As the M&P itself, the holsters that we have chosen for the Best IWB OWB Concealed Carry holster for S&W m&p 2.0 9mm reviews are specially designed for law enforcement officials. Most of these officials are looking for products that show a compact size and also come with features that can help them in one or other way in their demanding daily job. People that are not working in law enforcement have also display an enormous interest in these kinds of items.
Given the abundance of holsters for the m&p 2.0, no matter which are your priorities, for instance concealment features or a better safety and lock system, the true is that you have an ample spectrum of holsters to choose from.
These kinds of guns are not regular cheap guns, and deserve some effort to get a holster that corresponds to the high quality of the weapon, and also improve the performance of it.
The idea to create this buying guide born when we saw the huge amount of M&P holsters that are in existence, and how difficult would be for the buyers to choose the right article that matches their preferences.
These reviews are the result of a long period of research and effort, in order find an ample array of products that could satisfy people looking for different features, but keeping an eye in quality as a priority.
We have test the products in person, we also browse most of the best forums that discus the topic, and read a big amount of buyers reviews, and finally we have come out with the reviews that you will see next.
Priority 1 Holsters ITW Holster for Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 Compact
The priority 1 stands out because having many characteristic that are present in the most reputed producers of holsters; they come at a more affordable price.
The holster shows no problem about fit, and does the job perfectly for the M&P 2.0, including the new versions like the M2.0 45 AP.
The quality is very good, especially the retention which makes it a great value item. The product is also able to accommodate a thumb safety for an M&P 2.0 compact which makes the value even better.
The Company gives a 30 day return warranty in case that the buyer is not completely happy with the product.
People that look for M&P 2.0 compact holsters, normally demands reliability, safety, and that the product allows to wear it comfortably, and in that sense we were positively surprised about the Priority 1 performance.
Other positive features is that the item can be used with guns that come with slide mounted optics, threaded barrel, suppressor height sights, extended slide stops, magazine releases and also compensators.
The belt clip is 1.5” injection molded, that beyond guarantee the long life of the belt, suits the majority of the common or low profile nylon belts that are in existence today in the market.
The item is able to be used with the; M&P M2.0 Compact 9/40 (4”), and the M&P M2.0 Compact 9/40 with External Safety (4”).
Some useful technical characteristic are that for example that the construction material is 0.08 thick Boltaron, it is Adjustable cant at 0° and 15°, and that is designed for low drag with positive click retention.
Finally the cherry of the cake is that the holsters are made in the USA and comes with a lifetime warranty on the body of the holster.
Muddy River Tactical Smith and Wesson (New) M&P Compact 2.0 Leather Holster
For starters the product is well built and we recommend it to anyone looking for a carry holster that conceals effectively, and the true is that when you put these holster on, almost disappears.
Many holsters are made out of fabric or cheap suede that will not last long and still the cost is very expensive; this is not the case with the Muddy River Tactical, which beyond that is handmade, shows a water buffalo leather raw material that gives warranty of lasting.
The fact that these holsters have been handcrafted during the whole manufacturing process is a good sign of the premium quality of the item. The water buffalo leather used in the holster weights nearly 4 ounces, and is intended to give a compact, soft, and comfortable waist contact.
The belt clip is riveted and stitched into the holster to add a support piece to reinforce the reliability of the holster and its clip. This ITW holsters belt clip is made from metal to enhance the safety and sturdiness of the product.
The comfort when wearing the holster is enhanced by the 10 degree cant angle clip, which make possible to position the holster in several positions. The producers say that the idea behind this design is to permit the user to customize the usability of the product, in order to apply its own preferences according their individual body shape.
Also they back the quality of their products by providing a full lifetime warranty, which means that they will replace or fix the item for free, if anything goes wrong with it.
SDH Swift Draw Holsters Paddle Holster fits S&W M&P M2.0 5″ FDE
Made by Swift draw holsters, which is located in West Middlesex, Pennsylvania, the holster is affordable and its handmade production gives confidence of detailed finishing.
The material used in the manufacturing is Flat Dark Earth Kydex, that somehow guarantee the durability and sturdiness of the holster.
Regarding concealment, the product is well designed, and can be carried with confidence that cannot be seen easily, due to the compact and simple layout that is present to help the belt attachment.
Beyond that the SDH Swift Draw Holster can be used with the Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 and the holster paddle that is designed to be adjusted inside the pants with a screw that comes on the side of it, giving the chance to customize the retention by loosening or tightening it.
The item is an outside the waistband holster that it means that can be worn closer to the body and in a higher location of it. They are generally seen used by Law enforcement and military officials, even though nowadays their popularity has increased significantly between civilians.
Another feature of these types of holsters is the high concealment capacity that comes with.
Finally the product is made in the USA, 5″ barrel, right handed and light weighed.
Vedder Holsters LightTuck IWB Kydex Gun Holster Review
We think that at first sight this holster doesn’t seem too different comparing to other products present on the market, but the true is that with this Vedder holster you can customize the adjustment much better than many other items. It also conceals more effectively, and come with a better price.
The release of the LightTuck holster by Vedder holsters has showed us a handcrafted model that is thought to comfortably carry your weapon, thanks to its thin designed and precise fit.
A singularity of the safety that comes with this product is that every time that the users will always hear a click when their gun is properly saved in the holster. The design also allows the retention to be effective, no matter if you wear it or not, and give you the peace of mind that your weapon is safe all the time.
The ride height settings that comes with the holster are; Forward or reverse cant angle, and 30 degrees. Adjustable retention allows you to customize the exact level of retention in which you will feel comfortable.
The clip is solid enough and even the holster can even be worn without using a belt, making possible to position it in many ways.
The small size and sturdy clip makes the holster very concealable, and doesn’t add any bulky look to the beltline.
And last but not least the product comes at an attractive price when you consider the quality of the materials.
Concealment Express Holsters Compatible with Smith & Wesson M&P 9/40 M2.0 Holster
In our opinion the feature that makes this Concealment Express holster to stand out from its competitors, is the fine finishing, and the emphasis in the quality of the craftsmanship. The designers have put a lot of attention in the shape of the different parts of the product, to make it highly concealable, and comfortable to wear.
Considering that when you see a holster everything is exposed on your direct sight, the quality of the item is not difficult to assess, but it is useful to go a little deeper in the product characteristics.
The manufacturing material that the producer use are mostly Boltaron and Kydex, which help the products to be not only lightweight, but also sturdy enough to endure the pass of the time and protect the gun from the bad effect of humidity.
The idea behind the minimalist design is that the users feel comfortable when utilizing it and also avoid the possibility that the weapon could be seen no matter which kind of clothes you are wearing. Also the design is intended to allow to be carried in a variety of positions like for example; Hip carry, appendix carry, back carry, and especially ITW concealed carry.
Talking about the hardware, everything is produced in the US, and for example if you observe the screws, you are going to see that they are particularly covered by threadlock.
Finally the custom vacuum hard shell, will assure that your individual gun will fit perfectly in the holster, and the 15″ fiber reinforced ABS plastic material that is used in the confection of the clip will also support the durability of it.
CYA S&W M&P 9/40 Shield M2.0-3.1″ Waistband Holster Concealed Carry IWB
Some of the features that we liked about the CYA holster is that comes with two adjustable screws that allow you to apply your own personal retention preference, and also the fact that the sound that the clip makes when the weapon is properly placed is very clear, avoiding the chance of misplacement.
Even though the default cant settings are universal, we also like that the possibility to adjust it is also there.
The manufacturing is made of a good quality 08″ thickness Boltaron material, and the clip is 1.5″ wide and solid enough to assure that the holster will stay firmly in place. The material that is used in its construction is also light and bendable. Finally the hardware is black powder coated stainless steel constructed.
Analyzing the product a little deeper we have found that the holster gives the ability to accommodate the repetitive sliding of the gun in and out of the holster, eliminating the annoying friction between certain points of the gun and the holster.
And if you talk about how the performance of the holster is regarding the ability to manage accessories, we would say that for example the sight channels that are included in the product, allow you clean movements of the weapon without obstructing the fluency of the transition.
We also we would recommend to stick to a premium gun belt to get the most of this great product.
Considering the quality of the CYA holster, we are convinced that is not easy to find a holster in this price range that gives you the features of this one, thus if you are looking for value we think that this is the right item.
Fierce Defender IWB Holster S&W MP 2.0 Compact 9/40 w/Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie
Nevertheless that this holster looks too big, we have seen that the product wears comfortably for people that like appendix carry. Also the &W 2.0 9mm fits perfectly conceals the weapon efficiently making the product a good value deal. The confection is good quality, and the design is simple and allows people of any size to wear it easily, without to be worried about the gun insatiability.
Unfortunately the entire nice job done in the finishing could be damaged for a problem that some users have reported. They said that the design is flawed regarding the ejection of the magazine when the gun is removed from the holster. As matter of fact, when you observe the holster carefully you will notice that the magazine release is not protected and can accidentally be triggered by some unintended contact.
The issue could be corrected easily by just make the magazine be fully covered by the holster.
It is really a shame because the retention is really good and it is carried comfortably.
Other than that this holster is great, with a minimal design to keep the gun concealed and helps the lightness of it. The holster covers trigger and backside of gun completely enhancing the protection from humidity coming from the body, and combined with the adjustable retention makes a good produced item.
All in all the product is well done , but displays an important flaw in a product like this that supposed to give special confidence when carrying your weapon. As we said before it is sad to be witness of this issue in a product that you can see that the producers has developed a great effort to design.
Bravo Concealment for S&W M&P (4.25″) 9/40, S&W M&P 2.0 IWB Gun Holster
The Bravo Concealment for S&W M&P 2.0 it is very tight, and you could think that its big size could makes a little challenging to conceal, and for example not be able to do it using a regular T-Shirt, but with this holster you can fully and comfortably conceal a pistol even in a tight fitting.
When you see it, you immediately know that the product is sturdy, especially the clip which is phenomenal. Also the item shows great retention with the gun displaying a great balance between tightness, and looseness.
Obviously the most important factor when you buy a holster is the fitness of you gun, and this holster fits the S&M M&P 2.0 perfectly, and beyond that it feels soft and comfortable to wear.
The IWB holster comes with threaded barrel clearance with a front sight clearance up to .355″, and 1.50″ Belt Loops.
Please notice that the holster is not be able to be used with compensators.
Regarding to value, we think that the product is offered in a fair price. The raw materials that are used in its manufacture are of excellent quality, giving special merit to the clip of the holster, which with no doubt is one of the highlight of the product. Summarizing we think that anyone that buy this item will not feel disappointed, and on the contrary they will feel that their money was well spent.
KAOS Fusion 2.0 IWB OWB Minimalist Concealed Carry Holster
The consensus here is that the holster is highly concealable, lightweight, and not bulky.
The holster also wears easily and hides the pistol well. The retention shows no issues, and stay put during a variety of swinging movements.
The item is designed to gun out of the holster when wearing it, and if you try it that way you will see that it come out with the perfect force. Also the clip and the cant are simple to adjust.
The retention is tight and the removing of the pistol from the holster should be accurate to avoid obstruction. Beyond that it is useful to say that the trigger guard is completely covered.
Being able to be worn both, inside the waistband (ITW) or outside(OTW) the waist band, the FUSION 2.0 holster is the main reason of the popularity of the holster, and the fact that can be used by both right and left-handed shooters, is a plus when you are looking for an efficient item.
Other nice feature is that the item can be used with red optics, suppressor height sites, and also comes with adjustable cant, which allows the easy and safely unloading of the chamber with a covered trigger and without having the necessity of removing the weapon from the holster.
Finally we think that the polymer injection molded FOMI clip is of a nice quality and definitely helps to make the products a desirable one.
When talking about value we would say that without been an extremely good value holster this product from KAOS could be still considered a good deal.
Orpaz Defense Retention Tactical Thumb Release Safety Holster
Although the holster is not made in the USA, (made in Israel) the product is well built and the raw material looks very sturdy. Also it is highly customizable, which means that its modular designed allow you to choose the setup that fits you best.
The product is very suitable for concealed carry and the security feature is top notch. The holster is a little tight, and sometimes at first it gets stuck making it hard to pull the gun out of it, but after some adjustments and working for a while with it, you can see that is a great product, and overtime the item becomes safe and comfortable to use.
The thumb release always results in a clean pull and with the shushing the thumb feature is able to release the side arm pushing it out of the holster at the same time.
Holsters that come with the safety that the Level 2 retention , are not easy to find in this price range, making it a great fit for the M&P 2.0.
The Nylon 6 Polymer material that is use in the product confection is flexible, sturdy and anti abrasion, which gives it great resilience and improves the durability of the holster. The late design of the holster comes with 1 screw that make possible the adjustment of the position and also a 2nd screw that allows to lock down the position in case the 1st screw was not properly adjusted.
A new creative feature is the one that allows pointing points on the back piece which makes possible to the item to be used either as waistband or on a belt style without bothering about switching the back piece.
