5 Experts Share Their Top Picks for Concealed Carry Firearms & Holsters
Five individuals, each with unique preferences and backgrounds, have shared their choices for concealed carry firearms and holsters. Their choices are based on factors such as comfort, reliability, and personal experience.
Julie, a 65-year-old NRA instructor, carries a SIG Sauer P365 in a kydex holster attached via hook-and-loop patches in a dedicated concealed-carry compartment of a Travelon waist pack. This setup allows her to dress normally and wear a seatbelt comfortably, with easy access to her gun in her vehicle. She also carries a spare magazine, bleed gauze, a tourniquet, and a flashlight for added safety.
Mel, a 48-year-old managing editor, prefers purse or bag carry due to her small stature. She chooses a hammerless revolver like the Ruger LCR .327 Fed. Mag. for its reliability and ability to fire without a slide action. Her revolver is carried in a dedicated compartment with a hook-and-loop holster for quick access.
Grace, a 35-year-old NRA instructor, prefers appendix carry for its comfort, ease of concealment, and quick draw. Despite the difficulty in tucking in shirts or wearing tight clothes, she carries a SIG Sauer P365XL with a Holosun red-dot optic and a Streamlight TLR-7 Sub flashlight in a kydex-style, inside-the-waistband holster at the appendix position.
Roger, a 68-year-old retired software engineer, is a fan of pocket carry for its simplicity and speed. He carries a Glock 43 in either a Crossbreed in-the-waistband holster or a DeSantis SuperFly pocket holster, depending on the situation. He considers switching to a gun with more capacity for certain situations.
Jay, a 53-year-old executive editor, carries a Lone Wolf Dusk 19 with a Trijicon RMR HD red-dot optic in a KSG Armory Lexington kydex in-the-waistband holster at the 1 o'clock position. He also carries a spare magazine, pepper spray, and a knife secured via a Magul Tejas Gun Belt 2.0 for added protection.
Each individual's choice of firearm and holster is influenced by their personal preferences, experience, and specific needs. Their choices range from compact pistols to revolvers, and from inside-the-waistband to pocket carry, demonstrating the variety of options available for concealed carry.
