IWB Choice: Leather or Plastic? - Page 4

BruceGibson · June 22nd, 2007, 06:04 PM

Leather for me, too. I'm in the leather business, so my opinion is biased, but I've never been a fan of plastic.

sass20485 · June 22nd, 2007, 06:38 PM

I've got a McDaniel II for my Kahr K40 and it is a great holster, you will want the bodyshield, helps keep the slide from digging into you. It does have a reinforced mouth, but I've not found that to be a problem. If you think it will be, I'm sure Sam can make it without the reinforcement for you. Using a quality belt, like those from Beltman, I've not had any problems with the gun shifting or falling, the band around the mouth of the holster I set on top of the belt and it stays put, with the belt drawn tight. I've found the Mc Daniel mag carrier to be a bit uncomfortable riding IWB.

UBG also makes a great holster, with the two anchor points, as stated by a previous post. Depending on waht gun you are carrying, you may find that preferable, especially with a larger heavier gun.

I don't own a kydex IWB holster.

lance22 · June 22nd, 2007, 09:11 PM

Both.

Leather is luxurious ... leather is "dressing up" ... leather is like having the fine things in life. It is beautiful, natural, traditional in the best sense.

Kydex is utilitarian, impervious, durable. It is thin, fast on the draw, and modern.

My collection has plenty of room for both.

jimbolyard · June 23rd, 2007, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by lance22

Both.

Leather is luxurious ... leather is "dressing up" ... leather is like having the fine things in life. It is beautiful, natural, traditional in the best sense.

Kydex is utilitarian, impervious, durable. It is thin, fast on the draw, and modern.

My collection has plenty of room for both.

Personally I like my Crossbreed, it is leather against you and kydex against your pants. It stays put and holds my G19 very well.

jim

ExSoldier · June 23rd, 2007, 05:32 PM

I own both of the holsters you mention but my Blade Tech gets used more....by far. I have gone to sleep in my "DAD'S LAZY-BOY" wearing a Sig P245 IWB in a Blade Tech. But Sam is an old and dear friend and I own FIVE of his. Great gear. Extremely high quality.

DirtDawg · June 23rd, 2007, 05:58 PM

I'm love the look of a finely finished/boned leather holster-but I'm also a sweathog so I use both kydex & leather.

CTAC w/mods, standard clips or MS VMII w/Comtac clips.

Also waiting on MaxConV, KD Dakota, FIST #20...

Did I mention I collect holsters

June 22nd, 2007, 06:04 PM	#31
BruceGibson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northwest Florida...The "Redneck Riviera" Posts: 805	Leather for me, too. I'm in the leather business, so my opinion is biased, but I've never been a fan of plastic. __________________ "He who is silent is deemed to consent." www.GibsonGunleather.com

June 22nd, 2007, 09:11 PM	#33
lance22 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: MN Posts: 794	what the heck, i'll answer too! Both. Leather is luxurious ... leather is "dressing up" ... leather is like having the fine things in life. It is beautiful, natural, traditional in the best sense. Kydex is utilitarian, impervious, durable. It is thin, fast on the draw, and modern. My collection has plenty of room for both.

June 23rd, 2007, 05:32 PM	#35
ExSoldier VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Coral Gables, FL Posts: 4,856	I own both of the holsters you mention but my Blade Tech gets used more....by far. I have gone to sleep in my "DAD'S LAZY-BOY" wearing a Sig P245 IWB in a Blade Tech. But Sam is an old and dear friend and I own FIVE of his. Great gear. Extremely high quality. __________________ Former Infantry Captain; 20 yrs as an NRA Certified Instructor; Avid practitioner of the martial art: KLIK-PAO.

June 23rd, 2007, 05:58 PM	#36
DirtDawg Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sunnyville Posts: 598	I'm love the look of a finely finished/boned leather holster-but I'm also a sweathog so I use both kydex & leather. CTAC w/mods, standard clips or MS VMII w/Comtac clips. Also waiting on MaxConV, KD Dakota, FIST #20... Did I mention I collect holsters __________________ Why is it that you always find things at the last place you looked? Because when you find something-you stop looking-Mooch

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June 22nd, 2007, 06:38 PM	#32
sass20485 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,937	I've got a McDaniel II for my Kahr K40 and it is a great holster, you will want the bodyshield, helps keep the slide from digging into you. It does have a reinforced mouth, but I've not found that to be a problem. If you think it will be, I'm sure Sam can make it without the reinforcement for you. Using a quality belt, like those from Beltman, I've not had any problems with the gun shifting or falling, the band around the mouth of the holster I set on top of the belt and it stays put, with the belt drawn tight. I've found the Mc Daniel mag carrier to be a bit uncomfortable riding IWB. UBG also makes a great holster, with the two anchor points, as stated by a previous post. Depending on waht gun you are carrying, you may find that preferable, especially with a larger heavier gun. I don't own a kydex IWB holster.