Anyone use a belt slide holster?

In The Ten Ring · January 28, 2018, 02:15 AM

Until I figure out what Hi Power holster to buy, my Mitch Rosen Express Thumb Break for my Kahr 45 holds my HP pretty well. The muzzle and slide stick out the bottom though, rather like a belt slide.

Anyone carry in a belt slide? Thoughts on it?

Pic example:

https://www.gunnersecurity.com/shop/...slide-holster/

Big Wes · January 28, 2018, 05:51 AM

I have a couple I bought from Dillon many years ago called a NJABS it was like $15.00

Unfortunately they no longer carry them. Very functional and one of my favorite holsters. The Mitch Rosen you posted looks good. The two I have look similar to this one with out a metal belt clip as some come with now a days.

AirForceShooter · January 28, 2018, 07:14 AM

I use these in paddle config.
Really good for my purposes

AFS

T. O'Heir · January 28, 2018, 01:37 PM

Make 'em too. Made one that covers the entire trigger of either a 1911A1 or a BHP. Have a commercial one that's a lot less. Both pistols disappear on one's carcass.
The idea is to have a holster that doesn't look like one for the times you're in places you cannot carry. However, the whole holster thing is mostly about your budget. You really don't need to spend $100 on a good holster. Don't forget that the belt is as important as the holster.

Onward Allusion · January 28, 2018, 02:01 PM

I have a couple of slide holsters but the only pistols I carry in 'em are beaters, like one of my banged up and worn 5946TSWs. While slide holsters are convenient they offer little for gun protection or the protection of objects around the person, especially ones worn OWB. I have scraped up gun finishes, scratched cars, & gouged furniture with them.

With that said, slide holsters work well for IWB carry. Triggers are fully covered.

**JohnKSa** · January 28, 2018, 05:42 PM

One important function of holsters is to protect the gun from stuff you bump into and protect the stuff you bump into from the gun.

Belt slides tend to do neither of those things well.

If you carry all the time, you're going to notice the extra wear and tear on the unprotected parts of the gun. More importantly, while bumping into something with a piece of leather-covered metal may not be an issue, bumping a piece of unprotected metal against a chair or wooden doorframe, or a car door/doorpost is going to leave a mark.

If you always wear a pretty heavy cover garment (as opposed to a thin shirt) it may not be an issue.

Yeah...I should have read the post directly above mine before responding...

DT Guy · January 28, 2018, 09:20 PM

My issue with belt slides is the way they offer the opportunity for pressure on the muzzle (from a chair arm, seat or seatbelt attachment) to 'pop' the gun up and out of the holster. There are too many things to bump against in my world for me to be comfortable with that possibility.

Larry

Jeff22 · January 29, 2018, 02:33 AM

I have frequently carried a variety of different handguns concealed using the Bianchi Black Widow holster, which is a belt slide with a thumb break retaining device.

625TC · January 30, 2018, 09:41 AM

Two of my favorites and often used are a Don Hume JIT slide and a Yaqi slide from Galco

In The Ten Ring · January 30, 2018, 05:47 PM

Thanks for the replies guys. I could see how a belt slide would lead to the gun bumping into things.

I'm going to go for an OWB thumb break that fully covers the weapon, some other forum members have been kind enough to link me a couple.

January 28, 2018, 02:15 AM	#1
In The Ten Ring Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2018 Posts: 380	Anyone use a belt slide holster? Until I figure out what Hi Power holster to buy, my Mitch Rosen Express Thumb Break for my Kahr 45 holds my HP pretty well. The muzzle and slide stick out the bottom though, rather like a belt slide. Anyone carry in a belt slide? Thoughts on it? Pic example: https://www.gunnersecurity.com/shop/...slide-holster/ Last edited by In The Ten Ring; January 28, 2018 at 02:42 AM.

January 28, 2018, 07:14 AM	#3
AirForceShooter Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2005 Location: Sarasota (sort of) Florida Posts: 1,296	I use these in paddle config. Really good for my purposes AFS __________________ 'Qui tacet consentit': To remain silent is to consent.

January 28, 2018, 01:37 PM	#4
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	Make 'em too. Made one that covers the entire trigger of either a 1911A1 or a BHP. Have a commercial one that's a lot less. Both pistols disappear on one's carcass. The idea is to have a holster that doesn't look like one for the times you're in places you cannot carry. However, the whole holster thing is mostly about your budget. You really don't need to spend $100 on a good holster. Don't forget that the belt is as important as the holster. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

January 28, 2018, 02:01 PM	#5
Onward Allusion Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2009 Location: Back in a Non-Free State Posts: 3,133	I have a couple of slide holsters but the only pistols I carry in 'em are beaters, like one of my banged up and worn 5946TSWs. While slide holsters are convenient they offer little for gun protection or the protection of objects around the person, especially ones worn OWB. I have scraped up gun finishes, scratched cars, & gouged furniture with them. With that said, slide holsters work well for IWB carry. Triggers are fully covered. __________________ Simple as ABC . . . Always Be Carrying

January 28, 2018, 05:42 PM	#6
JohnKSa Staff Join Date: February 12, 2001 Location: DFW Area Posts: 24,972	One important function of holsters is to protect the gun from stuff you bump into and protect the stuff you bump into from the gun. Belt slides tend to do neither of those things well. If you carry all the time, you're going to notice the extra wear and tear on the unprotected parts of the gun. More importantly, while bumping into something with a piece of leather-covered metal may not be an issue, bumping a piece of unprotected metal against a chair or wooden doorframe, or a car door/doorpost is going to leave a mark. If you always wear a pretty heavy cover garment (as opposed to a thin shirt) it may not be an issue. Yeah...I should have read the post directly above mine before responding... __________________ Do you know about the TEXAS State Rifle Association? Last edited by JohnKSa; January 28, 2018 at 05:43 PM. Reason: Added comment.

January 28, 2018, 09:20 PM	#7
DT Guy Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2001 Posts: 959	My issue with belt slides is the way they offer the opportunity for pressure on the muzzle (from a chair arm, seat or seatbelt attachment) to 'pop' the gun up and out of the holster. There are too many things to bump against in my world for me to be comfortable with that possibility. Larry __________________ He who fights and runs away had better run pretty damn fast. Government, Anarchy and Chaos

January 29, 2018, 02:33 AM	#8
Jeff22 Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2004 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 715	belt slide holsters I have frequently carried a variety of different handguns concealed using the Bianchi Black Widow holster, which is a belt slide with a thumb break retaining device. __________________ You can only learn from experience if you pay attention!

January 30, 2018, 09:41 AM	#9
625TC Member Join Date: January 15, 2018 Posts: 67	Two of my favorites and often used are a Don Hume JIT slide and a Yaqi slide from Galco

January 30, 2018, 05:47 PM	#10
In The Ten Ring Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2018 Posts: 380	Thanks for the replies guys. I could see how a belt slide would lead to the gun bumping into things. I'm going to go for an OWB thumb break that fully covers the weapon, some other forum members have been kind enough to link me a couple.