New to boards, Need a Holster

DopdBrd · October 4th, 2007, 12:37 PM

Hey guys, I just joined up today because yesturday I finally got my CCL.

I have a S&W M&P .40 Compact that I am going to be carrying and was looking for a good paddle and IWB holster for this gun.

You guys have any suggestions? Also, I would like to stay with leather.

THANKS

ghost tracker · October 4th, 2007, 12:42 PM

Galco is a good middle-of-the-road production holster supplier. I've found their leather models to be excellent, servicable holsters. Of course, there's a bunch of custom holster makers...but sometimes the wait is just too long. One strong piece of advice? Buy a good dedicated Gun Belt as well. You'll be happy you did!

Welcome Aboard!

falcon1 · October 4th, 2007, 12:49 PM

Many folks here lately are talking about Don Hume holsters:
http://www.donhume.com/

I have used Bianchi holsters as well with satisfactory results, but few here seem to speak of them:
http://www.bianchi-intl.com/

These look good:
http://www.bulmangunleather.com/

I've also used one of this company's stock holsters and liked it:
http://www.highnoonholsters.com/index.html

...and there are many other fine holster makers out there!

Good luck with whatever you decide, and welcome from Middle Tennessee!

P.S. Be sure to check out the holster links at the Forum Help & Extras button, above, if you have not yet done so!

DopdBrd · October 4th, 2007, 01:00 PM

Ya I will for sure get a gun belt too whenever I get a holster. I doubt any 20 dollar Wal-Mart Special will support the added weight of a gun.

I really like the IWB design and would like something that could easily be taken on an off without taking the belt off.

Thanks for the welcomes!

SIGguy229 · October 4th, 2007, 04:12 PM

Blade-tech....if you are looking for an IWB that won't close on you and can one-hand reholster. I've had one for about 9 years--I like it, but YMMV

ront · October 4th, 2007, 04:58 PM

Hi DopdBrd, I have the same gun and a holster suggestion for you. I would recommend that you take a look over at K&D Holsters (http://kdholsters.com/ ). Kevin has made 2 holsters for me and he does an excellent job. He is an artist who uses leather and it really shows in his leathercraft! There is a waiting period involved, but what you get at the end is a great holster for a fair price. I will post some pictures of my Cochise Defender. It is very easy on and off and completely adjustable for height and cant. I wear this gun/ holster combo almost everyday and I love it!

Ron

lance22 · October 4th, 2007, 06:02 PM

+1 on K&D

sass20485 · October 4th, 2007, 06:24 PM

Yes, K&D makes nice one, Easy on and off with the clips. You may also want to take a look at the Mtac by Comp Tac, it is a hybrid with leather back and kydex front, I found it to be the most comfortable holster I've tried. and You'll get in less than a week. UBG holsters are also very nice and has a decent turnaround time. I think you'll find the clip or belt loop with snaps designs ride tighter to the body much better than a paddle design in most cases. At least that has been my experience. The M Tac goes on and off in a Flash !

DopdBrd · October 4th, 2007, 06:48 PM

Well guys it looks like we have a winner. That KD holster is exactly what I am looking for and it is a lot cheaper than the others ones I found.

That is the exact design I wanted but all the other ones were around 100 dollars a piece!! Thanks guys!

lacrosse50 · October 4th, 2007, 06:59 PM

ront, that is a beautiful piece of craftsmanship! I really like how it covers the entire backside of the gun. I can't recall seeing many other holsters that do that.

I want one! And it's almost my birthday...

October 4th, 2007, 12:37 PM	#1
DopdBrd Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Garden City, KS Posts: 30	New to boards, Need a Holster Hey guys, I just joined up today because yesturday I finally got my CCL. I have a S&W M&P .40 Compact that I am going to be carrying and was looking for a good paddle and IWB holster for this gun. You guys have any suggestions? Also, I would like to stay with leather. THANKS

October 4th, 2007, 12:42 PM	#2
ghost tracker Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ky Backwoods Posts: 1,154	Galco is a good middle-of-the-road production holster supplier. I've found their leather models to be excellent, servicable holsters. Of course, there's a bunch of custom holster makers...but sometimes the wait is just too long. One strong piece of advice? Buy a good dedicated Gun Belt as well. You'll be happy you did! Welcome Aboard! __________________ There are only *TWO* kinds of people in this world; those that describe the world as filled with two kinds of people...and those who don't.

October 4th, 2007, 04:12 PM	#5
SIGguy229 VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kabul, Afghanistan Posts: 2,272	Blade-tech....if you are looking for an IWB that won't close on you and can one-hand reholster. I've had one for about 9 years--I like it, but YMMV __________________ Patriotic dissent is a luxury of those protected by better men than they Sacrifice: Congress thinks having to stay late to vote is sacrifice. Ask the Sailor, Soldier, Airman, or Marine meeting his child for the first time what sacrifice means martyr is a fancy name for crappy fighter

October 4th, 2007, 04:58 PM	#6
ront Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 611	Hi DopdBrd, I have the same gun and a holster suggestion for you. I would recommend that you take a look over at K&D Holsters (http://kdholsters.com/ ). Kevin has made 2 holsters for me and he does an excellent job. He is an artist who uses leather and it really shows in his leathercraft! There is a waiting period involved, but what you get at the end is a great holster for a fair price. I will post some pictures of my Cochise Defender. It is very easy on and off and completely adjustable for height and cant. I wear this gun/ holster combo almost everyday and I love it! 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/

October 4th, 2007, 06:59 PM	#10
lacrosse50 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 596	ront, that is a beautiful piece of craftsmanship! I really like how it covers the entire backside of the gun. I can't recall seeing many other holsters that do that. I want one! And it's almost my birthday... __________________ The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools. -Herbert Spencer NRA Life Member

October 4th, 2007, 12:49 PM	#3
falcon1 VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 5,807	Many folks here lately are talking about Don Hume holsters: http://www.donhume.com/ I have used Bianchi holsters as well with satisfactory results, but few here seem to speak of them: http://www.bianchi-intl.com/ These look good: http://www.bulmangunleather.com/ I've also used one of this company's stock holsters and liked it: http://www.highnoonholsters.com/index.html ...and there are many other fine holster makers out there! Good luck with whatever you decide, and welcome from Middle Tennessee! P.S. Be sure to check out the holster links at the Forum Help & Extras button, above, if you have not yet done so!

October 4th, 2007, 01:00 PM	#4
DopdBrd Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Garden City, KS Posts: 30	Ya I will for sure get a gun belt too whenever I get a holster. I doubt any 20 dollar Wal-Mart Special will support the added weight of a gun. I really like the IWB design and would like something that could easily be taken on an off without taking the belt off. Thanks for the welcomes!

October 4th, 2007, 06:02 PM	#7
lance22 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: MN Posts: 795	+1 on K&D

October 4th, 2007, 06:24 PM	#8
sass20485 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,937	Yes, K&D makes nice one, Easy on and off with the clips. You may also want to take a look at the Mtac by Comp Tac, it is a hybrid with leather back and kydex front, I found it to be the most comfortable holster I've tried. and You'll get in less than a week. UBG holsters are also very nice and has a decent turnaround time. I think you'll find the clip or belt loop with snaps designs ride tighter to the body much better than a paddle design in most cases. At least that has been my experience. The M Tac goes on and off in a Flash !

October 4th, 2007, 06:48 PM	#9
DopdBrd Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Garden City, KS Posts: 30	Well guys it looks like we have a winner. That KD holster is exactly what I am looking for and it is a lot cheaper than the others ones I found. That is the exact design I wanted but all the other ones were around 100 dollars a piece!! Thanks guys!

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