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Vedder left, with authors normal CrossBreed right. Springfield Armory Hellcat.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Generally speaking, I am a fan of inside the waistband carry for real concealment. And across the years, Cross Breed<\/a> has absolutely been my leather of choice. But, sometimes IWB isn\u2019t the best answer. So I do like to have an OWB option laying around, especially for summertime carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now some peanut gallery members are already getting sparky, but hear me out on this one. OWB does have a place in the lineup, if for no other reason than convenience. I\u2019m lazy, and in my 40\u2019s, that is unlikely to change. If I am running out just for a second, sometimes I don\u2019t like to unbuckle my pants, set the twin hooks correctly, be reminded how fat I have become, buckle them back up, and put my gun in the holster. I wanna go get some Cheetos now, and my OWB from <\/a>Vedder holsters does that. I slip the paddle in my pants, which I don\u2019t have to loosen, and off to the races we go. The Vedder paddle is incredibly comfortable and does an acceptable job of concealment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vedder Paddle attachment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

And it isn\u2019t just laziness that makes the OWB paddle a winner. Overall, this micro-sized pro draw paddle fits a role I like to call \u201ccourtesy concealed\u201d. That is for situations where concealment isn\u2019t really a big issue, but it\u2019s still more socially acceptable to have it covered. In my little town (and state), open carry is legal. But it still puts off a segment of the population. They can casually ignore it if I am printing like the Federal Reserve in a COVID year, so it’s kind of the neighborly thing to do. It\u2019s also a bit less obnoxious if I am taking the kids for a walk\/ scooter ride downtown, or mowing the lawn in my cut-off daisy dukes and tank top. If you prefer open carry, which I 100% support your right to do, the Vedder paddle makes that easy too. Tuck in your shirt, problem solved. With an adjustable draw tensioner screw, you are covered here too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Courtesy concealed, and not much more.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

And that isn\u2019t the only reason I prefer an OWB option for summer. I live in the swamp now, at least kinda. Some of us extra-medium types tend to sweat a lot down here, and it doesn\u2019t dry till you change clothes. Any CCW gun in the South East requires more cleaning and deeper cleaning. I have to oil and scrub things like the firing pin channel a lot more often than when I lived in the desert. Just the \u00bd inch separation of my body and my Hellcat does wonders for preventing moisture build-up and is worth the price of the holster. Yes, the Hellcat comes with wonder coatings. But still, when you sweat acid, you are gonna need a lot more maintenance than in other environments. OWB solves a lot of that problem during the peak \u201c9 gallons of water a day\u201d season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fast action if you need it<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Vedder holster is very well made and durable. I have actually been using this one since last summer, with nothing negative to report. Available in a wide variety of colors, and a stunning array of guns, this is a holster you should have in the lineup.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click HERE to learn more about Vedder Holsters<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Generally speaking, I am a fan of inside the waistband carry for real concealment. And across the years, Cross Breed has absolutely been my leather of choice. But, sometimes IWB isn\u2019t the best answer. 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