Galco Avenger Holster - Anyone?

[Chase2b]

I was looking at getting the Galco Avenger OWB and wanted to know if anyone has this holster?
It looks like a really nice holster but I am concerned about how it conceals since it has the belt loop behind the holster.

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[N-frame Smith]

The Avenger style of holsters are great, classic holsters. I've had some Avengers and still use similar holsters from other makers (Sparks 55BN and Rosen RRR) and with the right belt they conceal just fine.

I have to say that I sort of "feel" that I conceal a bit better with a pancake, but have no actual data or results to prove it. It may be nothing more than the blended front end of the pancake reassuring my subconscious, whereas the Avenger does have a more abrupt, blunt front end. FWIW, this style of holster is typically described as a sport, practical or range holster by many makers, though I know plenty of people, including me, who use them for concealment. And of course, the key selling point of this type of holster is the reinforced mouth which will never close or collapse on you like some pancakes do.

The only thing I don't like about the Avenger is that the belt slots are 1.75" and I like my belt and holster to match perfectly for best stability. That's one of the reasons I buy them from the custom makers now.

[Smith10]

The Avenger style of holsters are great, classic holsters. I've had some Avengers and still use similar holsters from other makers (Sparks 55BN and Rosen RRR) and with the right belt they conceal just fine.

I have to say that I sort of "feel" that I conceal a bit better with a pancake, but have no actual data or results to prove it. It may be nothing more than the blended front end of the pancake reassuring my subconscious, whereas the Avenger does have a more abrupt, blunt front end. FWIW, this style of holster is typically described as a sport, practical or range holster by many makers, though I know plenty of people, including me, who use them for concealment. And of course, the key selling point of this type of holster is the reinforced mouth which will never close or collapse on you like some pancakes do.

The only thing I don't like about the Avenger is that the belt slots are 1.75" and I like my belt and holster to match perfectly for best stability. That's one of the reasons I buy them from the custom makers now.

+1 couldn't put it any better.

[JD]

I have one that I started using more often than my Milt Sparks VMII, I love it for my 5" 1911, Limatunes hi-jacked it while I was waiting for my VA CCW to get approved, now I'm talking it back and she is distraught.

I have no problem concealing it with a unbuttoned shirt. It is by far one of my two favorite holsters, the other being my VMII.

[Thumper]

That holster looks like it has a "neutral" rake, or in other words "no" rake. If that's the case, couldn't you also use it in a cross draw position?

[JD]

That holster looks like it has a "neutral" rake, or in other words "no" rake. If that's the case, couldn't you also use it in a cross draw position?

Possibly, but for a good cross draw, the can should be there to put the grip on an angle, it's just more natural IMHO, and won't require the bending of the wrist and give a smoother draw.

[sheepdog]

Chase2b, in regards to the belt loop-you seem to be concerned that there is only a rear loop. In addition to the one you see at the rear, there is a belt tunnel style loop on the back of the holster. The rear loop pulls it close against you-or at least mine does on a Del Fatti SLP that is very similar. The 1.75 belt loop referred to would seem to be the biggest negative...unless you WEAR that width all the time.

[Thumper]

Possibly, but for a good cross draw, the can should be there to put the grip on an angle, it's just more natural IMHO, and won't require the bending of the wrist and give a smoother draw.

Yeah, looking at it again, it would be a greatly restricted cross draw.