Galco Holster: C.C.P. (Concealed Carry Paddle)

A brief review of the Galco C.C.P. (Concealed Carry Paddle) Holster, use, function, and critique.

http://www.usgalco.com/

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Galco
• Holster:
• CCP
• Concealed
• Carry
• Paddle
• review
• ccw
• pistol
• 1911
• 1911a1
• 45
• 45acp
• driver
• chauffer
• cross-draw
• cross

[originaisdosamba]

Which model of Galco's holster? Find it easy this model? Serves only for the Colt 1911 pistol and its clones. Thanks.

email: moliver_85@yahoo.com.br

[OrbitalMechanics]

@originaisdosamba CCP CONCEALED CARRY PADDLE CCP212B, right hand. The model is easy enough to use, but it really does well if you do a lot of driving (sitting). I believe thay offer the CCP for many pistol models.

[pericode3huevos]

that pistol looks huge for your body size, how tall are you? (im planning to everyday carry a fullsize polymer and i was wondering if that is possible)

thanks.

[OrbitalMechanics]

@pericode3huevos The 1911 in the video is a full-sized pistol. I'm 6'0" tall and avgerage build. The 1911 is large pistol for CCW, which is why most people cannot pull it off (not that I did in the video either), but this reviews focus was on the holster. Thanks for watching.

[Mandy7D7]

I am trying to decide between the paddle or belt kind of Galco for my Ruger LCR. I am female so I don't always wear a belt and thought the paddle would still allow me to carry my weapon. Is this true, or do you still need the belt? Also, is the paddle portion so thick that I would have to move up in size in pants? Thanks for any help everyone.

[OrbitalMechanics]

@Mandy7D7 IMO I haven't found a paddle or belt holster that works consistently without using a belt. I recommend you wear a belt with this holster style, unless it specifically sates it doesn't require one, or use an alternate carry style (belly band, pocket, purse, ankle, etc.).

I have not needed to adjust my wardrobe to carry concealed, with the exception of inside the waistband (IWB) holsters. Good luck & be safe.

[buzzclark]

Very Informative. I received one (among Many holsters) when I purchased a used Wilson KZ45 Being in a wheelchair the crossdraw is pretty much my only choice with the .45. Very easily accesible as you demonstrated. My Galco is broken in pretty well which makes it easier. Thanks for the info on the crossdraw as most info is hard to find. Sincerely, JAMES.

[OrbitalMechanics]

The same reason you use two different techniques to return the slide into battery after slide lock, in your videos - personal preference.

There is no harm in checking an empty chamber more than once. Perhaps (on rare occasions) there maybe an empty chamber with a full magazine. Doing a single quick check may only verify the open and empty chamber, and actually chamber a round - hypothetically speaking.

[skykink]

Is there any particular technique for breaking in one of these holsters? I got mine today and I was amazed at how tight it is. I'm trying to find a technique for putting the gun (Kimber Ultra Raptor) into the holster without moving the slide. Until it is broken in, I am not too nuts about carrying it.

[skykink]

Great review - thanks - I ordered one today for my Kimber Ultra Raptor.

[Xx256xx1]

GOOD JOB !!

thank you !

H-in Nevada

[Mandy7D7]

@OrbitalMechanics

Thanks for the help OM. I went with the Paddle holster but also an ankle holster for the days I don't have a belt as you suggested. I've decided not to carry in my purse as I am paranoid of my purse being stolen allowing a thief access to my gun. Thanks again for your video and suggestions, it was helpful!