crossbreed super tuck help

cdwolf · January 20th, 2008, 11:32 PM

Hello gentelman, I was wondering if any of you have modified your crossbreed holsters to the what I now belive is called the combat carry option.
Today was the first day I had this holster, and have been wearing it for about 8 hours.
Even though I wore it with a pair of levis that would be tight if I lost 5 pounds it is not that bad. The one thing I did notice is on the draw my fingers are full of alot of leather.
I know this can be fixed with a cut here cut there I just didn't want to slice up my new holster on the first day.
Do any of you have any pics of where the correct cut should be.
I know this differs from gun to gun(H&K USPc) but i don't want to slice it up to much.
any opinions

ev239 · January 21st, 2008, 04:16 AM

Yes, I made the cut on mine. Check out Hidden Defense: Crossbreed - Extensive Review & Comparison (pic intensive) *video
and about halfway down are some pics of where I cut it out. It works great!

Ron · January 21st, 2008, 09:47 AM

Call Mark at Crossbreed and talk to him about it. He is always very helpful.

Ron

cdwolf · January 21st, 2008, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ev239

Yes, I made the cut on mine. Check out Hidden Defense: Crossbreed - Extensive Review & Comparison (pic intensive) *video
and about halfway down are some pics of where I cut it out. It works great!

Thanks helped alot

.45forme · January 22nd, 2008, 01:51 AM

I to have the same problem with my Brand new super crossbreed. I plan on the same cuts that EV239 did. I think its a simple mod. And feel there is no need to send it back to Crossbreed.
I really like this holster. very comfortable. However I will wait my 2 week test drive out, before making any mods.
EV239 did a wonderful job on his evaluation of this holster. Even though Ive only had the holster a few days. I agree with what was said.

AZ Husker · January 22nd, 2008, 02:06 AM

Don't have one, never seen one. But if you need to make cuts on a brand new holster, there's something wrong with the design!

MnemonicMonkey · January 22nd, 2008, 03:14 AM

I have one, and just trimmed mine up a couple days ago after reading another thread. I think I trimmed a little more off mine, but I have a M&P compact. I also added a hole for the mag release button to prevent accidental mag drops while in the holster. (I have a bony hip that pokes right on the release.)

Had I not read the post about it earlier, I probably wouldn't have done the combat trim. Now that I have, I would suggest everyone do it. It makes a world of difference.

I wouldn't call it a design flaw as much as a trade-off. I'm guessing Mark uses the same backer piece for all guns, which speeds production to the point that he can have a comfortable, quality holster on your doorstep inside TWO WEEKS. Hand trimming that last 1/4" to 1/8" of leather to fit every gun obviously would slow things down, so it's simply offered as an option.

GlobeGuy · January 22nd, 2008, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ev239

Yes, I made the cut on mine. Check out Hidden Defense: Crossbreed - Extensive Review & Comparison (pic intensive) *video
and about halfway down are some pics of where I cut it out. It works great!

Did you make the cut using regular scissors or some special tool? I have been wanting to make similiar cut.

FlyboyLDB · January 22nd, 2008, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZ Husker

Don't have one, never seen one. But if you need to make cuts on a brand new holster, there's something wrong with the design!

Nah, nothing wrong with the design. Just the body type, gun & holster combo. Mark at CB offers the combat cut - I prefer the extra leather around the grip for comfort - I have not had this issue.

ev239 · January 23rd, 2008, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GlobeGuy

Did you make the cut using regular scissors or some special tool? I have been wanting to make similiar cut.

Sorry for the late reply, I just used a regular set of scissors. My cut doesn't match the rest exactly since I think Mark must do something to bevel the edge a certain way, but you can hardly tell. Normal scissors should work just fine for you.

January 20th, 2008, 11:32 PM	#1
cdwolf VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: MS Posts: 2,165	crossbreed super tuck help Hello gentelman, I was wondering if any of you have modified your crossbreed holsters to the what I now belive is called the combat carry option. Today was the first day I had this holster, and have been wearing it for about 8 hours. Even though I wore it with a pair of levis that would be tight if I lost 5 pounds it is not that bad. The one thing I did notice is on the draw my fingers are full of alot of leather. I know this can be fixed with a cut here cut there I just didn't want to slice up my new holster on the first day. Do any of you have any pics of where the correct cut should be. I know this differs from gun to gun(H&K USPc) but i don't want to slice it up to much. any opinions __________________ GUN CONTROL= I WANT TO BE THE ONE IN CONTROL OF THE GUN A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

January 21st, 2008, 04:16 AM	#2
ev239 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 367	Yes, I made the cut on mine. Check out Hidden Defense: Crossbreed - Extensive Review & Comparison (pic intensive) *video and about halfway down are some pics of where I cut it out. It works great! __________________ Mine: S&W 908.....Wife's: Ruger SP101 3" ------Kahr PM9...............Sig P239 (it's her's now) ------Norinco 213...........Charter Arms Undercover Hidden Defense - Personal gun & holster designs/reviews.

January 21st, 2008, 09:47 AM	#3
Ron Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,519	Call Mark at Crossbreed and talk to him about it. He is always very helpful. Ron __________________ "It does not do to leave a dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him." J. R. R. Tolkien

January 22nd, 2008, 03:14 AM	#7
MnemonicMonkey Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 147	I have one, and just trimmed mine up a couple days ago after reading another thread. I think I trimmed a little more off mine, but I have a M&P compact. I also added a hole for the mag release button to prevent accidental mag drops while in the holster. (I have a bony hip that pokes right on the release.) Had I not read the post about it earlier, I probably wouldn't have done the combat trim. Now that I have, I would suggest everyone do it. It makes a world of difference. I wouldn't call it a design flaw as much as a trade-off. I'm guessing Mark uses the same backer piece for all guns, which speeds production to the point that he can have a comfortable, quality holster on your doorstep inside TWO WEEKS. Hand trimming that last 1/4" to 1/8" of leather to fit every gun obviously would slow things down, so it's simply offered as an option. __________________ "Lord, help me to be the person my dog thinks I am."

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January 22nd, 2008, 01:51 AM	#5
.45forme Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: colorado Posts: 231	I to have the same problem with my Brand new super crossbreed. I plan on the same cuts that EV239 did. I think its a simple mod. And feel there is no need to send it back to Crossbreed. I really like this holster. very comfortable. However I will wait my 2 week test drive out, before making any mods. EV239 did a wonderful job on his evaluation of this holster. Even though Ive only had the holster a few days. I agree with what was said.

January 22nd, 2008, 02:06 AM	#6
AZ Husker VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,567	Don't have one, never seen one. But if you need to make cuts on a brand new holster, there's something wrong with the design!