Galco vs Don Hume

[Doubledown]

I am looking for the general wisdom of the group. Is there much difference between these two brands? I am not looking at a specific model of holster or type of weapon just overall quality. I figure some of you must have both brands in your box of holsters past. Thanks as always for the help.

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[Crescentstar]

IMO, they are both in the ballpark with each other. Galco is certainly more expensive, but I can't honestly say better. I have had good luck (and a little bad) with both. Generally, any mid priced (mass produced) holster by brands such as Bianchi, Aker, Desantis, Galco, Safariland, Strong, Don Hume, etc. all seem to have good, affordable choices in holsters.

[luke213]

I would say it depends allot on the model, I've seen good and bad from both like Crescentstar said but generally they both offer some decent leather without much of a lead time at a good price.

I've always figured there will be a market for custom leather with longer lead times and top notch quality, and production leather with little to no lead time and good quality. Two different markets more less, but the biggest advantage to something in the production type is that you can order a bunch of holsters and get them. For instance if your a larger police department or something along those lines you can't wait for a small maker to build a bunch of holsters then you can get production gear quickly and cheaper. For guys who are willing to wait a little and maybe pay a little more you can pick up a custom rig that will do just what you want.

So in essence you pay for the convenience in time and money but the quality of the product some shops are putting out right now building each rig by hand is really hard and maybe impossible to match in a large production environment. Really though that's the same thing in any manufacturing whether it be guns or cars, you sometimes pay to have that attention to detail and end product that meets your expectations.

Take care!

Luke

[Steve666]

From most expensive to least:
1. Ross
2. Galco
3. Don Hume
I think that while the cost difference is notable, the quality difference is negligable.

[cjacob316]

you have more options with galco. From what i've seen, both are good quality, don hume is cheaper priced. In the end, it's just going to depend on what you want or what you're looking for.

[tkruf]

The only Galco I have is a Kydex (or plastic) paddle. Most of my holsters are Don Hume J.I.T. slides. I have 3 or 4 of them. One for Kahr PM9/CW9, one for Glock 26/19, one for Ruger LCR/SP101, one for Springfield XD9sc. My most favorite and most comfortable holster to wear.

[bcvojak]

Most of my holsters are Don Hume J.I.T. slides. I have 3 or 4 of them.

J.I.T. slides are minimalist holsters, but some of the best OWB holsters you can get at that price point. I love mine!

[sgb]

I would say it depends allot on the model, I've seen good and bad from both like Crescentstar said but generally they both offer some decent leather without much of a lead time at a good price.

I've always figured there will be a market for custom leather with longer lead times and top notch quality, and production leather with little to no lead time and good quality. Two different markets more less, but the biggest advantage to something in the production type is that you can order a bunch of holsters and get them. For instance if your a larger police department or something along those lines you can't wait for a small maker to build a bunch of holsters then you can get production gear quickly and cheaper. For guys who are willing to wait a little and maybe pay a little more you can pick up a custom rig that will do just what you want.

So in essence you pay for the convenience in time and money but the quality of the product some shops are putting out right now building each rig by hand is really hard and maybe impossible to match in a large production environment. Really though that's the same thing in any manufacturing whether it be guns or cars, you sometimes pay to have that attention to detail and end product that meets your expectations.

Take care!

Luke

Luke hit the nail on the head.

[mcp1810]

I thought I had a Galco in the box but I can't find it! One of my favorite holsters is a Don Hume pancake that I wear OWB with my P220. Lays flat, conceals well and stays open for easy one hand re-holstering.

[Ram Rod]

J.I.T. slides are minimalist holsters, but some of the best OWB holsters you can get at that price point. I love mine!

I will agree with that post. That's what I used with my previous G30.
Now......Galco vs Don Hume? Someone already posted a reply concerning model. I think similarly in that respect. I've had both, worn both extensively, IWB and OWB. I still have both brands of holsters to this day for different purposes. Since this is a relatively old thread............................................ .................................................. ................................but still something others can learn from that didn't ask the question. Overall, the Don Hume holsters have a very nice fit, but not exactly too tight and they are molded pretty hard. Horse hide, often double lined, and boned. Galco holsters also offer a very nice fit, but they are a bit thinner and more flexible...leather for the most part. Simply from my experiences with both. Most of the major holster manufacturers offer different tiers of holsters at different costs. You might say that not many are actual budget offerings........but usually offer a better and best option that relates to less expensive alternatives to top of the line. Holsters are tools just like your sidearm. Only you decide what you keep in your toolbox. Nothing wrong with having more than one toolbox, and each with a different set of tools. Try to avoid mixing them up.

[Gene83]

I've had nothing but good experiences with Galco and probably have close to a dozen of their holsters and belts. I have never had any experience with Don Hume. I'm sure they probably make a fine holster also.

[azretired]

I've had both Hume and Galco both are good quality but Don Hume gets my vote, I have a couple JITs, IWB and my first duty holster was a Hume Border Petrol style.

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