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BowhunterMac
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Hey everyone,
I've been reading and lurking about here for some time. Great info y'all post here.
I took my class back at the end of December and finally got everything sent off this past Friday! Hopefully it won't take too terribly long. I did the online app and then FAST fingerprints and mailed my photos with the other documents on Friday. I've been carrying around the house to get used to it. So far just been carrying lethal weapon style, IWB, without a holster.
What is a good IWB holster for a Glock 27? I felt totally comfortable around the house with no holster, but feel I need something to ensure my weapon is secured sufficiently. Nothing too bulky, just nice and comfy....any suggestions?
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BowhunterMac:

Welcome aboard sir. You will like it here. There are several
Forum members who live close to you.

Can't recommend an IWB for you. I've got a pocket holster for
work and a nice OWB when I'm on my own time and clothing.

SIA
N. Texas LTC's hold 3 breakfasts each month. All are 800 AM. OC is fine.
2nd Saturdays: Rudy's BBQ, N. Dallas Pkwy, N.bound, N. of Main St., Frisco.
3rd Saturdays: Golden Corral, 465 E. I-20, Collins St exit, Arlington.
4th Saturdays: Sunny St. Cafe, off I-20, Exit 415, Mikus Rd, Willow Park.
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What type of pocket holster? I also thought about caring in cargo pocket of shorts during the summer also.
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BowhunterMac wrote:What is a good IWB holster for a Glock 27?
Comptac, Crossbreed, Galco, Raven, Milt Sparks are all great - and quite different. What's your budget? Leather or Kydex? Clips or loops?

My roommate works for a neighboring dept and carries his G27 everywhere. He uses a comptac and loves it. Many here will agree.

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I've never used a Comp-Tac, but I do carry my XD in a Crossbreed Supertuck. It is very comfortable, and conceals great. I've not had a chance to get my hands on a Comp-Tac, but, just looking at photos online, the leather appears to be considerably thicker. I bought my Supertuck with the Horse hide, as opposed to the leather, and would recommend doing the same if you end up with one. They look huge and uncomfortable visually, but trust me (and many others on this site) when I say, they are quite comfortable.
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Welcome !!!

I carry a 26, prior to that a 27

As sated above, almost any leather+kydex hybrid is good, and (one not listed yet is Rob Durham's comfort carry, which uses Comp-Tac's clips interchangeably)

I own lots, but mostly I wear the Kholster, the Comfort Carry, and most of all, one which isn't leather+kydex ...
a Desantis Tuck This 2 ... that's what I wear daily with a Comp-Tac belt.
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Welcome from SE Texas. :tiphat:
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WELCOME to the Forum BowhunterMac, sit down, click around, get comfortable and stay awhile! There is so much good info on here for you it's sometimes difficult to absorb it all.
I vote for the Crossbreed/Supertuck for my all-day every-day carry. . . check out their website as there are youtube demos right on their homepage. . . in the end the perfect holster is the one that works for YOU!
Hope the wait isn't too long, in the meantime, read on!
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BowhunterMac:

To answer your question posed above, when I pocket carry
I use an Uncle Mike's size 4 for my PT-111 Millenium. It's got
just enough friction to leave the pocket holster in my pocket
if I want to draw the pistol, but is also easy to remove if I want
to withdraw the holster with the gun inside it.

It covers the trigger and breaks up the gun's outline so that it
doesn't print.

SIA
N. Texas LTC's hold 3 breakfasts each month. All are 800 AM. OC is fine.
2nd Saturdays: Rudy's BBQ, N. Dallas Pkwy, N.bound, N. of Main St., Frisco.
3rd Saturdays: Golden Corral, 465 E. I-20, Collins St exit, Arlington.
4th Saturdays: Sunny St. Cafe, off I-20, Exit 415, Mikus Rd, Willow Park.
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surprise_i'm_armed wrote:BowhunterMac:

To answer your question posed above, when I pocket carry
I use an Uncle Mike's size 4 for my PT-111 Millenium. It's got
just enough friction to leave the pocket holster in my pocket
if I want to draw the pistol, but is also easy to remove if I want
to withdraw the holster with the gun inside it.

It covers the trigger and breaks up the gun's outline so that it
doesn't print.

SIA
Thanks, I'll check those out. I've been carrying around the house at about 830 or so(lefty) and it's unbelievably comfortable there! After wearing all day at the house, I almost forget it's there. I can't wait to get my plastic so I can get out with it!
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BowhunterMac wrote:What type of pocket holster? I also thought about caring in cargo pocket of shorts during the summer also.
Kydex is pretty good in the summer when there is a lot of moisture.

Grandfather Oak is reasonably inexpensive pocket kydex and works well (if one breaks its not that expensive).

I used to like Fist K5 pocket, but several have been made too short at the muzzle end (QC problem), and one cracked where it was sewed recently ("too bad," said Fist). So I don't recommend or buy these anymore.

I also have grown to like the DeSantis Nemisis. Had it for a long time but starting to use it more as it is very sturdy, doesn't print, and protects the firearm well.
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Do not pocket carry, because you will get shot before you know it. I have my dear baby glock27, 23. Blade-Tech(belt loop) has always been my best accommodation to this pain in the rear. I wish I could do a glock shoulder holster, but not gonna happen here in Texas; at least for me. Good luck finding the best for yourself....Be safe!
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stompme wrote:Do not pocket carry, because you will get shot before you know it. I have my dear baby glock27, 23. Blade-Tech(belt loop) has always been my best accommodation to this pain in the rear. I wish I could do a glock shoulder holster, but not gonna happen here in Texas; at least for me. Good luck finding the best for yourself....Be safe!
Pocket carry can be a good option and not necessarily slower. I walk to the car with my hand in my pocket on the grip of my J-frame or PM9 frequently. I can have it out of the pocket in less than a second.
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