Holsters

[Biggfoot44]

Can we still tug on Superman's cape?

You could probably spit in the wind , but better leave Big Jim alone .

 

[Biggfoot44]

But yes , default to Dead Cows .

 

[kolohekanaka]

Can I hijack this thread and talk about holsters generally?

I've got several handguns. Every one has at least one Kydex holster, even though I don't really plan on carrying all of them. I just want the option.

I've come to the conclusion, finally, after trying several brands of Kydex that I just don't like the stuff. Call me a contrarian. They all seem secure. They all seem very decent. Like a Glock (got a couple of them, too), I just can't like the things. I'm ordering two new leather holsters right now for my two likely carry pieces...one for the Sig SP2022 from Craft Holsters, and one for the P365 from Andrews Leather. I used to use leather way back in the dark ages. I'm hoping I love it now. Big lead time. But it's ok. There's a big lead time on my W&C too.

I'm wondering what the general consensus is on holster material. I'm assuming most folks are using Kydex, but maybe I'm wrong.

Perhaps I'm getting old and curmudgeonly. I don't seem to like the new fangled stuff. I really don't like striker fired pistols (the P365 is a compromise for all its' other excellent properties). I don't like plastic holsters. I don't like thumbs forward shooting grips. I do like the the composite frame on the SP2022 over the similar, higher end P229 so maybe I'm not totally lost. Although, I don't know anyone else fond of the SP2022, so maybe I'm still a mess.

I'm a Baby Boomer and prefer leather holsters. I ordered a Galco VHS 4.0 for my Colt's Series 70 Government Model .45acp.

 

[Cmdr_Cupcake]

Don't. No.

 

[TheOriginalMexicanBob]

Leather is preferable...especially with ball gags and cat 'o' nine tails and whips....oh, wait? Sorry...misconstrued the subject.

 

[welder516]

I did not want to start a new holster thread, but did want to give a shout out to Black Arch holsters out of Utah . I emailed them EST and just quickly got a email back.

My belt clip is a little bit loose (plastic) after many years i am guessing 5 years or so on my Proto-M holster with a wide single clip and hybrid of leather and kydex .
They told me they will send me new belt clips free of charge, great holsters and company. I figure if we rag on bad deals then we should give a hat tip to good service

Advanced Breathable and Kydex Holsters-Black Arch Holsters,

Cushioned, Breathable Hybrid Holsters and Versatile Kydex Holsters.

www.blackarchholsters.com

 

[welder516]

I sent some pics and the lady just got back to me she is sending out clips and bolts i believe, no fuss

This is for my carry gun Glock 30s in .45 i have been carrying this IWB for at least 5 years. 7 days a week and working in it

 

[Biggfoot44]

Can I hijack this thread and talk about holsters generally?

........

Dang ! I was thinking . Here's my kinda guy , until you sprung the SP2022 > P22X part .

I have a few kydex and nylon , and some of them have their uses . But Dead Cow is the sweet spot of stiffness , but just enough flex for your body movement . and gradual confirming to a particular gun .

 

[Jimgoespewpew]

Personal preference aside, Kydex is better for carry, doesn't retain moisture like leather, and has built in retention. Bianchi has a nice holster that sandwiches Kydex between two pieces of leather, so you get the nice looking leather with the stiffness of Kydex.

A lgs owner told me leather holsters will tarnish a gun because the hide is tanned with salt. Hmmmmm

 

[swinokur]

Kydex has no soul


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[308Scout]

Dang ! I was thinking . Here's my kinda guy , until you sprung the SP2022 > P22X part .

I have a few kydex and nylon , and some of them have their uses . But Dead Cow is the sweet spot of stiffness , but just enough flex for your body movement . and gradual confirming to a particular gun .

Agree. But unfortunately, the retention factor is relatively limited in most all-leathers should things go to the ground. I say this with one of my carry guns currently sitting in an new all-leather OWB for an initial break in.

I have to say that I've been relatively impressed by the Urban Carry LockLeather line, though. Essentially an adjustable polymer retention clip that provides adjustable retention to the front of the trigger guard that is embedded in the leather. It doesn't try to marry kydex to leather like a sandwich over an appreciable area like a lot of hybrids do.

 

[Biggfoot44]

Agree. But unfortunately, the retention factor is relatively limited in most all-leathers should things go to the ground. I say this with one of my carry guns currently sitting in an new all-leather OWB for an initial break in.

I have to say that I've been relatively impressed by the Urban Carry LockLeather line, though. Essentially an adjustable polymer retention clip that provides adjustable retention to the front of the trigger guard that is embedded in the leather. It doesn't try to marry kydex to leather like a sandwich over an appreciable area like a lot of hybrids do.

I dunno , while not a full blown Security Holster , leather with a thumbbreak is more secure than most all kydex .

 

[linkstate]

A lgs owner told me leather holsters will tarnish a gun because the hide is tanned with salt. Hmmmmm

Most holster makers use vegetable tanned leather vs chrome tanned which includes salts if I remember correctly. Hell, chrome/chromium might be a salt itself. Just what I remember when I researched awhile back.

 

[Phoenix_1295]

Yes, but don't spit into the wind.

Don’t pull the mask off that old Lone Ranger …

 

[Bullfrog]

Don’t pull the mask off that old Lone Ranger …

I will if I can ever get around him, but he never moves out of the left lane.

 

[swinokur]

Oooh there’s an oldie but a goodie


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[Squaregrouper]

I have nothing to add about holsters, but my inner Grammar Nazi is going crazy...
Too- Typically can be interchanged with the word "also".
Two- A number; often shown as "2"
To- Not readily interchanged with the above definitions.

 

[Art3]

I have nothing to add about holsters, but my inner Grammar Nazi is going crazy...
Too- Typically can be interchanged with the word "also".
Two- A number; often shown as "2"
To- Not readily interchanged with the above definitions.

Touche!

 

[E.Shell]

I like Kydex for gaming, leather for EDC. IWB for summer, OWB for cool weather. A good quality leather IWB will not collapse when the gun is drawn.

 

[Phoenix_1295]

I will if I can ever get around him, but he never moves out of the left lane.

Good try, but the next line is -

And you don’t mess around with Jim