Rastoff
US Veteran
I saw the Overwatch holster...
...and was immediately intrigued. It didn't hurt that they are made by our own PastureOMuppets (Ian). I was a little turned off by the large "wings" fore and aft of the gun. While I'm sure it fits fine, this is not my style.
Then I saw the Treadstone by Overwatch:
This is more to my liking. It's svelte, yet sturdy. Alas, this version is IWB only and I prefer OWB because I'm fat and don't want to buy new pants.
So, I contacted Ian and begged him to make me a Treadstone, but to move the clip to the other side so I could wear it OWB. Then, he didn't have a form for a 1911 which is the gun style I use most. Well, it took some convincing, but he finally acquiesced and a new holster was born:
This is made from Kydex like many holsters out there. However, Ian has chosen to use a much thicker material than what is normally seen. This makes for an extremely sturdy holster.
The quality of construction is amazing. No rough or incomplete edges here. The fit to the gun is amazing:
It turns out that Ian is obsessive with how the gun fits the holster. He wouldn't send me a holster until it was perfect and he got it right.
This holster fits all the criteria of a proper holster:
The clip looks small, and it is, which concerned me at first. I thought it wouldn't hold the gun securely to my belt; I was wrong. It is easy to install on or remove from the belt and indeed does hold the gun in place quite securely.
I specifically requested a straight drop. This is better for firearm presentation because it allows wear at 9 o'clock (for us lefties, 3 o'clock for right handers) and an easy, straight up draw. For instruction I find this is a better holster position.
Here you can see the holster in action:
The holster does conceal nicely under a loose shirt, but does allow the grip/handle of the gun to stick out a little. This would be mitigated with a 15° cant. Even so, I wanted this for teaching classes so, concealment was not my first consideration. (A new design is imminent.)
As good as this holster is, all is not perfect. The clip has a slight flaw:
The little tab that allows the holster to be so easily attached, also protrudes just a little. This has a tendency to poke me in the hip. It is not bad and after a while I don't notice it, but it is there. I think I will break out my Dremel and cut it back a little.
Now, I'm super picky. I can find fault with just about any product I've ever purchased. Being able to only find that one flaw (clip tab) tells me this is one nice holster. Because I'm so picky, I only rarely recommend products. However, if their other holsters are even close to this one, I have no hesitation in recommending them. I've only got about 100 presentations from this holster, but I only see it getting better as I become more familiar with it. If you're looking for a holster, give Overwatch a try. You won't be sorry.
Overwatch Holsters
...and was immediately intrigued. It didn't hurt that they are made by our own PastureOMuppets (Ian). I was a little turned off by the large "wings" fore and aft of the gun. While I'm sure it fits fine, this is not my style.
Then I saw the Treadstone by Overwatch:
This is more to my liking. It's svelte, yet sturdy. Alas, this version is IWB only and I prefer OWB because I'm fat and don't want to buy new pants.
So, I contacted Ian and begged him to make me a Treadstone, but to move the clip to the other side so I could wear it OWB. Then, he didn't have a form for a 1911 which is the gun style I use most. Well, it took some convincing, but he finally acquiesced and a new holster was born:
This is made from Kydex like many holsters out there. However, Ian has chosen to use a much thicker material than what is normally seen. This makes for an extremely sturdy holster.
The quality of construction is amazing. No rough or incomplete edges here. The fit to the gun is amazing:
It turns out that Ian is obsessive with how the gun fits the holster. He wouldn't send me a holster until it was perfect and he got it right.
This holster fits all the criteria of a proper holster:
- It covers the trigger.
- It won't flop around on the belt.
- It holds the gun securely, but releases it when drawn properly.
- It stays open for easy one-hand reholstering without looking.
The clip looks small, and it is, which concerned me at first. I thought it wouldn't hold the gun securely to my belt; I was wrong. It is easy to install on or remove from the belt and indeed does hold the gun in place quite securely.
I specifically requested a straight drop. This is better for firearm presentation because it allows wear at 9 o'clock (for us lefties, 3 o'clock for right handers) and an easy, straight up draw. For instruction I find this is a better holster position.
Here you can see the holster in action:
The holster does conceal nicely under a loose shirt, but does allow the grip/handle of the gun to stick out a little. This would be mitigated with a 15° cant. Even so, I wanted this for teaching classes so, concealment was not my first consideration. (A new design is imminent.)
As good as this holster is, all is not perfect. The clip has a slight flaw:
The little tab that allows the holster to be so easily attached, also protrudes just a little. This has a tendency to poke me in the hip. It is not bad and after a while I don't notice it, but it is there. I think I will break out my Dremel and cut it back a little.
Now, I'm super picky. I can find fault with just about any product I've ever purchased. Being able to only find that one flaw (clip tab) tells me this is one nice holster. Because I'm so picky, I only rarely recommend products. However, if their other holsters are even close to this one, I have no hesitation in recommending them. I've only got about 100 presentations from this holster, but I only see it getting better as I become more familiar with it. If you're looking for a holster, give Overwatch a try. You won't be sorry.
Overwatch Holsters
