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mrchun · April 26th, 2007, 05:31 PM

Comp Tac C-Tac for my Glock 23
Comp Tac Gurkha for my XD40sc
Milt Sparks VMII for my S&W 1911sc

Try Kydex out... if you can wear it comfortably you will be surprised at how FAST the draw is. On the other hand, it is absolutely brutal to wear a Kydex holster without something between the material and your skin.

My 1911 rides in leather because I simply can't put that beautiful pistol in a plastic holster! The draw is slower (made worse I think by the 1911sc's forward cocking serrations) but it is easily my most comfortable holster.

Conclusion: my Kydex holsters draw (and holster) ridiculously fast, but can be uncomfortable. My leather can be worn all day and draws a bit slower than Kydex. YMMV as anyone seriously trained with leather could probably outdraw me and my Comp Tacs.

April 26th, 2007, 05:31 PM	#7
mrchun Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 28	Comp Tac C-Tac for my Glock 23 Comp Tac Gurkha for my XD40sc Milt Sparks VMII for my S&W 1911sc Try Kydex out... if you can wear it comfortably you will be surprised at how FAST the draw is. On the other hand, it is absolutely brutal to wear a Kydex holster without something between the material and your skin. My 1911 rides in leather because I simply can't put that beautiful pistol in a plastic holster! The draw is slower (made worse I think by the 1911sc's forward cocking serrations) but it is easily my most comfortable holster. Conclusion: my Kydex holsters draw (and holster) ridiculously fast, but can be uncomfortable. My leather can be worn all day and draws a bit slower than Kydex. YMMV as anyone seriously trained with leather could probably outdraw me and my Comp Tacs.