Leftys: Which Holster have you been searching for?

LeftyHolsters · August 2, 2015, 01:39 PM

Hey all fellow southpaws. What are the guns that seem to be impossible to find QUALITY LH holsters for? (IBW, OWB , pocket or shoulder rigs)

We are developing an entire line of lefty only, top quality US artisan leather holsters and look forward to "filling the gaps" left by the big guys.

Thanks in advance for all of your help guys!

hartcreek · August 2, 2015, 04:14 PM

Good deal and it will not just benefit lefties as many of us like packing one under each arm which means getting a left or right shoulder rig and then fitting another holster in place of the mag/quick loader carrier. Fortunately for me Michaels is so close so I settle for a soft holster and customize it with a pinch bolt to get proper grip.

burrhead · August 2, 2015, 09:50 PM

LeftyHolsters, that seems like a poor business model. I'm left handed and don't have any problem getting holsters. All of the quality holster makers that I know of offer their wares to fit either side. I don't see how a company will turn a profit making a product that is so specialized that only 7-10% of the population can use it. But I've often been wrong before so, if you've run the numbers and think it's a good plan, go for it and good luck.

**4V50 Gary** · August 2, 2015, 10:13 PM

I like shoulder rigs with spare magazine pouches. Never have to worry about your firearm if you go to the potty.

I also use OWB holsters (too skinny for IWB holsters as they rub the hipbone).

reloder56 · August 3, 2015, 08:14 AM

Just another idea to increase your market share, how about leather for "vintage" handguns. Try finding a concealment holster, right or left, for FN 1910, FN 1910/22, Mauser HSc, CZ 27, Beretta 1934/1935, Colt 1903/1908, etc. Regards, Gary

LeftyHolsters · August 4, 2015, 11:37 PM

Thanks guys for your input, I really appreciate you taking the time to do that!

Hartcreek: - I like that idea very much! I'm actually building a custom commissioned dual wield Glock shoulder rig. ( A pair of G22s )
I do like the idea for the ability to swap out either gun for additional mag holsters. Really, it should be an option I at least offer on a high end, custom rig like that. If you ever wanted to try out a proper leather lefty holster shoot me a PM. :-)

burrhead: Certainly super valid concern on being so specialized. Fortunately I do produce right handed holsters as well. To your point, the righty market is too large to ignore. It is interested to know that you have never had an issue. Concern noted, thanks for the honest input.

4V50 Gary: Any particular rig that you have not been able to find by any chance? Also, You raise an interesting point about in the waistband carry and public restrooms. It is a lousy idea to put it down somewhere, yet you can't leave it hanging out there for the guy in the next stall.

reloder56: I Love the idea of a vintage carry line. I feel like it will be relatively easy to find some decent quality replicas for use in the holster making as well. Great idea!

AirForceShooter · August 5, 2015, 06:24 AM

My want is in the area of paddle holsters.

AFS

LeftyHolsters · August 5, 2015, 02:23 PM

That's a great point on the paddles AirForceShooter! I feel like paddle holsters have fallen out of favor a bit with manufacturers as everyone jumped on the crossbred / kydex hybrid designs. Which firearm specifically might you be looking for? Thanks a ton for the feedback!!

RickB · August 5, 2015, 03:50 PM

I've never had any trouble getting left-handed holsters, but I don't own any plastic fantastic stuff that the market may not have addressed, yet.
I have holsters from Bianchi, Galco, Safariland, Blade-Tech, Don Hume, Kramer, Davis, Blocker, Ernie Hill, K Rounds, White Dog, FIST, DeSantis, El Paso Saddlery . . . did I miss anyone?

Captains1911 · August 5, 2015, 08:49 PM

I'm not a lefty, but from what I recall every holster maker I have ever bought from offers left handed options.

August 2, 2015, 01:39 PM	#1
LeftyHolsters Junior Member Join Date: August 2, 2015 Posts: 14	Leftys: Which Holster have you been searching for? Hey all fellow southpaws. What are the guns that seem to be impossible to find QUALITY LH holsters for? (IBW, OWB , pocket or shoulder rigs) We are developing an entire line of lefty only, top quality US artisan leather holsters and look forward to "filling the gaps" left by the big guys. Thanks in advance for all of your help guys!

August 2, 2015, 09:50 PM	#3
burrhead Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 1999 Location: Chihuahuan desert, Texas Posts: 1,148	LeftyHolsters, that seems like a poor business model. I'm left handed and don't have any problem getting holsters. All of the quality holster makers that I know of offer their wares to fit either side. I don't see how a company will turn a profit making a product that is so specialized that only 7-10% of the population can use it. But I've often been wrong before so, if you've run the numbers and think it's a good plan, go for it and good luck. __________________ Join the GOA, SAF and the TSRA I'm offended by people that are easily offended.

August 2, 2015, 10:13 PM	#4
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,832	I like shoulder rigs with spare magazine pouches. Never have to worry about your firearm if you go to the potty. I also use OWB holsters (too skinny for IWB holsters as they rub the hipbone). __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

August 5, 2015, 06:24 AM	#7
AirForceShooter Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2005 Location: Sarasota (sort of) Florida Posts: 1,296	My want is in the area of paddle holsters. AFS __________________ 'Qui tacet consentit': To remain silent is to consent.

August 5, 2015, 03:50 PM	#9
RickB Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2000 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 8,518	I've never had any trouble getting left-handed holsters, but I don't own any plastic fantastic stuff that the market may not have addressed, yet. I have holsters from Bianchi, Galco, Safariland, Blade-Tech, Don Hume, Kramer, Davis, Blocker, Ernie Hill, K Rounds, White Dog, FIST, DeSantis, El Paso Saddlery . . . did I miss anyone? __________________ Runs off at the mouth about anything 1911 related on this site and half the time is flat out wrong.

August 2, 2015, 04:14 PM	#2
hartcreek Junior member Join Date: April 22, 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 1,549	Good deal and it will not just benefit lefties as many of us like packing one under each arm which means getting a left or right shoulder rig and then fitting another holster in place of the mag/quick loader carrier. Fortunately for me Michaels is so close so I settle for a soft holster and customize it with a pinch bolt to get proper grip.

August 3, 2015, 08:14 AM	#5
reloder56 Member Join Date: July 2, 2013 Posts: 59	Just another idea to increase your market share, how about leather for "vintage" handguns. Try finding a concealment holster, right or left, for FN 1910, FN 1910/22, Mauser HSc, CZ 27, Beretta 1934/1935, Colt 1903/1908, etc. Regards, Gary

August 4, 2015, 11:37 PM	#6
LeftyHolsters Junior Member Join Date: August 2, 2015 Posts: 14	Thanks guys for your input, I really appreciate you taking the time to do that! Hartcreek: - I like that idea very much! I'm actually building a custom commissioned dual wield Glock shoulder rig. ( A pair of G22s ) I do like the idea for the ability to swap out either gun for additional mag holsters. Really, it should be an option I at least offer on a high end, custom rig like that. If you ever wanted to try out a proper leather lefty holster shoot me a PM. :-) burrhead: Certainly super valid concern on being so specialized. Fortunately I do produce right handed holsters as well. To your point, the righty market is too large to ignore. It is interested to know that you have never had an issue. Concern noted, thanks for the honest input. 4V50 Gary: Any particular rig that you have not been able to find by any chance? Also, You raise an interesting point about in the waistband carry and public restrooms. It is a lousy idea to put it down somewhere, yet you can't leave it hanging out there for the guy in the next stall. reloder56: I Love the idea of a vintage carry line. I feel like it will be relatively easy to find some decent quality replicas for use in the holster making as well. Great idea!

August 5, 2015, 02:23 PM	#8
LeftyHolsters Junior Member Join Date: August 2, 2015 Posts: 14	That's a great point on the paddles AirForceShooter! I feel like paddle holsters have fallen out of favor a bit with manufacturers as everyone jumped on the crossbred / kydex hybrid designs. Which firearm specifically might you be looking for? Thanks a ton for the feedback!!

August 5, 2015, 08:49 PM	#10
Captains1911 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2009 Location: West of the Blue Ridge, VA Posts: 684	I'm not a lefty, but from what I recall every holster maker I have ever bought from offers left handed options.