Chicken or Egg???

jarhead79 · October 7th, 2007, 11:25 PM

What came first:

Crossbreed

or

Comp-Tac MTAC

jimbo2 · October 7th, 2007, 11:35 PM

I believe it was Crossbreed, only started hearing about MTAC in the last couple months.

jarhead79 · October 7th, 2007, 11:39 PM

That's kinda what I was thinking. If I were the crossbreed guy, I'd be honored somewhat that a big company like Comp-tac would even consider an idea that I came up with.

On the other hand, the Mtac is getting a LOT of attention.

Echo_Four · October 7th, 2007, 11:42 PM

I am pretty sure it was a Crossbreed idea to begin with. Comp-Tac saw a good idea and jumped on board.

I am just wondering when there will be a UBG version.

aus71383 · October 7th, 2007, 11:52 PM

I thought it was Tucker Gunleather's "The Answer" - but then again I have no reference for this other than I heard of it first. I remember reading a blurb in American Handgunner about it. I'd never heard of Crossbreed or Comp-Tac until I came to this site.

Austin

N-frame Smith · October 8th, 2007, 01:46 AM

As I understand it, Tucker made the "Answer" first, with design help from Comp-Tac's head guy, and Comp-Tac supplied the kydex part to Tucker. I don't know if that's still the case or if Tucker now has a different supplier. FWIW, I remember when Tucker first started making the Answer and it had to be at least 5 or 6 years ago, maybe more. I don't know how long the Crossbreed has been around.

Either out of professional courtesy, or maybe just because he had enough on his plate to keep him busy, Comp-Tac didn't offer a similar product for a long time, but just recently decided it was time to get in that market. With typical Comp-Tac results, it seems to be a big hit and the guy at Comp-Tac tells me they've sold a lot more, and a lot faster, than they expected.

In case you didn't know it, Comp-Tac is now offering kydex reinforced leather belts, too.

DirtDawg · October 8th, 2007, 04:59 AM

Crossbreed.

T. Kanaley · October 8th, 2007, 11:42 AM

Chicken or egg?? How about before it was even a glint in their daddy's eye!

Tuckers Answer has been around since mid 2002. Here's the thread where they were originally trying to come up with a name for it. Note the date of the first post.
http://www.1911forum.com/forums/show...ghlight=tucker

Matt Del Fatti · October 8th, 2007, 02:11 PM

It's interesting that one of the suggested names for the Tucker holster in that thread was "Crossbreed".

aus71383 · October 8th, 2007, 07:11 PM

I noticed that too....I guess Minotaur was someone else's idea though. What a weird name!

Austin

October 7th, 2007, 11:25 PM	#1
jarhead79 Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Stansbury Park, UT Posts: 1,296	Chicken or Egg??? What came first: Crossbreed or Comp-Tac MTAC __________________ Sig P239 9mm Bersa Thunder.45 Ruger SP101 .38 SPL Glock 36 (night sites) UBG Holsters current wait time as of 7-16-2009: 3-5 weeks.

October 7th, 2007, 11:39 PM	#3
jarhead79 Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Stansbury Park, UT Posts: 1,296	That's kinda what I was thinking. If I were the crossbreed guy, I'd be honored somewhat that a big company like Comp-tac would even consider an idea that I came up with. On the other hand, the Mtac is getting a LOT of attention. __________________ Sig P239 9mm Bersa Thunder.45 Ruger SP101 .38 SPL Glock 36 (night sites) UBG Holsters current wait time as of 7-16-2009: 3-5 weeks.

October 7th, 2007, 11:42 PM	#4
Echo_Four Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,029	I am pretty sure it was a Crossbreed idea to begin with. Comp-Tac saw a good idea and jumped on board. I am just wondering when there will be a UBG version. __________________ "The only people I like besides my wife and children are Marines." - Lt. Col. Oliver North Firearm Facts Christian Warrior Ministries

October 8th, 2007, 01:46 AM	#6
N-frame Smith Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 270	As I understand it, Tucker made the "Answer" first, with design help from Comp-Tac's head guy, and Comp-Tac supplied the kydex part to Tucker. I don't know if that's still the case or if Tucker now has a different supplier. FWIW, I remember when Tucker first started making the Answer and it had to be at least 5 or 6 years ago, maybe more. I don't know how long the Crossbreed has been around. Either out of professional courtesy, or maybe just because he had enough on his plate to keep him busy, Comp-Tac didn't offer a similar product for a long time, but just recently decided it was time to get in that market. With typical Comp-Tac results, it seems to be a big hit and the guy at Comp-Tac tells me they've sold a lot more, and a lot faster, than they expected. In case you didn't know it, Comp-Tac is now offering kydex reinforced leather belts, too. __________________ "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!" - Patrick Henry

October 8th, 2007, 04:59 AM	#7
DirtDawg Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sunnyville Posts: 597	Egg! Crossbreed. __________________ Why is it that you always find things at the last place you looked? Because when you find something-you stop looking-Mooch

October 7th, 2007, 11:35 PM	#2
jimbo2 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 115	I believe it was Crossbreed, only started hearing about MTAC in the last couple months.

October 7th, 2007, 11:52 PM	#5
aus71383 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United States Posts: 1,863	I thought it was Tucker Gunleather's "The Answer" - but then again I have no reference for this other than I heard of it first. I remember reading a blurb in American Handgunner about it. I'd never heard of Crossbreed or Comp-Tac until I came to this site. Austin

October 8th, 2007, 11:42 AM	#8
T. Kanaley Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 83	Chicken or egg?? How about before it was even a glint in their daddy's eye! Tuckers Answer has been around since mid 2002. Here's the thread where they were originally trying to come up with a name for it. Note the date of the first post. http://www.1911forum.com/forums/show...ghlight=tucker __________________ Milt Sparks Holsters, Inc. www.miltsparks.com Second Best is not an option

October 8th, 2007, 02:11 PM	#9
Matt Del Fatti Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The North Woods Posts: 141	It's interesting that one of the suggested names for the Tucker holster in that thread was "Crossbreed".

October 8th, 2007, 07:11 PM	#10
aus71383 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United States Posts: 1,863	I noticed that too....I guess Minotaur was someone else's idea though. What a weird name! Austin

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