Your "not recommended" holsters

semperfi.45 · May 24th, 2007, 05:53 PM

There are a lot of "good" holster threads here but has anyone bought a "bad" holster that they just won't recommend to others.

The one that did not work for me was the High Noon Hidden Ally. No problem with the glove leather, I actually like that. The problem, for me, was the non stability with a G27 in place. The "tuckable leather tab" to which the clip is attached to just rides all over the place and won't stay put.

link523 · May 24th, 2007, 07:10 PM

i have a desanti tuck-this(?) and the hanger bolts on to the holster and does not hold tight! The holster moves and the hanger stays put!!

sjp2452 · May 24th, 2007, 07:14 PM

Desantis insider--got one for my wife's P232. It's 'ok' for what it is, but I can't recommend it. Holster collapses immediately on draw.

I also had a Hume 715 for my Springer XD...sold it right quick. Again, reholstering was a bear, no body shield...seemed like a "mass production" kind of product. Get what ya pay for, I suppose.

I don't like to black list any products, as what doesn't work for one might be someone else's answered prayer. These are on my my experiences--YMMV.

x-ricer · May 24th, 2007, 07:33 PM

i had a bladetech UCH for my Glock 30. Once on, the holster would swivel up and down and move all over the place.

the other bladetechs with the straps i have are fine....

JD · May 24th, 2007, 07:36 PM

The imfamous Pager Pal. (just do a search on this POS)

Fobus Roto Paddle, the adjustment screw came loose and dumped my gun on the floor of the mall...not good.

Any nylon only holster.

Galco NSA II, not very securely attached to belt with just the one J-Hook, wobbles around a bit, impossible to reholster. But did in fact conceal very well.

Glock 'em down · May 24th, 2007, 07:39 PM

I had a Bianchi "Professional" IWB that took 4 kindergardeners and a crow bar to get the gun back in after drawing it.

P95Carry · May 24th, 2007, 07:40 PM

Much can depend on intended purpose but overall I do not rate Uncle Mikes a lot ... any ''fabric'' type rig seems a poor compromize, particularly for carry.

Kydex, Fobus etc can do for carry but these days I'd tend to only keep those for range use.

I'd regard those and Uncle Mike's as ''stop-gaps'' if folks waiting on the real thing!

Glock 'em down · May 24th, 2007, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P95Carry

Much can depend on intended purpose but overall I do not rate Uncle Mikes a lot ... any ''fabric'' type rig seems a poor compromize, particularly for carry.

Kydex, Fobus etc can do for carry but these days I'd tend to only keep those for range use.

I'd regard those and Uncle Mike's as ''stop-gaps'' if folks waiting on the real thing!

I have an Uncle Mike's Kydex paddle holster that I dearly love, but...like you said - it's for range use ONLY!

A1C Lickey · May 24th, 2007, 07:57 PM

I've had several problems with a DeSantis Tuck-This. Like link523 said the hooks don't stay in place.

myusername · May 24th, 2007, 08:12 PM

The worst I've had is the cheap uncle mikes IWB with the plastic clip. The clip isn't strong enough to grip the belt. I bought one to try and use until my Tucker was finished. I ended up using it in my pocket instead.

May 24th, 2007, 05:53 PM	#1
semperfi.45 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Over here now! Posts: 3,343	Your "not recommended" holsters There are a lot of "good" holster threads here but has anyone bought a "bad" holster that they just won't recommend to others. The one that did not work for me was the High Noon Hidden Ally. No problem with the glove leather, I actually like that. The problem, for me, was the non stability with a G27 in place. The "tuckable leather tab" to which the clip is attached to just rides all over the place and won't stay put. __________________ My art is different from yours; it consists not in defeating others, but in not being defeated.

May 24th, 2007, 07:36 PM	#5
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 11,649	The imfamous Pager Pal. (just do a search on this POS) Fobus Roto Paddle, the adjustment screw came loose and dumped my gun on the floor of the mall...not good. Any nylon only holster. Galco NSA II, not very securely attached to belt with just the one J-Hook, wobbles around a bit, impossible to reholster. But did in fact conceal very well. __________________ Some Things Need to be Addressed... Iowa Carry.ORG: Promoting Weapons Carry Reform in Iowa Forum Customs & Courtesies

May 24th, 2007, 07:40 PM	#7
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,468	Much can depend on intended purpose but overall I do not rate Uncle Mikes a lot ... any ''fabric'' type rig seems a poor compromize, particularly for carry. Kydex, Fobus etc can do for carry but these days I'd tend to only keep those for range use. I'd regard those and Uncle Mike's as ''stop-gaps'' if folks waiting on the real thing! __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

May 24th, 2007, 07:57 PM	#9
A1C Lickey Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Luke AFB, AZ Posts: 838	I've had several problems with a DeSantis Tuck-This. Like link523 said the hooks don't stay in place. __________________ SSgt. Lickey It takes a college degree to break'em; and a high school education to fix'em!

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May 24th, 2007, 07:10 PM	#2
link523 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: mi Posts: 40	i have a desanti tuck-this(?) and the hanger bolts on to the holster and does not hold tight! The holster moves and the hanger stays put!!

May 24th, 2007, 07:14 PM	#3
sjp2452 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 209	Desantis insider--got one for my wife's P232. It's 'ok' for what it is, but I can't recommend it. Holster collapses immediately on draw. I also had a Hume 715 for my Springer XD...sold it right quick. Again, reholstering was a bear, no body shield...seemed like a "mass production" kind of product. Get what ya pay for, I suppose. I don't like to black list any products, as what doesn't work for one might be someone else's answered prayer. These are on my my experiences--YMMV.

May 24th, 2007, 07:33 PM	#4
x-ricer New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: irvine Posts: 10	i had a bladetech UCH for my Glock 30. Once on, the holster would swivel up and down and move all over the place. the other bladetechs with the straps i have are fine....

May 24th, 2007, 07:39 PM	#6
Glock 'em down Ex Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Central Oklahoma Posts: 687	I had a Bianchi "Professional" IWB that took 4 kindergardeners and a crow bar to get the gun back in after drawing it.

May 24th, 2007, 08:12 PM	#10
myusername Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NOLA Posts: 445	The worst I've had is the cheap uncle mikes IWB with the plastic clip. The clip isn't strong enough to grip the belt. I bought one to try and use until my Tucker was finished. I ended up using it in my pocket instead.