Quality leather belt holster for Shield 2.0 9mm

[SiGfever]

I am looking for a holster for my new shield. I have a Galco "Concealable" for my SiG (CON250B) that the Shield will fit into but it is just a little too long. The leather holster hugs my side well and is very comfortable, and conceals pretty good for a belt holster. I can not find that model for the Shield on Galco's web site so I am looking for alternative suggestions.
Thanks.

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I am looking for a holster for my new shield. I have a Galco "Concealable" for my SiG (CON250B) that the Shield will fit into but it is just a little too long. The leather holster hugs my side well and is very comfortable, also it conceals pretty good for a belt holster. I can not find that model for the Shield on Galco's web site so I am looking for alternative suggestions. I was hoping to find something in the $50-75 range. There are a lot of real nice $100+ holsters with a 1-2 month wait, but it is a little over my budget. I have the IWB covered so this needs to be OWB. Leather is not an only choice, but it seems to be more comfortable than kydex.
Thanks.

[gwmac]

You might like this, I do:
www.desantisholster.com/mini-scabbard/
little waiting and not too expensive.

[Ransom]

Take a look at Kusiak Leather. They make my favorite IWB holster for the Shield and Bodyguard 380. They also have a OWB holster that looks good--I'd like to have one. Kusiak Outsider Holster for Outside the Waistband Carry



– Kusiak Leather

[RobzGuns]

I like the Relentless Tactical 3-Slot pancake holster. It fits the Shield, G26 and XDsc, made of good thick leather, fits snugly and securely.
Available in R and L.
The order site says Glock/XD, but don't fret... it fits the Shield like a glove.
The Ultimate 3 Slot OWB Leather Gun Holster - Fits over 80 Gun Models

[Shooting Padre]

Check out CrossBreed holsters for some nice slide holsters.

[URIT]

You like your Galco holster for your Sig; then, check out Galco's Combat Master Belt Holster for your Shield.

[SiGfever]

Originally Posted by URIT

You like your Galco holster for your Sig; then, check out Galco's Combat Master Belt Holster for your Shield.

Do you think that the Combat Master is better than the Concealable model?

[Jaysq]

Check out the "Predator" bu Wright Leather Works.
Concealed Carry OWB Leather Gun Holsters | Wright Leather Works LLC

[IMG]S&W Shield 003cf3 by Jerry Jaynes, on Flickr[/IMG]

[SiGfever]

Has anyone tried a Winthrop Holster?

"Pancake" Outside The Waistband Holsters - Winthrop Holsters

[URIT]

Originally Posted by SiGfever

Do you think that the Combat Master is better than the Concealable model?

The problem most of us face when buying a new holster is not knowing whether it will be a good fit for us or the next item we offer for sale.

I'd call Galco and ask them if they have a holster like the one for your Sig that will work for your Shield. Often, we're surprised when they can come through for us. It's worth a phone call.

[SiGfever]

Originally Posted by URIT

The problem most of us face when buying a new holster is not knowing whether it will be a good fit for us or the next item we offer for sale.

I'd call Galco and ask them if they have a holster like the one for your Sig that will work for your Shield. Often, we're surprised when they can come through for us. It's worth a phone call.

Thank you, they do list the Combat Master for the Shield, but not the Concealable. I sent them a question about them making the Concealable for the Shield. You guys have listed some real nice holsters, keep um coming.
Thanks,
John

[Tanners Owner]

I am a huge fan of both Privateer Leather and Warbird Leather. Have several of their holsters and those 2 are my go to for quality leather goods. Great customer service

[fiasconva]

Do a search here for lobogunleather.com. It would be one of the first places I would look. They do good work.

[kthom]

Take a close look at the Cuda and Defcon3 semi auto holsters made by Simply Rugged. Tell them what you've got and they will make a good holster for it and it will be comfortable and concealable, in my experience.

[SiGfever]

Originally Posted by gwmac

You might like this, I do:
www.desantisholster.com/mini-scabbard/
little waiting and not too expensive.

Nice holster but my worry would be that it would slide on the belt.

[SiGfever]

Originally Posted by Tanners Owner

I am a huge fan of both Privateer Leather and Warbird Leather. Have several of their holsters and those 2 are my go to for quality leather goods. Great customer service

The Privateer "Highwayman" looks very nice but it is a two month wait.

[Florida J Frame]

I like the Mitch Rosen Express Line. Only took a few weeks.

[spirit4earth]

UGB Regulator. Possibly a long wait, though.

[Delta Rose]

+1 for the Wright Predator holster...

[MG34/bar]

SIGfever, I have the Desantis mini-scabbard for the .45 Shield and it does not slide on the belt at all while being worn. I also like the tension screw, so I can loosen/tighten to the draw speed I want. Best of luck in finding what works for you.

[SiGfever]

Originally Posted by MG34/bar

SIGfever, I have the Desantis mini-scabbard for the .45 Shield and it does not slide on the belt at all while being worn. I also like the tension screw, so I can loosen/tighten to the draw speed I want. Best of luck in finding what works for you.

Thank you for your service to our Country! I really like its small foot print and form factor. What size belt do you wear it with?

[SiGfever]

Anyone have any experience with the Galco "Stinger"?

STINGER BELT HOLSTER: Belt Holsters | Galco Gunleather

[Mark MN]

I actually just got one of the Stinger holsters. Just came in yesterday and I am trying to get it to fit my .45 shield better. It is still too tight to use. I am going through the steps they say to do to get the fit just right. It involves putting the gun in some plastic bags and letting it sit in the holster for some period of time to get it stretched out a bit.

It is a very nice looking holster, and seems well built. Time will tell if it is going to stretch out enough to use. Otherwise it will be going back under the return period.

[SiGfever]

Originally Posted by Mark MN

I actually just got one of the Stinger holsters. Just came in yesterday and I am trying to get it to fit my .45 shield better. It is still too tight to use. I am going through the steps they say to do to get the fit just right. It involves putting the gun in some plastic bags and letting it sit in the holster for some period of time to get it stretched out a bit.

It is a very nice looking holster, and seems well built. Time will tell if it is going to stretch out enough to use. Otherwise it will be going back under the return period.

The plastic bag trick does work, try lightly heating the holster with a hair dryer to warm the leather before putting the plastic wrapped pistol into the holster. Then let it sit a couple of days if possible.

[gwmac]

Actually a couple of layers of wax paper works better than a plastic bag. Same procedure, let it sit a couple of days.

[christak]

Check out Winthrop holsters. I have four of the OWB pancake variants for various handguns. Good quality, affordable, conceal well, and hold gun tight to body.

[Mark MN]

Originally Posted by SiGfever

The plastic bag trick does work, try lightly heating the holster with a hair dryer to warm the leather before putting the plastic wrapped pistol into the holster. Then let it sit a couple of days if possible.

I will try heating it up with the dryer. So far it really has not changed. It has been a bit over 24 hours. I will let it sit longer after heating it.

[SiGfever]

Originally Posted by christak

Check out Winthrop holsters. I have four of the OWB pancake variants for various handguns. Good quality, affordable, conceal well, and hold gun tight to body.

I was looking at their pancake model, looks very nice for the money. There are too many great holsters out there to choose from. The Galco "Concealable" is all day comfortable and the Winthrop looks a lot like the Galco.

[christak]

Originally Posted by SiGfever

I was looking at their pancake model, looks very nice for the money. There are too many great holsters out there to choose from. The Galco "Concealable" is all day comfortable and the Winthrop looks a lot like the Galco.

I have been extremely pleased with my Winthrop holsters. I highly recommend them. Call them if you have any questions. They will send you photos of the actual holster you are interested in if you want to see them. I recently bought one for my Walther P99c, but they didn't offer one for that specific model. I was wondering if the PPQsc model would work. Mike sent photos to me. I bought one...perfect fit. I also have them for my CZ P-01, CZ 75B, and S&W M&P 380 Shield EZ. All fit perfectly.

[Mark MN]

Originally Posted by Mark MN

I will try heating it up with the dryer. So far it really has not changed. It has been a bit over 24 hours. I will let it sit longer after heating it.

Well, it worked. I put a total of 5 freezer bags over the pistol, heated up the holster with a hair dryer, inserted the pistol into the holster and left it for a little over 2 days. It now will go in and out of the holster fairly well. I plan on leaving the pistol in the holster for a few more days when not using it.

It is a very nice looking holster, and I think it will be fine after it takes a good fit to the pistol.

[Well Armed]

Originally Posted by SiGfever

Thank you for your service to our Country! I really like its small foot print and form factor. What size belt do you wear it with?

I second that... I carry my Jframes, M&P 2.0 4", Walther PPS M2, Shield 9mm, and Shield 45 all in the Desantis OW B pancake holsters... I own 5 of them and counting. They conceal well, have a small footprint, and there's no long wait or high prices... They do the same job as the more expensive holsters IMHO.. Needless to say, I've been very happy with mine...

[SiGfever]

Originally Posted by Well Armed

I second that... I carry my Jframes, M&P 2.0 4", Walther PPS M2, Shield 9mm, and Shield 45 all in the Desantis OW B pancake holsters... I own 5 of them and counting. They conceal well, have a small footprint, and there's no long wait or high prices... They do the same job as the more expensive holsters IMHO.. Needless to say, I've been very happy with mine...

Which model pancake?

[Konk]

Originally Posted by gwmac

You might like this, I do:
MINI SCABBARD
little waiting and not too expensive.

This is the same holster I use, very comfortable. It's form fitted to the Shield plus it has a pressure screw to increase retention.

[Konk]

Originally Posted by SiGfever

Nice holster but my worry would be that it would slide on the belt.

No sir, it does not slide on the belt. Now, with that said, if you wear a cheap thin narrow belt any of the OWB may slide.

[Konk]

Originally Posted by SiGfever

Thank you for your service to our Country! I really like its small foot print and form factor. What size belt do you wear it with?

I wear mine with a 1.5" wide belt.

[SiGfever]

I just received the Desantis Mini-Scabbard today. It is a well made holster but the 1.75" belt openings allow it to shift from 15 degree cant to 5 degree cant. It also does not hold the pistol as tight to my side as does the Galco "Concealable". Galco contacted me and verified that they do not make the Concealable model for the Shield and said that I should try the Combat Master. It looks bigger than the Concealable model and I fear it will not conceal as well.

There are so many nice holsters you guys listed, and the Wright Leather pancake looks small and appears to pull the pistol into the gentleman's side on one of their pictures. The lead time is a tough wait. The Winthrop also looks like it will pull the holster into your side pretty well.

[SiGfever]

Just bought this holster off of a forum, will let you know what I think about it when it arrives.

Model 57 Remedy™ Belt Slide Holster - The Safariland Group

[photoman]

Originally Posted by SiGfever

Do you think that the Combat Master is better than the Concealable model?

The Combat Master is similar but with less cant. I think the Concealable is a better design. It's more comfortable and conceals the gun just a bit better.

[SiGfever]

Just received my Bianchi "Remedy" pancake holster today. This is exactly what I was looking for, great quality, cant, and pulls the pistol tight to the side. Mine is black and the gentleman never used it, he sold his Shield. It came in the original packaging and it is obvious that it is brand new. It is not too tight or too loose, but holds the pistol well. The craftsmanship is top notch and it has 1.5" belt cuts which is what I wear.

[christak]

Originally Posted by SiGfever

Just received my Bianchi "Remedy" pancake holster today. This is exactly what I was looking for, great quality, cant, and pulls the pistol tight to the side. Mine is black and the gentleman never used it, he sold his Shield. It came in the original packaging and it is obvious that it is brand new. It is not too tight or too loose, but holds the pistol well. The craftsmanship is top notch and it has 1.5" belt cuts which is what I wear.

Great choice. I'm wearing one of those as I type...carrying my S&W model 49 revolver. You'll be pleased with it.

[SiGfever]

Originally Posted by christak

Great choice. I'm wearing one of those as I type...carrying my S&W model 49 revolver. You'll be pleased with it.

Thanks! For $31.50 shipped, I could not pass it up.

[christak]

Originally Posted by SiGfever

Thanks! For $31.50 shipped, I could not pass it up.

Great price. I bought mine new for $38 shipped. Really pleased with mine. A lot like my Winthrop holsters, but less expensive.

[SiGfever]

Originally Posted by christak

Great price. I bought mine new for $38 shipped. Really pleased with mine. A lot like my Winthrop holsters, but less expensive.

Do you think the Winthrop is a better holster?

[christak]

The leather on the Winthrop holsters is a little softer, but otherwise I'd say they're very similar. Winthrop occasionally runs sales (around certain holidays) that make them even more attractive. Nothing wrong with the holster you bought though...I wouldn't buy a Winthrop now that you have this one.

[SiGfever]

Originally Posted by christak

The leather on the Winthrop holsters is a little softer, but otherwise I'd say they're very similar. Winthrop occasionally runs sales (around certain holidays) that make them even more attractive. Nothing wrong with the holster you bought though...I wouldn't buy a Winthrop now that you have this one.

Thanks for the feedback. I am very pleased with the quality of the Bianchi, I also own a Model 100 that fits my g43 (although it was bought for another pistol) that has held up very well over the years.

[SiGfever]

Originally Posted by christak

The leather on the Winthrop holsters is a little softer, but otherwise I'd say they're very similar. Winthrop occasionally runs sales (around certain holidays) that make them even more attractive. Nothing wrong with the holster you bought though...I wouldn't buy a Winthrop now that you have this one.

Well thanks to you I had to spend more money and got a Winthrop also. Very nice holster and the sweat shield makes carrying in a car much easier, no rear sight digging into my side.

[sotexas]

I like and use Crossbreed and MTR for both IWB/OWB holsters