Holsters

[SilentKnight]

I have so many holsters that I have picked up over time for many different firearms I can vouch for the folks above saying trial and error seems to be the way to go. Galco has done well for me for N-frame revolvers using FBI high right hip forward cant pancake holsters for concealment. Horse Shoe Leather by Andy Arratoonian is excellent if he makes a holster for your particular model of firearm. I have had several of his concealment holsters and they continue to provide good service after years of use. I ordered a Brigade Leather IWB holster for a 1911 and it is extraordinarily well made, conceals great, and is comfortable. Both Brigade Leather and Horse Shoe Leather are top end custom leather products that are worth the wait and money. It takes awhile to get them so, if you are interested, order them while you are testing other products in the mean time. Good luck!

 

[Htown]

Guess mine didnt make the list. $35 shipped for IWB

Nice! What brand?

 

[My9]

OK, well I started my holster box collection. lol I decided to go with a StealthGear Onix.

 

[A-2]

Nice list of links there. Should find something there that'll work.

 

[FlexStrops]

I been using a Kusiak leather during summer time, winter time I use a Krounds OWB kydex holster and its amazing.

I will be ordering a wright leatherworks predator pancake holster soon...


This thread should be a sticky

 

[evnash]

Nice! What brand?

i make them myself

 

[rednichols]

Nice list . Though it implies that somehow any choice would be among equals; and they're not. It partly explains why the box-o-holsters is standard, too, because we all start out as newbies yet one has to know a LOT about holsters to make a rifle-shot choice from an online pic on someone's website!

Newbies can avoid this by sticking with the name brands; which implies a company that's been in business for a substantial amount of time. Then experiment later with the "flavour of the month" brands when you know enough about it to know what you're looking at.

Claiming to be a holster maker is as easy as becoming a house painter: what's required but a can of paint and a brush? Well, skill, training, experience, time in the saddle, etc. By this point I think every maker should be required (by the marketplace) to set out an answer on their site or catalogue, "who is your sensei (master)?"

 

[vista461]

I am new to IWB carry. Frankly, I do not understand why anyone would buy a holster that allows the butt of the gun to make contact with your skin and even worse the rear of the slide doing the same. Why not just store the gun overnight in a bowl of salt water 3 inches deep with the barrel pointed up? And, no, we don't wear sissy undershirts here in Florida. LOL

For me I'm not worried about the plastic butt of the gun going bad from being against my skin.
I like to be able to get a full grip on the gun without the back of the holster getting in the way. I do like a bit of holster between me and the slide and rear sight so I don't get jabbed, but nothing between me and the grip.

 

[66 shooter]

Looks like an inventory from my holster box in the garage.

 

[gc45]

Flobus makes great stuff, I like both of mine.

GC45

 

[captainkj]

captainkj

I carry my M&P9c in a Dara IWB and love it. Have a Dara IWB for my 2 1/2" M66 too

 

[Rgarcia]

I have a PJ Holster Kydex IWB and LOVE IT!

 

[dougb1946]

Or you can just make your own. Pleasant way to spend a few evenings, lots of help on line, lots of places to get leather, and eventually you make one or two you like. Of course, then your friends start dropping hints.