Galco, favorite iwb holster?

Smooth23 · January 2nd, 2007, 04:06 PM

So I'm still looking for a holster to order for my sig p229R. I'm thinking about ordering either a scout, clip on (http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterG3.asp...=932&GunID=280) or a summer comfort(http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterG3.asp...2456&GunID=280)
But it says the summer comfort might not be available till march.

Theres also this DeSantis cheapie I'm thinking about, but I dont know if I like the mag pouch in the wasteband. http://www.desantisholster.com/n87.html

If anyone has experience with any of these, I'd appreciate some feedback!

buckeyeLCPL · January 2nd, 2007, 04:23 PM

Well, you are going to get the normal responses of "you get what you pay for", and look into a custom holster. I have a Galco IWB (not a Scout) for my S&W Sigma, and its ok. Not the most comfortable, but it does its job. It is not my normal carry right though, in fact I almost never carry the Sigma. I do have a Crossbreed Adjustable Super-tuck holster for my 1911, which is what I use ever day.
http://www.crossbreedholsters.com
If it you don't need all leather and can stand the wait (mine took just about 10 weeks), I would look into them, they are pretty reasonably priced, and I do not have a single complaint about mine.

A1C Lickey · January 2nd, 2007, 05:05 PM

I use the Summer Comfort for my 1911 almost daily. Actually the only time I don't use it is when my wife is carrying her 1911. (The Springfield kydex Yaqui slide holster I have doesn't fit her 1911 very well.) My only complaint is that it doesn't come in black.

Velocette · January 2nd, 2007, 05:24 PM

I have several IWB holsters for my Kimber Compact SS II, (officers frame, 4" barrel) three of them are custom and the last is a Galco Skyops. The Skyops is the thinnest, most comfortable and conceals the best. However, it is nearly impossible to re-holster after a draw without dropping yer drawers. The others are merely very difficult to re-holster, usually needing the belt to be loosened and a lot of care taken during re-holstering.
The Skyops gets used the most by far due to its superior concealability and comfort. My logic is that If I ever must use the pistol in anger, re-holstering will be the least of my worries.

Roger

purple88yj · January 2nd, 2007, 05:47 PM

I am considering the Royal Guard for my 1911 from Galco. I have also bee eyeing some others, but no real ideas as of yet.

MR D · January 2nd, 2007, 05:58 PM

I use the Royal Guard for my 1911 (full size) and I like it, I do have to wiggle it once (the gun) to reholster...

ymmv

ront · January 2nd, 2007, 06:11 PM

I would say to check out K&D Holsters.
http://kdholsters.com/

Ron

Smooth23 · January 2nd, 2007, 06:21 PM

Thanks ront, thats one maker I hadn't checked out yet, I really like the look of the dakota defenders

ront · January 2nd, 2007, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smooth23

Thanks ront, thats one maker I hadn't checked out yet, I really like the look of the dakota defenders

NP, I have had a couple of the Galco holster. They were ok, but IMHO, they were not the quality of the custom holster. The price was about the same also. Here is a couple pics of what I recieved

.

Ron

I will be getting a Cochise Defender for my Glock G27 as soon as I can save the $$!! Give Kevin at K&D Holsters a call or email him. He will make you exactly what you are looking for.
Please see my review of my holster.
http://www.combatcarry.com/vbulletin...ad.php?t=18289

Ron

Footslogger · January 2nd, 2007, 07:42 PM

If you ever go to the Tanner gun show there is a woman there that sells nothing but holsters. For my Para Ord I picked up a Ross leather IWB with a strap (ie, no clip) for $35. Fits snug as a bug, feels secure and comfortable. Then on another trip she had the same holster for my Glock 26 for the same price, I was thrilled. Link below (not familiar with the site, just for pics):
http://www.ccwsupply.biz/RossM17CTUAgentHolsterPAGE.htm

Anyway, if your going to the show it would be worth a try. I believe she travels around with it.

January 2nd, 2007, 04:06 PM	#1
Smooth23 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 294	Galco, favorite iwb holster? So I'm still looking for a holster to order for my sig p229R. I'm thinking about ordering either a scout, clip on (http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterG3.asp...=932&GunID=280) or a summer comfort(http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterG3.asp...2456&GunID=280) But it says the summer comfort might not be available till march. Theres also this DeSantis cheapie I'm thinking about, but I dont know if I like the mag pouch in the wasteband. http://www.desantisholster.com/n87.html If anyone has experience with any of these, I'd appreciate some feedback!

January 2nd, 2007, 04:23 PM	#2
buckeyeLCPL VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Somestanplace Posts: 2,989	Well, you are going to get the normal responses of "you get what you pay for", and look into a custom holster. I have a Galco IWB (not a Scout) for my S&W Sigma, and its ok. Not the most comfortable, but it does its job. It is not my normal carry right though, in fact I almost never carry the Sigma. I do have a Crossbreed Adjustable Super-tuck holster for my 1911, which is what I use ever day. http://www.crossbreedholsters.com If it you don't need all leather and can stand the wait (mine took just about 10 weeks), I would look into them, they are pretty reasonably priced, and I do not have a single complaint about mine. __________________ Fortes Fortuna Juvat We're mules lad. Mules that kill. TJR

January 2nd, 2007, 05:05 PM	#3
A1C Lickey Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Luke AFB, AZ Posts: 837	I use the Summer Comfort for my 1911 almost daily. Actually the only time I don't use it is when my wife is carrying her 1911. (The Springfield kydex Yaqui slide holster I have doesn't fit her 1911 very well.) My only complaint is that it doesn't come in black. __________________ SSgt. Lickey It takes a college degree to break'em; and a high school education to fix'em!

January 2nd, 2007, 06:11 PM	#7
ront Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 611	I would say to check out K&D Holsters. http://kdholsters.com/ Ron __________________ Shine on... S&W M&P .40 Compact Taurus Raging Bull .454 Casull Kel Tec P3AT; Walther P22 Mossberg 500 Persuader http://kdholsters.com/

January 2nd, 2007, 07:42 PM	#10
Footslogger Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 266	If you ever go to the Tanner gun show there is a woman there that sells nothing but holsters. For my Para Ord I picked up a Ross leather IWB with a strap (ie, no clip) for $35. Fits snug as a bug, feels secure and comfortable. Then on another trip she had the same holster for my Glock 26 for the same price, I was thrilled. Link below (not familiar with the site, just for pics): http://www.ccwsupply.biz/RossM17CTUAgentHolsterPAGE.htm Anyway, if your going to the show it would be worth a try. I believe she travels around with it. __________________ DaveG "When among wild beasts, if they menace you, be a wild beast." -Herman Melville

January 2nd, 2007, 05:24 PM	#4
Velocette Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Fla Posts: 109	I have several IWB holsters for my Kimber Compact SS II, (officers frame, 4" barrel) three of them are custom and the last is a Galco Skyops. The Skyops is the thinnest, most comfortable and conceals the best. However, it is nearly impossible to re-holster after a draw without dropping yer drawers. The others are merely very difficult to re-holster, usually needing the belt to be loosened and a lot of care taken during re-holstering. The Skyops gets used the most by far due to its superior concealability and comfort. My logic is that If I ever must use the pistol in anger, re-holstering will be the least of my worries. Roger

January 2nd, 2007, 05:47 PM	#5
purple88yj Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Piedmont Triad, NC Posts: 1,100	I am considering the Royal Guard for my 1911 from Galco. I have also bee eyeing some others, but no real ideas as of yet.

January 2nd, 2007, 05:58 PM	#6
MR D Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 788	I use the Royal Guard for my 1911 (full size) and I like it, I do have to wiggle it once (the gun) to reholster... ymmv

January 2nd, 2007, 06:21 PM	#8
Smooth23 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 294	Thanks ront, thats one maker I hadn't checked out yet, I really like the look of the dakota defenders

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