The above story reminded me of some of my own recent difficulty carrying.
I was not shot, but I broke a strong side wrist in 2008, had surgery, and screws and plates inserted. Last year one of my tendons that had been rubbing on one of the screws, parted and I lost control of the last digit of the thumb. Like I was in the thumbs up mode all the time.
I saw two doctors before I had further surgery this past September 29, to remove the screws and braces from 2008. I also had Surgery to sew the thumb straight. (Both Doctors said they could try to take a tendon from another finger, but they said I had a low chance of success, I was used to a bum thumb by now and by making it straight, I could pick stuff up) I am still not 100 % recovered, but I do have much better wrist articulation than before and the thumb is 90% healed.
During recovery I carried a LC9s Pro in a ambidextrous pocket holster on the weak side, and will likely do that for another week. I am happy that I had that option available.
I bought a Bianchi Evader the other day. I like my Serpa, but it (and all other Kydex holsters, for that matter), are rough on my gun's finish. I got this on Amazon for $26. I'm already in love with the concept. The cant angle takes some getting used to, but besides that, I like the design.
I'm looking to see what is everyone's favorite holsters for concealed carry. Just like the other polls, I'm starting it out with just a few choices. If your holsters are not on the list just make a post with them and I'll add them to the list.
I use the Versacarry Protector S1 and absolutely love it. It is an OWB holster and it is virtually unnoticeable. It fits and draws nicely. I recommend Versacarry. http://bit.ly/2OUgrft Link Removed
I've been carrying my Smith and Wesson M&P 2.0 4.25" in an Alien Gear holster for almost two years now. Most comfortable holster I've worn. Carried for 12 hours without a problem.
I have so many now, I have Cook's Kydex, one big polymer clip as my favorite for IWB, think I have them for Shield, 3" XD SC, 3.3" XD SC, Ruger RAP Compact, Taurus PT-111. I have custom and High Noon pocket holsters for XDS, Custom for J-Frame and LCP II, Custom for LC9s. and Galco for J-frame, Oh and Bianchi for LCP. Several Crossbreed, several Alien Gear several Versacarry.