Closed Bottom...benefit?

jtmo3 · July 14th, 2007, 12:52 PM

Can someone explain why some holsters (Max Con V for instance) have a closed bottom and some have an open bottom (VMII or Tucker Heritage)? Is there a benefit to either one or is it just the makers preference? Thanks guys.

John

ArmyCop · July 14th, 2007, 01:01 PM

I don't know any particular motive behind making them that way but I like my open holster because I can use it for my S&W CS45 which I carry most of them time OR it works for my S&W M&P .40 (longer) just as well...

ccw9mm · July 14th, 2007, 01:07 PM

I'm guessing, here, but I have had the occasional incident where a bit of oil or residue from a muzzle has stained my pants, with OWB carry. A closed-bottom holster wouldn't have the same problem. Can't imagine any other reason, but then I'm not a holster maker.

JD · July 14th, 2007, 01:36 PM

For IWB, closed bottom keeps any kind of lint from getting in the muzzle.

NickM · July 14th, 2007, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD

For IWB, closed bottom keeps any kind of lint from getting in the muzzle.

What he said.

cockedlocked01 · July 14th, 2007, 02:20 PM

A closed bottom can keep stuff out to the gun barrel.
Some makers close them on shorter guns for comfort, reduces it "digging" into you. They'll do it on longer guns too, of course, & I believe it's to aid in comfort.

firefighter_56 · July 14th, 2007, 02:22 PM

What they said, I like the muzzle protection offered by a closed bottem. I've tried belt slide holsters and didn't like the exposed muzzle and front sight at all.

Ti Carry · July 14th, 2007, 02:50 PM

I would say that a closed bottom also aids in keeping moisture away from the gun from sweating or whatever. The Max-Con V is a genius design that is the best IWB holster I've ever had hands down.

Ti

Kevin · July 14th, 2007, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtmo3

Can someone explain why some holsters (Max Con V for instance) have a closed bottom and some have an open bottom (VMII or Tucker Heritage)? Is there a benefit to either one or is it just the makers preference? Thanks guys.

John

Both of my VM2's have closed bottoms - so I guess it depends on the gun they are making it for...

ispcapt · July 14th, 2007, 05:06 PM

Closed bottoms allow stuff to accumulate, just like lint in the bottom of your pants pockets. Open bottom holsters allow the crud to fall thru and not stay in the bottom of the holster where it will get the chance to get into the gun workings. That's one reason you won't see many LEO duty holsters with closed bottoms.

July 14th, 2007, 12:52 PM	#1
jtmo3 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Springs, MO Posts: 26	Closed Bottom...benefit? Can someone explain why some holsters (Max Con V for instance) have a closed bottom and some have an open bottom (VMII or Tucker Heritage)? Is there a benefit to either one or is it just the makers preference? Thanks guys. John

July 14th, 2007, 01:01 PM	#2
ArmyCop Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chickasaw, AL Posts: 1,040	I don't know any particular motive behind making them that way but I like my open holster because I can use it for my S&W CS45 which I carry most of them time OR it works for my S&W M&P .40 (longer) just as well... __________________ Matthew 6 Seek ye therefore first the kingdom of God, and his justice, and all these things shall be added unto you.

July 14th, 2007, 01:07 PM	#3
ccw9mm VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oregon USA Posts: 8,386	I'm guessing, here, but I have had the occasional incident where a bit of oil or residue from a muzzle has stained my pants, with OWB carry. A closed-bottom holster wouldn't have the same problem. Can't imagine any other reason, but then I'm not a holster maker. __________________ Your best weapon is your brain. Don't leave home without it. Thoughts: Justifiable self defense. Explain: How does disarming victims reduce the number of victims? Deal with evil through strength. Affirm the good in Man through trust. NRA. GOA. OFF.

July 14th, 2007, 01:36 PM	#4
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 11,640	For IWB, closed bottom keeps any kind of lint from getting in the muzzle. __________________ Some Things Need to be Addressed... Iowa Carry.ORG: Promoting Weapons Carry Reform in Iowa Forum Customs & Courtesies

July 14th, 2007, 02:20 PM	#6
cockedlocked01 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: S. California Posts: 966	A closed bottom can keep stuff out to the gun barrel. Some makers close them on shorter guns for comfort, reduces it "digging" into you. They'll do it on longer guns too, of course, & I believe it's to aid in comfort. __________________ "Use human means as though divine ones didn't exist, and divine means as though there were no human ones." Baltasar Gracian Integrated Close Combat NRA Member Glock 19, Kahr P45, Kel-Tec P-32, S&W 442, & Dan Wesson 14-2

July 14th, 2007, 02:22 PM	#7
firefighter_56 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Walton, OR Posts: 117	What they said, I like the muzzle protection offered by a closed bottem. I've tried belt slide holsters and didn't like the exposed muzzle and front sight at all.

July 14th, 2007, 02:50 PM	#8
Ti Carry VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Under Cover Posts: 2,035	I would say that a closed bottom also aids in keeping moisture away from the gun from sweating or whatever. The Max-Con V is a genius design that is the best IWB holster I've ever had hands down. Ti __________________ Train and train hard, you might not get a second chance to make a first impression! I vote for Monica Lewinsky's Ex-Boyfriend's Wife for President.....Not!

July 14th, 2007, 05:06 PM	#10
ispcapt Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: IL Posts: 258	Closed bottoms allow stuff to accumulate, just like lint in the bottom of your pants pockets. Open bottom holsters allow the crud to fall thru and not stay in the bottom of the holster where it will get the chance to get into the gun workings. That's one reason you won't see many LEO duty holsters with closed bottoms.

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