Some of the currently available EDC holsters surrounding a Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield with a spare eightround magazine include (clockwise, starting from the top left) the Fobus Evolution, Galco Quicktuk Cloud, Fobus APN, Desantis Super Fly, 1791Ultra Custom (not yet molded) and the Urban Carry G3.
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Idare say that most people who purchase an EDC handgun, especially those who are doing so for the first time, spend a lot more time selecting a handgun than they do a holster. A holster may not be as sexy as a handgun, but it is an extremely important part of your EDC loadout. Contrary to what one sees on television and in the movies, never carry a handgun in your pocket or waistband, without a proper holster.
A HOLSTER’S PURPOSE