Anyone tried the cell pal holster recently?

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I'm new to concealed carry (and carry in general). I'm a fairly slim guy and all my pants are sized to fit my waist. Open carry is not an option in my daily environment. From what I read, IWB holsters generally require adding another couple of inches to the waistline to accommodate things. I really do not want to purchase a whole new wardrobe to allow me to carry IWB.

Given those concerns, what holster options do I have? I've watched a couple of videos on the cellpal holster, which looks intriguing, but I'm having problems finding reviews from people who have actually tried that holster. Other ideas?
 
Really depends on what you intend to carry on a daily basis. A lot of folks opt for pocket carry with a .380 and good pocket holster, particularly in the warm weather months. Not sure I agree with "adding two inches" unless you are carrying a larger firearm. I use a MacKenzie IWB for my Ruger SR40c.....just makes pants a little more snug, but I haven't had to purchase larger ones to accomodate the holster.
 
...I've watched a couple of videos on the cellpal holster, which looks intriguing, but I'm having problems finding reviews from people who have actually tried that holster.
There's likely a pretty good reason for that.

As stated above a pocket carry is a common option. I have an LCP that I carry in a Blackhawk #1 that way. It's not the best or biggest, but allows me to have a weapon almost anywhere.

For a little more firepower, I'd suggest a single-stack 9mm carried OWB and covered with a shirt and/or jacket/vest. There are several such guns currently available...S&W has a new one on the market, Ruger makes the LC9, etc. When picking a holster for this type of carry, I suggest paying special attention to the forward "cant" of the firearm. Without cant, the weapon will print pretty easily which might create an unwanted issue.

If you decide to purchase a newly introduced firearm, make sure you spend as much time shopping for a holster as you do the gun. I've been in a situation where I've purchased my latest new-on-market firearm, but had very limited choices in holsters for a couple of years...depending upon the popularity of the piece.
 
I'm new to concealed carry (and carry in general). I'm a fairly slim guy and all my pants are sized to fit my waist. Open carry is not an option in my daily environment. From what I read, IWB holsters generally require adding another couple of inches to the waistline to accommodate things. I really do not want to purchase a whole new wardrobe to allow me to carry IWB. Given those concerns, what holster options do I have? I've watched a couple of videos on the cellpal holster, which looks intriguing, but I'm having problems finding reviews from people who have actually tried that holster. Other ideas?

What caliber of firearm do you want to carry?
 
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I'm new to concealed carry (and carry in general). I'm a fairly slim guy and all my pants are sized to fit my waist. Open carry is not an option in my daily environment. From what I read, IWB holsters generally require adding another couple of inches to the waistline to accommodate things. I really do not want to purchase a whole new wardrobe to allow me to carry IWB.

Given those concerns, what holster options do I have? I've watched a couple of videos on the cellpal holster, which looks intriguing, but I'm having problems finding reviews from people who have actually tried that holster. Other ideas?

I generally recommend a strong-side belt holster with cover garment, or an IWB holster (and no you don't need different pants for it unless your pants are already tight in the waist), or a small handgun for pocket carry.

I don't recommend shoulder holsters for most people, because it takes a lot of training to master them and use them safely. (It's way easier than you think to shoot yourself in your weak-side arm, or have a negligent discharge at some point in the up-to-90 degree arc you sweep when getting on target.)

Ankle holsters are ok - but accessibility is a problem.

I really dislike holsters like "cell pall" and "smart (dumb) carry." The sales guys demonstrate a nice slick two-handed draw with them. But in reality, when you're in a defensive situation and under stress, the last thing you want to be doing is digging in your pants for your gun. And that's the last place you want the gun to be if your stressed nerves make you too eager to get to the trigger. "You'll shoot your nuts off, kid!"
 
I should have mentioned in the original post: I work in a business environment which requires tucked shirts, so any IWB option would have to be tuckable.
 
I tried the "Pager Pal" many years ago (when pagers were what you carried) and I have to tell you they are a pita to get the gun out of. Look in the Remora holster I believe they now have a tuckable model.
 
I carry a Glock G-22 which is a .40 full frame I.w.b. upwards of 16 hrs. daily I am slender build with 32 inch waist, I use a product that has ZERO bulk I wear T-shirts in summer and jacket / coat winter go check them out at
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VersaCarry looks interesting. Too bad it's not tuckable, but apparently they're working on that for a future version.
 
I should have mentioned in the original post: I work in a business environment which requires tucked shirts, so any IWB option would have to be tuckable.

Forget tuckable. Tuckable = 2 handed draw, and a pain in the butt. Get a small gun and a pocket holster. (Think Ruger LCR, Ruger LCP, or similar.) Note also that a huge advantage of this method is that if you feel you might be in a dangerous situation, you can stick your hand in your pocket and grip the gun, with no one having any idea that you're anywhere near drawing.
 
How about the Sneaky Pete Holster. Anyone have any experience with this one. I wear my shirts tucked so the cover garment is not an option during the summer and down here most of the winter.

Sneaky
 
Sorry I am new and asking a dumb question. What is the difference between tuckable and IWB ? Tuckable is not pocket carry, Correct? I know what IWB is , Is tuckable in the waist without clips etc ? Just pressure?
 
The Kholster inside the waistband holster offers clips that allow you to tuck your shirt in. Here's the link for it. Holsters

This holster is very comfortable. The leather keeps all parts of the gun off your skin. The kydex frame of the holster is made specifically for your model firearm and can be canted to fit how you want it to fit. I've even clipped this holster onto a pair of pajamas and it stayed comfortably close to my body.
 
I have not tried the cell pal, but was intrigued by it, I decided it wasnt for me, when I heard you had to have your pants loose, and have to have both hands to draw from, and especially return to the holster. If you wear tucked shirts all the time, I have some ideas for you, I have been carrying non stop 365 days a year 24/7 for the past year and shoot IDPA with my carry rig and do it well, what I have learned is that iwb will be your fastest to draw from, I carry a glock 19 with a galco king tuck, which has been sufficiently comfortable for daily carry, I have also tried carrying that in business attire and figured out that will not work, it was too bulky. Start with the gun, I would look for a single stack 9 or what ever is thinnest first, secondly try to keep the handle short so it hugs your body, then carry it in a crossbreed super tuck, or mini tuck, depending on the gun size, stay away from that versa carry, it's not tuck able and also it does not cover the trigger fully, which is a no no. If you find that iwb won't work, I would go with pocket carry, because it is the most concealable in theory, also you can have your hand on your gun without anyone else's knowledge, with the downside of slowed draw speed and limited access while seated, which ever of the two you choose, I imagine it will have a limited capacity, so i would really recommend the tuck able ammo carrier also from crossbreed. Now whatever works for you, what I did to make sure I was prepared and like my carry set up was order the holster and buy the matching training gun(blue gun) and wear it around for a little. If you don't like it you can often return the holster and blue guns are cheap. For maximum comfort while iwb wear an under shirt if it gets sticky.
 
I'm not a big guy (5'7" 150 lbs) and I normally carry my LCP in a Fobus paddle holster under my T-shirt Link Removed

No one has ever noticed my gun and it is very comfortable for me. I also carry my XD-40 Sub-compact in a blackhawk paddle holster but that is noticeable under my T-shirt.

It just depends on the gun of course. Smaller guns slide in to the inner pocket of my Carhart jacket really well so when it's chilly out, that is what I do.

I'm sure the cell holster will be nice but in my opinion, the fobus would be better for ease of draw.
 
I tried using a cell pal for about ten minutes and discovered a major flaw in the design. Without a shirt on it takes both hands to draw. With a shirt,jacket, or both on you need one hand to clear the garment and two hands to draw. I only have the two hands so I always come up a hand short when trying to draw from a cell pal.
 
I use the Desntis Sof-Tuck 10685 & 10674 for both my 1911 and Colt Gov't .380 both can be used with tucked in shirt. I live in S. Fla. and have been very comfortable with both. It's quick to reholster. It gets more comfortable over time.

I tried the cell pal at a gun show and was not impressed.

SOF-TUCK
 

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