kydex or ? holsters

[rock n roll kid]

thanks to this forum , i am a little more schooled about some of the leather holsters i have been asking about .

now .... got a couple of other guns i need holsters for . namely a ruger sp 2" & a glock 19 . need strong side draw . for the ruger , inside or outside pants will be considered. for the glock , outside only .
need these to be KYDEX or of similar material . and an appropriate belt , also non leather.
there are SO MANY places selling these.....some claim materials superior to kydex, so claim the others arent actual kydex , & so on .where can i shop on line to get what i need and what other material other than kydex should be considered ? !
your help & experiences are appreciated.
rock

 

[CH4]

Blade Tech

 

[Rustyt1953]

Look at FoxX holsters and Crossbreed holsters. Detailed web sites and high quality. Good luck.

 

[Jiman]

There are tons and it is hard to get through them all. I'd also take a look into Comp-Tac, JM Kydex, Garrett Industries also.

When it comes to 'plastic' holsters kydex is definitely your best bet. Some brands may differ in the thickness of the kydex. Generally the thinner it is, the more flex it provides and can be a bit more comfortable for IWB. The downside of thinner is that it can crack if flexed at a weak point...typically at a rivet or screw hole. Don't get me wrong even the thinnest kydex is not fragile by any stretch; it's just a relative comparison. Of course if you go 'thick' it's much stiffer and takes up more room for IWB. When you add all the layers up along with the clip(s), those mm all add up (it’s why leather IWB is pretty much always going to be thicker overall than kydex BUT leather has its advantages too and our guy Lobo, as well as, Milt Sparks, TT Gun Leather, Andrews, etc…are not hurting for business).

I'm sure someone will point out all the different thicknesses of kydex, but as a general rule IWB are thinner than OWB. OWB for duty use are generally the thickest.

I believe the only other common option is an injection molded holster like Fobus, and Blackhawk which is not kydex...it's plastic/polymer. Advantage there is they’re generally cheaper than kydex.

Unfortunately holsters are a personal thing based on your needs, carry position, and body shape. One will fit some guys’ way different than another, so finding the perfect holster right off the bat would just be lucky. Most people who carry regularly have the proverbial 'box of holsters' from all the trial and error.

IMHO, take into consideration a brand/persons CS, reputation, and warranty because if you ever run into an issue that could end up being the most important thing.