Sticky Holsters - Good, Bad, or Ugly?

[Captain Fear Not]

Looking for input on your use of Sticky holsters.

Thanks,
Captain Fear Not

 

[joppaj]

Is that a brand of holster?

 

[Captain Fear Not]

Brand. Link: stickyholsters.com

 

[Blaster229]

I mean, if you're into pocket carry.

 

[Captain Fear Not]

Was wondering if anyone here used it as an IWB holster? Does it stay put or move around?

 

[308Scout]

Was wondering if anyone here used it as an IWB holster? Does it stay put or move around?

Seems like a poor choice for IWB. If you're relying on "stickiness" to keep it in pace, that's a bad bet.

 

[Bullfrog]

I have one I bought just to use in the house... for example if the doorbell rings at 3 am and you want to slip something in your waistband.

It works for that purpose and as a sleeve when the pistol is in the lock box. Keeps the trigger covered when you reach for it in the dark.

It does move a tiny bit when walking around, I don't feel totally secure with it and I don't think I would ever use it off my property.

 

[Billyb]

Seems like a poor choice for IWB. If you're relying on "stickiness" to keep it in pace, that's a bad bet.

This. I tried a Sticky for my S&W Shield, but it’s just not good for extended IWB wear. I’ll still use it occasionally if I need to make a quick trip to Rofo or such, but that’s it.

 

[outrider58]

MD-4 Medium Sticky Holster | Sticky Holsters

MD-4 Medium Sticky Holster Suitable for Baby Glocks - Medium Autos up to 3.6” barrel. For Springfield XDs and S&W Shield

stickyholsters.com

 

[hogarth]

I have one I bought just to use in the house... for example if the doorbell rings at 3 am and you want to slip something in your waistband.

It works for that purpose and as a sleeve when the pistol is in the lock box. Keeps the trigger covered when you reach for it in the dark.

It does move a tiny bit when walking around, I don't feel totally secure with it and I don't think I would ever use it off my property.

Okay for this ^ or pocket carry. THAT IS IT! Do NOT use it for regular IWB carry.

 

[Captain Fear Not]

Thanks for the feedback. Spoke to one of the trainers at Best Shot in Lewes, DE and he told me he uses Sticky holsters exclusively when carrying concealed.

 

[hogarth]

Thanks for the feedback. Spoke to one of the trainers at Best Shot in Lewes, DE and he told me he uses Sticky holsters exclusively when carrying concealed.

This is why I vet my instructors as well as I can before dropping $ to train with them.

 

[Parry]

I have one. During my early years, I briefly used it for IWB but I was always adjusting it.

If you use one, just know that it will move and occasional adjustments may be necessary.

Since then, I switched to a different carry system (kydex pancake or clip on a belt) for my primary which allows me to not be so conscious about it because it is more secure and stays in place.

 

[welder516]

I use a sticky for a lighter pocket carry with an Airweight .38 it works well and as it should.


I would never trust it for anything else but pocket carry

 

[joppaj]

I can't see it. Drawing a gun in a hurry seems like the kind of thing that would cause me use more force than I want to trust to stickum.

 

[kenpo333]

The sticky works well for a pocket carry and some will put it as a appendix carry while they're driving since you can't reach the pocket with a seat belt on. Have to switch back before you get out. I like Alabama holsters for pocket carry myself.

 

[308Scout]

Thanks for the feedback. Spoke to one of the trainers at Best Shot in Lewes, DE and he told me he uses Sticky holsters exclusively when carrying concealed.

Unless he exclusively pocket carries, it sounds like you ventured into DE's version of Worth-A-Sh!t (plenty of threads/posts on them here).

 

[ezracer]

The DeSantis SuperFly works extremely well. BUT it's for inside the POCKET only. Personally I would never use anything sticky IWB. Never!!!!

SUPER FLY

Desantis Holster is an online store for inside the waistband holsters, pistol holsters, Taurus, pistol, pancake holsters, holsters for springfield XD, walther, handgun, GLOCK IWB, GLOCK 22 and leather holsters for 1911.

www.desantisholster.com

 

[linkstate]

I have no experience with sticky holsters but IWB just seems like a bad idea as mentioned. It may stay put during normal walking around but I would think it could easily slip out of place if you end up in a tussle, have to run, hit the deck, etc.

For pocket carry, I've been happy with a leather/suede holster from Galco for a J Frame. They make them for small semi-autos too.

 

[Bullfrog]

Personally I would never use anything sticky IWB. Never!!!!

TMI, maybe.