Awaiting permit, looking for M&P 45 holster?

[LS!&*DUBB]

While I'm waiting for my lifetime permit to return I'm shopping for an M&P 45 (4 1/2 inch barrel) holster. I've Never had a permit or carried so I have no reference point to guide my purchase. What are the advantages and disadvantages of IWB and OWB? Does anyone have a manufacturer recommendation for an IWB and OWB holster. The only thing I'm set on is that the trigger must be protected in the holster and I'm a southpaw.

 

[Chaddeous]

While I'm waiting for my lifetime permit to return I'm shopping for an M&P 45 (4 1/2 inch barrel) holster. I've Never had a permit or carried so I have no reference point to guide my purchase. What are the advantages and disadvantages of IWB and OWB? Does anyone have a manufacturer recommendation for an IWB and OWB holster. The only thing I'm set on is that the trigger must be protected in the holster and I'm a southpaw.

Fobus makes a nice Locking Holster for the M&P45 for like $60!!! It is called a Blackhawk!

 

[shadow6492]

yeah my dad just purchased a blackhawk carbon fiber serpa for his M&P40. For $47.99 at Cabelas. Fit was tight no play at all, well built!

 

[slow1911s]

I have two Safariland ALS holsters for sale. Check my website below.

ETA - sorry, my holsters are only RH

 

[Chefcook]

I have two Safariland ALS holsters for sale. Check my website below.

ETA - sorry, my holsters are only RH

Do you have any holsters to fit a Beretta PX4? I have a very compact laserlyte type laser on the rail...

 

[Brandan]

While I'm waiting for my lifetime permit to return I'm shopping for an M&P 45 (4 1/2 inch barrel) holster. I've Never had a permit or carried so I have no reference point to guide my purchase. What are the advantages and disadvantages of IWB and OWB? Does anyone have a manufacturer recommendation for an IWB and OWB holster. The only thing I'm set on is that the trigger must be protected in the holster and I'm a southpaw.

This will answer your original question I think. Let me know if it helps please.

This is my personal opinion. I am 125lbs, and 5'3", so anything bigger than a Kel-tec is "noticeable" on me, but anywho. . . . IWB is typically more concealable, but I find it to be slightly less comfortable. OWB is very, very comfortable and it allows me to carry on my hip when I have a tucked in, dress shirt on (i.e. after work/evenings).

Here are typically days for me.
*Mon-Friday OWB in public under my jacket (very comfortable and easy to get to)
*Mon-Friday pocket holster to and from work (easy to grab as I am heading out the door in the morning, and fits in the glove compartment easily)
*Sat-Sunday (or any other time in street clouths) IWB under my most outter layer of clouthing.