What's your Faovrite Holster

Johnny McBang · October 4, 2002, 01:36 AM

Just wondering what everyones favorite hoster is and why they chose it. There is no limitations and can be a custom made.

Jim V · October 4, 2002, 05:57 AM

Alessi CQC/I for the 1911. A very comfortable IWB holster that looks good. I prefer Alessi holsters.

Radagast · October 4, 2002, 09:10 AM

Black Alessi CQC-I for Glock 19. Excellent fit and finish, slimline. Belt loops for 1 & 1/4 inch belt. I ordered it simply because I wanted to have a bespoke holster, and I consider it well worth the money and the wait. ( 5 months in my case as I am on the other side of the planet.)

I don't mind the Galco Royal Guard I have for my Glock 17 either, but it is considerably thicker around the holster mouth, due to the sewn in steel retention clip, the belt loops are one size fits nothing 1 & 3/4 inch, so the angle of the gun can shift, and the finish is natural horsehide, so the loops stand out against a black belt. Note I am quite happy with the RG, the Alessi is simply better.

other stuff in my BOH includes Galco pocket holster for a Tomcat ( thumbs down), Bladetech UCH for J frame (thumbs up) Helweg LTD speed holster for glocks (thumbs up) uncle mikes shoulder holster for ruger MKII (value for money) UM belt slide for 1911 ( you get what you pay for) leather Bianchi thumb break OWB for glocks 19,17 ( reasonable) and a few others.

Radagast

ctc · October 4, 2002, 10:32 AM

Current Favorite(s):

Alessi - CQC/I - w/ split belt loops; for my Colt Defender & Beretta Mini Cougar. Very comfortable, stable rig that doesn't move. And it's made by Lou Alessi

Alessi - Watch 6 Dual Talon; This is a very versitale, comfortable and thin rig with my Colt Defender. I ordered it after much review looking for a very thin profile. And of course because it's made by Lou

!

-- Chuck

9mmepiphany · October 4, 2002, 11:48 AM

current favorite is my alessi ACP for my beretta 92/96 and i'm saving up for a CQC/s for my hk p7 (i think it is the best holster made for the gun). holds pistol tightly to body and has just the right amount of retention while allowing a smooth presentation. this is what i reach for when going places where i don't want anyone to know i'm carrying and they might be looking a bit harder then normal.

the holster i use the most is the fobus paddle. i have models for the glock 17/19, beretta 92/96, smith J-frame & L-frame and sig 220/226. the paddle holsters are excellent for slipping on and off when stepping out of the house or going to work

both styles of holster do not compromise my speed of presentation

jmlv · October 4, 2002, 01:45 PM

THE NEW NYLON ONE. I HAVE 2 ONE FOR THE AUTO AND A REVOLVER VERSION. I ONLY WISH I COULD GET THEM FOR ALL MY 'USIN" GUNS. GREAT HUNTING HOLSTER IF THEY ONLY MADE ONE FOR A 6" BLACKHAWK!

Sleuth · October 4, 2002, 03:07 PM

Bruce Nelson #1 for a Star Firestar. Unfortunetly, my good friend Bruce died before I could buy more of his outstanding leather. There are folks now collecting BNCL (Bruce Nelson Combat Leather) holsters.

nascarnhlnra · October 4, 2002, 07:13 PM

My favorite is my Milt Sparks Heritage 1 holster for my CS9. This holster has a moisture barrier built into the two layer leather construction to protect the weapon from sweat which is a big plus living in hot and humid Florida.

WESHOOT2 · October 4, 2002, 07:36 PM

My Milt Sparks 1AT's for my 1911 (Caspian of course) and Witnesses.

PeacefulWarrior · October 5, 2002, 02:05 PM

For IWB carry with a suit or slacks I choose the Milt Sparks Executive Companion (which I got from a forumite) WHY?
Slim design
Split an interchangeable belt loops
Slide guard (saves shirts)
Hugs body
The design takes the weight of the gun off the belt and places it on the hip,important with narrow belt dress belts
High quality
Comfort

For IWB carry with jeans,dockers or shorts I grab my High Noon Holsters Down Under model. WHY?
Rough out leather keeps holster in pants
Split and interchangeable belt loops
High ride
Tension screw
Inexpensive
High Quality
Fastservice
Slide guard
Comfort

For on the belt carry I like the Desantis Thumbbreak Belt Scabbard with the lock hole.Why?
High Ride
Pancake design
High Quality
Covered trgger guard
The lock hole enables you to lock the gun in th holster with a pair of handcuffs or a padlock.
Sturdy

Sastrugi · October 7, 2002, 05:17 PM

Favorite IWB considering $ along with design & quality is
Lou Alessi's W6DT. Gotta be one of the bst bargins out there for a top quality IWB.

SW9mm · October 26, 2002, 11:30 AM

bianchi professional iwb size 10A for my cs9

Big Arm Hannigan · October 26, 2002, 02:52 PM

I just got a High Noon Tailgunner for a 5" government model and must say that I like it a great deal!

Iggy · October 26, 2002, 03:11 PM

IWB for Colt's Officer Model..
Alessi WSDT

OWB for Colt's Officer Model..
Mernickle PS6

IWB for Walther PPKs
Alessi Talon Plus..

Alessi design and quality is outstanding.

OF · October 26, 2002, 03:24 PM

I am currently in love with my KyTac Braveheart for the G29. but I'm a fickle guy

I'm sure it's only a matter of time before something else comes along.

- Gabe

Kentucky Rifle · October 26, 2002, 04:22 PM

My wife bought me two set-ups for my birthday. Brown 1.25in shark skin gunbelt and matching shark holster for my J-frames. Black 1.5in shark skin gunbelt and matching shark holster for my Glock 27. I LIKE shark skin! Love the wife.

KR

sam3 · October 26, 2002, 05:45 PM

sparks summer special 2 for kimber 1911 with a hellwig belt

spleenandideal · October 26, 2002, 11:08 PM

High Noon= FAST DELIVERY!

BlkHawk73 · October 27, 2002, 08:24 AM

Proberly my Mitch Rosen "Sport" that I had made for my Ruger SBH. Perfect finish and fit w/ just the right amount of retention.

www.mitchrosen.com

KSFreeman · October 27, 2002, 08:35 AM

Milt Sparks Executive Companion (black for tacticalness).

Bruce Nelson made outstanding gear. Had a #1 for a range holster for the G23 I carried in my LEO days. He is still missed.

fed168 · October 27, 2002, 08:56 AM

I have a couple based on whatever I am doing at the time. For CCW, it is a Wild Bill's speed scabbard, a pocket holster, or the good old fanny pack.
Duty wise, an 070 Safariland, the 6820, and now I have found the paddle holster to be real convienent.

LF&Co. MG · October 27, 2002, 10:03 AM

Duty Weapon, a Don Hume front break dual retension. Not sure what number it is in the catalog. Mouse Gun, an Aker wallet caressing my Seecamp. CCW, I have a Bianchi belt slide for both my Kimber CDP and Ultra Carry.

riddleofsteel · October 27, 2002, 07:48 PM

Bought a Kramer, first serious holster I ever owned. I have had one for every fighting handgun I have had since. Why, superior customer service, quality materials, excellent name recognition and resale value, and lifetime warranty.

My current fav is based on the fact it holds my G22.

Kramer belt scabbard in horsehide, single spare mag pouch in horsehide.
Uncle Mike's Mirage gun belt

Alfadog · October 29, 2002, 08:18 AM

My favorite is my Mad Dog GunGlove IWB for my Colt Government Model. I carry it and a Comp-tac single mag carrier on a 1.25" Dillon belt.

armedbutnotdangerous · October 29, 2002, 01:43 PM

Just got a Milt Sparks VMII for my Springfield TRP.
Very good quality, most comfortable IWB holster I've found yet.
With a good belt and two mags on the offside to balance it out, I can just about forget I'm carrying a full-size 1911.
Was well worth the wait.

Steve.

October 4, 2002, 05:57 AM	#2
Jim V Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 1999 Location: SE Michigan - USA Posts: 4,038	Alessi CQC/I for the 1911. A very comfortable IWB holster that looks good. I prefer Alessi holsters. __________________ *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

October 4, 2002, 11:48 AM	#5
9mmepiphany Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2000 Location: northern california Posts: 1,092	current favorite is my alessi ACP for my beretta 92/96 and i'm saving up for a CQC/s for my hk p7 (i think it is the best holster made for the gun). holds pistol tightly to body and has just the right amount of retention while allowing a smooth presentation. this is what i reach for when going places where i don't want anyone to know i'm carrying and they might be looking a bit harder then normal. the holster i use the most is the fobus paddle. i have models for the glock 17/19, beretta 92/96, smith J-frame & L-frame and sig 220/226. the paddle holsters are excellent for slipping on and off when stepping out of the house or going to work both styles of holster do not compromise my speed of presentation __________________ the map is not the territory

October 4, 2002, 01:45 PM	#6
jmlv Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2001 Location: PA AMERICA STARTS HERE! Posts: 739	BIANCHI MILITARY HOLSTER THE NEW NYLON ONE. I HAVE 2 ONE FOR THE AUTO AND A REVOLVER VERSION. I ONLY WISH I COULD GET THEM FOR ALL MY 'USIN" GUNS. GREAT HUNTING HOLSTER IF THEY ONLY MADE ONE FOR A 6" BLACKHAWK! __________________ JMLV NEW PA RESIDENT TFL ALUMNUS MOLON LABE!

October 4, 2002, 03:07 PM	#7
Sleuth Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 445	Bruce Nelson #1 for a Star Firestar. Unfortunetly, my good friend Bruce died before I could buy more of his outstanding leather. There are folks now collecting BNCL (Bruce Nelson Combat Leather) holsters. __________________ Sleuth

October 4, 2002, 07:13 PM	#8
nascarnhlnra Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2002 Location: THE DEEP SOUTH USA Posts: 531	My favorite is my Milt Sparks Heritage 1 holster for my CS9. This holster has a moisture barrier built into the two layer leather construction to protect the weapon from sweat which is a big plus living in hot and humid Florida. __________________ The sound of a 12 gauge pump clears a house faster than Rosie O eats a Big Mac !

October 4, 2002, 01:36 AM	#1
Johnny McBang Junior Member Join Date: September 1, 2002 Posts: 2	What's your Faovrite Holster Just wondering what everyones favorite hoster is and why they chose it. There is no limitations and can be a custom made.

October 4, 2002, 09:10 AM	#3
Radagast Senior Member Join Date: July 13, 2001 Posts: 449	Black Alessi CQC-I for Glock 19. Excellent fit and finish, slimline. Belt loops for 1 & 1/4 inch belt. I ordered it simply because I wanted to have a bespoke holster, and I consider it well worth the money and the wait. ( 5 months in my case as I am on the other side of the planet.) I don't mind the Galco Royal Guard I have for my Glock 17 either, but it is considerably thicker around the holster mouth, due to the sewn in steel retention clip, the belt loops are one size fits nothing 1 & 3/4 inch, so the angle of the gun can shift, and the finish is natural horsehide, so the loops stand out against a black belt. Note I am quite happy with the RG, the Alessi is simply better. other stuff in my BOH includes Galco pocket holster for a Tomcat ( thumbs down), Bladetech UCH for J frame (thumbs up) Helweg LTD speed holster for glocks (thumbs up) uncle mikes shoulder holster for ruger MKII (value for money) UM belt slide for 1911 ( you get what you pay for) leather Bianchi thumb break OWB for glocks 19,17 ( reasonable) and a few others. Radagast

October 4, 2002, 10:32 AM	#4
ctc Senior Member Join Date: April 17, 2000 Location: Doraville, GA Posts: 174	Current Favorite(s): Alessi - CQC/I - w/ split belt loops; for my Colt Defender & Beretta Mini Cougar. Very comfortable, stable rig that doesn't move. And it's made by Lou Alessi Alessi - Watch 6 Dual Talon; This is a very versitale, comfortable and thin rig with my Colt Defender. I ordered it after much review looking for a very thin profile. And of course because it's made by Lou ! -- Chuck

October 4, 2002, 07:36 PM	#9
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	FAV? My Milt Sparks 1AT's for my 1911 (Caspian of course) and Witnesses. __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

October 5, 2002, 02:05 PM	#10
PeacefulWarrior Member Join Date: October 23, 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 47	For IWB carry with a suit or slacks I choose the Milt Sparks Executive Companion (which I got from a forumite) WHY? Slim design Split an interchangeable belt loops Slide guard (saves shirts) Hugs body The design takes the weight of the gun off the belt and places it on the hip,important with narrow belt dress belts High quality Comfort For IWB carry with jeans,dockers or shorts I grab my High Noon Holsters Down Under model. WHY? Rough out leather keeps holster in pants Split and interchangeable belt loops High ride Tension screw Inexpensive High Quality Fastservice Slide guard Comfort For on the belt carry I like the Desantis Thumbbreak Belt Scabbard with the lock hole.Why? High Ride Pancake design High Quality Covered trgger guard The lock hole enables you to lock the gun in th holster with a pair of handcuffs or a padlock. Sturdy

October 7, 2002, 05:17 PM	#11
Sastrugi Senior Member Join Date: October 12, 2001 Location: Western NY Posts: 110	Favorite IWB considering $ along with design & quality is Lou Alessi's W6DT. Gotta be one of the bst bargins out there for a top quality IWB. __________________ "Speed is fine, accuracy is final." Chuck Taylor

October 26, 2002, 11:30 AM	#12
SW9mm Member Join Date: October 25, 2002 Posts: 48	bianchi professional iwb size 10A for my cs9

October 26, 2002, 02:52 PM	#13
Big Arm Hannigan Member Join Date: September 29, 2002 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 29	I just got a High Noon Tailgunner for a 5" government model and must say that I like it a great deal! __________________ Big Arm Hannigan

October 26, 2002, 03:11 PM	#14
Iggy Member Join Date: October 4, 2002 Location: Wyoming Posts: 89	Holsters IWB for Colt's Officer Model.. Alessi WSDT OWB for Colt's Officer Model.. Mernickle PS6 IWB for Walther PPKs Alessi Talon Plus.. Alessi design and quality is outstanding.

October 26, 2002, 03:24 PM	#15
OF Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 2000 Posts: 2,239	I am currently in love with my KyTac Braveheart for the G29. but I'm a fickle guy I'm sure it's only a matter of time before something else comes along. - Gabe

October 26, 2002, 04:22 PM	#16
Kentucky Rifle Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 1999 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 2,687	Rafter Gun Leather My wife bought me two set-ups for my birthday. Brown 1.25in shark skin gunbelt and matching shark holster for my J-frames. Black 1.5in shark skin gunbelt and matching shark holster for my Glock 27. I LIKE shark skin! Love the wife. KR

October 26, 2002, 05:45 PM	#17
sam3 Member Join Date: April 9, 2001 Location: il. Posts: 59	sparks summer special 2 for kimber 1911 with a hellwig belt

October 26, 2002, 11:08 PM	#18
spleenandideal Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 1998 Location: I-77, USA Posts: 522	High Noon= FAST DELIVERY! __________________ "Be mindful of the living force" 'spleenandideal' here is 'agony' everywhere else....

October 27, 2002, 08:24 AM	#19
BlkHawk73 Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 1999 Location: Maine Posts: 756	Proberly my Mitch Rosen "Sport" that I had made for my Ruger SBH. Perfect finish and fit w/ just the right amount of retention. www.mitchrosen.com __________________ Shoot safe, shoot often

October 27, 2002, 08:35 AM	#20
KSFreeman Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2001 Location: Lafayette, Indiana--American-occupied America Posts: 5,418	Milt Sparks Executive Companion (black for tacticalness). Bruce Nelson made outstanding gear. Had a #1 for a range holster for the G23 I carried in my LEO days. He is still missed. __________________ "Arguments of policy must give way to a constitutional command." Payton v. New York, 445 U.S. 573, 602 (1980).

October 27, 2002, 08:56 AM	#21
fed168 Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2000 Posts: 1,040	I have a couple based on whatever I am doing at the time. For CCW, it is a Wild Bill's speed scabbard, a pocket holster, or the good old fanny pack. Duty wise, an 070 Safariland, the 6820, and now I have found the paddle holster to be real convienent.

October 27, 2002, 10:03 AM	#22
LF&Co. MG Senior Member Join Date: October 13, 2002 Location: Lenoir City TN. Posts: 105	Duty Weapon, a Don Hume front break dual retension. Not sure what number it is in the catalog. Mouse Gun, an Aker wallet caressing my Seecamp. CCW, I have a Bianchi belt slide for both my Kimber CDP and Ultra Carry. __________________ "This was the great abiding lesson of my boyhood, that I was in a world where it was not possible for me to be good" George Orwell

October 27, 2002, 07:48 PM	#23
riddleofsteel Senior Member Join Date: January 18, 2000 Location: above ground Posts: 1,558	Bought a Kramer, first serious holster I ever owned. I have had one for every fighting handgun I have had since. Why, superior customer service, quality materials, excellent name recognition and resale value, and lifetime warranty. My current fav is based on the fact it holds my G22. Kramer belt scabbard in horsehide, single spare mag pouch in horsehide. Uncle Mike's Mirage gun belt __________________ For him there was always the discipline of steel.

October 29, 2002, 08:18 AM	#24
Alfadog Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 1999 Location: Brandon, FL USA Posts: 102	My favorite is my Mad Dog GunGlove IWB for my Colt Government Model. I carry it and a Comp-tac single mag carrier on a 1.25" Dillon belt. __________________ "Above all, we must realize that no arsenal or no weapon in the arsenals of the world is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women."--Ronald Reagan

October 29, 2002, 01:43 PM	#25
armedbutnotdangerous Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2001 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 171	Just got a Milt Sparks VMII for my Springfield TRP. Very good quality, most comfortable IWB holster I've found yet. With a good belt and two mags on the offside to balance it out, I can just about forget I'm carrying a full-size 1911. Was well worth the wait. Steve. __________________ Louis L'Amour said it best!!