The Holster Thread

Bruenor · 3 Weeks Ago

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 · 3 Weeks Ago

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 · 3 Weeks Ago

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 · 3 Weeks Ago

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 · 3 Weeks Ago

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 · 3 Weeks Ago

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 · 3 Weeks Ago

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 · 3 Weeks Ago

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.

Annie · 3 Weeks Ago

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 · 3 Weeks Ago

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.

3 Weeks Ago	#1 (permalink)
Bruenor These are the times that try men's' souls. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pendleton Posts: 310	The Holster Thread 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. ______________________________________ Holster Info Template ______________________________________ 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: ______________________________________ 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.

3 Weeks Ago	#2 (permalink)
Archbishop Right Wing Extremist Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: INDY Posts: 717	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. __________________ I can afford to be narrow minded, I'm RIGHT!

3 Weeks Ago	#3 (permalink)
wtfd661 1911 aficionado Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North East Indiana Posts: 1,539	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. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" Ben Franklin "Democracy is 2 wolves and a lamb voting to see what they will have for lunch, Liberty is a well armed lamb contesting the outcome of the vote." - Ben Franklin Marbury v. Madison, 5 US 137,(1803) "The Constitution of these United States is the supreme law of the land. Any law that is repugnant to the Constitution is null and void of law."

3 Weeks Ago	#4 (permalink)
mettle Master Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bloomington IN Posts: 2,647	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. __________________ Originally posted by Tyler34: 'you know the family that carries sigs together stays together.'

3 Weeks Ago	#6 (permalink)
WestSider Hannitized Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Avon Posts: 360	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. __________________ M&P Owners Group Last edited by WestSider; 3 Weeks Ago at 19:01.

3 Weeks Ago	#5 (permalink)
headhunter Plinker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Columbia City Posts: 25	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.

3 Weeks Ago	#7 (permalink)
tyler34 glockblocker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: bloomington Posts: 2,762	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. __________________ If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared.-Niccolo Machiavelli let the gays marry, in 20 years there won't be any liberals

3 Weeks Ago	#8 (permalink)
shooter521 Certified Glock Nut Join Date: May 2008 Location: Indianapolis, IN USA Posts: 5,305	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. __________________ The Shooter Gallery: http://mywebpages.comcast.net/shooter2_indy INGO FORUM RULES: http://ingunowners.com/forums/introd...e_posting.html

3 Weeks Ago	#9 (permalink)
Annie Master Join Date: May 2008 Location: N/E Corner Posts: 2,866	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. ************************************************ 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. ************************************************** * Currently, crushing on this one. It will be mine next. __________________ ~No matter how responsible she seems, never give a monkey your gun.~ Now yer as smart as I am~Jay

3 Weeks Ago	#10 (permalink)
AR Maker Plinker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 18	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.

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