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Title: Who else has made holster mistakes (multiple)?
Post by: Buckeye 50 on March 23 2015 05:19:22 PM MDT
Just ordered my 4th - from Tagua Leather in Miami, Fl. for my Glock 29 G4 (http://www.taguagunleather.com/new/ (http://www.taguagunleather.com/new/).  Have an Uncle Mike's and 1 Blackhawk (OWB) and a custom made Kydex.  Here is what I ordered:

http://www.taguagunleather.com/new/iph4-4in1-inside-the-pants-holster-p102 (http://www.taguagunleather.com/new/iph4-4in1-inside-the-pants-holster-p102).

I hope this works.  If not, I think I counted only another 103 others to go through.............. :-[

I AM pretty excited to receive this.  Report, or lament, after I get it.

Pat
Title: Re: Who else has made holster mistakes (multiple)?
Post by: rw on March 23 2015 05:54:27 PM MDT
I have one of their outside waistband holsters, haven't really carried yet since I don't have a suitable belt and I'm trying to lose weigh... Don't want to buy an expensive belt and have to poke holes in it.
Holster looks well made, it's made somewhere in Asia... Forget exactly where.
Title: Re: Who else has made holster mistakes (multiple)?
Post by: 10mmfan on March 23 2015 07:18:02 PM MDT
I have a tagua thumb break holster for my 1911 and I hate it, I just got a desantis to replace it and it's much better.
Title: Re: Who else has made holster mistakes (multiple)?
Post by: rw on March 23 2015 08:11:58 PM MDT
Quote from: 10mmfan on March 23 2015 07:18:02 PM MDT
I have a tagua thumb break holster for my 1911 and I hate it, I just got a desantis to replace it and it's much better.

I should have worded my earlier post differently, they are good for the price i guess. But the galco paddle one i just got for my glock 20 was cheap off amazon and it is worlds better. I only paid around $35 shipped for it.
A good and very reasonably priced crosstuck style holster is alien gear. I got one for my glock 23 and really like it. I havent really used it much yet though.
Title: Re: Who else has made holster mistakes (multiple)?
Post by: 73JER on April 05 2015 08:33:10 AM MDT
I like the MIC holster. I carry a G-29 all day. I had a supertuck before the MIC. The MIC is by far the most comfortable way to carry inside the waistband. Just my opinion...
Title: Re: Who else has made holster mistakes (multiple)?
Post by: will965 on April 05 2015 12:22:36 PM MDT
In the last 20 years I have been thru Lord knows how many holsters....I'm using an inside the pants for every day carry with my Glock 21...best I have found is by reaper tactical(rtfholsters.com)......you can draw and due to kydex molding, it will.not collapse and you can reholster one handed....I think anyone who has carried for any amount of time has bought a crappy holster an Been unsatisfied, chuck it in the garage and went and got a new one. We all do that.
Title: Re: Who else has made holster mistakes (multiple)?
Post by: GunBugBit on April 06 2015 11:18:11 AM MDT
Went from the cheapest holsters to high quality leather holsters for CC, then realized some of the affordable plastic ones like Blade-Techs are great for range work and hunting carry.  Added in some mid-quality leather holsters for general OWB carry.  It takes trying a big variety of holsters to learn what works best for this and that application; for sure I've bought a few I consider mistakes, but we often learn best by our own mistakes.
Title: Re: Who else has made holster mistakes (multiple)?
Post by: Buckeye 50 on April 06 2015 03:29:01 PM MDT
Was able to cancel the Tagua order.

Anyone tried AlienGear Cloak Tuck 2.0? (For a G29 Gen 4).

Pat
Title: Re: Who else has made holster mistakes (multiple)?
Post by: rw on April 06 2015 04:16:38 PM MDT
Quote from: Buckeye 50 on April 06 2015 03:29:01 PM MDT
Was able to cancel the Tagua order.

Anyone tried AlienGear Cloak Tuck 2.0? (For a G29 Gen 4).

Pat

I have one of the original versions for my 23, it is very well made for the price. I have only used it a few times, just havent been out much where i needed it due to some health problems.
Title: Re: Who else has made holster mistakes (multiple)?
Post by: will965 on April 06 2015 04:34:50 PM MDT
A few guys at work here really like the alien wear holsters......
Title: Re: Who else has made holster mistakes (multiple)?
Post by: Centimeter on April 07 2015 07:50:35 PM MDT
Quote from: will965 on April 06 2015 04:34:50 PM MDT
A few guys at work here really like the alien wear holsters......

Same here. I might also recommend, from personal experience, the Galco Summer Comfort holster. It's an excellent leather option if you want to go that way.
Title: Re: Who else has made holster mistakes (multiple)?
Post by: sqlbullet on April 07 2015 08:56:16 PM MDT
I have an alien wear.  Like it very much.  Even more when I look at the price.
Title: Re: Who else has made holster mistakes (multiple)?
Post by: 10mmfan on April 07 2015 10:01:01 PM MDT
My only issue with aliengear holsters is the excess kydex to make them universal, it doesn't mold as well to my body. I have a hybrid holster from mdjstore.com that I liked for my glock 20/29
Title: Re: Who else has made holster mistakes (multiple)?
Post by: cwlongshot on April 08 2015 03:27:28 AM MDT
I usually end up with 3-6 holsters per gun looking for a good one...  :o ;D

I have two on order now for my own 29sf. I have a Fobus paddle as I have had good luck with them. and a DeSantis mini scabbard because I like the one I have for my shield.

One thing that surprised me was the two holsters I have for my G20 where too slim for the G29... I thought the G29 was same, same only shorter... The slide on my 29sf is bigger.

CW
Title: Re: Who else has made holster mistakes (multiple)?
Post by: cwall64 on April 08 2015 08:11:28 AM MDT
believe it or not, I bought the cheap GlockStore $30 holster for my G29 and it is not bad (got it on one of their Tuesday sales for $25)!  I have nice holsters from Wright Leather Works and CrossBreed that are comfy and expensive, but for just throwing a holster on and going the inexpensive GlockStore one works nicely!  I couldn't believe it...
Title: Re: Who else has made holster mistakes (multiple)?
Post by: DeltaSteve on April 08 2015 11:44:00 AM MDT
When I read the title of the thread, my first thought was "Who has never made a bad holster choice". But then I thought, that would be a very short thread :)
Title: Re: Who else has made holster mistakes (multiple)?
Post by: 10mmfan on April 08 2015 12:50:51 PM MDT
Quote from: cwlongshot on April 08 2015 03:27:28 AM MDT
I usually end up with 3-6 holsters per gun looking for a good one...  :o ;D

I have two on order now for my own 29sf. I have a Fobus paddle as I have had good luck with them. and a DeSantis mini scabbard because I like the one I have for my shield.

One thing that surprised me was the two holsters I have for my G20 where too slim for the G29... I thought the G29 was same, same only shorter... The slide on my 29sf is bigger.

CW

3 to 6 is normal for me except for my 1911 I have 10 plus
Title: Re: Who else has made holster mistakes (multiple)?
Post by: cwlongshot on April 08 2015 01:44:13 PM MDT
Quote from: 10mmfan on April 08 2015 12:50:51 PM MDT
Quote from: cwlongshot on April 08 2015 03:27:28 AM MDT
I usually end up with 3-6 holsters per gun looking for a good one...  :o ;D

I have two on order now for my own 29sf. I have a Fobus paddle as I have had good luck with them. and a DeSantis mini scabbard because I like the one I have for my shield.

One thing that surprised me was the two holsters I have for my G20 where too slim for the G29... I thought the G29 was same, same only shorter... The slide on my 29sf is bigger.

CW

3 to 6 is normal for me except for my 1911 I have 10 plus

Yea I have to admit to allot more for the 1911 too. :)  :o :D :D
Title: Re: Who else has made holster mistakes (multiple)?
Post by: Raggedyman on April 10 2015 11:34:17 AM MDT
Quote from: will965 on April 06 2015 04:34:50 PM MDT
A few guys at work here really like the alien wear holsters......

They're not as nice as Crossbreed or Comp-Tac but decent for the money.

My favorite is Crossbreed for IWB, Galco for OWB leather, and TCB for Kydex OWB. I wear a Wilderness belt.
Title: Re: Who else has made holster mistakes (multiple)?
Post by: bjw0007 on April 10 2015 08:50:39 PM MDT
The cliche is the "drawer full of holsters".  What works well for one gun may not work for another.  I used to make leather holsters, and now wear a crossbreed.  Just the smallest little thing can make a holster miserable or totally unconcealable.
Title: Re: Who else has made holster mistakes (multiple)?
Post by: The Earl o Sammich on April 12 2015 05:27:50 PM MDT
I have a closet full of holsters.  If you're not looking at different stuff you're not trying.  Look at blade tech.  I carry a full sized 1911 for nine months out of the year and this holster is the best I've tried.  Look at the Black Ice or their basic Out Side Waste Band holsters.  I also carry with a shoulder rig, Galco Miami Vice.  Probably get some flack for saying that but it is the most comfortable way to carry.  Can't draw as fast but if you practice you can become adequate.
Title: Re: Who else has made holster mistakes (multiple)?
Post by: Buckeye 50 on April 13 2015 05:41:32 PM MDT
Well, I did it again!  This weekend purchased a DeSantis Tuk something or other at my local GS.  Felt good there when I tried it on.  Back home, it feels like I have a chair on my hip.  Two clips and getting it off was like putting a new tire on a rim by hand......

At least THIS time I can return it!  Maybe I am just not supposed to carry concealed?   ::)

Pat
Title: Re: Who else has made holster mistakes (multiple)?
Post by: warren5421 on April 13 2015 08:23:04 PM MDT
The only maker for CCW I'll buy from is Karmer  http://kramerleather.com/  I use his Inside The Waistband #2 Gun Holster - Horsehide Inside The Waistband #2 Gun Holster - Horsehide  I carry 1911's, S&W 640, Glock 17, S&W1006, and a EEA 10mm.  after investing an untold amount of money in holsters I find Karmer works for me.
Title: Re: Who else has made holster mistakes (multiple)?
Post by: will965 on April 15 2015 06:12:25 PM MDT
Inside the pants is RTFHolsters.com best inside the pants holster I've ever worn in the last 25 years of carrying a weapon.I have to use it everyday and it's very comfortable seats will draw all is well and you can reupholster after you've drawn with one hand... Check it out. Reaper holsters they're pretty good.
Title: Re: Who else has made holster mistakes (multiple)?
Post by: GunBugBit on April 16 2015 09:27:22 AM MDT
When they were still being made, I purchased two Occidental Stronghold Phoenix IWB holsters; one for 5" 1911 and the other for G23, plus double mag pouches for each gun.  That was my first real quality gunleather.  They continue to serve me well 5 years later.  No sign of wearing out.

You can get similar holsters nowadays from TTGunleather.

This model is similar to what I have:

http://tinyurl.com/msu9sst