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Hoppy · August 2, 2018, 09:31 AM

I've been carrying for about 20 years. Never had a holster I was completely happy with until I made my own. I was looking for ease of use, minimalist style, comfort, ease of draw and reholstering, and retention.

My holsters are minimalist style IWB made of .080 kydex. The cant and ride height is custom. The retention is set when making the holster. The holster was good when I first made it but I didn't like how it moved around when walking/working, etc.. That changed when I glued suede onto the back. It adds some 'grip' as well as some comfort. I carry at 3 o'clock.

Also, one thing I changed was that I always wear an undershirt now, even in summer. There is a t shirt tucked in, then the holster, then a t shirt or other shirt over.

Here's my holster for my Glock 26. I don't make holsters as a business. To replicate this setup, a PJ Holster with suede glued on would come close.

August 2, 2018, 09:31 AM	#2
Hoppy Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2000 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 287	I've been carrying for about 20 years. Never had a holster I was completely happy with until I made my own. I was looking for ease of use, minimalist style, comfort, ease of draw and reholstering, and retention. My holsters are minimalist style IWB made of .080 kydex. The cant and ride height is custom. The retention is set when making the holster. The holster was good when I first made it but I didn't like how it moved around when walking/working, etc.. That changed when I glued suede onto the back. It adds some 'grip' as well as some comfort. I carry at 3 o'clock. Also, one thing I changed was that I always wear an undershirt now, even in summer. There is a t shirt tucked in, then the holster, then a t shirt or other shirt over. Here's my holster for my Glock 26. I don't make holsters as a business. To replicate this setup, a PJ Holster with suede glued on would come close.