Who else has made holster mistakes (multiple)?

cwall64 · 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...

DeltaSteve · 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 ${$default_smiley_smiley}$

10mmfan · 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... ${$default_shocked_smiley}$ ${$default_grin_smiley}$

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

cwlongshot · 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... ${$default_shocked_smiley}$ ${$default_grin_smiley}$

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. ${$default_smiley_smiley}$ ${$default_shocked_smiley}$ ${$default_cheesy_smiley}$ ${$default_cheesy_smiley}$

Raggedyman · 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.

bjw0007 · 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.

The Earl o Sammich · 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.

Buckeye 50 · 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? ${$default_roll_eyes_smiley}$

Pat

warren5421 · 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.

will965 · 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.

GunBugBit · 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