Recommendations for OWB leather thumb break holsters

[wesnellans]

Looking for a quality yet not $200 owb leather thumb break holster for my G26, besides the old Galco and Desantis routes, anyone on INGO with some other brands that don’t take 3-12 months turn around times? Thanks, folks!

 

[DadSmith]

BHX – THUMB BREAK HOLSTER - 1791 Gunleather

1791gunleather.com

They make good holsters.

 

[pewpew2232]

Think El Paso saddlery offers one, I’ve had good luck with their stuff

 

[tbhausen]

Check out Craft Holsters, particularly the Falco holsters they carry. Here’s mine for my CZ P-01 Omega.

 

[mark40sw]

I've had several, and currently use Gould & Goodrich leather thumbsnap pancake holsters. The 802 & 803 models.

Long ago, I used a couple Bianchi for pistol carry, now a part for Safariland. I do have a couple newer Bianchi for bigger revolvers and those seem good

 

[BigRed]

No regrets with Galco.

 

[sharpetop]

BHX – THUMB BREAK HOLSTER - 1791 Gunleather

1791gunleather.com

They make good holsters.

This ^^^^^^! They make quality stuff for a fair price and pretty quick shipping!

 

[Magnum314]

I don't have one, but a buddy does and it seems really high quality! And under $40 bucks!!

OWB Thumb Break Right Hand Leather Belt Holster Fits GLOCK 26

› Premium cowhide › Butt-forward cant › Open muzzle design › Fits belt up to 1 ¾ › Your choice of black or brown Picture may differ from the actual pistol This is the top of the line holster from America's number one distributor of holsters! This holster is handmade from the finest leather...

myholster.com

 

[92FSTech]

I have Desantis thumb breaks for a number of guns, and have been happy with them. They are relatively inexpensive, and should be easy to find in stock for a G26...is there a reason you've ruled them and Galco out?

I have a 1791 holster for my 1911, and it is decent as well. If it needs to not be Galco or Desantis, I'd give 1791 a look. I also like Don Hume, if you can find them.

I've had good luck shopping used on ebay, often getting decent quality leather for half price or thereabouts. Look for actual used name brand stuff...there's a lot of cheap stuff on there that isn't any good. I bought one of those once and it was floppy and poorly stitched. I ended up re-stitching it myself, and it now retains the gun and protects the trigger, but is still floppier than a leather holster should be.

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

View attachment 168687 Check out Craft Holsters, particularly the Falco holsters they carry. Here’s mine for my CZ P-01 Omega.

I am recently hip to Craft Holsters. Very pleased so far. $100 +/- and a longer wait, but real quality for the buck.

A second vote for 1791 as well. They are usually my go-to. I have several. My LGS has a large selection and the price vs quality debate can take the Pepsi challenge with just about anyone.

SR1911 and CZ 97 both in 1791.
Mag Pug .357 in a Craft.

 

[wesnellans]

I have Desantis thumb breaks for a number of guns, and have been happy with them. They are relatively inexpensive, and should be easy to find in stock for a G26...is there a reason you've ruled them and Galco out?

I have a 1791 holster for my 1911, and it is decent as well. If it needs to not be Galco or Desantis, I'd give 1791 a look. I also like Don Hume, if you can find them.

I've had good luck shopping used on ebay, often getting decent quality leather for half price or thereabouts. Look for actual used name brand stuff...there's a lot of cheap stuff on there that isn't any good. I bought one of those once and it was floppy and poorly stitched. I ended up re-stitching it myself, and it now retains the gun and protects the trigger, but is still floppier than a leather holster should be.

Not opposed to desantis or Galco by any means, but I wanted to know if I wasn’t reaching far enough to find another maker that’s doing good work is all.

There’s some sketchy looking stuff on Amazon and the like.

 

[DadSmith]

I am recently hip to Craft Holsters. Very pleased so far. $100 +/- and a longer wait, but real quality for the buck.

A second vote for 1791 as well. They are usually my go-to. I have several. My LGS has a large selection and the price vs quality debate can take the Pepsi challenge with just about anyone.

SR1911 and CZ 97 both in 1791.
Mag Pug .357 in a Craft.

I've got the same 1791 1911 holster and magazine holster. That is signature brown right?

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

I've got the same 1791 1911 holster and magazine holster. That is signature brown right?

Yes, a bit worn as it is my longest running. Still good as day 1.

 

[tude]

Dutchvalley Leather. Quality work, very good prices. I used to see him at all the OGCA shows. Always sold out

 

[BE Mike]

Over the years, I've had good luck with Bianchi and Don Hume.

 

[DadSmith]

So many options. Looks like you just need to pick one and hope you like it. There are a lot of good holster companies listed here.

 

[wesnellans]

Thanks folks. Things to look into, to be sure.