Looking for good leather owb holsters.

[326MOD10]

I like the work of R. Grizzle Leather. I have one of his snap on holsters for my Glock 43 and love it.

Pulls the handgun in tight to the body and is quality made. Easy on and off. Looks sharp!

I also like the work of Lobo Gunleather. Quality work and the price is right.

Both have a wait period but well worth it.

 

[oldiegoldie]

Some really good holster craftsmen out there. I have had good luck with Wright Leather Works. They are a little more expensive than some mentioned in this thread and about a six week wait. Quality leather and workmanship.

 

[Rastoff]

I like the work of R. Grizzle Leather.

In deed Ryan makes the best holsters bar none. There's a reason I have 4 of his holsters. It generally takes about 3 months to get a holster from him, but it's worth it. The one I use every day is at least 5 years old and still in great shape.

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If you want it faster, for $40 more he can get it to you in about 2 weeks.

 

[Lasor1]

Thank you all for your info. Well I actually need two holsters one for a 45 shield which is my edc. And a M&p m2.0 9mm which may end up being my edc. I am really liking the m2.0 lol.

 

[growr]

Many fine makers mentioned....I also use Galco, Gould & Goodrich, Bianchi, Kramer, Lobo, etc.....Kramers are my all time favorite as well as Milt Sparks

You really need to decide on what features you do and do NOT want, what material you want used (cow hide, horse hide, blended or hybrid, any retention needed or required? What degree tilt if any at all, etc..........

I also agree totally on having a very sturdy belt...Ken Hackathorn taught me that if you can fold it in half vertically it is NOT sturdy enough!
Carhartt work belts work VERY well for me and are not super expensive.
Might work for you as well........

Randy

 

[Teasip]

Went with the DeSantis Speed Scabbard tonight for my .40 Shield.

 

[sschrick]

Wright Leather Works. Got the Predator for my Shield. Excellent holster.

Adams Leatherworks. Got the Avenger for my Springfield EMP. Also, excellent holster.

 

[Anglergator]

Hey looking for a good quality American made owb leather holster. I have looked at a few different ones online some are very expensive and don't won't to pay a lot for something I don't like so what's your favorite owb holster and why? Thanks for your opinions

If you are looking for American made without the custom price tag, Galco, Gould & Goodrich, Desantis, all make quality holsters. I switch my EDC depending on what I am wearing, and have found all these makers offer some excellent holsters. The custom holster makers make some good products, but they have the price tag to go with them.

 

[Nakanokalronin]

Winthrop: Concealed Carry Holsters | Leather Gun Belt | Concealed Carry Purse

 

[geeollie]

Just spent some very long days with a M&P9 Compact. Carried in a Ryan Grizzle High Country. Walking around is very comfortable. Short drives are just fine. For day long drives, the only issue is my vehicle seat has sides that are sorta big and tries to wrap around my sides. I loosened my belt and shifted the High Country more to the front of my hip for the long highway stretches.

 

[younggun22]

Im quite happy with my Lobo Gun Leather holsters. Quality is great, turn around time is about a month and they run around $100 depending on the options

 

[Konk]

Regarding Scabbard holsters; has anyone tried the Mini?

Yes, I have the Mini. Very comfortable, holds gun secure. I like it.

 

[Walkingwolf]

I make my own leather holsters. When buying one I would suggest at least 9-10 ounce vegetable tanned leather. Lined or unlined (debatable), I make unlined as it's easier and it allows any dirt to not grind onto the surface of the pistol. Lined holsters tend to pick up and hold more fine dirt.

Holsters for the Shield need to not make contact with the magazine release button. The holster should ride just below the button.

Whatever holster you get, a good belt is the key. The thicker the better. I use Dal-Tech belts myself.

I make my own also. I can get what I want without breaking the bank. All my handmade holsters are hot waxed which makes them tough, water proof, and very little wear to the guns.

 

[geeollie]

How do you sew the holster...looks very nice and being able to experiment would be fun.

 

[KGDPD]

OWB Holsters

I've had good luck with High Noon snap on. Also with Bullard Leather belt slide.

 

[Walkingwolf]

How do you sew the holster...looks very nice and being able to experiment would be fun.

Two needles after the holes are punched with an awl, or ice pick. They make specific awls for stitching but I like my ice pick better.

 

[ScaryWoody]

^^^I use a drill press for most of mine.

 

[Walkingwolf]

^^^I use a drill press for most of mine.

I use a dremel, and bit sometimes for really thick layers. Some people use arbors, I just like poking the heck out of leather with my ice pick.

 

[Smooth1]

I picked up a Galco Concealable for my 40c. A local gun store had a clearance sale on them. I paid about $60 for it. I didn't have a holster for it the prices was right & this seemed like a good way to go. I like the way it holds the gun high & it's got the FBI cant

 

[Triggernosis]

Galco makes a good holster.