@H K it's a much stiffer belt than you'll get at a regular store. I've been using kore belts. They have a heavy polymer core inside the leather or nylon that is designed as a gun belt. There are alot of other companies that make specific EDC gun belts but the big thing for me is the racheting system kore uses. It makes those little adjustments through the day so awesome and not obvious at all. You don't have to life your shirt to find the next belt hole. You just press the lever and let it out a little or snug it down and that's it.
@H K I personally use a emissary belt from ciguera, it's the best I've found for concealed carry purposes. It's 1.5 inches exactly which fits 99% of holster clips, it doesn't bend (because it's made of scuba webbing) and is very slim and looks like a normal belt to the naked eye.
It doesn't help that most gun shops sell absolutely ineffective and even unsafe CRAP. Thus, inexperienced gun owners don't bother to search out better holster options because of the allure of cheap readily available holsters. Multiple aisles dedicated to Uncle Mikes and Blackhawk "holsters" in many local gun shops is a major problem.
Completely agree this is a huge peeve of mine.... on the other hand good luck convincing a new gun owner they need to spend 40-60 dollars on a proper gun belt and 100-140$ on a tier 1 concealment trex arms or whatever custom kydex holster they need honestly i think a good belt/holster setup is more important then the gun
Absolutely. I've learned of better products online than in store. That's a huge knowledge gap but it makes gun shops money so it's an unfortunate reality. That being said, if good products could be mainstreamed and demoed that would be sweet. That being said, being a gun owner is an experience and can't be fully appreciated with just watching videos, buying guns, and putting them in a safe. I'm glad there's always more to learn.
I've read stories from shop owners about this, apparently distributors foist those national brands off on them by not selling the shop ammo/firearms at competitive rates unless they agree to also take a certain amount of the garbage. Hard to make money or compete with big shops when you can't eat that kind of overhead.
The popular misconception about comfort and concealment is that there’s a lot of trial and error and that you’ve gotta kiss a lot of toads before you find a prince. But, if you’re a knowledgeable alchemist equipped with the right tools and strategies, most toads can be at least a duke or a lord. Knowing about grip tuck, grip rotation, keel principle, and the geography of your body will take a ton of guesswork out of the process. Most people can take whatever holster they have right now, apply these tools and strategies, get better results, and have a good idea of what their immediate next starting point holster should be.
Buy once cry once is the name of the game. Do research, buy a good carry belt (it won't be as cheap as a normal belt) and for the love of god buy save up money and buy a good holster. The price usually is a direct indication of how much thought and effort is put into making the holster and that translates to how comfortable it will be for you. (There's a reason why dark star gear costs $50+ and vedder's most expensive Holster is ~ $50
I WISH price was a direct reflection of quality, because that would make it a lot easier to recommend good products and keep people away from garbage. My advice could be as simple as "never buy anything under $60", but that's not necessarily true. Dark Star Gear makes awesome products, as I mentioned in a recent review, and yes, Tom's holsters might be considered more on the pricey side. PHLster is a great example of a lower price not equaling lower quality. Since PHLster's products are not made to order their able to save some money on the manufacturing process by doing it in larger batches. Their Skeleton holster is one of my all time favorites, and I recommend it often, yet it sits at $57.99. Often price can reflect quality, but it's definitely not a rule :)
Fitting a concealment system, Sounds like business plan… Talk to anyone that has carried more than a minute will find a box full of holsters,, a number of different size/types of guns and gadgets. For those in the life style this constant looking, trying and buying maybe part of the hobby… for the rest of us it’s gotten old…. My goal is to carry a system that will be easy to use and stop the conflict fast (either via shot effect or physical intimidation) So I carry a major power caliber in a full size gun. Finding a system to carry has been a journey from heavy leather belts and holsters to kydex holsters and ratchet gun belts. The point is that I’ve found a system that mostly works good enough but have no desire to spend more time and money… This seems to be a hole in the industry more interested in getting me to spend more without fitting what I want in a life that includes a gun but is not the center of my life.
That's a really interesting perspective. Ironically enough, most people do wind up with a box full of holsters, but much of that can be avoided solely by understanding the basics of concealment principles, and taking the time to customize to ones body instead of constantly taking in and trying out recommendations made by other people. I actually have a video about that :)
Find a belly band with a kydex holster some Velcro safely inside to wear around your waist for the time being, or buy proper kore gun belt n appendix holster with a full sweat guard and buy a cheap Clinger Velcro pad so it doesn't rub your stomach. My belly actually helps conceal so I don't print 😂.. Just nonchalantly pick it up the gut and adjust it when getting in & outta cars etc haha.
@@sacredheartdoodles I believe its going to be a few more months until they have a holster for the hellcat. They do have a lot going on, and are working on rolling out some really cool products and online resources over the next few months, that'll be worth keeping an eye out for :) In the mean time, I hear JM Custom Kydex makes a great holster for your Hellcat! :)
I also thought concealment was hopeless, until I found a good surgical team who removed one kidney half my liver, and my appendix. Then they pushed things around enough to make a big "dimple" that I can carry a nearly full size pistol in, with no visible bulge!
I thought you were going to say concealment is hopeless if you can't get the concealment of the handle correct. I still can't figure out how you conceal a Glock 48.
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I didn't realize how big a deal a solid belt is. That changed everything for me.
@H K it's a much stiffer belt than you'll get at a regular store. I've been using kore belts. They have a heavy polymer core inside the leather or nylon that is designed as a gun belt. There are alot of other companies that make specific EDC gun belts but the big thing for me is the racheting system kore uses. It makes those little adjustments through the day so awesome and not obvious at all. You don't have to life your shirt to find the next belt hole. You just press the lever and let it out a little or snug it down and that's it.
That is like 90% of the battle
@H K I personally use a emissary belt from ciguera, it's the best I've found for concealed carry purposes. It's 1.5 inches exactly which fits 99% of holster clips, it doesn't bend (because it's made of scuba webbing) and is very slim and looks like a normal belt to the naked eye.
A Kore belt is the best purchase I’ve made for concealment. It’s extremely solid and lets you tighten it in 1/4 inch increments.
It doesn't help that most gun shops sell absolutely ineffective and even unsafe CRAP. Thus, inexperienced gun owners don't bother to search out better holster options because of the allure of cheap readily available holsters. Multiple aisles dedicated to Uncle Mikes and Blackhawk "holsters" in many local gun shops is a major problem.
Completely agree this is a huge peeve of mine.... on the other hand good luck convincing a new gun owner they need to spend 40-60 dollars on a proper gun belt and 100-140$ on a tier 1 concealment trex arms or whatever custom kydex holster they need honestly i think a good belt/holster setup is more important then the gun
Absolutely. I've learned of better products online than in store. That's a huge knowledge gap but it makes gun shops money so it's an unfortunate reality.
That being said, if good products could be mainstreamed and demoed that would be sweet.
That being said, being a gun owner is an experience and can't be fully appreciated with just watching videos, buying guns, and putting them in a safe. I'm glad there's always more to learn.
@@joeschmo5403 Good point. Setting up realistic expectations based on their goals is a good way to guide them.
I've read stories from shop owners about this, apparently distributors foist those national brands off on them by not selling the shop ammo/firearms at competitive rates unless they agree to also take a certain amount of the garbage. Hard to make money or compete with big shops when you can't eat that kind of overhead.
The popular misconception about comfort and concealment is that there’s a lot of trial and error and that you’ve gotta kiss a lot of toads before you find a prince.
But, if you’re a knowledgeable alchemist equipped with the right tools and strategies, most toads can be at least a duke or a lord. Knowing about grip tuck, grip rotation, keel principle, and the geography of your body will take a ton of guesswork out of the process. Most people can take whatever holster they have right now, apply these tools and strategies, get better results, and have a good idea of what their immediate next starting point holster should be.
Buy once cry once is the name of the game. Do research, buy a good carry belt (it won't be as cheap as a normal belt) and for the love of god buy save up money and buy a good holster. The price usually is a direct indication of how much thought and effort is put into making the holster and that translates to how comfortable it will be for you. (There's a reason why dark star gear costs $50+ and vedder's most expensive Holster is ~ $50
I WISH price was a direct reflection of quality, because that would make it a lot easier to recommend good products and keep people away from garbage. My advice could be as simple as "never buy anything under $60", but that's not necessarily true. Dark Star Gear makes awesome products, as I mentioned in a recent review, and yes, Tom's holsters might be considered more on the pricey side. PHLster is a great example of a lower price not equaling lower quality. Since PHLster's products are not made to order their able to save some money on the manufacturing process by doing it in larger batches. Their Skeleton holster is one of my all time favorites, and I recommend it often, yet it sits at $57.99.
Often price can reflect quality, but it's definitely not a rule :)
Love your channel. Love 2 minute Tuesday ty for all the videos
Your content is excellent especially for women.
Hi, Corne from Welcome to the Gun Show here. I'm really glad you enjoyed the interview with Jon and Sarah, we had a blast making it.
Good recap. Thank you for sharing and be safe.
That's good perspective for developing one's carry philosophy.
Welcome to welcome to welcome to the gun show.
Fitting a concealment system, Sounds like business plan… Talk to anyone that has carried more than a minute will find a box full of holsters,, a number of different size/types of guns and gadgets. For those in the life style this constant looking, trying and buying maybe part of the hobby… for the rest of us it’s gotten old…. My goal is to carry a system that will be easy to use and stop the conflict fast (either via shot effect or physical intimidation) So I carry a major power caliber in a full size gun. Finding a system to carry has been a journey from heavy leather belts and holsters to kydex holsters and ratchet gun belts. The point is that I’ve found a system that mostly works good enough but have no desire to spend more time and money… This seems to be a hole in the industry more interested in getting me to spend more without fitting what I want in a life that includes a gun but is not the center of my life.
That's a really interesting perspective. Ironically enough, most people do wind up with a box full of holsters, but much of that can be avoided solely by understanding the basics of concealment principles, and taking the time to customize to ones body instead of constantly taking in and trying out recommendations made by other people. I actually have a video about that :)
Link to the podcast? Or the name of it?
Love your videos....make more.......
Nice video!
can you do a step by step on how to install a Holosun 507k?
I have something like that coming out next month for the 407k (same install process).
@@tessahbooth Looking forward to it!
It will also cost money of things you trial and error with. Concealment is def a process
Easy does it on us baggy shirt guys ! Lol !
I emailed holster about when the holster for my Hellcat if coming out and they say they have other things going on right now. 😔
Find a belly band with a kydex holster some Velcro safely inside to wear around your waist for the time being, or buy proper kore gun belt n appendix holster with a full sweat guard and buy a cheap Clinger Velcro pad so it doesn't rub your stomach. My belly actually helps conceal so I don't print 😂.. Just nonchalantly pick it up the gut and adjust it when getting in & outta cars etc haha.
@@Jordan-ql6tm I tried the belly band by Tactica with a We the People holster. I hated both and sent them back.
Emailed who?
@@zyzzuschrist3410 sorry. Autocorrect. Phlster
@@sacredheartdoodles I believe its going to be a few more months until they have a holster for the hellcat. They do have a lot going on, and are working on rolling out some really cool products and online resources over the next few months, that'll be worth keeping an eye out for :) In the mean time, I hear JM Custom Kydex makes a great holster for your Hellcat! :)
I also thought concealment was hopeless, until I found a good surgical team who removed one kidney half my liver, and my appendix. Then they pushed things around enough to make a big "dimple" that I can carry a nearly full size pistol in, with no visible bulge!
I thought you were going to say concealment is hopeless if you can't get the concealment of the handle correct. I still can't figure out how you conceal a Glock 48.
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I just rely on "it's my insulin pump" if anyone were to ever ask
Same! I wear my pump on the same side as my CCW lol