Kudos to Sam Andrews on his MacDaniel II

bobernet · June 18th, 2007, 04:55 PM

I bought a MacDaniel II from Andrews Custom Leather http://www.andrewsleather.com for my Colt Commander a while back, and recently had the opportunity to spend 4 days training with it. I probably drew and re-holstered 500+ times over 4 days, and I wore it for about 16 hours per day.

I have to say that I am very very impressed both with the design as well as the quality. Other than some scuffing of the inside leather from the very sharp edges on my Colt, the holster looks brand new. It is very concealable, and very comfortable.

There were many times that I forgot I had it on. A number of people in my class had positive comments and questions about the holster, and at least one guy was planning to order one for his Springfield GI.

Thanks to Sam for making a great product, and having the personality and customer service to go along with it.

Ron · June 18th, 2007, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bobernet

I bought a MacDaniel II from Andrews Custom Leather http://www.andrewsleather.com for my Colt Commander a while back, and recently had the opportunity to spend 4 days training with it. I probably drew and re-holstered 500+ times over 4 days, and I wore it for about 16 hours per day.

I have to say that I am very very impressed both with the design as well as the quality. Other than some scuffing of the inside leather from the very sharp edges on my Colt, the holster looks brand new. It is very concealable, and very comfortable.

There were many times that I forgot I had it on. A number of people in my class had positive comments and questions about the holster, and at least one guy was planning to order one for his Springfield GI.

Thanks to Sam for making a great product, and having the personality and customer service to go along with it.

That's good to hear as I have one on order for my Walther P99c.

Ron

sass20485 · June 18th, 2007, 05:47 PM

Have one for my Kahr and its great. Wish I had also ordered one for my Glock at the same time. I've been disappointed with some holsters from other vendors.

sjones · June 18th, 2007, 08:04 PM

I ordered one on may 29th,I should be getting it any day now,I hope.Can't wait till it gets here. sj

mocarryguy · June 18th, 2007, 09:45 PM

I can not see the back side of the holster. Is there a belt loop or just the single loop on the holster that holds it in? Reminds me of one of my old Bianchi's I have, sans the loop on it. Thanks.

bobernet · June 18th, 2007, 10:14 PM

mocarryguy,

Just the one loop. The holster is manufactured with the rough side of the leather out, so between the tension of your belt/waistband and the friction between the leather and your clothes, there's no need for a second loop.

The single loop allows for an almost infinitely variable cant.

The mouth is reinforced, which I like and some don't. It is far and away the best holster I've owned.

Best,
Bob

P.S. About the second loop thing... I have found that at least for my body and where I carry, that the two loops are almost fighting against each other. The rear loop is trying to pull the grip in tighter to the body, while the front loop is trying to torque the gun the other way. I also find a single loop to be much more flexible with positioning - considering it seems that no two pair of pans or shorts have the belt loops in exactly the same place.

AnimalKracker · June 18th, 2007, 11:53 PM

The MDII has a steel torque plate built into it where the loop attaches. This keeps the holster from bending and "jacks" it in close when you tighten your belt. Of all the post I've read about the MDII, I have only seen a couple that have said that they did not care for it. No negative comments about build or service, just that they did not care for the holster. I have 5 - 6 of them and you'll find it to be one of the most comfortable holsters you'll find. Adjustable cant, and the leather band at the reinforced mouth rides just at the top of your belt and helps keep the holster from going any deeper in your pants. Between that strong back loop, rough side of the leather out, the leather at the holster mouth, and a good tight belt, this holster does not move. You can take a nap with it on, I have done it.

srfl · June 19th, 2007, 12:27 AM

I have one of these holsters for my Beretta 92/96-series guns....very comfortable; it conceals the Beretta very, very well.

ELCruisr · June 19th, 2007, 06:48 AM

Another happy customer here. Two McDaniel II's, a Carjacker, a magazine pouch and a taclight holder. I honestly forget I'm carrying sometimes and have to check t see if it's there. Of course it could be middle age fogging my brain as well but I prefer to think it might be Sam's work!

LegalRaptor · June 19th, 2007, 05:47 PM

Yet again another happy MacDaniel II owner. Good service, reasonable wait time, excellent product.

June 18th, 2007, 04:55 PM	#1
bobernet Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nevada Posts: 134	Kudos to Sam Andrews on his MacDaniel II I bought a MacDaniel II from Andrews Custom Leather http://www.andrewsleather.com for my Colt Commander a while back, and recently had the opportunity to spend 4 days training with it. I probably drew and re-holstered 500+ times over 4 days, and I wore it for about 16 hours per day. I have to say that I am very very impressed both with the design as well as the quality. Other than some scuffing of the inside leather from the very sharp edges on my Colt, the holster looks brand new. It is very concealable, and very comfortable. There were many times that I forgot I had it on. A number of people in my class had positive comments and questions about the holster, and at least one guy was planning to order one for his Springfield GI. Thanks to Sam for making a great product, and having the personality and customer service to go along with it.

June 18th, 2007, 09:45 PM	#5
mocarryguy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Heaven Posts: 578	I can not see the back side of the holster. Is there a belt loop or just the single loop on the holster that holds it in? Reminds me of one of my old Bianchi's I have, sans the loop on it. Thanks. __________________ I know, I know, you are smarter than me..just ask you..

June 19th, 2007, 12:27 AM	#8
srfl Senior Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: FL Posts: 6,873	I have one of these holsters for my Beretta 92/96-series guns....very comfortable; it conceals the Beretta very, very well. __________________ USAF: Loving Our Obscene Amenities Since 1947

June 19th, 2007, 06:48 AM	#9
ELCruisr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 2,071	Another happy customer here. Two McDaniel II's, a Carjacker, a magazine pouch and a taclight holder. I honestly forget I'm carrying sometimes and have to check t see if it's there. Of course it could be middle age fogging my brain as well but I prefer to think it might be Sam's work! __________________ If you stand up and be counted, from time to time you may get yourself knocked down. But remember this: A man flattened by an opponent can get up again. A man flattened by conformity stays down for good. ~ Thomas J. Watson, Jr.

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June 18th, 2007, 05:47 PM	#3
sass20485 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,937	Have one for my Kahr and its great. Wish I had also ordered one for my Glock at the same time. I've been disappointed with some holsters from other vendors.

June 18th, 2007, 08:04 PM	#4
sjones Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: waxahachie,texas Posts: 382	I ordered one on may 29th,I should be getting it any day now,I hope.Can't wait till it gets here. sj

June 18th, 2007, 10:14 PM	#6
bobernet Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nevada Posts: 134	mocarryguy, Just the one loop. The holster is manufactured with the rough side of the leather out, so between the tension of your belt/waistband and the friction between the leather and your clothes, there's no need for a second loop. The single loop allows for an almost infinitely variable cant. The mouth is reinforced, which I like and some don't. It is far and away the best holster I've owned. Best, Bob P.S. About the second loop thing... I have found that at least for my body and where I carry, that the two loops are almost fighting against each other. The rear loop is trying to pull the grip in tighter to the body, while the front loop is trying to torque the gun the other way. I also find a single loop to be much more flexible with positioning - considering it seems that no two pair of pans or shorts have the belt loops in exactly the same place.

June 18th, 2007, 11:53 PM	#7
AnimalKracker Distinguished Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Eastern Arkansas Posts: 1,382	The MDII has a steel torque plate built into it where the loop attaches. This keeps the holster from bending and "jacks" it in close when you tighten your belt. Of all the post I've read about the MDII, I have only seen a couple that have said that they did not care for it. No negative comments about build or service, just that they did not care for the holster. I have 5 - 6 of them and you'll find it to be one of the most comfortable holsters you'll find. Adjustable cant, and the leather band at the reinforced mouth rides just at the top of your belt and helps keep the holster from going any deeper in your pants. Between that strong back loop, rough side of the leather out, the leather at the holster mouth, and a good tight belt, this holster does not move. You can take a nap with it on, I have done it.