Going to Start Carrying the 17

[mike23]

My poor 17 never gets out of the house much...so I ordered a C-Tac holster for it. I have carried a 1911 Commander before and the 17 isn't all that much larger, mostly in the grip as far as I can see. Anyone other Founder members carry their 17's?

[fltcrkhilbily]

Been carring one in a shoulder rig this winter under my coat.Got a Galco IWB Summer Comfort just used it today for the first time. Wore it about 4 hrs in town. Resturant, Wally World, and such. Long sleeved lined flannel shirt unbuttoned with a t-shirt. No one was the wiser. Even had a LEO in DQ with us. He was just one of the masses.Aware of nothing but his food.

[Baudler]

I just started carrying. I have tried out a couple of IWB holsters and find them irratating. I am using the "cheap" OWB Fobus and I like it. I just have to make sure it covers with my sweatshirt.

[voraus]

Hi, I'm not a founders member but I carry my G17 in an RM holsters lowrider. Just love that G17.

[mdh]

I carry my g17 both on duty and off. I carry it iwb in a bladetech holster and this works great. It is no more difficult to conceal than a 1911. Yeah, it's a bit thicker, but I just adjust my pants/bel size accordingly. It is a lot lighter than a 1911 and I appreciate this.

[raptor3]

I carry my G17 on my right waist in a simple Uncle Mike's inside the waistbelt holster ($12). It's the only holster I ever bought and I like it. I've been carrying for a few months now. The G17 is not really that big and I don't find it uncomfortable to carry. It conceals well and I'm a slim-medium build and 5'11".

The bottom line is that you'll just have to find out what works for you. I think you can make it work if you try.

[big68]

Someone else that knows the RM Holsters. What a true value they are. I am 6'*" so carrying a 34, 21, 30, 19, 17 is quite easy. I'm thick so the butt does not stick out.

[E36]

i carry one everyday in a milt sparks versa-max ii. the grip sticks out a little more but i dont have any troubles

[RED64CJ5]

I carry mine only in the winter, when I have on several layers of clothes. I usually use a Fobus OWB paddle holster. I've never had a problem with any part of the pistol being exposed.

[Randy Dandy]

Originally posted by big68
Someone else that knows the RM Holsters. What a true value they are. I am 6'*" so carrying a 34, 21, 30, 19, 17 is quite easy. I'm thick so the butt does not stick out.

They are good holsters. I use an RM "ECP".

[trick pony]

I also carry a 17 in a RM lowrider. The best holster money can buy IMHO!

[dave27]

I've carried my 17 many times. Since I got my 19 though I've not carried it. The 17 isn't hard to conceal for "around the town" carry though. Even for someone like me, 5'5", 150lbs.

[big68]

Or 6' 8" around 280lbs. :)

[buddyRoland]

Rarely on me but in the car. I feel overly protected with the 17+1 capacity.