Need some advice before I shed a tear...

rgreenpc · December 26th, 2007, 11:31 PM

My wife bought me a Galco Concalable for Christmas... I like the high ride, but it seemed to print on me so much so that my neighbor saw my gun and asked what I was packing... sigh....

I am to the point that I need to get something much better and I am looking at a few brnads (Milt-Sparks, Brommeland, etc) but I need something to use for now as most places don't have pre-made holsters for a Sig P228 (although I am sure I could get by with a 229 holster).

I need to pick up something in the interim as I am still leary of spending $150 on something I can't touch and have no chance of a return (since its a custom piece).

But I also need some advice on my final purchase... I have been looking at the Versa Max, the Max-Con V as well as a few others like...

http://haugenhandgunleather.com/deta...DUCT_ID=Model0

Are there any others I should consider?

I can go IWB or OWB as I have clothes of multiple sizes... being a pilot I tend to either eat healthy for a few weeks or poorly...

windowman2 · December 26th, 2007, 11:59 PM

Look at Mitch Rosen. I got one of his express line Presidential OWB holsters in about 2 weeks for a Sig P239. Fair price, shipped quickly, works for me underneath a sweatshirt or jacket.

jarhead45 · December 27th, 2007, 12:01 AM

Ditto .. swear by Mitch Rosen

orangehole · December 27th, 2007, 12:19 AM

I agree, Mitch Rosen makes some killer leather and his Express stuff is not bad. I would buy a Comptac CTAC and use that until you can get a high end rig. I use my 228 in 229 non rail leather and it fits just fine.

Prolanman · December 27th, 2007, 12:24 AM

Just received my Equalizer from Haugen Xmas Eve day. It was delivered within the timeframe specified and is top quality at half the price of the other holster makers. I would highly recommend Haugen Handgun Leather.

Cupcake · December 27th, 2007, 12:27 AM

Please don't overlook www.crossbreedholsters.com. I'm not affiliated, but great service, great product, $60ish bucks, If I recall correctly, and I heard that the wait time is down to a couple of weeks. I almost went with something on your list, but decided that I couldn't wait for 12-16weeks. Then I hear that people have waited for OVER A YEAR for their items. Anyway, check every company out thoroughly and know what your getting into. I give two big thumbs up for crossbreed.

FlyboyLDB · December 27th, 2007, 12:35 AM

The CB will give you a two week trial period. But if you need something off the shelf - the Bianchi brand is a good off the shelf brand to go with. If you have a Sportsman's Warehouse around - they stock plenty of holsters. Good luck.

DirtDawg · December 27th, 2007, 12:43 AM

MTAC!

Thumper · December 27th, 2007, 03:08 AM

I never have had a problem concealing a SIG P-220 in a Galco Concealable holster. I'm sure as heck not skinny either.

Maybe you can try a looser fitting cover garment and save some loot till you get an IWB?

QKShooter · December 27th, 2007, 04:27 AM

Just FYI the SIG 228 & 229 holsters should be interchangeable.

December 26th, 2007, 11:31 PM	#1
rgreenpc Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: FL Posts: 65	Need some advice before I shed a tear... My wife bought me a Galco Concalable for Christmas... I like the high ride, but it seemed to print on me so much so that my neighbor saw my gun and asked what I was packing... sigh.... I am to the point that I need to get something much better and I am looking at a few brnads (Milt-Sparks, Brommeland, etc) but I need something to use for now as most places don't have pre-made holsters for a Sig P228 (although I am sure I could get by with a 229 holster). I need to pick up something in the interim as I am still leary of spending $150 on something I can't touch and have no chance of a return (since its a custom piece). But I also need some advice on my final purchase... I have been looking at the Versa Max, the Max-Con V as well as a few others like... http://haugenhandgunleather.com/deta...DUCT_ID=Model0 Are there any others I should consider? I can go IWB or OWB as I have clothes of multiple sizes... being a pilot I tend to either eat healthy for a few weeks or poorly...

December 27th, 2007, 12:01 AM	#3
jarhead45 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 190	Ditto .. swear by Mitch Rosen __________________ Honor, Courage, Virtue. These are what makes a man. "The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps." Eleanor Roosevelt, 1945

December 27th, 2007, 12:24 AM	#5
Prolanman New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 10	Just received my Equalizer from Haugen Xmas Eve day. It was delivered within the timeframe specified and is top quality at half the price of the other holster makers. I would highly recommend Haugen Handgun Leather. __________________ Sig P226R-Navy Sig P229 Nitron 9mm HK P2000 V3 9mm S&W Model 520-HIVIZ .357

December 27th, 2007, 12:27 AM	#6
Cupcake VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,996	Please don't overlook www.crossbreedholsters.com. I'm not affiliated, but great service, great product, $60ish bucks, If I recall correctly, and I heard that the wait time is down to a couple of weeks. I almost went with something on your list, but decided that I couldn't wait for 12-16weeks. Then I hear that people have waited for OVER A YEAR for their items. Anyway, check every company out thoroughly and know what your getting into. I give two big thumbs up for crossbreed. __________________ Sixto for President!

December 27th, 2007, 12:43 AM	#8
DirtDawg Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sunnyville Posts: 598	MTAC! __________________ Why is it that you always find things at the last place you looked? Because when you find something-you stop looking-Mooch

December 26th, 2007, 11:59 PM	#2
windowman2 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 69	Look at Mitch Rosen. I got one of his express line Presidential OWB holsters in about 2 weeks for a Sig P239. Fair price, shipped quickly, works for me underneath a sweatshirt or jacket.

December 27th, 2007, 12:19 AM	#4
orangehole Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: PA Posts: 289	I agree, Mitch Rosen makes some killer leather and his Express stuff is not bad. I would buy a Comptac CTAC and use that until you can get a high end rig. I use my 228 in 229 non rail leather and it fits just fine.

December 27th, 2007, 12:35 AM	#7
FlyboyLDB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: GA Posts: 848	The CB will give you a two week trial period. But if you need something off the shelf - the Bianchi brand is a good off the shelf brand to go with. If you have a Sportsman's Warehouse around - they stock plenty of holsters. Good luck.

December 27th, 2007, 03:08 AM	#9
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,586	I never have had a problem concealing a SIG P-220 in a Galco Concealable holster. I'm sure as heck not skinny either. Maybe you can try a looser fitting cover garment and save some loot till you get an IWB? __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

December 27th, 2007, 04:27 AM	#10
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,487	Just FYI the SIG 228 & 229 holsters should be interchangeable. __________________ Liberty/Tyranny ___________________________ Ain't That A Shame! Be Happy! *http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OG3u...1&feature=fvwp*

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