dlcra
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Tired of AG's due to kydex. Ease of reholstering is important. Thanks!
Wanted..a GOOD quality leather OWB holster. <$100.00
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FifthWheel
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What gun would it be for?
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Check out Side Guard Holsters. Their quality is very good, with a very good value. I haven't used any of their OWB holsters, but I've used one of their IWB holsters, the Quick Clip, nearly every day for the past 6 years or so and it's still going strong. They go for $55, IIRC. I believe their OWB holsters should be similarly priced. The wait is long, though. I believe it's at 12 weeks now.
I'm a little slow on acronyms and you lost me. What are "AG's"?
Thanks.
gwpercle
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AG's due to kydex ? I'm clueless also .
SuperMan
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...maybe he meant AD???
Anyway, take a look at the DeSantis Speed Scabbard. They are made for most semis and revolvers....I have them for most of my guns... About $50 and no waiting.
Bob
Anyway, take a look at the DeSantis Speed Scabbard. They are made for most semis and revolvers....I have them for most of my guns... About $50 and no waiting.
Bob
There are a lot of good quality leather holsters available for under $100.
To recommend, I would need to know what gun you intend to carry,
what you are carrying for, where you prefer to carry ie OWB, IWB,
Ankle, Shoulder, etc. etc.
To recommend, I would need to know what gun you intend to carry,
what you are carrying for, where you prefer to carry ie OWB, IWB,
Ankle, Shoulder, etc. etc.
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Galco is the best maker of first-quality leather concealable holsters today (in my expert opinion). They took that title from Bianchi decades ago. DeSantis is still quite good. So-called 'custom' makers won't give you better quality but will certainly give you a long lead-time (they sell standardised items that aren't really custom made anyway).
As for style of holster, the most stable is the pancake style (I recommend an asymmetrical style over the original symmetrical style) and for autos especially: the 'half pancake' that is called the Avenger style and is super popular. Something with a single belt loop on the back is the least stable along the belt yet is time proven for exactly 100 years.
As for style of holster, the most stable is the pancake style (I recommend an asymmetrical style over the original symmetrical style) and for autos especially: the 'half pancake' that is called the Avenger style and is super popular. Something with a single belt loop on the back is the least stable along the belt yet is time proven for exactly 100 years.
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bamabiker
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Must be Alien GearWhat are AD's
Accidental discharge.
Long time forum member Snubbyfan makes a right nice holster at a reasonable price . . .
scooter123
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Have to second rednichol's opinion, Galco is the finest leather holster you can purchase today "off the rack" and most are priced well below 100 dollars. My preference for OWB duty is the Galco Silhouette and for tuckable IWB duty it's the Galco Skyops. BTW the Silhouette is a high riding canted OWB holster with a thumb break.
I can also tell you that a touch of bees wax on the snap will make them easy off easy on without compromising how well they hold, something I learned many many years ago when I got my first boat. Note, Atlas Door Ease is available in many auto parts shops is primarily bees wax.
PS: Galco also offers Kydex/leather combinations but I have no interest at all in a Kydex holster no matter how well made or inexpensive it is. Because I am a geezer who believes that the only holster you use for a handgun should be made of leather.
I can also tell you that a touch of bees wax on the snap will make them easy off easy on without compromising how well they hold, something I learned many many years ago when I got my first boat. Note, Atlas Door Ease is available in many auto parts shops is primarily bees wax.
PS: Galco also offers Kydex/leather combinations but I have no interest at all in a Kydex holster no matter how well made or inexpensive it is. Because I am a geezer who believes that the only holster you use for a handgun should be made of leather.
My favorite holsters are Galco Fletch for my 45, Mernikle PS6-a for my single action, and my newly acquired Sour Dough Pancake, from Simply Rugged for my revolver. I am happy with all of them. I do believe you get what you pay for. All of my holsters do have to be leather. Kinda set in my ways.
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jmwyro
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I bought two from this shop. Very good quality. One for a PPS, The other for a M&P 40 compact.
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DevilDog72
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I agree with Red... off the shelf it is hard to beat Galco. I have a couple of them, a couple of the original Lobo holsters and some Viking rigs.
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