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Belly band holsters and sticky holsters are super unsafe. You need something that positively prevents the trigger from being pulled while the gun is in the holster and while holstering. The PHLster Enigma is what you're looking for, or a classic AIWB with a ridgid holster.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EXubOdHyDVM
Very helpful- thank you for sharing! Classic waistband holsters are impractical for my regular attire, unfortunately. I looked at the PHLster briefly, but quickly moved on due to the price 😅 I've been excited to start investing in other equipment, but I guess I should prioritize my everyday carry first
I have beef with classic AIWB wedges - they print even when you dress like a cishet construction worker and do not have durable concealment. I much prefer deep carry.
I agree with prioritization of your EDC, this is by far the most likely gun to be used to save your life rather than one that you don't have immediately available. It is also the most likely for the user to shoot themselves with as drawing and reholstering involve handling a loaded firearm, as such the holster and application of best practices are essential to reduce the risk of shooting yourself (far more likely than using your gun to defend yourself) as much as possible.
A possible solution to avoid the high price of an Enigma might be to use a [https://www.ebay.com/itm/385867147947](trigger guard holster) in conjunction with a belly band to protect the trigger.
Belly band holsters with rigid Kydex are also available, but they cost as much as the Enigma and don't offer any of the benefits.
This would save $50-$100 but would complicate draw stroke and reholstering as the trigger guard holster would have to be applied before reholstering and a solution would have to be devised to make the band hold onto the holster every time when you draw.
Lol, I end up accidentally doing deep concealment anyway once I've been out and about for a bit 😅 I currently keep the chamber empty, but it would be nice to have something secure enough to allow for both quick access and leaving it chambered.
Meeting all my desires really seems to leave the PHLster as the only option, so I'm convinced 😌
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