I have a 9mm shield for CCW purposes. I'm new to holster shopping and I am looking for suggestions. I know there are a zillion options and I'm probably going to rotate through a half dozen, but please offer your best suggestions.

 

I'm interested in a non-kydex pancake, and something IWB but any suggestions are welcome. I'm 5'11" and about 175lbs FWIW. 

 

I also need to belt shop as well.

When I need deeper concealment than my standard G19/VG2, the Shield comes out in an Alessi APX. The APX isn't cheap and the lead time is long but it's a fantastic holster for the platform. I would recommend using it with a belt however I know people who run them without. My sister carries her Shield in an APX when she's wearing a skirt and has no problem drawing without a belt due to the aggressive hook/claw that the APX uses.

Holsters are like pizza - so many to choose from, and you may not like

what another swears by......... 

 

Personally I like McCabes Custom holsters, and I carry a 9 Shield as well.

 

Not cheap, but excellent quality - here is a link:

 

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.167567236648530.42508.167565013315419&type=3

 

 

Home Page:

 

http://mccabescustomleather.com/?page=shield

I use the Blade Tech Nano IWB holster.

 

Crossbreed Mini-Tuck

I like Winthrop leather holsters. They make OWB and IWB's for the Shield. Good price point and excellent quality.

Titian Concealment, contact Jamie he's a member here. He does nice work.

Since I'm a tax paying citizen of NJ, I am not allowed to use a holster in it's properly intended fashion