Popular holsters

TAKtical · October 19, 2012, 06:26 PM

I need some input from you guys about what holsters I should be making that im not right now. Im currently making holsters for all glock models, 1911's, sig 226, sig 220, j frames, k frames, all S&W M&P models, S&W 5906, M&P shield, ruger lcp, all springfield xd models, tokarev, bodyguard, and NAA 22mag. What are some popular guns that I havent listed here? Im a glock guy so I dont know much about CZ's, FN's, sigs, hk's, so it would help me out a lot if you guys could fill me in on some popular makes and models. Thanks.

BarryLee · October 19, 2012, 11:09 PM

I have no idea what the market might actually be, but I know the H&K USP line of handguns has been in production for years and is very popular. I also think there are a lot of them changing hands on the used market as Police Forces trade them for new models.

10-96 · October 20, 2012, 04:19 AM

There seems to be a slow emergence of holsters for Sig's 239. I won't buy another Bianchi non-duty holster, and I just can't get a warm and fuzzy over the Safariland I bought for it. Do they really expect me to think they designed that holster with the pistol any where close to the drawing board?

Pistolgripshotty · October 20, 2012, 05:26 AM

Fobus is my personal preference.

jmhyer · October 20, 2012, 09:17 AM

Don't own them myself, but the compact Kahr and Kel Tec pistols are very popular.

Miketodd04 · October 20, 2012, 08:49 PM

I would say the popular pocket holsters. Shield, XDS, Sig p238 and P938 just off the top of my head. Also Sig 1911's are getting popular and on the custom line, the top of the slides are a little more square.

Creeper · October 20, 2012, 09:15 PM

Hi ya' TAKtical...

The current model Steyr and Caracal handguns are becoming quite popular and there are few holster makers... those would be the guns I'd be looking at if I were a maker looking at emerging markets.

Another area of consideration is the increasing popularity of handguns that come, or are fitted with threaded barrels. Examples that are also fit with tall "suppressor sights" would be the ones, specifically I'm referring to. The Nighthawk AAC 1911 and FN .45 Tactical come to mind as production examples.
The "option" for a taller sight channel to accommodate suppressor sights would, at least for a time, set you apart.

Cheers,
C

TAKtical · October 20, 2012, 10:23 PM

Thanks. I recently ordered a caracal. All of my holsters will accommodate suppressor sights. I figure its best to make them all that way in case someone decides to add taller sights later. Unfortunately for me and the FN fans, Rings (the blue gun manufacturer) has a very limited selection of FN's. As of right now I believe they are only offering a mold for FN Five-Seven.

hawkeye1142 · October 27, 2012, 08:51 PM

I'm having a hard time finding an affordable holster for a Sig Sauer 1911 Ultra Compact.

Yung.gunr · October 28, 2012, 10:49 AM

My brother recently got an FNP9 and asked for ideas on holsters. Looks like there is not much out there for it. But, from my understanding that model has been discontinued so maybe there won't ever be much market for it.

Sure is a nice gun though.

I agree the pocket autos seem to be quite popular now days. The Sig 938 is probably a good one you will see some demand for. I feel it's too big for the pocket so next logical place is IWB. LC9 and others in their size category too I would think.

2000ShadowACE · October 31, 2012, 07:50 AM

There are very few holsters available for Taurus full sized autos like the OSS. I'm currently looking for two of them.

Mrgunsngear · October 31, 2012, 12:23 PM

CZ 75 holster is probably a good idea since there are so many knock offs of the gun and most fit the same holster (for instance my EAA Witness rides in a CZ holster).

October 19, 2012, 06:26 PM	#1
TAKtical Senior Member Join Date: September 25, 2012 Location: ohio Posts: 145	Popular holsters I need some input from you guys about what holsters I should be making that im not right now. Im currently making holsters for all glock models, 1911's, sig 226, sig 220, j frames, k frames, all S&W M&P models, S&W 5906, M&P shield, ruger lcp, all springfield xd models, tokarev, bodyguard, and NAA 22mag. What are some popular guns that I havent listed here? Im a glock guy so I dont know much about CZ's, FN's, sigs, hk's, so it would help me out a lot if you guys could fill me in on some popular makes and models. Thanks. __________________ Due to several differences of opinion with staff, I am choosing to no longer do business on this forum. Everyone that has a pending order will need to contact me via email at [email protected] Thanks, -Tom&Tricia

October 19, 2012, 11:09 PM	#2
BarryLee Senior Member Join Date: July 29, 2010 Location: The ATL (OTP) Posts: 3,946	I have no idea what the market might actually be, but I know the H&K USP line of handguns has been in production for years and is very popular. I also think there are a lot of them changing hands on the used market as Police Forces trade them for new models. __________________ A major source of objection to a free economy is precisely that it ... gives people what they want instead of what a particular group thinks they ought to want. Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself. - Milton Friedman

October 20, 2012, 04:19 AM	#3
10-96 Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2005 Location: Tx Panhandle Territory Posts: 4,159	There seems to be a slow emergence of holsters for Sig's 239. I won't buy another Bianchi non-duty holster, and I just can't get a warm and fuzzy over the Safariland I bought for it. Do they really expect me to think they designed that holster with the pistol any where close to the drawing board? __________________ Rednecks... Keeping the woods critter-free since March 2, 1836. (TX Independence Day) I suspect a thing or two... because I've seen a thing or two.

October 20, 2012, 05:26 AM	#4
Pistolgripshotty Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2012 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 184	Fobus is my personal preference. __________________ *12 Gauge Fury!*

October 20, 2012, 09:15 PM	#7
Creeper Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2008 Location: Woooooshington Posts: 1,797	Hi ya' TAKtical... The current model Steyr and Caracal handguns are becoming quite popular and there are few holster makers... those would be the guns I'd be looking at if I were a maker looking at emerging markets. Another area of consideration is the increasing popularity of handguns that come, or are fitted with threaded barrels. Examples that are also fit with tall "suppressor sights" would be the ones, specifically I'm referring to. The Nighthawk AAC 1911 and FN .45 Tactical come to mind as production examples. The "option" for a taller sight channel to accommodate suppressor sights would, at least for a time, set you apart. Cheers, C __________________ Shoulder Drive Nicholson Club

October 20, 2012, 09:17 AM	#5
jmhyer Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2012 Location: MS - USA Posts: 899	Don't own them myself, but the compact Kahr and Kel Tec pistols are very popular.

October 20, 2012, 08:49 PM	#6
Miketodd04 Member Join Date: June 15, 2007 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 98	I would say the popular pocket holsters. Shield, XDS, Sig p238 and P938 just off the top of my head. Also Sig 1911's are getting popular and on the custom line, the top of the slides are a little more square.

October 20, 2012, 10:23 PM	#8
TAKtical Senior Member Join Date: September 25, 2012 Location: ohio Posts: 145	Thanks. I recently ordered a caracal. All of my holsters will accommodate suppressor sights. I figure its best to make them all that way in case someone decides to add taller sights later. Unfortunately for me and the FN fans, Rings (the blue gun manufacturer) has a very limited selection of FN's. As of right now I believe they are only offering a mold for FN Five-Seven. __________________ Due to several differences of opinion with staff, I am choosing to no longer do business on this forum. Everyone that has a pending order will need to contact me via email at [email protected] Thanks, -Tom&Tricia

October 27, 2012, 08:51 PM	#9
hawkeye1142 Junior Member Join Date: May 19, 2010 Location: Mississippi Posts: 5	I'm having a hard time finding an affordable holster for a Sig Sauer 1911 Ultra Compact.

October 28, 2012, 10:49 AM	#10
Yung.gunr Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2010 Location: Phoenix area Posts: 1,442	My brother recently got an FNP9 and asked for ideas on holsters. Looks like there is not much out there for it. But, from my understanding that model has been discontinued so maybe there won't ever be much market for it. Sure is a nice gun though. I agree the pocket autos seem to be quite popular now days. The Sig 938 is probably a good one you will see some demand for. I feel it's too big for the pocket so next logical place is IWB. LC9 and others in their size category too I would think.

October 31, 2012, 07:50 AM	#11
2000ShadowACE Member Join Date: June 24, 2012 Location: Eastern Iowa Posts: 69	There are very few holsters available for Taurus full sized autos like the OSS. I'm currently looking for two of them. __________________ We have nothing to fear, but politicians.

October 31, 2012, 12:23 PM	#12
Mrgunsngear Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2011 Location: Carolina Posts: 3,415	CZ 75 holster is probably a good idea since there are so many knock offs of the gun and most fit the same holster (for instance my EAA Witness rides in a CZ holster). __________________ Mrgunsngear Youtube Channel

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