Types and makes of holsters you prefer - Page 3

KyJim · November 29, 2020, 11:13 PM

For pocket carry, I like the DeSantis Nemesis. I've carried a Ruger LCP, Sig P238, Kahr CM9, and a SW J-frame in various sizes of this holster. They conceal the guns well and allow a quick and easy draw because the outside of the holster seems to grip the pocket, so only the gun is drawn, not the whole holster.

IWB, the Sparks SS-II is great. OWB, I have a variety of styles from custom to mass market holsters (like Galco). I probably have more pancake OWB holsters than any other style.

shurshot · December 2, 2020, 07:24 AM

I have bought several IWB leather holsters off the Bay, from "J&J"... SUPERB leather! Great price, good fit and they ship fast. Made here in the USA too.

Jimbo-Indy · December 2, 2020, 07:55 PM

I prefer leather. Have one kydex paddle for 1911 that works ok but doesn't conceal well. Before retiring, I wore mostly High Noon shoulder rigs under a vest or an MTR belt slide. I tend to carry larger/heavier pistols. Consider my Kahr CT40 a compact. For IWB, recommend the MTR A1. Makes you forget the CZ 97B or Ruger P90 is on your waist. They also make a convertable IWB/OWB that works well too.

1MoreFord · December 4, 2020, 12:22 AM

I have IWB and OWB holsters. I have leather and kydex holsters. It all depends on the gun and the purpose. Choose carefully and buy wisely.

tex45acp · February 12, 2021, 04:38 PM

I really like my Milt Sparks Versa Max 2 IWB for my Wilson Combat Professional

I love My Wilson Combat IWB Paddle for my Browning HiPower

and my Tucker for OWB Carry

Moenie · February 13, 2021, 03:14 AM

Leather, with open bottom. I don’t like my gun resting on the front of the barrel.

toxophilus · February 13, 2021, 03:02 PM

For concealed carry, I've narrowed it down (finally) to my Milt Sparks; I like that it's easy to re-holster since the mouth is reinforced with a metal band so it won't collapse on me.

Two Shanks · February 14, 2021, 04:23 PM

First choice Matt Del Fatti. Second choice Nighthawk or Milt Sparks. All OWB.

TunnelRat · February 14, 2021, 04:32 PM

I’ve carried In leather holsters, hybrid holsters (with either a leather or synthetic backing), and entirely kydex holsters. These days I use kydex holsters. They all have pluses and minuses. For kydex I like JM Custom Kydex. I think the quality of the final product for the price is very good and he has an attention to smaller details that I appreciate.

I terms of Serpa holsters, as others have mentioned the prevailing wisdom seems to be against them due to negligent discharges encountered in their use. I have a Serpa, I’ve used it some, and I don’t really care for it. Frankly for an OWB “duty” type holster that offers some kind of active retention I think the Safariland ALS is just superior. I think the mechanism is smoother, less prone to fouling, and the product has a nicer finish. However the ALS is generally more expensive. I have a Blackhawk Omnivore as well and it’s not bad, quite versatile really and a better active retention system than a Serpa, imo. I have heard positive comments on the Blackhawk T series.

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mk70ss · February 14, 2021, 05:31 PM

Leather OWB for 99% of the time. Galco, Bullard Leather, and Azula Leather are my go brands. I have a few kydex, but prefer leather. I also use a Don Hume leather pocket holster for my LCP and Beretta 950

February 12, 2021, 04:38 PM	#55
tex45acp Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2005 Location: The Great State of Texas Posts: 1,032	I really like my Milt Sparks Versa Max 2 IWB for my Wilson Combat Professional I love My Wilson Combat IWB Paddle for my Browning HiPower and my Tucker for OWB Carry __________________ “All that is required for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing.“

February 14, 2021, 04:32 PM	#59
TunnelRat Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 12,212	Types and makes of holsters you prefer I’ve carried In leather holsters, hybrid holsters (with either a leather or synthetic backing), and entirely kydex holsters. These days I use kydex holsters. They all have pluses and minuses. For kydex I like JM Custom Kydex. I think the quality of the final product for the price is very good and he has an attention to smaller details that I appreciate. I terms of Serpa holsters, as others have mentioned the prevailing wisdom seems to be against them due to negligent discharges encountered in their use. I have a Serpa, I’ve used it some, and I don’t really care for it. Frankly for an OWB “duty” type holster that offers some kind of active retention I think the Safariland ALS is just superior. I think the mechanism is smoother, less prone to fouling, and the product has a nicer finish. However the ALS is generally more expensive. I have a Blackhawk Omnivore as well and it’s not bad, quite versatile really and a better active retention system than a Serpa, imo. I have heard positive comments on the Blackhawk T series. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

February 14, 2021, 05:31 PM	#60
mk70ss Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,599	Leather OWB for 99% of the time. Galco, Bullard Leather, and Azula Leather are my go brands. I have a few kydex, but prefer leather. I also use a Don Hume leather pocket holster for my LCP and Beretta 950 __________________ Say when.....

November 29, 2020, 11:13 PM	#51
KyJim Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 9,142	For pocket carry, I like the DeSantis Nemesis. I've carried a Ruger LCP, Sig P238, Kahr CM9, and a SW J-frame in various sizes of this holster. They conceal the guns well and allow a quick and easy draw because the outside of the holster seems to grip the pocket, so only the gun is drawn, not the whole holster. IWB, the Sparks SS-II is great. OWB, I have a variety of styles from custom to mass market holsters (like Galco). I probably have more pancake OWB holsters than any other style.

December 2, 2020, 07:24 AM	#52
shurshot Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2006 Posts: 1,819	I have bought several IWB leather holsters off the Bay, from "J&J"... SUPERB leather! Great price, good fit and they ship fast. Made here in the USA too.

December 2, 2020, 07:55 PM	#53
Jimbo-Indy Senior Member Join Date: August 27, 2008 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 334	I prefer leather. Have one kydex paddle for 1911 that works ok but doesn't conceal well. Before retiring, I wore mostly High Noon shoulder rigs under a vest or an MTR belt slide. I tend to carry larger/heavier pistols. Consider my Kahr CT40 a compact. For IWB, recommend the MTR A1. Makes you forget the CZ 97B or Ruger P90 is on your waist. They also make a convertable IWB/OWB that works well too.

December 4, 2020, 12:22 AM	#54
1MoreFord Senior Member Join Date: July 30, 2014 Location: Arkansas Posts: 244	I have IWB and OWB holsters. I have leather and kydex holsters. It all depends on the gun and the purpose. Choose carefully and buy wisely.

February 13, 2021, 03:14 AM	#56
Moenie Member Join Date: December 17, 2020 Location: In a house Posts: 53	Leather, with open bottom. I don’t like my gun resting on the front of the barrel.

February 13, 2021, 03:02 PM	#57
toxophilus Member Join Date: October 21, 2009 Location: Colorado, Earth Posts: 15	For concealed carry, I've narrowed it down (finally) to my Milt Sparks; I like that it's easy to re-holster since the mouth is reinforced with a metal band so it won't collapse on me.

February 14, 2021, 04:23 PM	#58
Two Shanks Junior Member Join Date: September 22, 2020 Posts: 13	First choice Matt Del Fatti. Second choice Nighthawk or Milt Sparks. All OWB.