock and I have a similar problem. Even when the holster is adjusted for easy pull out of the gun, every time I pull the gun the paddle and everything else rises up and doesn’t pull out easily. It’s like giving yourself a wedgie just trying to draw your weapon!
April 9th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
Most paddle holsters are not made for concealment, you may want to look into getting a inside the Waist band holster.
I have a open top galco paddle for a Hk USP and unless you are wearing a heavy jacket you can forget about concealment with mine.