Hi All, I just joined the site after buying a Witness Hunter. My issue is trying to find a chest holster so I can use it for deer hunting in MN. It tends to get a bit chilly up here, so a belt holster isn't going to work. I wanted to go with a Diamond D, but they let me know they've never made one for this gun.
Does anyone have a recommendation? I don't really have a preference between kydex and leather, and while i'd like to keep the cost down, I'll pay whatever I need to so I can carry it in the woods.
Thanks again,
Jay
You did not say if you've installed a scope on your Hunter. I installed a Leupold scope on my EAA Hunter 10mm, and I am using a cordura (heavy nylon) chest holster that I got from Cabela's about 3-4 yrs. ago for about $35, if I remember correctly. I got the camouflage model. My gun fits that holster very well, and it's a comfortable setup, if you can figure out how to arrange the chest/backstrap. If that item is still available, I think that Cabela's offered holsters for either a scoped or unscoped handgun. Search Cabela's.
Jimb.
No scope yet. Against my better judgement, I ordered a chest holster from PantherCreekGunleather. It's only been about 3 weeks, but hopefully they will come thru. I've looked around at the Cabelas offerings, but I'm not sure if anything they currently have will work. I'll take a peek next time I make it into a store.
Thanks again!
I just checked further with Cabela's, and discovered that Cabela's has discontinued that model, so you're out of luck there. It was an Uncle Mike's holster, so you may try to check with them.
Jim
Quote from: COMMODORE99 on April 14 2015 09:05:37 AM MDT
No scope yet. Against my better judgement, I ordered a chest holster from PantherCreekGunleather. It's only been about 3 weeks, but hopefully they will come thru. I've looked around at the Cabelas offerings, but I'm not sure if anything they currently have will work. I'll take a peek next time I make it into a store.
Thanks again!
I finally received the Panther Creek chest holster. It is a nice holster and feels pretty good when carrying.
Just a heads up on PCH; delivery/communication is less than desirable. I ordered the extra mag pouch when the holster was ordered, still haven't rec'd it....everything was ordered 12/17/14; the holster arrived in March. Start the communication process NOW.
Absent these issues above, I really like the quality of the leather, straps and holster. It will get some more wear in the coming weeks during turkey season; then hiking weather really gets into full swing. :D
Well, just made my first call to Panthercreek, I guess we'll see what happens. It looks like it's been about 7 weeks since I ordered and they quoted me 3-5. Hopefully they will get back to me soon with good news. Redbaron, did you order yours for the Hunter as well?
Quote from: COMMODORE99 on April 24 2015 10:43:36 AM MDT
Well, just made my first call to Panthercreek, I guess we'll see what happens. It looks like it's been about 7 weeks since I ordered and they quoted me 3-5. Hopefully they will get back to me soon with good news. Redbaron, did you order yours for the Hunter as well?
Glock G20.
Still have not received the mag pouch. :(
I have two different chest holsters; A Grizzly Tough great holster affordable and adaptable and comfortable. Athens one of the ever popular Guides Choice well constructed rugged and tough takes some breakin to get comfortable.
Between the two for over performance which includes;
Price
Comfort
Ease of adjustment.
Flexibility (several guns fit)
Extra round carry
I prefer the durable material for bad weather over the leather. (although we all agree a nice
t fitted and constructed leather holster is very nice looking.)
Both holsters provide easy draw and presentation.
Both retention systems are reliable and durable.
Both companies provide excellent CS and relatively quick delivery.
Both have easyntomuse websites.
I like the Grizzly Tough (this based on my own subjective opinion using both holsters)
Quote from: Ramjet on May 09 2015 09:08:56 AM MDT
I have two different chest holsters; A Grizzly Tough great holster affordable and adaptable and comfortable. Athens one of the ever popular Guides Choice well constructed rugged and tough takes some breakin to get comfortable.
Between the two for over performance which includes;
Price
Comfort
Ease of adjustment.
Flexibility (several guns fit)
Extra round carry
I prefer the durable material for bad weather over the leather. (although we all agree a nice
t fitted and constructed leather holster is very nice looking.)
Both holsters provide easy draw and presentation.
Both retention systems are reliable and durable.
Both companies provide excellent CS and relatively quick delivery.
Both have easyntomuse websites.
I like the Grizzly Tough (this based on my own subjective opinion using both holsters)
Ramjet, do you have the Witness Hunter? If so, which model of Grizzly Tuff do you use, the standard semi Auto?
It's now closing in on 10 weeks for my Panther Creek holster. 3 phone calls and 2 emails and not a single response as of today.
Ramjet, do you have the Witness Hunter? If so, which model of Grizzly Tuff do you use, the standard semi Auto?
It's now closing in on 10 weeks for my Panther Creek holster. 3 phone calls and 2 emails and not a single response as of today.
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I'm closing in on 13 weeks and no holster. Mark (owner) finally answered the phone about 2 weeks back and promised me my holster would ship on the Friday before Memorial Day. That was almost 2 weeks ago and still nothing. I left yet another voicemail today. Let's see how long this one takes.
Here we are at 20 weeks since ordering from Panthercreek Gunleather and I have given up. My next calls will be the BBB and the Attorney General of Kentucky. I've left this company close to 20 voicemails, 10 emails and I've even sent them a Facebook message. in the 138 days since I've placed my order, the owner has called me exactly twice. Once just before Memorial Day to promise that my holster was shipping that week and I would have it in 7 days, and once when he called me after 8PM about 3 weeks back and I missed the call. Other than those two times, absolutely no response from them.
I took a chance and it backfired miserably. I guess I will start a new search and try to find something that will fit my Witness Hunter before deer season begins in November. I can't stress enough not to to do business with Panthercreek Gunleather as apparently they just collect money from people and don't produce any kind of product.
This is an old thread but I may have another option for you. I haven't purchased a leather chest holster because when I hunt I'm gone for 1-2 weeks and depending on what I'm hunting I may not have access to heat to dry out a wet leather holster. So, years ago I bought a nylon chest holster for my 7.5 inch Ruger Super Redhawk. This holster also fits my S&W 629, it fit my G20 and as you can see in the pics, it fits my new G40 10mm long slide. The company that made mine is apparently gone but their successor has a web site and they make holsters specifically for Desert Eagles so one of their holsters should fit your Witness Hunter. I would give em a call and discuss your options. Good luck!
http://www.mangearalaska.com/semi-auto-holsters/
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Quote from: sep on August 15 2015 09:16:18 AM MDT
This is an old thread but I may have another option for you. I haven't purchased a leather chest holster because when I hunt I'm gone for 1-2 weeks and depending on what I'm hunting I may not have access to heat to dry out a wet leather holster. So, years ago I bought a nylon chest holster for my 7.5 inch Ruger Super Redhawk. This holster also fits my S&W 629, it fit my G20 and as you can see in the pics, it fits my new G40 10mm long slide. The company that made mine is apparently gone but their successor has a web site and they make holsters specifically for Desert Eagles so one of their holsters should fit your Witness Hunter. I would give em a call and discuss your options. Good luck!
http://www.mangearalaska.com/semi-auto-holsters/
Sep, I spoke with the owner of that company a few days ago and she thought she would be able to help me. I am going to be placing an order this week for one of their holsters. I had to get my credit card company involved with Panther Creek. I figured 24 weeks was long enough to wait for them to send me something I was promised in 3-5 weeks. I was able to get it charged back, so thankfully I'm not out any money. I honestly don't care if it's leather, nylon, kydex or unicorn hide. I would just like to find something I can use for hunting.
As for Panthercreekgunleather, I hope no one else makes the same mistake I did. I gave them the benefit of the doubt and they failed miserably.
Great! Hope it works out for you. It's a shame Panther Creek didn't come through. Their product looked promising.
Take a look at kenai chest holster, nice set up
http://gunfightersinc.com/
Sorry about not responding all of sudden I got really really busy at work and could not get here to look at the thread. No I do not but have used the grizzly tough for my model 29 and my Glock model 20 with Lone Wolf long slide. Those folks will get the gun type and get things rolling for you. I really
like my Grizzly tough for reasons stated above and the tremendous flexibility with the design.