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Title: Holster front or rear??
Post by: Bobs_classic on January 01, 2010, 12:35:41 AM

How does everyone carry there R9 ?? In a front pocket or rear pocket holster??? I'm picking up a R9 next week and dont know which one to get. Will buy from Robert meco as I have in the past,thanks Bob

Title: Re: Holster front or rear??
Post by: ccoorreeyy on January 01, 2010, 04:47:22 AM

I use a front pocket most of the time. He also makes a great IWB rig too!

Title: Re: Holster front or rear??
Post by: kjtrains on January 01, 2010, 10:32:50 AM

I use a rear pocket holster and carry it in the front pocket.  I like the back panel; made by meco.  Also have the front pocket holster from meco; just like the rear one better.

Title: Re: Holster front or rear??
Post by: Richard S on January 01, 2010, 11:27:13 AM

I also use a so-called "back-pocket" holster for my R9, which I usually carry in my right front pocket. I've always considered the "back-pocket" label to be a misnomer for this holster design. The concept of a counterprint panel, I believe, was originally developed by the legendary Chick Gaylord. The concept was later perfected by R. J. Hedley, who had become a legend in his own right before his untimely death last year.

Title: Re: Holster front or rear??
Post by: theirishguard on January 01, 2010, 12:28:56 PM

I think the front pocket carry gives a person more options.  Tom

Title: Re: Holster front or rear??
Post by: sslater on January 01, 2010, 11:48:41 PM

Front pocket most of the time, and a little carbon fiber crossdraw paddle holster for driving.
I can't see a back pocket carry as being practical or comfortable.  Besides, if you get knocked or fall on your butt, landing on a lump of metal could really cause damage to your body.....

Steve

Title: Re: Holster front or rear??
Post by: Recluse on January 31, 2010, 11:47:32 PM

Just personal preference.  It's more natural for me in the back pocket, both for carrying and for withdrawing quickly.

That being said, I use both front and rear pocket holsters.  If I'm going to be mostly standing and walking, always rear pocket carry.  If I'm going to be sitting/driving, I may switch to the front pocket.

My front pocket holsters still work just fine in the rear pocket, so it's easy to switch back and forth throughout the day, depending on what I'm doing.

If I had to pick just one, I'd say........ ???


I'm really not sure.

I'm glad I have both!

Title: Re: Holster front or rear??
Post by: yankee2500 on February 06, 2010, 01:55:29 AM

  Front pocket or OWB.

John

Title: Re: Holster front or rear??
Post by: kjtrains on February 06, 2010, 07:53:11 AM

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Front pocket most of the time, and a little carbon fiber crossdraw paddle holster for driving.
I can't see a back pocket carry as being practical or comfortable.  Besides, if you get knocked or fall on your butt, landing on a lump of metal could really cause damage to your body.....

Steve

I agree 100%.