Hybrid IWB Question

[jacob2745]

I currently have a White Hat Maxtuck that I use. If you are not familiar with it, it is similar to the Crossbreed Supertuck except it has interchangeable kydex shells. I am fixing to purchase a small single stack nine that I will be carrying. My question is would it be better to just get the new shell or buy a smaller version of the holster I have? Just buying a new shell is obviously cheaper but will the smaller holster carry a lot better? What do you guys think?

 

[rogerjames]

It's all personal preference. A single stack will naturally carry better than a double stack and If you like the holster, why not keep it.

 

[thefish]

I'm real happy with this foxx for my single stack shield.

http://foxxholsters.onlybusiness.com/OnlineCatalog/Hybrids_for_Smith___Wesson-details.aspx

For the price, I'd have 2 separate holsters, that way if you need to carry your other gun in a pinch you aren't messing around with changing shells, just put the holster on.

Foxx has some other really nice smaller hybrids too, but I prefer the dual kydex clip.

 

[F-111 John]

Alien Gear Holsters also have interchangable shells, but they also have three size backers. The shells will fit on any of the three size shells, but you may have a lot of leftover real estate if you put a subcompact shell on a full size backer.

If you plan on alternating carry between the two, I'd recommend a whole new holster. I have an Old Faithful Hybrid for my J-Frame, an Old Faithful Hybrid for my Glock 26, and an Alien Gear Hybrid for my wife's Glock 42. The one for my wife's G42 used to have a G26 shell on it, but when Santa brought her the G42 this Christmas, he thoughfully also brought a G42 shell for the Alien Gear Cloak Tuck 2.0.