Holster Choice for EDC??

[billybob44]

My Son is on the "Hunt" for a quality holster for His "New" to him Two-Tone CZ-75B.
His concerns are for safety+security, but most of all, kind to the PolyCote finish of the CZ.

We will NOT get into the OC vs CC "Discussion", just what works for you for EDC..

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

I really enjoy my Raven Phantoms and my Henry Hybrid.

Raven = kydex and the Henry = boltaron (sp?)

These types of thermoplastics tend to be easier on firearm finishes than injection-molded type holsters such as Fobus.

They can be wiped / rinsed out, too.

Keep in mind that a carry gun WILL get wear & tear on it. And that leather holsters can, will, and do retain "grit" and such which will enhance wear as well. (Plus, a leather holster CAN loosen up over time)

-J-

 

[cosermann]

... kydex ...

These types of thermoplastics tend to be easier on firearm finishes than injection-molded type holsters such as Fobus.

They can be wiped / rinsed out, too.

Keep in mind that a carry gun WILL get wear & tear on it. And that leather holsters can, will, and do retain "grit" and such which will enhance wear as well. (Plus, a leather holster CAN loosen up over time)

+1 Also impervious to moisture / they don't retain moisture like leather can.

 

[9mmfan]

I really like the feel of a good leather holster

Currently using Galco for my G 19. I bought it on Ebay, so I got a pretty good deal on it. I think that leather holsters hold a hand gun closer to your body.

Having said that, I also use a Crossbreed on occasion that works pretty well.

 

[lovemachine]

Kydex all the way. Faster to draw than leather, and leather retains moisture, which means rust.

For IWB, you can't beat the comfort of a Kydex/leather hybrid.

 

[esrice]

My Son is on the "Hunt" for a quality holster for His "New" to him Two-Tone CZ-75B.

Ah yes, the "hunt". Let him know that he's likely to eventually end up with a box full of holsters as he journeys through various types.

His concerns are for safety+security, but most of all, kind to the PolyCote finish of the CZ.

If his #1 priority is indeed the gun's finish, then I would advise that he not make it his EDC. If he really liked the gun perhaps he could find another 75B with a less nice finish to carry.

As for holsters, I like kydex for OWB and hybrids for IWB. Currently my OWB holster is a Raven Phantom and my IWB is a Henry Holsters hybrid. I like them both very much and would recommend them to others.

 

[adam]

I go both OC and CC depending on the mood. OC in a Don Hume leather piece and CC in a Crossbreed Supertuck. Both work fine, but I'll probably pick up a Raven at the next 1500 for OC.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

I've yet to find a Kydex holster I really liked. I prefer leather or the synthetic leather offered by high noon holsters. Wide variety of styles and finishes, and they've been kind to the guns I've carried in them.

 

[Killion]

I have had so many holsters, Don Hume, fobus, galco, remora. Best holster I have ever had is a handmade leather holster from "djones" here on ingo. By far the most comfortable and easily concealed or not concealed! Very gental on the finish.

 

[Wazimu]

Try Stoner, family run small business and they will make a holster for you. I had them make a model 415 for my S&W 908 and like it. I think it was a bargain: about $60 shipped.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I buy nothing but Blade Tech gear anymore. I was sold on the first holster I bought from them. I like that they have multiple mounting options. At the time, they were the only company I could find that made a Kydex holster for the FNP as well.

 

[Lonewolf]

I use Raven Concealment. I really love the comfort of it, but also how you can convert it from IWB to OWB for like $14. They also have an amazing warranty.

 

[whitetailbowhunter]

while i only have experience with 3 different types. I love my Crossbreed Super tuck for EDC.

 

[billybob44]

Leather Guy..

For my blue+nickle guns, I like the Suede lined leather. For my stainless guns I like the regular leather--Most of my guns are metal+wood also--Old School..Bill.

 

[PaxRomana]

My EDC is an XDs .45 in an IWB kydex holster by Contact! Concealment. I prefer kydex for the same reasons mentioned by others in this thread. I also agree that you are going to get wear on a carry gun no matter what holster you use, even so the wear on my XDs has been minimal.