Gun Leather....

WizeGuy_ · July 14, 2002, 04:23 PM

I just bought a CZ 75BD. I have been looking at IWB'S for it and i came across the Mitch Rosen ARG . This holster is great looking but it sells for $135. Is it worth the money? I want a holster that will pull the gun in tight to my body but do i have to spend that much for it?

WizeGuy_

KSFreeman · July 14, 2002, 07:07 PM

Yes. Good stuff costs money. Rosen is an excellent maker. I prefer Milt Sparks. YMMV.

MARTINI13 · July 21, 2002, 11:00 AM

I like lew alessi's holsters. They are works of art...

Jim V · July 21, 2002, 04:52 PM

And there are reasonable delivery times from Sparks and Alessi.

Modifiedbrowning · July 22, 2002, 08:54 AM

WizeGuy, check out www.Grahamscustomleather.bigstep.com. I saw him mentioned here on TFL. I bought his Falcon holster for my P99. Great piece, I paid $59 for it and mag carrier. I believe it shipped in about two weeks. Not sure if he makes holsters for CZ'S.

Drjones · July 22, 2002, 04:39 PM

Hi. Hope I'm not too late! I have some good suggestions.

I'll second the fact that good stuff costs more.

However, I prefer kydex; its cheaper and lower maintenance. I just ordered a Tuckable IWB from www.fist-inc.com

Other companies that are highly recommended are www.blade-tech.com and www.comp-tac.com

The cool thing about a "Tuckable" holster is that its designed so that you can tuck your shirt between the holster and your pants, so all that is visible is the clip on your belt. Check out the sites for pics. This would work well if you must wear a shirt tucked in, or for dress clothes.

I got the fist because their kydex is supposed to be the thinnest, based on what I've read here and at other forums.

Good luck!
Drjones

Scott Evans · July 22, 2002, 05:47 PM

www.gunnersalley.com

Kirk Keller · July 23, 2002, 09:13 AM

Mitch Rosen also has an express line version of his ARG dubbed the ARG-EXP. The express line are very high quality and I've had better luck with Mitch's express line than most other manufacturers best offerings. The price on the ARG-EXP is $85. Add $10 if you want a solid color version.

Kirk

DFS · July 23, 2002, 10:00 PM

I have Mitch's leather gear. It is really beautiful, but I would never spend that kind of money again. I would go with Milt Sparks or Gordon Davis IWB.

Sastrugi · July 23, 2002, 11:51 PM

Lou Alessi's Watch Six Dual Talon is a superb IWB at
a more than fair price given his Rep & quality.

Mannlicher · July 24, 2002, 08:57 PM

I use leather by Sam Andrews for most of my guns. Craftsmanship cannot be beaten. Prices are competative, and I like the guy.

I have used one of his McDaniels's II rigs for my commander for over 5 years now, and it just gets better with age.
www.andrewsleather.com

Chugach · July 26, 2002, 02:07 AM

I like Kydex, but experience noticeable wear on the finish. Also, leather feels more comfortable to me when IWB.

I've had good experience with Don Hume Leathergoods http://www.donhume.com and Ted Blocker http://www.tedblocker.com.

July 14, 2002, 04:23 PM	#1
WizeGuy_ Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2002 Location: Middle GA Posts: 118	Gun Leather.... I just bought a CZ 75BD. I have been looking at IWB'S for it and i came across the Mitch Rosen ARG . This holster is great looking but it sells for $135. Is it worth the money? I want a holster that will pull the gun in tight to my body but do i have to spend that much for it? WizeGuy_ __________________ One .38 Revolver - $400.00 One Leather Holster - $40.00 Ten Rounds of Ammo - $5.00 One human life thereby protected - PRICELESS!

July 14, 2002, 07:07 PM	#2
KSFreeman Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2001 Location: Lafayette, Indiana--American-occupied America Posts: 5,418	Yes. Good stuff costs money. Rosen is an excellent maker. I prefer Milt Sparks. YMMV. __________________ "Arguments of policy must give way to a constitutional command." Payton v. New York, 445 U.S. 573, 602 (1980).

July 21, 2002, 11:00 AM	#3
MARTINI13 Junior Member Join Date: July 16, 2002 Location: PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF TAXACHUSETTS Posts: 9	Gun Leather I like lew alessi's holsters. They are works of art... __________________ THE AMERICAN FLAG: THE BEST FLAG IN THE WORLD

July 21, 2002, 04:52 PM	#4
Jim V Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 1999 Location: SE Michigan - USA Posts: 4,038	And there are reasonable delivery times from Sparks and Alessi. __________________ *MOLON LABE* If it ain't metal, single stack & single action, it ain't a 1911 no matter what it looks like. 1911 Forum THE TUBBY CURMUDGEON

July 22, 2002, 08:54 AM	#5
Modifiedbrowning Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2002 Location: Montana Posts: 613	WizeGuy, check out www.Grahamscustomleather.bigstep.com. I saw him mentioned here on TFL. I bought his Falcon holster for my P99. Great piece, I paid $59 for it and mag carrier. I believe it shipped in about two weeks. Not sure if he makes holsters for CZ'S. __________________ "Remember, no matter where you go, there you are" Buckaroo Banzai

July 22, 2002, 04:39 PM	#6
Drjones Senior Member Join Date: July 16, 2002 Posts: 1,239	Hi. Hope I'm not too late! I have some good suggestions. I'll second the fact that good stuff costs more. However, I prefer kydex; its cheaper and lower maintenance. I just ordered a Tuckable IWB from www.fist-inc.com Other companies that are highly recommended are www.blade-tech.com and www.comp-tac.com The cool thing about a "Tuckable" holster is that its designed so that you can tuck your shirt between the holster and your pants, so all that is visible is the clip on your belt. Check out the sites for pics. This would work well if you must wear a shirt tucked in, or for dress clothes. I got the fist because their kydex is supposed to be the thinnest, based on what I've read here and at other forums. Good luck! Drjones

July 22, 2002, 05:47 PM	#7
Scott Evans Staff Alumnus Join Date: December 7, 1998 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 1,380	www.gunnersalley.com __________________ “This is my rifle, there are many like it but this one is mine …” MOLON LABE ! I’m a G-CODE holster fan ! www.range5.com

July 23, 2002, 09:13 AM	#8
Kirk Keller Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2001 Location: NC Posts: 808	WizeGuy_ Mitch Rosen also has an express line version of his ARG dubbed the ARG-EXP. The express line are very high quality and I've had better luck with Mitch's express line than most other manufacturers best offerings. The price on the ARG-EXP is $85. Add $10 if you want a solid color version. Kirk __________________ Proud TFL Alumnus

July 23, 2002, 10:00 PM	#9
DFS Member Join Date: December 20, 2001 Location: Calif. Posts: 44	Leather Gear I have Mitch's leather gear. It is really beautiful, but I would never spend that kind of money again. I would go with Milt Sparks or Gordon Davis IWB.

July 23, 2002, 11:51 PM	#10
Sastrugi Senior Member Join Date: October 12, 2001 Location: Western NY Posts: 110	Lou Alessi's Watch Six Dual Talon is a superb IWB at a more than fair price given his Rep & quality. __________________ "Speed is fine, accuracy is final." Chuck Taylor

July 24, 2002, 08:57 PM	#11
Mannlicher Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2001 Location: North Central Florida & Miami Posts: 3,209	I use leather by Sam Andrews for most of my guns. Craftsmanship cannot be beaten. Prices are competative, and I like the guy. I have used one of his McDaniels's II rigs for my commander for over 5 years now, and it just gets better with age. www.andrewsleather.com __________________ Nemo Me Impune Lacesset "The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.".........Ronald Reagan

July 26, 2002, 02:07 AM	#12
Chugach Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2002 Location: Alaska Posts: 172	I like Kydex, but experience noticeable wear on the finish. Also, leather feels more comfortable to me when IWB. I've had good experience with Don Hume Leathergoods http://www.donhume.com and Ted Blocker http://www.tedblocker.com.