Help with holster success

lexmedic157 · January 11th, 2007, 03:55 AM

I need a little help with holster selection. I've done research and haven't been able to find much (at least not a good review). What I'm looking for is a concealed carry holster (OWB), kydex, slide, available for a lefty. I've tried a couple already to include Galco Matrix, Comptac paddle, Fobus paddle, but still haven't found the one l like. Anyone had any good success?

Glockguy · January 11th, 2007, 05:42 AM

Try Blade tech....i like them alot myself.

Bud White · January 11th, 2007, 07:56 AM

There is also gcode and sidearmor Good luck to ya i never found a kydex i liked

and being a lefty limits your options on some guns

NCHornet · January 11th, 2007, 08:40 AM

I too don't care for the plastic holsters. What is your reasoning for limiting your selection to this type of holster?
I will tell you that I bought a new holster a couple months ago and love it. It is the Bianchi Carry Loc I highly recommend you checking them out.
Good Luck

MNBurl · January 11th, 2007, 08:46 AM

My favorite OWB maker is www.highnoonholster.com. I have and use a Topless model. They make a ton of different models but have a long lead time for making them. But you can check E-bay and or Goggle searches and can find them.

I have and use another OWB for my off side (left) that is working well for me. It is a Bianchi Accumold pancake with belt loop straps with snaps and has a retaining strap. I picked it up from www.cheaperthandirt.com for @28 and in stock so do a search via you pistol maker. I use my P11 in it and it works very well.

rocky · January 11th, 2007, 09:12 AM

BH Serpa seems to work well, hold the gun tight to the body. Comes with both paddle and belt slot attachments. This is light years ahead of the fobus , BTW.
what doesn't work well with the holsters you have tried? Perhaps we can help more if we know what the problem(s) seem to be. BTW, another Leftie here too.

rhawk · January 11th, 2007, 11:52 AM

I really like the Galco topless paddle holster for my Glock 23. It rides high enough and can be adjusted to any size belt giving you the wearer a firm snug fit. With a simple turn of a screw the holsters cant angle can be adjusted in any direction and then securely locked at what ever position the shooter prefers. I have a Crimson Trace laser sight attached to mine and there is no interferance or contact with the holster at all. Mine was a great fit right out of the package but know you can also ajust the tension screws for your own needs. The paddle it self is another plus. I don't even feel it while getting in and out of a car but like knowing I can take it off when I wont to with out undressing. I think this holster in black leather looks great and feels even better. Together they make a great rig. Finding a good holster is much harder than shopping for shoes. There is no place to try them on or a for me to find anyone with much of a selection. Like you went through several before finding my girl a home. Good luck in your search and know your doing it right by asking those that have already been there.

lexmedic157 · February 25th, 2007, 08:24 PM

Any successes with Comptac's line of OWB?

retsupt99 · February 25th, 2007, 08:45 PM

Search out Fist, Inc...

Great holsters...honest...I have over two dozen of them...good quality...reasonable...always, 3-5 weeks!

ret

kpw · February 25th, 2007, 08:47 PM

If you want kydex belt slide that conceals like a leather one, look at Fist. They make their leather designs in thin kydex as well. They are stitched like leather. They are light, comfortable and conceal very well.

January 11th, 2007, 03:55 AM	#1
lexmedic157 New Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lex, Va. Posts: 5	Help with holster success I need a little help with holster selection. I've done research and haven't been able to find much (at least not a good review). What I'm looking for is a concealed carry holster (OWB), kydex, slide, available for a lefty. I've tried a couple already to include Galco Matrix, Comptac paddle, Fobus paddle, but still haven't found the one l like. Anyone had any good success?

January 11th, 2007, 05:42 AM	#2
Glockguy Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 104	Try Blade tech....i like them alot myself. __________________ "All that is needed for the forces of evil to triumph is for enough good men to do nothing." Edmond Burke

January 11th, 2007, 08:40 AM	#4
NCHornet Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mt Airy, NC Posts: 1,846	I too don't care for the plastic holsters. What is your reasoning for limiting your selection to this type of holster? I will tell you that I bought a new holster a couple months ago and love it. It is the Bianchi Carry Loc I highly recommend you checking them out. Good Luck __________________ When Seconds Count, The Cops Are Just Minutes Away!! Carry On! NCHornet

January 11th, 2007, 08:46 AM	#5
MNBurl VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,339	My favorite OWB maker is www.highnoonholster.com. I have and use a Topless model. They make a ton of different models but have a long lead time for making them. But you can check E-bay and or Goggle searches and can find them. I have and use another OWB for my off side (left) that is working well for me. It is a Bianchi Accumold pancake with belt loop straps with snaps and has a retaining strap. I picked it up from www.cheaperthandirt.com for @28 and in stock so do a search via you pistol maker. I use my P11 in it and it works very well. __________________ MNBurl Side Guard Holsters "If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking" - George S. Patton.

January 11th, 2007, 09:12 AM	#6
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 13,084	BH Serpa seems to work well, hold the gun tight to the body. Comes with both paddle and belt slot attachments. This is light years ahead of the fobus , BTW. what doesn't work well with the holsters you have tried? Perhaps we can help more if we know what the problem(s) seem to be. BTW, another Leftie here too. __________________ "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." Thomas Jefferson Nemo Me Impune Lacesset Link to my kydex builds:http://rocknloadkydex.blogspot.com/

January 11th, 2007, 07:56 AM	#3
Bud White VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gone from Here Posts: 17,375	There is also gcode and sidearmor Good luck to ya i never found a kydex i liked and being a lefty limits your options on some guns

January 11th, 2007, 11:52 AM	#7
rhawk Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 22	I really like the Galco topless paddle holster for my Glock 23. It rides high enough and can be adjusted to any size belt giving you the wearer a firm snug fit. With a simple turn of a screw the holsters cant angle can be adjusted in any direction and then securely locked at what ever position the shooter prefers. I have a Crimson Trace laser sight attached to mine and there is no interferance or contact with the holster at all. Mine was a great fit right out of the package but know you can also ajust the tension screws for your own needs. The paddle it self is another plus. I don't even feel it while getting in and out of a car but like knowing I can take it off when I wont to with out undressing. I think this holster in black leather looks great and feels even better. Together they make a great rig. Finding a good holster is much harder than shopping for shoes. There is no place to try them on or a for me to find anyone with much of a selection. Like you went through several before finding my girl a home. Good luck in your search and know your doing it right by asking those that have already been there. __________________ As a citizen of this country I consider it a legal right but yet a privelege to carry a handgun for defensive purposes. I'm also comfortable knowing there are others out there that feel the same way. Last edited by rhawk; January 11th, 2007 at 12:00 PM..

February 25th, 2007, 08:24 PM	#8
lexmedic157 New Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lex, Va. Posts: 5	Any successes with Comptac's line of OWB?

February 25th, 2007, 08:45 PM	#9
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,822	Look Above to Holster Sources... Search out Fist, Inc... Great holsters...honest...I have over two dozen of them...good quality...reasonable...always, 3-5 weeks! ret __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

February 25th, 2007, 08:47 PM	#10
kpw Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: PA Posts: 1,116	If you want kydex belt slide that conceals like a leather one, look at Fist. They make their leather designs in thin kydex as well. They are stitched like leather. They are light, comfortable and conceal very well. Last edited by kpw; February 25th, 2007 at 08:48 PM.. Reason: LOL...you beat me to them

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