Need a holster for my Kahr CT9

[RSKY]

I need a holster for my Kahr CT9.

Does anybody have any suggestions for a 3/4" thick single stack 9mm with a 4" barrel?

He asks fearfully and then stands back.

Thanks for all your suggestions in advance.

RSKY

 

[SirReal63]

Is it for concealed carry or a general holster to protect the pistol?

 

[RSKY]

Mainly for around the farm but might be used to conceal it. So I guess concealed carry.

I am looking at a cross draw from Gunner Security but want other opinions. The cross draw would make it easier to access while sitting in a vehicle.

RSKY

 

[Gunny]

I've got a Front Line crossdraw combination holster that works well in vehicles (seat-belt doesn't interfere with drawing) and while on the tractor (seems there's always something on the right side for a pistol to snag on and when I want to look back at my implements, I usually turn to the right.

 

[Jaeger]

I've been using a MT bare bones for a M&P Shield for over a year, super high quality, Very comfortable and affordable.

Having carried a handgun for almost 30 yrs I can tell you this little holster is impressive

Kydex IWB Gun Holster | MT Holsters

He doesn't list the CT9 but says call if not listed.

J

 

[blackdog2086]

Asking what's the best holster is like asking what's the best tractor. What works great for one person or situation would be a disaster for another. Things such as holster material (leather, nylon, kydex) carry styles, inside the waistband, outside the waistband, open topped or snap closure, high rise, small of the back, as well as different body types etc. etc. There are just too many variables.

Having carried daily for over 35 years, both on duty and off, I would NOT recommend a crossdraw as a concealment holster. Not only does your holster have to secure your handgun to your body, but it must be accessible for a smooth draw while wearing clothing over it. It doesn't do much good to carry it if you can't get to it when needed.

Go through the motions of drawing your weapon from under a jacket or long shirt or whatever you would wear in a normal carry situation to get some idea of what will or won't work. My preference for my purposes is a strong side high rise that holds the weapon as close to my body as possible. It's not really concealment if you're printing (showing a bulge from the weapon).

I expect this will be a long running thread. Good luck.

 

[MMagis]

Personally, I don’t think you want only one holster for both concealment and wearing around the farm. Cross draw would be good for the farm, but not for concealment. For concealment, I have a N82 IWB holster. I prefer it to the Crossbreed because it keeps the gun from sitting against my skin. Just my preference. In the end, you’ll just have to find what you like. For carrying around the farm, it’ll be easy to find something. Sometimes finding a good CC holster takes some trial and error.

 

[om21braz]

Here's another option for concealment:

https://www.n82tactical.com/

 

[dmccarty]

I like Safari Land's ALS retention holster system. ALS® Holster System | The SAFARILAND Group

The handgun cannot fall out of the holster even if it is shaken and held upside down. :thumbsup: The holster is designed to keep someone else from taking control of the weapon and there is a mechanism that has to be used to draw the handgun. Knowing the weapon is not going to come out of the holster unless you do a certain action is a good thing. It is not hard to unlock and draw the weapon. I did a quick search on one of the Safari Land holsters and they did not seem to support the pistol you mentioned but I did not look on all of the holsters.

If Safari Land does not support the pistol you mentioned, I would check out other brands for a retention holster.

Later,
Dan

 

[MMagis]

Here's another option for concealment:

https://www.n82tactical.com/

That’s the type I have. Very comfortable.