The Holster Thread

[Bruenor]

I'll admit it.... I like doing research, especially reading actual accounts from those who own what I'm in the market to buy. Also, I like organization. Yeah, I'm weird, but that's a side issue. That being said, I had a thought for a holster thread, a place where everyone can post what holster they have, what they carry in it, and their thoughts about it.

To keep the thread more organized (see my OCD above), I'd like to provide this template that you can use. Hopefully if we get enough people to use this thread, it will become a great resource for those looking to buy a new holster.

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Holster Info Template
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Name of Holster (i.e. Supertuck, Fobus):

Type of Holster (IWB, OWB, Shoulder):

Website (if available):

How long have you owned it:

What you carry:

How often you carry:

Type of carry (Open or Concealed):

General Impressions of the holster:
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I'll start.


Name of Holster (i.e. Supertuck, Fobus): G-CODE leather

Type of Holster (IWB, OWB, Shoulder): Paddle Holster

Website (if available): G-CODE Holsters and Accessories

How long have you owned it: 1.5 years

What you carry: CZ-75 BD 9mm

How often you carry: Haven't carried this yet, just have it for the range.

Type of carry (Open or Concealed): N/A -- see above

General Impressions of the holster: It fits my CZ well, and hangs on my belt well. I've only had it on while at my local range, so I don't have a lot of experience with it. It looks well made though.

 

[Archbishop]

Name of Holster Fobus

Type of Holster OWB

Website (if available):

How long have you owned it: about 6 months

What you carry: Taurus PT111

How often you carry: apr 3 times a week

Type of carry a mix I never really try to hide my carry. At most I may untuck my shirt.

General Impressions of the holster: This holster is quite comfortable to wear. Its a paddle style so putting in on and taking off is a breeze. It does tend to hold the gun out away from my body more than a leather holster though.

 

[wtfd661]

Name of Holster : Milt Sparks Versa Max 2

Type of Holster: IWB

Website (if available):Milt Sparks Holsters

How long have you owned it: about a year

What you carry: Kimber Tactical Ultra II

How often you carry: Almost always

Type of carry (Open or Concealed): Concealed

General Impressions of the holster: Very comfortable, Very Stable. Nice Custome leather holster well worth the wait.

 

[mettle]

Name of Holster (i.e. Supertuck, Fobus): Galco

Type of Holster (IWB, OWB, Shoulder): IWB RH

Website (if available):Galco Deep Cover Inside the Pants Holsters FREE S&H Galco Holsters. Opticsplanet.com

How long have you owned it:7 months

What you carry: Kahr CW9

How often you carry:always

Type of carry (Open or Concealed): deep concealment

General Impressions of the holster: The holster is well made. The fit is very tight on the pistol and I worked on the fit quite a while before I was confident I could carry and draw in an emergency situation; with speed. It requires work and for safety I don't recommend this holster be used unless you have worked with it, ensuring it will not 'catch' the pistol.
I wear it under a suit to church, out on the town under loose clothes-- belt and tucked shirt and it disappears.

 

[headhunter]

Name of Holster (i.e. Supertuck, Fobus): Stoner Holsters 415 IWB

Type of Holster (IWB, OWB, Shoulder): IWB

Website (if available): Stoner Holsters, The Right Holster for Your Gun

How long have you owned it: 5 months

What you carry: Springfield XD40sc

How often you carry: couple times a week

Type of carry (Open or Concealed): concealed

General Impressions of the holster: Great holster if you don't need a tuckable. Easy to put on and take off, enough friction to hold the gun securely in place. Needs broken in when new, use a little of their leather treatment junk and leave the gun holstered for a couple days.

 

[WestSider]

Name of Holster: Phantom from Raven Concealment Systems

Type of Holster: Can be carried IWB or OWB, I usually carry IWB

Website: Raven Concealment Systems - Holsters

How long have you owned it: About 10 months (I think)

What you carry: M&P 9c

How often you carry: Most of the time. There are times when I just have my LCP.

Type of carry (Open or Concealed): Concealed

General Impressions of the holster: I love it. I have tried many holsters, including the MTAC from Comp-Tac and all leather IWB holsters such as the Dakota from K&D. I have come to the conclusion that all kydex is the best (for me). All kydex IWB is slightly less comfortable than a leather holster, but the benefits are better retention, easier to clean, completely sweatproof, cannot retain moisture. You can wear a phantom all day sweating and not get any moisture on your pistol. Leather eventually gets dirt and grit inside that is difficult to get out and can scratch your weapon.

 

[tyler34]

Name of Holster: Phantom from Raven Concealment Systems

Type of Holster: Can be carried IWB or OWB, I carry OWB

Website: Raven Concealment Systems - Holsters

How long have you owned it: awhile

What you carry: sig pro 2022

How often you carry: everyday

Type of carry (Open or Concealed): open but I don't tuck my shirt in so it's actually concealed very well and barely prints.


General Impressions of the holster: it's the best holster I own. I now realize why the big boys in the firearms instruction business use and abuse them.

 

[shooter521]

Name of Holster: RM Sport Slide

Type of Holster: Kydex OWB Paddle

Website (if available): RMHolsters.com

How long have you owned it: ~8 years

What you carry: Glock 26/27, 19/23, 17, 34

How often you carry: Regularly

Type of carry (Open or Concealed): Either, but generally open

General Impressions of the holster: The Sport Slide is formed from a single sheet of .090" thick Kydex, smooth inside with a slightly pebbled exterior texture. The holster body is an open-muzzle design and is molded to the gun with a high level of detail to facilitate weapon retention. Additional security is provided by two stainless steel tension-adjustment screws along the back edge of the holster. A "speed cut" in the front allows for extremely smooth, fast draws. The paddle is formed from the same sheet as the holster, rather than a separate piece attached by screws or rivets. It follows the contour of the holster body almost exactly, save for the forward edge which extends forward about 1/2". Rather than studs or jaws to secure the paddle to the waistband, a full-width belt channel is provided. In effect, the paddle acts as a kind of giant belt clip - a "reverse IWB", if you will. This attachment method pulls the holster very tight to the body; almost as tightly as an IWB rig. The attachment method, along with an extrem 20-degree cant, affords a degree of concealability not usually associated with paddle holsters, and this rig comes as close as I've ever felt to "I forgot I had it on" comfort.

 

[JetGirl]

Name of Holster : Hidden Ally

Type of Holster (IWB, OWB, Shoulder): IWB Tuckable

Website (if available): Hidden Ally

How long have you owned it: 4 years

What you carry: S&W Airweight

How often you carry: Every working day for two years

Type of carry (Open or Concealed): concealed

General Impressions of the holster: Definitely served its conceal purpose.
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Name of Holster : Front Line

Type of Holster (IWB, OWB, Shoulder): OWB

Website (if available): Sorry. Found in a bin at a gun show

How long have you owned it: 2 years

What you carry: Kimber Ultra Carry II

How often you carry: Whenever I leave the house and frequently at home, too.

Type of carry (Open or Concealed): could be either, but I carry concealed

General Impressions of the holster: Way more comfortable than the IWB.
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Currently, crushing on this one. It will be mine next.

 

[AR Maker]

H&K Holster

Name of Holster: Galco Concealable belt holster

Type of Holster:OWB

Website: Galco Holsters $75 - $85 FREE S&H Galco, Holsters.

How long have you owned it:10 years

What you carry:H&K USP .40 full size

How often you carry:daily

Type of carry: Concealed

General Impressions of the holster: Excellent holster even after 10 years of carrying it still holds on the weapon securely,stays in place on the belt. I just rub it down with mink oil once a month and have zero complaints.

 

[TheDude]

Name of Holster (FIST 1K RH Ultra thin)

Type of Holster (IWB)

Website HOLSTERS

How long have you owned it: 1YR?

What you carry:G19

How often you carry:As much as possible

Type of carry ( Concealed)

General Impressions of the holster: Very thin & tight to body. Clip is very strong even on its 2nd owner (Me) . Will also take a smaller Glock comfortably. Just found anothe. 4wk wait from maker.

 

[mammynun]

Name of Holster: SuperTuck and MiniTuck

Type of Holster: IWB

Website: Crossbreed Holsters > Home

How long have you owned it: have multiple

What you carry: Sig P220 compact in Super, Kahr PM45 in Mini

How often you carry: everyday

Type of carry: concealed

General Impressions of the holster: They're very comfortable and stealthy; the Kahr is invisible. Durable and they have adjustable depth and cant. Reasonably priced (NRA/LEO=10% discount). Lifetime warranty. Great costomer service (owners wife took my last order). fast shipping (ordered last one at 8pm on a Tuesday, in my mailbox Saturday)!

 

[Roadie]

Name of Holster: Kholster

Type of Holster: IWB, tuckable

Website: Kholster

How long have you owned it: about a week

What you carry: Bersa 9mm UC Pro

How often you carry: Anytime I am out of the house, and a lot of the time in the house as well.

Type of carry: Concealed

General Impressions of the holster: I LOVE it. In a nutshell: Kydex on leather, adjustable, best bargain($45 shipped), most comfortable, and the best customer service.

This thing gets more comfortable the longer I wear it as the leather molds to my body. Even without active retention, the molded Kydex holds the Bersa even when the holster is upside down, yet draws easily.

Jimmy at Kholster is one of the best when it comes to customer service. Prompt replies, personalized service, and a great guy. HIGHLY recommended!

 

[Jay]

Name of Holster (i.e. Supertuck, Fobus):

Type of Holster (IWB, OWB, Shoulder): OWB/OWB

Website (if available): Kirkpatrick Leather Holsters - Concealment Holsters, Western Holsters, Duty Holsters, 1911 Holsters, Concealment Holsters and More.

How long have you owned it: 8 years/3 years

What you carry: 4" 1911 / 4" 1911 (Sig)

How often you carry: daily

Type of carry (Open or Concealed): concealed

General Impressions of the holster: It's well made, and does exactly what I want it to do.

 

[Lilsoup]

Name of Holster (i.e. Supertuck, Fobus): Kholster

Type of Holster (IWB, OWB, Shoulder): IWB

Website (if available): Kholster.com

How long have you owned it: About 2 months

What you carry: Taurus PT111 MIll Pro

How often you carry: Daily

Type of carry (Open or Concealed): Concealed

General Impressions of the holster: These holsters are ugly as, well you know what I mean, but they are made for us to make them to our likings, very comfortable, hardly know its there very, good retension, and for 45.00 u cant beat it.
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[lawrra]

Name of Holster: Crossbreed SuperTuck

Type of Holster: IWB, leather/kydex

Website: Crossbreed Holsters

How long have you owned it: 9 months

What you carry: XDm 40

How often you carry: Daily

Type of carry: Concealed

General Impressions of the holster: Comfortable for 8+ hours of wear and long car rides. I've run after the dog or my nephews without the holster shifting or my gun exposing. Adjusting the cant can make a BIG difference.

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Name of Holster: Blackhawk SERPA Sportster

Type of Holster: OWB, plastic

Website: BLACKHAWK! SERPA, Tactical, Concealment, Nylon, Outdoor, Shooting and Dropleg Holsters and Accessories - BLACKHAWK!

How long have you owned it: 3 months

What you carry: XDm 40

How often you carry: Daily

Type of carry: Open

General Impressions of the holster: Blackhawk doesn't offer a XDm specific holster yet, but it fits in the XD holster just fine. It can be difficult to remove, which is good since it's a paddle holster. Driving is alright, but I'm usually making a short trip when wearing this holster.

 

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Holster Info Template
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Name of Holster (i.e. Supertuck, Fobus): Desantis Super Fly

Type of Holster (IWB, OWB, Shoulder): In the pocket

Website (if available):

How long have you owned it:1 year

What you carry:ruger lcp

How often you carry:7 days a week

Type of carry (Open or Concealed):Concealed

General Impressions of the holster: really like the holster it keeps the gun at hand and hides the outline
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[IndianasFinest]

Name of Holster (i.e. Supertuck, Fobus): Comp-tac MTAC

Type of Holster (IWB, OWB, Shoulder): IWB

Website (if available): Comp-Tac : Top-Quality Firearm Accessories

How long have you owned it: 1.5 years

What you carry: Glock 36

How often you carry: Everyday

Type of carry (Open or Concealed): Concealed

General Impressions of the holster: Couldn't be happier with the it. Great quality, and very comortable. A major selling point for me was that the holster kydex bodies are replaceable. I use to carry a Glock 26, quick call to Comp-tac, and $35 got me a new holster body to fit my 36 !

 

[causerofwait]

Name of Holster (i.e. Supertuck, Fobus): Hazel Leather IWB with straps

Type of Holster (IWB, OWB, Shoulder): Leather IWB

Website (if available): Hazel Leather

How long have you owned it: 7+ months

What you carry: CZ 75 P-01

How often you carry: 4-7 days/week

Type of carry (Open or Concealed): Concealed

General Impressions of the holster: Very nice. It's custom fit for the P-01 so it fit snug. After a month of getting used to it and it softening up a bit its very comfortable, nice leather. Bob was great to deal with. My only issue is the screw that hold the straps on tend to come loose after a while and I need to use a little 2mm allen wrench to tighten them back up. I have thought about putting a little loc-tite on them but haven't been bothered by it enough.

ps. good thread!

 

[zip]

Name of Holster : M-Tac

Type of Holster (IWB, OWB, Shoulder): IWB

Website (if available): http://www.comp-tac.com/product_info.php?products_id=95

How long have you owned it: 1 year

What you carry: I have used these with G22,G23, G19, SAXD sc 9 and 40

How often you carry: Everyday

Type of carry (Open or Concealed): Concealed

General Impressions of the holster: Very comfortable. I wore it 36 hours straight on a trip to and from Florida