UNCLE PAULY
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Kydex - Garrett Industries
Leather - El Paso Saddlery
Leather - El Paso Saddlery
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Holsters
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My personal choice is the Bianchi Suppression. It is made along the same lines as crossbreed and alien gear, but the molding for the gun is stiff leather and not kydex and the backing has an antimicrobial mesh on the side that rests against the body. These holsters are incredibly comfortable.
here is something I posted a while ago
As all old tall tales go, a long time ago there was a man who wanted a 300 win mag when he was made an offer on a 330 Dakota, now let me tell you this offer could not be turned down so the deal was made. The more contact the buyer had with the seller, the buyer realized this man know just about everyone in the firearms industries, it turns out that the seller was a retired machine salesman and sold milling machine to people in the optics, and gun manufacture along with a few bullet smiths. The gun was everything it was promised to be.
A while later when the buyer was looking for a holster, the seller of the last transaction said" Don't waste your time or money on anything other than the Milt Sparks VMII buy once, cry once, the cheap stuff will get you killed" so the man wanting a holster took the advice from the guy who really did seem to know a lot about firearms and he did after all carry his Kimber Carry II in one every day, so the man wanting a holster bought a Milt sparks VMII for his M&P 40 compact and has been a very happy man. Comfort and easy on off were absolutely amazing with the Milt Sparks holster.
Next chapter: the man who bought the 330 Dakota and the Milt sparks holster buys a M&P shield and needs a holster, so he buys a Galco King Tuk, first thing to do is cut the extra leather that hits your thumb when drawing making for a rather ruff draw (I like smooth) they call it a combat cut and it cost extra so he did it himself. Next he wears it for a few days to give it a chance. Easy on and off he don't think so, comfortable?, not like the Milt Sparks. The 40 compact is easier to conceal and more comfortable to carry in the Milt Sparks, then the shield in the king tuk. So a milt Sparks VMII was order for the shield.
Moral of the story If you know something works for you stick with it, don't cheap out. Cry over the long wait and the big price once, then love it for life.
As all old tall tales go, a long time ago there was a man who wanted a 300 win mag when he was made an offer on a 330 Dakota, now let me tell you this offer could not be turned down so the deal was made. The more contact the buyer had with the seller, the buyer realized this man know just about everyone in the firearms industries, it turns out that the seller was a retired machine salesman and sold milling machine to people in the optics, and gun manufacture along with a few bullet smiths. The gun was everything it was promised to be.
A while later when the buyer was looking for a holster, the seller of the last transaction said" Don't waste your time or money on anything other than the Milt Sparks VMII buy once, cry once, the cheap stuff will get you killed" so the man wanting a holster took the advice from the guy who really did seem to know a lot about firearms and he did after all carry his Kimber Carry II in one every day, so the man wanting a holster bought a Milt sparks VMII for his M&P 40 compact and has been a very happy man. Comfort and easy on off were absolutely amazing with the Milt Sparks holster.
Next chapter: the man who bought the 330 Dakota and the Milt sparks holster buys a M&P shield and needs a holster, so he buys a Galco King Tuk, first thing to do is cut the extra leather that hits your thumb when drawing making for a rather ruff draw (I like smooth) they call it a combat cut and it cost extra so he did it himself. Next he wears it for a few days to give it a chance. Easy on and off he don't think so, comfortable?, not like the Milt Sparks. The 40 compact is easier to conceal and more comfortable to carry in the Milt Sparks, then the shield in the king tuk. So a milt Sparks VMII was order for the shield.
Moral of the story If you know something works for you stick with it, don't cheap out. Cry over the long wait and the big price once, then love it for life.
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smitty42
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I vote for the Alien Gear 3.0.
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JamesArthur60
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THEIS Holsters
My personal choice is the leather/kydex hybrid: Holsters The style is not for everyone, but for me it distributes the weight better. I carry his Compact Outside the Waist (3913) using a 5.11 canvas belt. He has a two week trial period, no like, send it back for a refund. He also responds quickly to email questions.
My personal choice is the leather/kydex hybrid: Holsters The style is not for everyone, but for me it distributes the weight better. I carry his Compact Outside the Waist (3913) using a 5.11 canvas belt. He has a two week trial period, no like, send it back for a refund. He also responds quickly to email questions.
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
You mean... There are OTHER Sub-Forums, besides the M&P Pistols Sub-Forum?!?!?
Who'd a Thunk it???
Stingray
The Stingray looks like what I'm after, And the price is right. How does it feel after a long day of IWB use?
SilentKnight
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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!
Guess mine didnt make the list. $35 shipped for IWB
Nice! What brand?
FlexStrops
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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
I will be ordering a wright leatherworks predator pancake holster soon...
This thread should be a sticky
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evnash
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i make them myself
rednichols
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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)?"
. 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)?"
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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
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Looks like an inventory from my holster box in the garage.
captainkj
I carry my M&P9c in a Dara IWB and love it. Have a Dara IWB for my 2 1/2" M66 too
I carry my M&P9c in a Dara IWB and love it. Have a Dara IWB for my 2 1/2" M66 too
dougb1946
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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.
