Holsters

[308Scout]

I must be weird . With a cpl exceptions * , I usually break in holsters Bareback and Dry . Make funny face , shove hard , snap in place , and set aside to check in a week or so .

Exception - If you need to make major adjustments , or are seeking the band boned look so close that you can read the s/n , then wet the leather , and use gun condom .

That's how I've handled break in for most of mine, unless the fit was way too tight. My last few have been throw the gun in and let it sit for a day or three. I've only done the bag method for one Galco holster.

 

[Jimgoespewpew]

I herd that.

Eye will meat him wherever he be at.

 

[DFresh64]

JM4 Tactical holsters are some of the best made. I've tried all sorts of IWB and the ones they sell fit the guns the best and the leather is quality and comfortable.

 

[swinokur]

On Stoveman’s recommendation I bought a Predator pancake for my HK45CT from Wright Leather Works


Fit is perfect. Great workmanshipMy gun goes in with slight resistance but fit is perfect

1 month delivery

My IWB is a Milt Sparks Versa Max 2 in Cordovan


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[rbird7282]

I've always broken in my decent leather holsters by giving the pistol two wraps of household waxed paper, pushing it firmly into the holster and leaving it sit a few days.

Just curious Ed, what's the reason for the wax paper?

 

[E.Shell]

Recommended by a custom maker initially, but I think the light waxing helps smooth/lube the hotspots.

 

[Blaster229]

Just curious Ed, what's the reason for the wax paper?

You can use pretty much anything thin. I usually use a dress sock. Heck, just 24 hours makes a difference. YOu just need to create a smidgen of space to stretch.

 

[TheOriginalMexicanBob]

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

Thread drift...but if you want to hear a funny story about the Lone Ranger...Lone Ranger

 

[Brychan]

Forgotten, but now found.
I was getting something out of the bedroom gun locker the other day, when I moved something down in the bottom, I noticed a large manila envelope. So I pulled it out and checked inside, lo and behold it was a Cross breed holster and also a mag holder that I had ordered when I applied for my MD permit after Woolard when I thought I had a chance to get one. Still brand new. I guess after that disappointment I had put it away and forgot about it. So now I don't need a new holster for my 1911 once my permit gets here. I did order myself a new ratchet belt.

 

[Tomcat]

I like my Versacarry Comfort Flex Deluxe. https://versacarry.com/inside-the-waistband/comfort-flex-deluxe-holster/ They don’t call it Kydex but just say Polymer layer inside the water buffalo outside. I also have a Galco and Desantis for my Kimber EVO but keep coming back to the Versacarry

 

[Biggfoot44]

Finding holsters you forgot about is almost as good as finding guns you forgot

 

[Bikebreath]

Forgotten, but now found.
I was getting something out of the bedroom gun locker the other day, when I moved something down in the bottom, I noticed a large manila envelope. So I pulled it out and checked inside, lo and behold it was a Cross breed holster and also a mag holder that I had ordered when I applied for my MD permit after Woolard when I thought I had a chance to get one. Still brand new. I guess after that disappointment I had put it away and forgot about it. So now I don't need a new holster for my 1911 once my permit gets here. I did order myself a new ratchet belt.

Merry Fuggin' Christmas!

 

[cobra]

Merry Fuggin' Christmas!

IWB had good luck with crossbreed, I like the leather backing but kydex for good retention.

OWB like versa carry but they do require a bit of leather conditioner to break them in.

For Pocket holster been using desantis holsters.

Yes you’ll spend a fair amount of $ on different holsters as there is no one size fits all.
A good quality belt however is a one time buy. Without good leather belt,holsters don’t always perform well.
Less not forget,iwb carry can require you to buy 1-2 size wider pants to accommodate iwb carry.
Imo