New minimalist IWB holster

[Out West]

Found this the other day while looking at various IWB rigs on the web. It's a Dale Fricke Zacchaeus. Almost no holster at all, but for those that prefer "Mexican Carry" - your pistol just stuffed into the waist band, a step up in security without much added bulk.

Anybody tried it?

Out
West

 

[chp]

I have one for a Glock, but don't really like it. It doesn't keep the gun from shifting around - but in fairness, it's really just Mexican carry with a covered trigger guard. It makes sense if you really just want to more safely carry Mexican with a semi-auto.

I see no use for it with revolvers with a 10 lbs + long trigger pull . . .

Holsters and methods of carry are like women - you can't tell guys what they should like . . . you have to make up your own mind.

 

[The Big D]

Huh? What is this? Is it actually marketed as a holster?

And what's with the string/tether thingee?

Be safe.

 

[Out West]

Huh? What is this? Is it actually marketed as a holster?

And what's with the string/tether thingee?

Be safe.

Yeah, the concept: loop the string around the belt, attach the trigger sheath to the pistol, put the pistol in your waist band. When you draw, the tension on the loop pulls the sheath away from the pistol. You are instantly ready to fire. Yet, while the pistol is holstered, the trigger can not be accidentally pulled.

I think it's ingenious and would like to know if anyone has used it.

Out
West

 

[T-mans-son]

Actually its a newer rendition of the origional OSS holster used by agents during wwII . The origional was just a string of pre determined length it was easy to ditch gun and holster quickly without undoing belt should the need arise. This i learned from my Dad who was with the Navy Scouts and Raiders China Burma India. WWII.

 

[chp]

Actually its a newer rendition of the origional OSS holster used by agents during wwII . The origional was just a string of pre determined length it was easy to ditch gun and holster quickly without undoing belt should the need arise. This i learned from my Dad who was with the Navy Scouts and Raiders China Burma India. WWII.

You are correct - but it's an evolved model. It gives some stability as sort of an improved Mexican carry but, IMO, the main function is to cover the trigger guard of a semi-auto and provide a much safer Mexican-style carry.

Some guys use these in conjunction with a Glock Clipdraw. That could be an interesting minimalist set up . . .

 

[Bell Charter Oak Holsters]

Actually its a newer rendition of the origional OSS holster used by agents during wwII . The origional was just a string of pre determined length it was easy to ditch gun and holster quickly without undoing belt should the need arise. This i learned from my Dad who was with the Navy Scouts and Raiders China Burma India. WWII.

I first learned about this while on a hunting trip back in the 1960's. I had forgotten the holster I intended to bring along for an M&P revolver, to use while working the dogs afield. My companion mentioned the "string holster" and solved the whole problem. Worked like a charm in a pinch.

Cheers;
Lefty

 

[bitstream]

Yeah, the concept: loop the string around the belt, attach the trigger sheath to the pistol, put the pistol in your waist band. When you draw, the tension on the loop pulls the sheath away from the pistol. You are instantly ready to fire. Yet, while the pistol is holstered, the trigger can not be accidentally pulled.

I think it's ingenious and would like to know if anyone has used it.

Out
West

Ahhh. I was thinking the string went around something else...