what too look for in a holster for me p226

mcs0817 · December 30, 2002, 12:58 AM

I just got a p226 and now am looking for a good holster. I need a holster primarily for safe storage and handling of the gun not really for carry. When its loaded and not in its lock box (night stand duty/ in the car/etc) I would prefer to have the trigger covered rather then exposed. What should I be looking for in a holster and what are some good brands. Thanks guys

Scott Evans · December 30, 2002, 06:42 AM

Check out G-Code

Chugach · December 31, 2002, 01:27 AM

I have personal experience with and would recommend

Leather: Bianchi, Galco, Don Hume, SafariLand, Ted Blocker

Synthetic: Blade-Tech, Uncle Mike's

Gunnersalley · December 31, 2002, 11:08 AM

I'll second the suggestion to check out the G-CODE line. It's well made, well designed, and comes standard with several built in features typical of hand made or custom made kydex. Being a modular system, you can also choose from four different carrying options. G-CODE is one of the few lines of kydex we carry for these reasons. They are a tremendous value for the money.

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Peter Gun · December 31, 2002, 08:11 PM

If mostly for storage look at Uncle mikes basic clip on model. It is made of nylon and thick, so its durable and protects well. It also has a magazine pouch attached, also good for storage so you can grab the gun and extra mag as one package when you need it. It has full trigger coverage and a burly thumb break and its cheap. All these features make it a poor carry holster, but it clips on quickly if you need it to. I often use it as a backpack/ breifcase holster.

blades67 · December 31, 2002, 09:41 PM

I highly recommend the Uncle Mike Injection Molded Kydex line. Just as good as the G-Code and Blade-Tech lines and about $30 less expensive.

Eric Larsen · May 29, 2004, 01:05 PM

Well.....a holster should be analyzed from a function stand point first and foremost.

How do you want to carry it? What environment? Any holster will hold your gun in a cars glove box..........when you wear it, what do you want it to do?

Start there and youll be alot happier than just jumping on the UM's bandwagon..........

Shoot wel.

don't shoot it's me · May 30, 2004, 08:36 AM

"I need a holster primarily for safe storage and handling of the gun not really for carry."

The Uncle Mike's should work fine for your purposes...and save you some money.

December 30, 2002, 12:58 AM	#1
mcs0817 Member Join Date: November 21, 2002 Posts: 22	what too look for in a holster for me p226 I just got a p226 and now am looking for a good holster. I need a holster primarily for safe storage and handling of the gun not really for carry. When its loaded and not in its lock box (night stand duty/ in the car/etc) I would prefer to have the trigger covered rather then exposed. What should I be looking for in a holster and what are some good brands. Thanks guys

December 30, 2002, 06:42 AM	#2
Scott Evans Staff Alumnus Join Date: December 7, 1998 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 1,380	Check out G-Code __________________ “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

December 31, 2002, 01:27 AM	#3
Chugach Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2002 Location: Alaska Posts: 172	I have personal experience with and would recommend Leather: Bianchi, Galco, Don Hume, SafariLand, Ted Blocker Synthetic: Blade-Tech, Uncle Mike's __________________ No such thing as bad weather, just bad gear... "A society of sheep must in time beget a government of wolves." - Bertrand de Jouvenet

December 31, 2002, 08:11 PM	#5
Peter Gun Senior Member Join Date: March 30, 2002 Location: free carry VT Posts: 144	If mostly for storage look at Uncle mikes basic clip on model. It is made of nylon and thick, so its durable and protects well. It also has a magazine pouch attached, also good for storage so you can grab the gun and extra mag as one package when you need it. It has full trigger coverage and a burly thumb break and its cheap. All these features make it a poor carry holster, but it clips on quickly if you need it to. I often use it as a backpack/ breifcase holster. __________________ Got gun law problems? Move to VT!

December 31, 2002, 09:41 PM	#6
blades67 Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 1999 Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA Posts: 6,014	I highly recommend the Uncle Mike Injection Molded Kydex line. Just as good as the G-Code and Blade-Tech lines and about $30 less expensive. __________________ Guns cause crime like spoons cause Rosie O'Donnell to be fat! I hunt, therefore I am.

December 31, 2002, 11:08 AM	#4
Gunnersalley Member Join Date: June 15, 2002 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 15	I'll second the suggestion to check out the G-CODE line. It's well made, well designed, and comes standard with several built in features typical of hand made or custom made kydex. Being a modular system, you can also choose from four different carrying options. G-CODE is one of the few lines of kydex we carry for these reasons. They are a tremendous value for the money. Gunner's Alley www.gunnersalley.com [email protected]

May 29, 2004, 01:05 PM	#7
Eric Larsen Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2001 Location: Bountiful....Ut. Posts: 3,226	Well.....a holster should be analyzed from a function stand point first and foremost. How do you want to carry it? What environment? Any holster will hold your gun in a cars glove box..........when you wear it, what do you want it to do? Start there and youll be alot happier than just jumping on the UM's bandwagon.......... Shoot wel. __________________ If they dont know you have a gun.....then I did alright! If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice......Rush

May 30, 2004, 08:36 AM	#8
don't shoot it's me Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2001 Location: NY first/LA second Posts: 1,537	"I need a holster primarily for safe storage and handling of the gun not really for carry." The Uncle Mike's should work fine for your purposes...and save you some money.