Another WTH type holster...

[fordmanchris]

This may not be anything new, but I didn't see it posted when I searched so here it is!

OWB Clear Holster Kydex Custom Sig Glock Beretta Smith Wesson 1911 Walther | eBay

The clear holster, in case you ever wanted to really OC!

 

[hopper68]

For those who like to wear their CCW badge.

 

[Bigtanker]

Mas Ayoob reviewed one of these for a Turnbull BBQ 1911. "This way the holster doesn't cover up a beautiful gun." This may not have been the exact holster but the same idea.

Custom Kydex Holsters by Green Force Tactical, LLC

Here is the company Mas mentioned. I don't see the transparent listed as an option.

 

[Bigtanker]

One the same ebay page.

 

[Yojimbo229]

 

[M67]

No Hi Point option, I'm out

 

[Cameramonkey]

Mas Ayoob reviewed one of these for a Turnbull BBQ 1911. "This way the holster doesn't cover up a beautiful gun." This may not have been the exact holster but the same idea.

Custom Kydex Holsters by Green Force Tactical, LLC

Here is the company Mas mentioned. I don't see the transparent listed as an option.

My gut sez that this transparent plastic is a cousin to Kydex and isnt truly Kydex. It may or may not perform as well.

But to the honorable Ayoob's point, that is exactly what a good, classic, well made leather holster is for. If you have a lovely high dollar gun, (presumably in 1911) you dont want to enshrine it in cheap plastic.

 

[biggen]

This is for wearing with your birthday suit so you don't cover up your other "gun"

 

[igotdiesel2]

For those who like to wear their CCW badge.

You jest, but I saw 2 guys wearing those badges at the NRA Convention. -Jason

 

[Dead Duck]

So-
They're making naked holsters now.
What's next, translucent guns?

 

[igotdiesel2]

Maybe they think it isn't as scary since it isn't black. -Jason

 

[STEEL CORE]

Gee Mr. Obvious, those clear holsters are for air travellers, let's them get through security faster!

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

This is a fabulous idea. Would enhance the look of my daily CCW.

 

[M67]

There's a special torture room for anyone who does that to a 210

 

[Frosty]

This is a fabulous idea. Would enhance the look of my daily CCW.

Well that explains a few things

 

[igotdiesel2]

Quick! I need some eye bleach after seeing that. NOT pretty at all. -Jason

 

[88E30M50]

My gut sez that this transparent plastic is a cousin to Kydex and isnt truly Kydex. It may or may not perform as well.

But to the honorable Ayoob's point, that is exactly what a good, classic, well made leather holster is for. If you have a lovely high dollar gun, (presumably in 1911) you dont want to enshrine it in cheap plastic.

A clear holster on a nice 1911 reminds me of the plastic covers my grandmother had on her couch. Plus, a hard plastic holster would be tough on a nice 1911 finish.

 

[Tactically Fat]

CLEAN thermoplastic > dirty leather.

Leather can, will, and does hold grit/grime/dirt that'll certainly wear on a gun's finish. And you can't get most of it out once it finds its way into the grain.

Get your thermoplastic holster dirty? You rinse it out and/or blow it out with compressed air. Then you're back in the business of not ruining your guns finish with the holster.

PLUS plastic/thermoplastic/polymer holsters don't retain moisture. Know what else can ruin a gun's finish? Moisture.

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

Prefer black kydex to clear thermoplastic. Something about a clear holster that just does not seem right.

 

[hpclayto]

CLEAN thermoplastic > dirty leather.

Leather can, will, and does hold grit/grime/dirt that'll certainly wear on a gun's finish. And you can't get most of it out once it finds its way into the grain.

Get your thermoplastic holster dirty? You rinse it out and/or blow it out with compressed air. Then you're back in the business of not ruining your guns finish with the holster.

PLUS plastic/thermoplastic/polymer holsters don't retain moisture. Know what else can ruin a gun's finish? Moisture.

Truth. People always want suede lined holsters and are flabbergasted when I tell them it will tear up the finish more than a normal kydex holster.