Experience with these Kydex/Combo holsters

skvinson · May 25th, 2007, 05:10 PM

I'm looking at three IWB holsters...

Comp-Tac: C-TAC - I like the adjustable height & cant, and the way the tabs seem to allow some flexibility for sitting vs. standing. Not sure how the holster itself will feel against my side/hip.

Comp-Tac: Gurkha - Has the 'wing' that would seem to give flexibility. No adjustments for height or cant.

Tucker Gunleather: The Answer - The flat piece of leather looks like it will be comfortable against my side/hip. The clips are also adjustable for height & cant. Not as much apparent 'give' for sitting, but similar to other holsters that are very popular.

TSC Holsters: UCR - Not as well known at the other two. (http://www.threatsolutions.com/IWBindex.html) Has a larger piece of kydex that curves around the hip/side (compared to the C-TAC). Does not have adjustable height or cant.

KyTac: Braveheart - Also probably not as well-known (http://www.kytac.com/page3.html). As I look at Comp-Tac's page, it is similar to their Gurkha. (I guess I should add that one too.) A "wing" that helps stabilize along with one clip on the holster itself. No height/cant adjustments.

What experience do people have with these?

Thanks

INTJ · May 25th, 2007, 05:29 PM

I've the C-TAC every since they were first introduced. What can I say, it wears, rides and performs great, feels like plastic. Call Tucker for some comparison info, I did.

skvinson · May 25th, 2007, 05:48 PM

INTJ,

Apparently you called Tucker and bought C-TAC ... what made you choose that way?

eww · May 25th, 2007, 07:03 PM

I us a Comp-Tac Gurkha with my Kimber Ultra II. Carry at 3 O'Clock. The only time it is uncomforable is sitting down in the car. Once I am in the seat it is fine.

ront · May 25th, 2007, 07:23 PM

skvinson, first off welcome. I would suggest that you use the "search function" a bit and you will find lots of info there.
I have the Comp-tac Infidel in the Gurkha configuration. It is a very nice holster as is the CTAC.

The holster that I really like though is the K&D Holsters (http://kdholsters.com) Cochise Defender ( http://kdholsters.com/basefile/iwb-defend.html ). It is built a lot like the Comp-tac CTAC, but the holster is made out of leather. It is an awesome holster. It is tops in workmanship, quality and price!!

Ron

skvinson · May 25th, 2007, 07:28 PM

Ron,

Thanks for the input. Since you have both kydex & leather - how do they compare? E.g., Is the leather holster squeaky? Does the kydex rub your skin more?

ront · May 25th, 2007, 07:46 PM

The leather is not squeaky at all. The Kydex does not really bother me or rub my skin, but in the end it is a plastic type material. The leather will, in time, conform some to your body, the Kydex, will not.

Ron

maclean3 · May 26th, 2007, 03:20 AM

I bought a Ky-tac Bravehart for an SA Ultra Compact Hi-cap I use to own. I was less than thrilled (both with the level of service and the holster itself).
Jack

whamonkey · May 26th, 2007, 08:31 AM

I have a CompTac Infidel like Ront and I love it. I'm waiting on a CTAC and will be using whichever is better of those two.

I like Kydex but I suggest a tshirt between you and your holster whether it's leather or Kydex.

Good luck!

P.S. Great Customer Service at CompTac!

Blackeagle · May 26th, 2007, 11:40 AM

The C-T.A.C.'s a great holster. I've used one for my EDC the past six months and I recently bought a second for my new EDC pistol. Comp-Tac's also a great company to buy from with excellent customer service.

May 25th, 2007, 05:10 PM	#1
skvinson Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 124	Experience with these Kydex/Combo holsters I'm looking at three IWB holsters... Comp-Tac: C-TAC - I like the adjustable height & cant, and the way the tabs seem to allow some flexibility for sitting vs. standing. Not sure how the holster itself will feel against my side/hip. Comp-Tac: Gurkha - Has the 'wing' that would seem to give flexibility. No adjustments for height or cant. Tucker Gunleather: The Answer - The flat piece of leather looks like it will be comfortable against my side/hip. The clips are also adjustable for height & cant. Not as much apparent 'give' for sitting, but similar to other holsters that are very popular. TSC Holsters: UCR - Not as well known at the other two. (http://www.threatsolutions.com/IWBindex.html) Has a larger piece of kydex that curves around the hip/side (compared to the C-TAC). Does not have adjustable height or cant. KyTac: Braveheart - Also probably not as well-known (http://www.kytac.com/page3.html). As I look at Comp-Tac's page, it is similar to their Gurkha. (I guess I should add that one too.) A "wing" that helps stabilize along with one clip on the holster itself. No height/cant adjustments. What experience do people have with these? Thanks Last edited by skvinson; May 25th, 2007 at 05:52 PM.. Reason: Addition

May 25th, 2007, 05:29 PM	#2
INTJ Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 596	I've the C-TAC every since they were first introduced. What can I say, it wears, rides and performs great, feels like plastic. Call Tucker for some comparison info, I did. __________________ "Beware of the man who only owns one gun. He probably knows how to use it."

May 25th, 2007, 07:23 PM	#5
ront Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 611	skvinson, first off welcome. I would suggest that you use the "search function" a bit and you will find lots of info there. I have the Comp-tac Infidel in the Gurkha configuration. It is a very nice holster as is the CTAC. The holster that I really like though is the K&D Holsters (http://kdholsters.com) Cochise Defender ( http://kdholsters.com/basefile/iwb-defend.html ). It is built a lot like the Comp-tac CTAC, but the holster is made out of leather. It is an awesome holster. It is tops in workmanship, quality and price!! 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/

May 25th, 2007, 07:46 PM	#7
ront Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 611	The leather is not squeaky at all. The Kydex does not really bother me or rub my skin, but in the end it is a plastic type material. The leather will, in time, conform some to your body, the Kydex, will not. 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/

May 26th, 2007, 03:20 AM	#8
maclean3 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 3,062	I bought a Ky-tac Bravehart for an SA Ultra Compact Hi-cap I use to own. I was less than thrilled (both with the level of service and the holster itself). Jack __________________ "The sheep are everywhere. We are raising up a nation of cannon fodder types and we are screwed." HotGuns

May 25th, 2007, 05:48 PM	#3
skvinson Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 124	INTJ, Apparently you called Tucker and bought C-TAC ... what made you choose that way?

May 25th, 2007, 07:03 PM	#4
eww Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 138	I us a Comp-Tac Gurkha with my Kimber Ultra II. Carry at 3 O'Clock. The only time it is uncomforable is sitting down in the car. Once I am in the seat it is fine.

May 25th, 2007, 07:28 PM	#6
skvinson Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 124	Ron, Thanks for the input. Since you have both kydex & leather - how do they compare? E.g., Is the leather holster squeaky? Does the kydex rub your skin more?

May 26th, 2007, 08:31 AM	#9
whamonkey Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Spring Hill, Tn. Posts: 314	I have a CompTac Infidel like Ront and I love it. I'm waiting on a CTAC and will be using whichever is better of those two. I like Kydex but I suggest a tshirt between you and your holster whether it's leather or Kydex. Good luck! P.S. Great Customer Service at CompTac!

May 26th, 2007, 11:40 AM	#10
Blackeagle Distinguished Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,997	The C-T.A.C.'s a great holster. I've used one for my EDC the past six months and I recently bought a second for my new EDC pistol. Comp-Tac's also a great company to buy from with excellent customer service.

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