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Old 09-27-2012, 01:45 PM
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I have a crossbreed that i love, but they don't offer this holster to fit the M&P9 w/ TLR-1.

Anyone know of a comparable holster with this application?
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Old 09-27-2012, 03:57 PM
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Blade-tech offers some holsters for guns guns w/ light attached.
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Old 09-27-2012, 04:02 PM
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Do u want to sell the CB?
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Old 09-27-2012, 04:52 PM
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I like the crossbreed style vs the blade-tech style.

I may sell the crossbreed if i can find one i like.
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Old 09-28-2012, 01:27 PM
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Can't seem to find anything similar to a crossbreed that accepts a light. I've asked Crossbreed if they can do it. Hopefully they can.

Anyone else ever seen a hybrid that holds a tact light?
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A light compatible kydex holster does not use the trigger guard as the retention mechanism. So what you're asking for is a full on kydex shell (all the way down to the light) with leather backing. I do believe there is a company that makes this sort of thing right now...but the name escapes me.

Another option for carrying IWB with a light: RCS sells IWB loops for their Phantom Modular Holsters, but it's a lot of stuff to be stuffing inside your pants. A quality light compatible kydex holster (RCS, FogHolsters) holds the weapon tight to the body and is perfectly concealable under a shirt OWB....that's the direction I would go (and do go) when carrying with a light. You'd be more comfortable concealing OWB. JMO
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A light compatible kydex holster does not use the trigger guard as the retention mechanism. So what you're asking for is a full on kydex shell (all the way down to the light) with leather backing. I do believe there is a company that makes this sort of thing right now...but the name escapes me.

Another option for carrying IWB with a light: RCS sells IWB loops for their Phantom Modular Holsters, but it's a lot of stuff to be stuffing inside your pants. A quality light compatible kydex holster (RCS, FogHolsters) holds the weapon tight to the body and is perfectly concealable under a shirt OWB....that's the direction I would go (and do go) when carrying with a light. You'd be more comfortable concealing OWB. JMO
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Old 09-28-2012, 04:36 PM
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Raven Concealment Systems. RCS.

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Concealment Solutions. I believe could make one.
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Concealment Solutions. I believe could make one.
Second that, Ayoob mentioned sing one for an article on the glock 32 with light.
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Are the full kydex holsters like an rcs comfortable as an iwb? They look like they would hurt.


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make your own using an old faithful kit, that's what I did for my shield with a laserguard, works well and much cheaper than any of the other custom options.
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Old 10-01-2012, 04:41 PM
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I've spent a couple hrs looking over kydex making forums now. thanks Motomed.

How hard it is realistically to make a hybrid? The molds seem to intimidate me.
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watch the video tutorials on the old faithful website, it really was that easy. I found some seat cushion foam at walmart for a few dollars that worked well and any old scrap of wood will work for the mold if you have the tools to cut out the mold. I also took a small piece of dowel rod and taped it to the top of my slide to make sure there would be enough room for the big dot front sight that i have. I'm sure you could do something similar along the frame if you're concerned about the light being wider than the trigger guard. I played around with it a little and actually molded the kydex a couple of times before I was happy with it and it held up just fine. for the price of the kit I thought it was worth a try and I ended up much happier with it than I thought I might.
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some pics of mine here if you're interested.

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Old 10-02-2012, 01:50 PM
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I've talked with Crossbreed and they are not interested in creating a holster for an M&P with a tac light.

Sad really. I'm sure they'd sell. Hard to understand why they won't expand their line. Now i'm forced to go to another brand.

WHEN i find a holster, my crossbreeds will be for sale.
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i think the reason there's not much or non IWB holsters made for guns with tac lights are these issues...as you can see in the pictures the TLR-1 is big which will make the gun too bulky for IWB carry and another major issue is the switch that will snag inside the pants while drawing the weapon.
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Old 10-04-2012, 08:53 PM
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Theis holsters may do it for you.
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Old 10-07-2012, 09:44 PM
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Tac-Hybrid IWB - Kolbeson Leatherworks
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