Which Holster
I like my Desantis paddle. Next is a Galco paddle.
05 May 2009, 06:40
Wm.S.LaddI like all my Galcos, IWB, pancake, thumbreak. But the true favorite is the HORSEHIDE Kramer IWB I bought for the Kahr MK9.
Horsehide is stiffer, retains shape better. Now I look for used horsehide stuff on the tables at gun shoes. Have found a couple horsehide mag pouches.
05 May 2009, 06:58
N E 450 No2The most concealable, and comfortable holsters on the Planet [with the exception of small guns carried in good front pocket holsters, are inside the pants, usually called IWB [inside the waist band] holsters made like the Milt Sparks Summer Special.
Davis, Galco and others make the same type.
I have carried a 4" S&W 44 Mag in a Milt Sarks Summer Special EVERY DAY 100% of the time for several years in comlete comfort.
For the best comfort you will need to get your pants about 2" bigger in the waist, but since the gun does not show past your belt line it is very concealable.
I own mostly Galco holsters and mag carriers. Safariland is second choice, but for the bigger revolvers.
Tucker Gunleather's Urban Legend and the HF1 are my favorite outside the waistband holsters. FIST K1 Hybrid with inside/outside adapters and Blade-tech Ultimate Concealment are my favorite inside the waistband holsters. All are secure and comfortable
07 May 2009, 06:45
jetdrvrI have at least a half dozen different types from Andrews Custom Leather. They're widely known here in Florida and don't advertise. Very comfortable and very well made. Google for their website, if you're interested.
19 May 2009, 21:15
Wm.S.LaddSince we're on the topic. BELTS. (Not the ones you get out of a bottle!)
The standard wide "work belt" used by most to hold up their jeans is not the best option for positioning and securing a holster. A dedicated "gun belt" is wider, and heavier leather.
A dedicated gun belt is often double layer leather, cut in a curving arc to fit more accurately and securely. A gun belt will stay positioned in use, not allow your holster to swivel, buckle, bind as you draw.
I have a "tactical gun belt" that is doubled layered nylon webbing, heavy with a cinch style metal buckle that offers variable adjustment without having to choose between "holes" in the strap.
But mostly the wider, heavier belt holds the gun and holster in place, holds everything secure when you're drawing the gun out of the holster.
Your leather work belt won't do that for you.
30 May 2009, 08:16
jetdrvrquote:
Originally posted by Wm.S.Ladd:
Since we're on the topic. BELTS. (Not the ones you get out of a bottle!)
The standard wide "work belt" used by most to hold up their jeans is not the best option for positioning and securing a holster. A dedicated "gun belt" is wider, and heavier leather.
A dedicated gun belt is often double layer leather, cut in a curving arc to fit more accurately and securely. A gun belt will stay positioned in use, not allow your holster to swivel, buckle, bind as you draw.
I have a "tactical gun belt" that is doubled layered nylon webbing, heavy with a cinch style metal buckle that offers variable adjustment without having to choose between "holes" in the strap.
But mostly the wider, heavier belt holds the gun and holster in place, holds everything secure when you're drawing the gun out of the holster.
Your leather work belt won't do that for you.
I use single layer belts by Boyt. They hold both pancake and IWB holsters in place very well.
30 May 2009, 11:34
N E 450 No2My everyday belt is a Milt Sparks as well.
Wm. is correct the belt is a very important part of your "carry rig".
Several companies make a quality leather, or nylon "gun belt".