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lawrenceredneck

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Need some insight for a IWB conceal holster for my full size 45 M&P.
Its a bigger gun to conceal but I make it work but my $10 holster is not comfortable.
I was looking at the supertuck but really don't want to spend $100 for it. Any ideas of something like the supertuck just not its price tag, or is the supertuck really worth my money?
 
If you plan to keep the gun and truly want to carry it, spend some money on a good holster and a good gun belt. CrossBreed is a good holster and they make a fine belt. Once you purchase quality goods, you will be amazed at how much easier it is to carry a larger pistol. Look at it as an investment.


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Yeah thats what I was thinking. Well I guess I know what my plains are for my next pay check. Thanks for the advice.
 
lawrenceredneck said:
Yeah thats what I was thinking. Well I guess I know what my plains are for my next pay check. Thanks for the advice.
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I ordered my Supertuck on Jan 13.

Should get it within two more weeks.

They are swamped.

I added horsehide, and J clips.

Total with shipping: $107.00

It's for my full size MP40
 
Mphstiger1981 said:
If you plan to keep the gun and truly want to carry it, spend some money on a good holster and a good gun belt. CrossBreed is a good holster and they make a fine belt. Once you purchase quality goods, you will be amazed at how much easier it is to carry a larger pistol. Look at it as an investment.
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I couldn't agree more. I learned this lesson many years ago when I was carrying a Colt's Government model. Cheap holster + cheap belt = back pain. That durn pistol felt more like a tumor than anything else. Purchased a Bianchi Askins Avenger holster and Bianchi gunbelt and was amazed at how my back quit hurting and at times, I even forgot the pistol was on my belt (this was several years ago when I was a lot younger). I occasionally carry my H&K P7, and finding quality holster for this pistol is usually difficult and expensive. I was lucky to find an Askins Avenger for it, and using that on a 1.5" riggers belt I can wear it all day long without any discomfort.

Best of luck,

Dave
 
I also carry a full-size semi-auto...have been for about 4 months. I purchased an Old Faithful IWB holster. Very similar to the Crossbreed, but with slightly thicker kydex and leather. Also, the kydex is attached with screws, as opposed to rivets, which allow for adjustment once the leather breaks in. I bought the kit...it was half the price of the Crossbreed and only took about 10 minutes to complete. I wear it 95% of the time I carry (which is 99.9% of the time) and love it.
 
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+1 on a Lobo Gun Leather holster. I just got one for my MP9FS and couldn't be happier. Ray is a member here and does outstanding work for far less than $100.00
 
How about Theis holsters? Little less expensive but a great product. It is my favorite.
 
Alnamvet68 said:
www.rgrizzle.com for all your holster needs. 7 to 10 day turnaround for an additional $40.00 and well worth the extra 40.
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I've got three of his holsters. You can spend more money, but you can't get a better holster.

Buying a cheap holster is like discount dentistry; you can get it, but do you really want to?
 
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+1 Lobo Gun Leather. I'm still new to concealed carry but have been wearing my iwb with a M&P40 FS for a couple of weeks and have found it very comfortable. Drove 6+ hours wearing today while also stopping at some stores and restaurants.
 
Crossbreed starts at 70 if I remember right. I got the "stock" one (no horse hide or combat cut) and love it. Carry a full size fnx9 (18 rounds with one in the chamber) with no problems.
 
Rastoff said:
I've got three of his holsters. You can spend more money, but you can't get a better holster.

Buying a cheap holster is like discount dentistry; you can get it, but do you really want to?
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Yes, here's the one I just got for my PPS...

rgrizzle holster.jpg,

and here's one I just ordered in Ostrich leg for a Glock 30S...

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Poodle Soup said:
Crossbreed starts at 70 if I remember right. I got the "stock" one (no horse hide or combat cut) and love it. Carry a full size fnx9 (18 rounds with one in the chamber) with no problems.
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You are correct.

Start is 69.75.

Horsehide, 15.00

J Clips, 15.00

Combat Cut, 7.50

S/H, around 9.00

They are covered up. But I have read so many good reviews on the Crossbreed.

Mine should be delivered within 2 weeks.
 
Not bashing the OP but what I find really amazing is people who think a 10 dollar holster will work like a $100,00+ holster. after all its just a place to hold your gun, when I hear people say" I don't want to spend much" I ask them if their life is only worth $10.00 bucks. cheap **** will get you killed.
equip yourself with the best you can afford. I am very far from a rich man and I carry in a Milt sparks $127.00 to my door it will last6 a lifetime and is very comfortable.
 
I have 2 holsters from Foxx in Michigan.
Excellant holsters at a decent price.
 
+1 for the Foxx. I watched countless youtube videos and read reviews on multiple forums before purchasing and ended up going with a Foxx for my Shield. They have many options at great prices. I went with a Kydex, but they have whatever you want. And mine was shipped out in a matter of days. Lifetime warranty, if you don't like anything about it, he'll fix it or change it for free. I believe a 10 day money back guarantee as well but don't quote me on that one. Foxxholsters.com

Edit: checked the website. It's a two week money back guarantee. Don't like it Raymond will return your money. No questions asked. His CS alone sold me.
 
I'm not opposed to spending a lot on a custom holster but is there any way to be sure that once you get it it will actually work for you?

I've now tried and rejected several holsters because they look fine in the store but once I get them home, put the gun in and try them on they hold the gun in places that cause gun parts to poke me or I am unable to draw my gun from them due to more twisting than I can do to get my hand in the right position. It's far worse than buying clothes. That is something I can do on-line easily because I can always return them if they don't fit and once I dial in the brand and style and size that fits I just keep buying them until they are discontinued.

I really wish there was a holster boutique, someplace with just about every type, brand and style made with samples to try on for most common guns and lots of large mirrors in secure dressing rooms to test them. :)

I've also considered asking the police but we don't have any female officers in my whole county that I know of. I've already determined that most holsters designed to fit men don't really fit me that well.
 
BaaBaa said:
I'm not opposed to spending a lot on a custom holster but is there any way to be sure that once you get it it will actually work for you?

I've also considered asking the police but we don't have any female officers in my whole county that I know of. I've already determined that most holsters designed to fit men don't really fit me that well.
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Most female officers probably wouldn't be able to help you because, just like male officers, their holster needs do not seriously factor in concealment, comfort, and ease of use.

To Lawrence, Baabaa, and anyone else in the same dilema:
There are a lot of true custom holster makers out there but they are probably pretty busy making off-the-shelf stuff. I would suggest finding someone as close to you as possible.
I am a firm believer in not settling for second best just because it is the only thing you could find. The problems are that most of us don't really know what we want, and we don't have a realistic understanding of the material and manufacturing capabilities and limitations.
You may want to buy one of the hybrid kit holsters that allow you to adjust carry height and cant. A belly band or Smart Carry is another way to try carrying around your waist, or higher on your torso, either front and center or rotated to one side or the other. Don't think of them as a solution, think of them as an investment in your knowledge and experience. Once you find out exactly what you want you can take it to your builder and have a good, honest discussion about what you want in a holster and how they can produce it for you.

Once you find the thing that works for you it will become obvious that the cheap and/or easy fixes were only wasted money and effort. Keep trying, success is out there!
Jeff
 
boxerrider said:
I am a firm believer in not settling for second best just because it is the only thing you could find. The problems are that most of us don't really know what we want, and we don't have a realistic understanding of the material and manufacturing capabilities and limitations.......Keep trying, success is out there!
Jeff
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Absolutely correct. I have no idea what I really want nor do I really understand the limitations and tradeoffs for various features.

I will keep trying but it is frustrating, thanks for the encouragement though.
 
Interesting Idea

Here is a thread on the Kahrtalk forum where a guy took a Crosbreed OWB holster and, using a second nylon belt, positions it anyway he likes. I think it is a great idea! Being totally independent from the main belt and pants, it hides really well and doesn't make his pants sag. The holster has a unique shape that keeps, not only the slide, but also the grip away from the body.

New Holster for my CM9 - KahrTalk Forums
 
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