[Sig P238] Best CCW holster for sports clothes / running / jogging?

sigsag1 · April 16, 2024, 12:48 PM

What would be the best holster for a Sig P238, to wear with just gym shorts and a t-shirt, to use while running / jogging?

I often run out in the canyons an hour or two past dark, and am sometimes a mile or two from the nearest person (I'm off at work at 5pm, and it gets dark at around 5:30pm in the winter).

I'm planning to carry a P238 mainly to protect myself from mountain lions.

(If I can keep it from printing, I would also be open to carrying a larger gun chambered in 357SIG, as I know that round would fare much better against a mountain lion. But I'm not sure if I could keep it from printing).

Sometimes I do come across other people, hence the need to keep it concealed. I also live in not a very gun-friendly area, more the reason to keep it 100% hidden.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

TunnelRat · April 16, 2024, 05:10 PM

I would look at the Enjgma system.

https://www.phlsterholsters.com/phlster-enigma/

Polinese · April 17, 2024, 07:29 AM

For years what I've typically done is to get whatever belly band holster you want, then use an iwb kydex holster, sandwiched between the 2 overlapping parts of the belly band.

If that doesn't make sense I can elaborate further.

L-2 · April 17, 2024, 07:08 PM

Agree w/Post 3.
However, this chest pack has since come out since I've had a want/need for a new holster.
I'd consider one of those chest-packs, but haven't bought or tried one:
https://www.511tactical.com/skyweigh...RoCg4EQAvD_BwE

Red Devil · April 17, 2024, 07:22 PM

I run in BDU shorts and a 1-1/4" cotton web USMC utility belt/buckle.

Sig P938 in a Galco Stow-n-Go suede IWB holster, with the rear belt hook cut off to allow for a forward cant, to balance the rig.

Don't even know it's there.

Red

Polinese · April 20, 2024, 08:30 PM

I also just ordered a runner kit bag from hill people gear. Just a little zipper pouch goes across your chest with a harness to it. Can report back after I get it and try it out.

Polinese · April 22, 2024, 01:54 PM

Got my kit bag, highly highly recommend. Easy to adjust, stays put, easy to open to get your firearm out. Room for a few other small items. They do make it in other sizes and configurations, but for running or hiking where you want it off your hip this is a great option.

Note: if you get one other than the runners kit bag it does not include the bungee stabilizer strap.

sigsag1 · April 24, 2024, 06:19 PM

@Red Devil thanks Red, I'll look into that setup.

@Polinese I was looking at the Hill People Gear rig, would you recommend running it at the hip, as a fanny pack?

Polinese · April 25, 2024, 06:17 PM

With the way the harness is set up i'm not sure how you'd do that comfortably. I ran it with it kinda high on my chest, and put the 2 zippers at my 1 o'clock. This let me yank one down with my right hand while my left yanked the other for extra clearance. Worked well with a little practice. Not much slower (if at all) than lifting up a cover garment.

**4V50 Gary** · April 29, 2024, 01:26 PM

I like that chest pouch. The design of the harness means it won't flop around a lot. Also, if you have to squat for #2, fyre-arm is in the same place and not on the ground/hands which would be the case with a fanny pack. I'm using a decades old shoulder rig when I go out.

sparkyv · April 29, 2024, 06:40 PM

I use a small fanny pack with great satisfaction.

April 16, 2024, 12:48 PM	#1
sigsag1 Junior Member Join Date: April 12, 2024 Posts: 4	[Sig P238] Best CCW holster for sports clothes / running / jogging? What would be the best holster for a Sig P238, to wear with just gym shorts and a t-shirt, to use while running / jogging? I often run out in the canyons an hour or two past dark, and am sometimes a mile or two from the nearest person (I'm off at work at 5pm, and it gets dark at around 5:30pm in the winter). I'm planning to carry a P238 mainly to protect myself from mountain lions. (If I can keep it from printing, I would also be open to carrying a larger gun chambered in 357SIG, as I know that round would fare much better against a mountain lion. But I'm not sure if I could keep it from printing). Sometimes I do come across other people, hence the need to keep it concealed. I also live in not a very gun-friendly area, more the reason to keep it 100% hidden. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

April 17, 2024, 07:08 PM	#4
L-2 Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2004 Location: Nevada Posts: 523	Agree w/Post 3. However, this chest pack has since come out since I've had a want/need for a new holster. I'd consider one of those chest-packs, but haven't bought or tried one: https://www.511tactical.com/skyweigh...RoCg4EQAvD_BwE __________________ (former) Glock Armorer 1911 Armorer LEO (retired)

April 29, 2024, 01:26 PM	#10
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,855	I like that chest pouch. The design of the harness means it won't flop around a lot. Also, if you have to squat for #2, fyre-arm is in the same place and not on the ground/hands which would be the case with a fanny pack. I'm using a decades old shoulder rig when I go out. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

April 29, 2024, 06:40 PM	#11
sparkyv Senior Member Join Date: May 2, 2015 Location: Deepinnaheartta,Texas Posts: 319	I use a small fanny pack with great satisfaction. __________________ μολὼν λαβέ NRA Life Member

April 16, 2024, 05:10 PM	#2
TunnelRat Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 12,228	I would look at the Enjgma system. https://www.phlsterholsters.com/phlster-enigma/

April 17, 2024, 07:29 AM	#3
Polinese Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2010 Posts: 950	For years what I've typically done is to get whatever belly band holster you want, then use an iwb kydex holster, sandwiched between the 2 overlapping parts of the belly band. If that doesn't make sense I can elaborate further.

April 17, 2024, 07:22 PM	#5
Red Devil Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2010 Posts: 275	I run in BDU shorts and a 1-1/4" cotton web USMC utility belt/buckle. Sig P938 in a Galco Stow-n-Go suede IWB holster, with the rear belt hook cut off to allow for a forward cant, to balance the rig. Don't even know it's there. Red

April 20, 2024, 08:30 PM	#6
Polinese Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2010 Posts: 950	I also just ordered a runner kit bag from hill people gear. Just a little zipper pouch goes across your chest with a harness to it. Can report back after I get it and try it out.

April 22, 2024, 01:54 PM	#7
Polinese Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2010 Posts: 950	Got my kit bag, highly highly recommend. Easy to adjust, stays put, easy to open to get your firearm out. Room for a few other small items. They do make it in other sizes and configurations, but for running or hiking where you want it off your hip this is a great option. Note: if you get one other than the runners kit bag it does not include the bungee stabilizer strap.

April 24, 2024, 06:19 PM	#8
sigsag1 Junior Member Join Date: April 12, 2024 Posts: 4	@Red Devil thanks Red, I'll look into that setup. @Polinese I was looking at the Hill People Gear rig, would you recommend running it at the hip, as a fanny pack?

April 25, 2024, 06:17 PM	#9
Polinese Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2010 Posts: 950	With the way the harness is set up i'm not sure how you'd do that comfortably. I ran it with it kinda high on my chest, and put the 2 zippers at my 1 o'clock. This let me yank one down with my right hand while my left yanked the other for extra clearance. Worked well with a little practice. Not much slower (if at all) than lifting up a cover garment.