What's wrong with nylon holsters?

[Ready Chick]

All the posts that I have read that have to do with nylon holsters seem to say that you don't really like them and think that they do not work. What makes them so much worse than an leather holster? I don't get it.
These nylon holsters look good. Why don't people use them?
Nylon holster 1
Nylon holster 2

 

[Springfeildkid585]

Mostly because nylon holsters are more "general purpose" holsters, i.e. one size fits most of a style. Leather and plastic holsters are more form-fitting and are generally designed to the gun. I've also found my nylon holster to be uncomfortable. Not to mention leather just being classier.

 

[TACC1]

I've tried nylon without a retention strap, but found I'd best
be careful of losing the firearm. Leather made for a specific model
seems to have much better retention. JMO, TACC1.

 

[sixshooter]

To me they're just plain ugly, I have two in my gun safe and that's where they stay. Maybe I'm old fashioned but I like the look of leather and the smell of Hoppe's #9 !

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[jtpur]

well I like nylon just fine......in hot humid climates nylon holseters in my opinion help protect the gun....having come from Florida I had to take my gun out of the leather holster all the time but with a nylon I could leave it in the holster and not worry as much.....I would still keep it clean and wiped down but I did not worry as much about moisture trapped in the holster

 

[enfield]

Ugly, yes

Cheap, yes (not a negative).

Comfortable, yes. Very,

I have no problem with nylon holsters. Google Bagmaster.

 

[spoonltz28]

What you do when you carry has a lot to do with it also. If you are the type that doesn't sit, stand, bend over, run, etc.... all the time, then the nylon will work fine for you.

I happen to volunteer at a local animal shelter and work with pit bulls all the time. With my leather holster, I don't worry about the gun falling out when I lay down or run with the dogs. With the nylon holster, that would be an issue.

The gun is secure in the nylon holster, but not enough for the activities that I do.

 

[Sprefix]

Like both , but leather gets my vote......

I understand the whole nylon and comfort thing for a woman. It's not the same for a guy. Just kidding....I like nylon holsters for intended purposes like a chest-rig for hiking or fishing. I have several very nice nylon holsters for belt carry, but definitely gravitate towards fine leather. It "feels" better to me. I'm not a leather snob, but like decent leather regardless of the price of it. Many fine holsters have ended up going home with me out of the $5.00 used bin. My Galco Horsehide IWB for my 10MM Commander bobtail is incredibly comfortable and I've not found a single nylon IWB to be comfortable. JMO, though.

 

[lawandorder]

No soul !....................

 

[boxerrider]

I have a nylon Uncle Mike's I keep my Ruger .22 pistol in. It has a spot for the extra mag, an adjustable retention strap and a sturdy metal belt clip. I snap it on my belt when on varmint control. It's bulky and flops around but generally works.

I have a Milt Sparks VM II I carry my Colt Commander in along with a Beltman belt. I carry it in case of serious need. The gun and holster stay firmly in place while standing, walking, climbing, crawling, driving, etc. Drawing is smooth and retention is positive. It works really nicely.

I also carry a Model 49 in either a Smart Carry or Mica pocket holster.

They are all different tools and work under different conditions. I'm certainly not saying you have to drop a lot of money to carry safely and comfortably, but do give your rig a serious work over and see what it will do and what it won't. There are lots of stories out there of people drawing their gun and their holster came out with it, their gun fell out on the street when they got out of the car, their gun & holster tilt grip-back and muzzle-forward when they are moving vigorously . . .

Enjoy!

 

[thndrchiken]

For open carry I have no problem with my nylons belt holsters, the only nylon iwb concealment holsters I own are Desanti's Tuck This II's. Very comfortable with a spare mag pouch on the holster. For cc though I prefer leather with a cant, most nylon holsters do not provide that level of adjustment.

 

[chief38]

Nylon holsters do not have any stiffness to them and usually rely on a Velcro strap for retention. My feeling is that a good quality leather holster will hold the gun securely, yet still allow a smooth draw without any snaps, straps or screw tensioners.

After carrying for 35 + years I have finally found what I think is the perfect holster. The Kramer Horsehide Belt Scabbard. It is of the highest quality, thin, light weight, has positive retention with out the use of retention devises, protects the trigger and hammer from unwanted contact, and just plain works! It is also very comfortable to wear all day, and it is not butt ugly like the Nylon ones. I also use this holster in conjunction with his Horsehide belt and ammo pouch. His prices are not cheap, but my feeling is that it was well worth the money.

I personally do not like Nylon ANYTHING. Like others have stated, it has no character, no real shape that is permanent, and other than being light weight offers no advantage to me.

Well, you asked...................

Chief38

 

[Bombsaway]

Nylon holsters typically have only one attachment point. The ones I have tried move around. Not good. Generally, I prefer leather or leather and Kydex with two attachment points, and the further apart the better in terms of stability.

The ONLY nylon holster I have tried that is an exception is the Remora, but it's in a class all by itself. I have one for my M&P9c and absolutely love it.

 

[Ranger98]

I prefer the Nylon for pocket cary

 

[OKFC05]

As a match director, I can say in one sentence exactly why I don't like the generic "sock" nylon holsters:
The guns wind up falling on the ground during the match.

Most people who buy such holsters for defense carry don't use them realistically. If the guns are securely strapped in, the gun is not going to fall out, but drawing is slow and awkward. So the next thing they want to do is release the strap before each stage, which is illegal in competition, and unrealistic practice.

Inevitable, in the simulated stress of competition, the strap will be left open or not fastened correctly, and the gun winds up on the ground.


Any good fitted holster will hold the gun, even if held upside down.
When a beginner shows up with a nylon holster, I let them start with the gun in hand on each stage rather than risk a DQ.