Women/spouses who CCW

smince · September 13, 2005, 06:26 PM

When my wife made the commitment to CCW, I purchased her a couple of Galco purses' with the built-in holster compartment. That was nearly 13 years ago. They have held up well (Galco quality). She is in the market for a new one.

Can anyone comment on Coronado leather (those who have actually used their product) or another good mfg? She has a few other good holsters, but for day-to-day the purse gets the most use.

Thanks.

Rob P. · September 15, 2005, 12:21 PM

I'd say that if you've used the Galco's and they've worn well over 13 years, you should look at the Coronado ones and judge them based on the workmanship & quality in the Galco's. If similar, there's a good chance they'll do the job just as well as the previous mfg's.

Check the thread used for stitching and ask what the thread is made of (cotton, nylon, rayon, etc). Cheap stuff uses thin thread made of unwaxed cotton or rayon. Good stuff uses waxed cotton in a heavy weight diam. And, like all purses, the lining is important in weight, durability, and attachment to the exterior leather. Cheap stuff frays fast.

danbh · October 2, 2005, 03:32 AM

Wife has a Coronado pocketbooks uses them every day 5 years old now and they still look great. Leather is top quality and so is stitching and zippers.

smince · October 2, 2005, 04:38 AM

My wife got hers last Thursday, in time to carry it on a trip to Knoxville. It is very well made, and larger than her Galco, for a lot less money. Aspen Classic is the model she chose.

September 13, 2005, 06:26 PM	#1
smince Junior member Join Date: October 9, 2004 Location: Northeast Alabama Posts: 2,580	Women/spouses who CCW When my wife made the commitment to CCW, I purchased her a couple of Galco purses' with the built-in holster compartment. That was nearly 13 years ago. They have held up well (Galco quality). She is in the market for a new one. Can anyone comment on Coronado leather (those who have actually used their product) or another good mfg? She has a few other good holsters, but for day-to-day the purse gets the most use. Thanks.

September 15, 2005, 12:21 PM	#2
Rob P. Junior member Join Date: September 7, 2005 Posts: 467	I'd say that if you've used the Galco's and they've worn well over 13 years, you should look at the Coronado ones and judge them based on the workmanship & quality in the Galco's. If similar, there's a good chance they'll do the job just as well as the previous mfg's. Check the thread used for stitching and ask what the thread is made of (cotton, nylon, rayon, etc). Cheap stuff uses thin thread made of unwaxed cotton or rayon. Good stuff uses waxed cotton in a heavy weight diam. And, like all purses, the lining is important in weight, durability, and attachment to the exterior leather. Cheap stuff frays fast.

October 2, 2005, 03:32 AM	#3
danbh Member Join Date: January 5, 2001 Location: Boca Raton FL Posts: 38	Wife has a Coronado pocketbooks uses them every day 5 years old now and they still look great. Leather is top quality and so is stitching and zippers.

October 2, 2005, 04:38 AM	#4
smince Junior member Join Date: October 9, 2004 Location: Northeast Alabama Posts: 2,580	My wife got hers last Thursday, in time to carry it on a trip to Knoxville. It is very well made, and larger than her Galco, for a lot less money. Aspen Classic is the model she chose.