IWB HOLSTER, SO MANY OPTIONS

[Smiffer]

I will be purchasing a tuck-able IWB holster for my FS MP9, there are so many options available. I am wondering if there are any bad choices from the list below.

I welcome all comments and would especially like to hear from some of you who have owned these units for a while.

Crossbreed Super Tuck $69.75
Galco Kingtuk $69.95
Alien Cloak Tuck $29.88
DeSantis Intruder $62.99

Again so many choices and I bet I could find more if I kept looking.

 

[Arik]

I have the first 2 and like em both. Durable. Dont know the other 2 but if its all leather and collapsible thats a big negative. It forces you to use your second hand and turn away from the threat to see where you are holstering

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[Capt.Jim]

I am using Galco Kingtuck with my M&P9C...

I am ok with it. I can't say it is an excellent one but not bad...
I carry at 4 o'clock position and my complaint is that if you have a little fluffy love-handles Galco Kingtuck makes it hard to reholster your gun.
The top leather portion of the holster bends outwards and gets in your way.
Other than that it is OK. I use it on a daily basis.

 

[Lost Lake]

I have the first 2 and like em both. Durable. Dont know the other 2 but if its all leather and collapsible thats a big negative. It forces you to use your second hand and turn away from the threat to see where you are holstering

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Why are you holstering when there is a threat in front of you???

I reholster my Lobo Gun Leather holsters all the time, no looking, just set the gun back in.

Check out Ray's holsters.... He's a member here and a great guy to deal with.

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[681ismyfavorite]

Galco King Tuk works well for my Glocks

 

[wildenout]

Skip the crossbreed and shtfgear.com it up! Same basic concept, but a little higher quality IMO.

 

[Xtasy]

N82 tactical does have a a fantastic life time warranty, great support and great holsters

 

[jsmokey]

I use the Galco and love it. The only thing I would have done different is to order a left hand. I'm right handed but I wear it at 5 oclock, and a left hand would turn the butt the other way

Smokey

 

[Smiffer]

Looks like there are some fans of the Galco out there. I have actually had my hands on one in my LGS and it seems pretty nice.I was leaning towards the Galco before I put up this post.

But....then I saw the add for the Alien and thought "how the heck can this be so much less expensive than the others and still be of any quality"?

Does any one have any experience with the Alien Cloak Tuck?

 

[05ss45]

I use a remora iwb holster with my sr9c and my 442 I love them

 

[Jimmyjones]

I have Remora's for all my carry pieces. I can put anywhere at any cant and it stays. I seldom re-holster, I remove the holster, place the firearm in it and tuck it back in.


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[manyguns]

I own several Crossbreeds. I can wear them all day with comfort. It is also nice to be able to adjust the depth & angle of carry to match the gun.

 

[mittenzon]

Looks like there are some fans of the Galco out there. I have actually had my hands on one in my LGS and it seems pretty nice.I was leaning towards the Galco before I put up this post.

But....then I saw the add for the Alien and thought "how the heck can this be so much less expensive than the others and still be of any quality"?

Does any one have any experience with the Alien Cloak Tuck?

Like you, I own an M&P 9FS. Several months ago, I purchased an Alien Gear IWB tuckable hybrid holster and returned it within a few weeks. The first thing I noticed was a defect having to do with the insertion of the T-nuts used to fasten the clips (and maybe the kydex) to the (extremely thick) leather. The prongs of one or more were protruding from the leather backing and would make the holster impossible to wear (especially against bare skin) without being scratched to death.

I had to use the e-mail form on their web site to correspond with them about the problem because they had not published a phone number or an e-mail address (as I see they now have). Because I couldn't use my personal e-mail account, I had no record of the "Sent" mail and they were not very timely in their response to my messages (plural). Maybe I'm cynical, but It seemed they were avoiding contact until after the "no-questions-asked" 30-day return period expired. When they finally did respond by e-mail, the message was something like, "Well, send it back and we'll return your money." So I did, and they did and I'm out about $10 for S&H.

But I learned a few things.
1.) Never buy a hybrid holster without seeing the DETAIL of the back of the holster - the part that will be touching your hip.
2.) Never buy anything from a web site that doesn't publish a (toll-free) Customer Service phone number.

Their current web site is an improvement over the version I used when ordering but I noticed they still don't show you the BACK side of the holster.

Good luck!

 

[nelsonholsters]

For what its worth in my opinion one of the things that make a iwb more comfortable is one with a offset (most of the gun away from the body) thats why so many prefer a hybrid holster as most if not all have flat backs also i would look for a comfortable backing (something soft and cushy) with all metal hardware covered up.

If you want a all leather and you use it for your range holster as well you probably will want one with a reinforced mouth so it can be re holstered easier but if its for concealment non reinforced are a little thinner (1/8 or so).

A single layer back is more comfortable than a double layer of leather so it can flex and conform to your body, two layers can be stiff and poke or pinch you when you sit or get into other funny positions.

Thicker kydex makes pretty durable clips, metal can bend and will stay bent till you re bend them.

Anyway i hope this info helps, if you find a holster designed with those features it will be about as comfortable as a iwb holster can get no matter who makes it.

 

[Smiffer]

Thanks for all of the advise!

I received my new Galco King Tuk the other day. My initial impression is that is seems to be pretty good quality. For sure it holds the gun securely. Haven't worn it much yet nut will report back when once it has some miles on it.

 

[Neumann]

An IWB is worn so that the top of the frame/barrel rides just behind your hip bone. Typically, that's about 4:30. The further back, the steeper the cant needed to get a comfortable grip when drawing the weapon. IWB holsters typically have a 15 degree cant. The most comfortable IWBs have a wide backing to distribute the weight, and two belt loops for stability.

You can't go wrong with a Sparks VM2 for pistols or revolvers. They have a wide, smooth back, made of horsehide for moisture resistance. The wings are flexible, so they mold to your body. The loops are attached with two screws, so they can't rotate or loosen. The mouth of the holster is reinforced with a steel band, so they don't collapse. That makes drawing smoother and enables one-handed re-holstering. The downside is the optional Kydex clips for tucking are very hard to use.

For tucking, I prefer a folded type holster with a single wide loop on the rear wing. The best one I've found is a Blade-Tech UCH. It's Kydex, but comfortable enough for all-day wear. A single loop is easier to tuck because you don't have to fool with bulges between loops.

I think pancake holsters are the most comfortable and concealable OWB holster. It takes a long overgarment to conceal even a 4" barrel, compared to an IWB holster. A lot of people make good pancake holsters. My favorites are made by Kramer, Alessi or Ryan Grizzle.

For any high ride holster, the shorter the barrel, the better. I'd say 4" is as long as practical. Otherwise the barrel clunks on the chair when you sit, and you have to be a contortionist to draw the weapon. I've carried a 5" 1911, but a 4" Commander works better for me, or a 3" revolver.