Hate To Ask But........ I need a holster

freetrapper · February 23rd, 2007, 11:48 AM

I have already ordered a MaxCon VI from Gary so that will be my primary carry holster for my G26. However that is 10 to 12 weeks away.

I need a holster in the mean time and I would like a nice leather holster (might consider kydex but I was not overly impressed with the Fobus) without a retension strap. An OWB (high ride pancake style) would be nice that I can use for limited carry and range use even after I get my custom carry holster. Would anyone recommend an over the counter factory made rig that they would trust with retension and durability?

Thanks

davyray · February 23rd, 2007, 12:14 PM

I don't know how the others feel about Bianchi, but I have this holster for my snubby wheel gun:
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It's an IWB, but has worked really well for my needs. It has a metal ring that allows you to change the cant for different positions. I am pleased with the quality of construction for an OTC holster.

Here's their homepage to look at others:

http://www.bianchi-intl.com/

I'm waiting till I'm out of school (May) until I get my real rig from Gary.

Dave.

BikerRN · February 23rd, 2007, 12:17 PM

Give El Paso Saddlery a call, they might have something that would work for you too.

Biker

Blackeagle · February 23rd, 2007, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freetrapper

(might consider kydex but I was not overly impressed with the Fobus)

Judging kydex based on a Fobus holster is like judging European automobiles based on the Yugo.

There are much better kydex holsters out there from manufacturers like Comp-Tac and Blade-Tech. My EDC holster is a Comp-Tac C-T.A.C. and I love it. If you want to go with an over the counter leather holster, that's fine, but I think you should consider a good kydex holster.

shooter1 · February 23rd, 2007, 12:21 PM

Galco, Don Hume, DeSantis---------all come to mind for a good non custom holster. Be carefull tho-------you might really like one of these and end up saving some money! Almost all my holsters (that I actually use) are custom, but the above holsters work pretty well. Time for you to start a holster box anyway----------!
Good Hunting,
str1

SIXTO · February 23rd, 2007, 12:27 PM

I've had good luck with Galco.

ront · February 23rd, 2007, 12:34 PM

The Comp-tac CTAC would work very well for you and it would not take long for you to get it. A kydex holster works great. They are fast, have good retention and sure make reholstering EASY!! Comp-tac is very high quality gear!! http://www.comp-tac.com/

Ron

plblark · February 23rd, 2007, 12:41 PM

For range use and temp use, I'd go C.T.A.C ... you may never switch ;-)

Thumper · February 23rd, 2007, 12:45 PM

It's cool weather... get a good OWB holster. I like the Galco Concealable. Then when you get your IWB you'll still have a holster that you'll be able to use!

freetrapper · February 23rd, 2007, 12:59 PM

The Comptac Paddle Holster or the Settable Cant Holster look like possible options and the leather Galco Concealble is a great looking rig as well.

Thanks guys, I have always liked leather so I am not sure Kydex is for me. However I just swung over and purchased my first "Plastic" pistol with the Glock so maybe I don't know what I am missing.

February 23rd, 2007, 11:48 AM	#1
freetrapper Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 353	Hate To Ask But........ I need a holster I have already ordered a MaxCon VI from Gary so that will be my primary carry holster for my G26. However that is 10 to 12 weeks away. I need a holster in the mean time and I would like a nice leather holster (might consider kydex but I was not overly impressed with the Fobus) without a retension strap. An OWB (high ride pancake style) would be nice that I can use for limited carry and range use even after I get my custom carry holster. Would anyone recommend an over the counter factory made rig that they would trust with retension and durability? Thanks

February 23rd, 2007, 12:14 PM	#2
davyray Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 124	Bianchi? I don't know how the others feel about Bianchi, but I have this holster for my snubby wheel gun: 3S_l.jpg It's an IWB, but has worked really well for my needs. It has a metal ring that allows you to change the cant for different positions. I am pleased with the quality of construction for an OTC holster. Here's their homepage to look at others: http://www.bianchi-intl.com/ I'm waiting till I'm out of school (May) until I get my real rig from Gary. Dave. __________________ Go beyond that which is required of you...

February 23rd, 2007, 12:27 PM	#6
SIXTO VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 12,243	I've had good luck with Galco. __________________ _________________ \|^^^^^^^^^^^^^\| \|___ \| SIXTO EXPRESS---\| \|\|'\|";,__. \|_..._...___________\| \|\|_\|_\|...,] "(@)'(@)""""\|(@)(@)*****(@)

February 23rd, 2007, 12:34 PM	#7
ront Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 611	The Comp-tac CTAC would work very well for you and it would not take long for you to get it. A kydex holster works great. They are fast, have good retention and sure make reholstering EASY!! Comp-tac is very high quality gear!! http://www.comp-tac.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/

February 23rd, 2007, 12:41 PM	#8
plblark Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 284	For range use and temp use, I'd go C.T.A.C ... you may never switch ;-) __________________ For MN specific carry information and a great shooting community, check out forum.twincitiescarry.com

February 23rd, 2007, 12:17 PM	#3
BikerRN VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: State of Discombobulation Posts: 3,771	Give El Paso Saddlery a call, they might have something that would work for you too. Biker

February 23rd, 2007, 12:21 PM	#5
shooter1 Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 161	Galco, Don Hume, DeSantis---------all come to mind for a good non custom holster. Be carefull tho-------you might really like one of these and end up saving some money! Almost all my holsters (that I actually use) are custom, but the above holsters work pretty well. Time for you to start a holster box anyway----------! Good Hunting, str1

February 23rd, 2007, 12:45 PM	#9
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,586	It's cool weather... get a good OWB holster. I like the Galco Concealable. Then when you get your IWB you'll still have a holster that you'll be able to use! __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"* Last edited by Thumper; February 23rd, 2007 at 03:57 PM..

February 23rd, 2007, 12:59 PM	#10
freetrapper Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 353	The Comptac Paddle Holster or the Settable Cant Holster look like possible options and the leather Galco Concealble is a great looking rig as well. Thanks guys, I have always liked leather so I am not sure Kydex is for me. However I just swung over and purchased my first "Plastic" pistol with the Glock so maybe I don't know what I am missing.

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