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October 12, 2009, 09:35 PM | #1 | ||
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Crossbreed Super Tuck carry holster, extended wear review
Crossbreed Super Tuck holster
What I got: The Super Tuck holster in black cowhide with optional J clips. For: Taurus PT1911AR, a full size 1911 with an integral Picatinny rail. Price: $69.75 ( +$15.00 for natural horsehide) $5.00 for the J clips. First impressions: Nice build quality. Four holes on either side to adjust the holster height and angle. Molded kydex scabbard to hold the gun. The scabbard is form fitting and recesses slightly into the trigger guard for retention. The instructions that come with the holster explain how to use a blow dryer to soften the kydex to adjust retention or one can send the holster back to Crossbreed for adjustment. One of the problems I had with finding a good holster was the rail on the Taurus 1911. The rail is wider than is typical on other railed 1911s and finding a holster that fit, between cheap "Uncle Mike's" or "Gunmate" holsters and very high-end custom gunleather was quite difficult. A quick email to Taurus got a prompt response that they were aware of the issues with the Taurus and could provide a holster to fit. Crossbreed Super Tuck Front (fully broken in after about 6 months wear) Rear Wear and use: I tried several different positions with this holster and gun, from 1:00 to 5:00. For my body size and shape, carries in front tended to pinch when I bend. 3:00 was comfortable but the handgrip on the pistol jutted out and printed badly. Most people probably wouldn't notice, but I did and really preferred better concealment. When I wore the holster in the 4-5 o'clock position, however, the situation changed dramatically. The holder was quite comfortable in that position. The gun was held flat against my back and didn't protrude. Worn with a shirt untucked or tucked between the holster and the pants it didn't print. YouTube - Crossbreed SuperTuck - Untucked & Tucked In this early period when I was trying it out I did, however, encounter several problems. Problem 1: While the leather completely covers the space between my body and the pistol, the kydex only covers a portion of the gun. The slide and frame extend out from the front of it. As a result, the finish on the gun is subject to wear as one moves and the clothes rub against the pistol. Personally, I don't consider this a downcheck. A carry firearm is not a show piece. If one is worried about wear or scratches, better to leave that gun in the safe and carry something a bit more utilitarian. Related to the coverage problem, I had a problem where the edge of the kydex would wear holes in my pants. This was definitely troublesome. Wearing out my pants in short order is not something I want a holster to do. I contacted Crossbreed about this (one thing I can say about Crossbreed holsters is that, in my experience, they have great customer service) and received this response: Quote:
Problem 2: I would remove the gun from the holster and find the that safety was off. On further investigation this turned out to be a training issue. When reaching back for the gun I was, without noticing it, brushing the ambi safety on the 1911. A simple change in how I reached for the gun corrected this problem. I suspect I would have had the same problem with any holster worn in the same spot unless it actually covered the safety. Problem 3: Sometimes on drawing the gun I would see that the magazine was not locked in place. This usually happened when I had been wearing the holstered gun in my car. This was certainly disconcerting and would have been unconscionable in a holster for defensive carry if it were not resolved. The clue to what was happening was that it happened when I was wearing the holster in my car. The gun and holster were pressed tight against my back in that position and apparently the pressure was enough to depress the magazine release. When I inspected the holster, I discovered that there was a small dent corresponding to the location of the magazine release. I continued to try the holster for a while and gradually, that problem went away. Still, I was experimenting with a holster and this problem was potentially serious enough that I would not be able to recommend it if it were left unresolved. I contacted Crossbreed about this issue too. My proposed solution was to drill a hole in the leather where the magazine release rests to relieve the pressure on it. Their response was as follows: Quote:
And that's really been it. The holster is comfortable, comfortable enough that I'll generally use it when I'm Open Carrying as well as when I conceal--just tuck the shirt behind the holster rather than between it and the pants. It conceals well. Drawing is easy and is facilitated in that you can adjust the height and angle of the holster. Reholstering one-handed is easy, even in the rather awkward position that works best for me. It's available at a modest price from a company with excellent customer service. Highly recommended.
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October 14, 2009, 12:38 PM | #2 |
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Thanks for the review. I just bought a Crossbreed Super Tuck. I did some research and found many others seemed well pleased with it.
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October 14, 2009, 12:46 PM | #3 |
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Good review, I also have the Supertuck and carry a G33. When I bought mine lsat year they were still shipping with plastic clips. After about 3 months of use one of the clips broke. I called them about it and they immediately shipped out the new metal clips no questions asked. Very friendly, expedient service. The holster is amazingly comfortable. I kept hearing stories about boxes of holsters under the bed before people found "the right one". Apparently, most people should just start with a Supertuck and save the trouble. I've never read a single complaint.
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October 14, 2009, 01:37 PM | #4 |
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That sounds like just what I need. Does anyone have a web address for them. I am on my phone and did not see it.
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October 14, 2009, 05:12 PM | #6 |
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Pedevore,
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