Always get training. I am not sure what kind of training you can get where you are but you should have some type of formal training when you are going to carry concealed. I have had a small training class here in Alaska because it is required by law in order to get the CCW. That simple training made me want to get more. and now I am going to attend a level one course here next month. It was in this course that I learned the nicest gear is not always the best for you. If you have a local cop supply or a gun store with lots of different holsters, then go in and try them on. If they are a good store then you should be able to take you gun in unloaded and try it in variety of holsters. I myself am getting the hume holster from www.pistol-gear.com because it is cheap and available. I have a custom holster on order through http://www.haugenhandgunleather.com/ I chose the Equalizer II. I am also getting a UCH from Bladetech and an OWB from Bladetech as well.