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crossbreed super tuck help

3K views 23 replies 15 participants last post by  mtcraigco 
#1 ·
Hello gentelman, I was wondering if any of you have modified your crossbreed holsters to the what I now belive is called the combat carry option.
Today was the first day I had this holster, and have been wearing it for about 8 hours.
Even though I wore it with a pair of levis that would be tight if I lost 5 pounds it is not that bad. The one thing I did notice is on the draw my fingers are full of alot of leather.
I know this can be fixed with a cut here cut there I just didn't want to slice up my new holster on the first day.
Do any of you have any pics of where the correct cut should be.
I know this differs from gun to gun(H&K USPc) but i don't want to slice it up to much.
any opinions
 
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Thanks helped alot
 
#5 ·
I to have the same problem with my Brand new super crossbreed. I plan on the same cuts that EV239 did. I think its a simple mod. And feel there is no need to send it back to Crossbreed.
I really like this holster. very comfortable. However I will wait my 2 week test drive out, before making any mods.
EV239 did a wonderful job on his evaluation of this holster. Even though Ive only had the holster a few days. I agree with what was said.
 
#7 ·
I have one, and just trimmed mine up a couple days ago after reading another thread. I think I trimmed a little more off mine, but I have a M&P compact. I also added a hole for the mag release button to prevent accidental mag drops while in the holster. (I have a bony hip that pokes right on the release.)

Had I not read the post about it earlier, I probably wouldn't have done the combat trim. Now that I have, I would suggest everyone do it. It makes a world of difference.

I wouldn't call it a design flaw as much as a trade-off. I'm guessing Mark uses the same backer piece for all guns, which speeds production to the point that he can have a comfortable, quality holster on your doorstep inside TWO WEEKS. Hand trimming that last 1/4" to 1/8" of leather to fit every gun obviously would slow things down, so it's simply offered as an option.
 
#11 ·
I had the same problem with mine, in addition to they do not make one for my model, so he sent one that he makes for a different gun that works well (NOT!).

I have since ordered some kydex sheets, and made my own (Pics in the EDC porn thread). I thinned out the area (not a hole) for the slide release, then used a punch to smooth and flatten out the divot.

Same thing as the grip. I drew a line around the sight-trigger-beavertail while holstered, then unholstered, and drew a curved line from the top of the kydex to the end of the beavertail line. I just used a utility knife (razor blade type) to cut it.
 
#12 ·
I've cut the "combat grip" into mine, punched a hole in the leather to prevent my magazine from being released and I've switched the cheap bent clips for Comp-tac clips. I've also put spacer behind the clips to facilitate tucking (which he now offers). The holster STILL squeeks after over a year and I don't like the half coverage of the gun.

I believe he makes a decent basic holster but they are far from a quality custom holster. I think his quality doesn't justify his prices now. Whith what you pay for a crossbreed you can get the cheaper MTAC from COMP-Tac.
 
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I believe he makes a decent basic holster but they are far from a quality custom holster. I think his quality doesn't justify his prices now. Whith what you pay for a crossbreed you can get the cheaper MTAC from COMP-Tac.
Just to clarify this a bit, the MTAC (which is Comp-Tacs Fancy version of our SuperTuck) is 80.00 plus S&H

The Spartan, which is almost an exact knock-off of our SuperTuck is indeed cheaper at $60.00. So yes, the Spartan is a few dollars cheaper, and comes without a lifetime warranty (you do get one year) and there is a potential 15%-20% restocking fee if you do return it.

Comp-Tac certainly makes good holsters and they are worth thier price, and so are ours.

Please do try to compare apples to apples.
 
#15 ·
I just saw Comp-tac's Spartan today for the first time and it does indeed look almost exactly like a SuperTuck. I'm happy with my Crossbreed and think they have a great product!
 
#16 ·
I wear a supertuck all day, everyday at work with my XDsc. The thing about a supertuck is that they are not fancy holsters that have as much time in them as a fully custom leather holster. They are a workhorse that can be worn all day, abused and still be ready the next day for the same thing without any problems. The best part is that they are one of a handfull of tuckable hoslters that can be had about a week after you order them, at a good price, imo.
 
#17 ·
Since i started this i will say its a great holster.
The only thing is when i grab for my gun I have to wedge my fingers in. I think when i trim an inch or 1 1/2 off it will be fine. I carry a pretty thick gun anyway. good product mark
 
#20 ·
What is the big deal. I have a Super Tuck, and like it. I haven't had to trim any of the leather, don't really see a need to but I understand some of the comments about getting the full grip or whatever. I just choose to leave it the way it came. If you prefer to trim out for the grip, hey I am sure the folks at CrossBreed understand.

As far as the complaints about value or something that is cheaper, or whatever. If you don't like a product, don't buy it. If you have one that you did buy and think you paid to much, well who's fault is that.

I have got lots of holsters for lots of different guns. Some of them I use, some of them I leave on the shelf. I am not the only one like this as others have admited to this also.

But I do use my Super Tuck, and I do like it. I shopped around for similar IWB products and picked the Super Tuck because I like the features, the cost and their warranty.

What a bunch of whiners.
 
#23 ·
I've been going back and forth on trimming my SuperTuck since I got it a couple months ago - I finally did it last night. It's actually far more comfortable, and conceals my P7 much better. Removing a bit of the leather between the grip and my body allows it sit much closer to my body, with significantly less printing. It's also much easier to get a good grip to draw.

I'm guessing your height, weight, and build have a lot to do with it.

Cut (slowly) with a sharp utility blade, then blend the edge with a sanding drum on a dremel.

/rl
 
#24 ·
I'm guessing your height, weight, and build have a lot to do with it.

Cut (slowly) with a sharp utility blade, then blend the edge with a sanding drum on a dremel.

/rl
Could not have said it better myself.

And for what it's worth, while it seems as if EVERYBODY is trimming thier SuperTucks, such is definitely not the case.

Although I don't know how many folks do it themselves and we never hear about it, the ones we do know about or do for the customer amount to 10-15 percent I would say.
 
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