i had been using a Blackhawk nylon holster for my Shield but wanted something more secure for IWB. i got a Hidden Hybrid Holster and its amazing. super comfortable and the kydex holds the gun perfectly while the leather and velvet make it very comfortable against my skin
Do some research, three oclock and four oclock position are probably the best spots to hide a weapon, I usually have them at the four myself, its just a small increase in the reach but very comfy and very hidden, no matter what your size...I'm seriously split between the two. It seems like no other similar pistol even comes close to these two. Gander Mountain said they may be getting a few Sheilds in Monday so hopefully I can go look at one there. I've got two weeks to decide though thanks to a speeding ticket and stupid NC pistol permit laws. My CCW class isn't til August, and I can't apply for a regular pistol permit til my speeding ticket is no longer pending (July 25th). So concealed carry isn't an issue just yet. Until I get my CCW permit I'll just be getting used to the gun and open carrying some to get used to having the extra weight on me. But when I do start concealed carrying, I think I'll probably go with an IWB like this at about 1 o'clock. I think I'm too skinny to hide a gun even as small as the Shield or XDS on my side. I'm 5'11'' 155#
Quoted for truth, I will add appendix carry sucks even more just to tie your shoes or pick something up off the ground.... I would rather six o clock over appendix
To each their own I guess. I also prefer the deep ridged grip on the XD pistols. And since I don't own a full framed pistol yet, the 9+1 extended mags will be nice on the range. Next gun will probably be either a full sized pistol or a Mini 14 in about a month.
