New Holsters from Brigade Gunleather

cvhoss · January 22nd, 2008, 03:02 PM

I didn't want to hijack the other thread inquiring about Brigade Gunleather's products with a picture intensive post, so decided to start my own thread.

My 4 holsters from Brigade actually arrived last Friday, 1/18/08, but I had to wait till today to pick up the package. Wasn't home when they tried to deliver on Friday and post office closed on Monday.

My order was placed with Brigade on February 23, 2007 and arrived on January 18th, 2008. 329 days or 47 weeks. When the order was place, their web site indicated a wait time of 15 weeks. Periodically, their web site would be changed to reflective higher and higher wait times. As of today, they are no longer indicating wait times in weeks but as 12-13 months. The only complaint I have is that if the wait time was 15 weeks when I ordered, how did my wait time grow to 47 weeks. I can understand new orders taking longer if their backlog was growing, but it shouldn't have changed the wait for orders already in. On the plus side, they were always pleasant to deal with on the phone and they didn't bill my CC until the holsters were ready to ship.

To the holsters themselves. The workmanship appears outstanding. Finish is uniform though a somewhat different coloration than depicted on their web photos. Fit to the firearms is excellent even without any adjustment to the tension screws. Solid retention but smooth draw. I can't attest to the comfort of the IWB M-11s yet as I haven't had a chance to wear them but a quick try for fit feels like they will be very comfortable. All stitching is uniform and solid. Would I order from them again? Probably. I wish they could get their backlog under control so that delivery estimates would be more precise. I can understand a certain amount of variance but a 300% increase from the original estimate seems a little extreme. I believe the quality of the products will prove that my wait was worth it, though I did have to buy other holsters for carry while waiting. In short, if you can handle the long delivery time, I don't think you would be disappointed with their holsters. At least I don't think I will be.

Hoss

Sig P245 in Brigade Gunleather M-2 OWB

Para Nite-Hawg in Brigade Gunleather M-2 OWB

Sig P245 in Brigade Gunleather M-11 IWB

Kahr PM-9 in Brigade Gunleather M-11 IWB

Ben Hennessy · January 22nd, 2008, 03:08 PM

Looks very nice and great pics!

Landor · January 22nd, 2008, 05:33 PM

WOW, those things look top quality to me... Very nice..

JayHawker45 · January 22nd, 2008, 05:34 PM

Good looking holsters!!! I'm the proud owner of 2 of Brigade GunLeather holsters, both are M3 models, one for my CZ 85 and the other does double duty for my P229 and P220 Compact. The quality on the leather is outstanding!

The only downside is that the wait for a holster is up to a year now.

orangehole · January 23rd, 2008, 01:30 AM

Very nice leather. ! did not know brigade was making such fine looking products. i will have to take a look at buying from them. Thanks for the great pics and congrats on your new leather!

AZ Husker · January 23rd, 2008, 01:38 AM

A retention screw is a sure sign of poor fit. A properly boned holster doesn't need one.

TwinCarry · January 24th, 2008, 11:25 AM

Thanks for the pictures! Those look like they will last a very long time. Let me know if you get tired of them and decide to let go.

rj112275 · January 24th, 2008, 08:29 PM

Good holsters.

January 22nd, 2008, 03:02 PM	#1
cvhoss Distinguished Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,762	New Holsters from Brigade Gunleather I didn't want to hijack the other thread inquiring about Brigade Gunleather's products with a picture intensive post, so decided to start my own thread. My 4 holsters from Brigade actually arrived last Friday, 1/18/08, but I had to wait till today to pick up the package. Wasn't home when they tried to deliver on Friday and post office closed on Monday. My order was placed with Brigade on February 23, 2007 and arrived on January 18th, 2008. 329 days or 47 weeks. When the order was place, their web site indicated a wait time of 15 weeks. Periodically, their web site would be changed to reflective higher and higher wait times. As of today, they are no longer indicating wait times in weeks but as 12-13 months. The only complaint I have is that if the wait time was 15 weeks when I ordered, how did my wait time grow to 47 weeks. I can understand new orders taking longer if their backlog was growing, but it shouldn't have changed the wait for orders already in. On the plus side, they were always pleasant to deal with on the phone and they didn't bill my CC until the holsters were ready to ship. To the holsters themselves. The workmanship appears outstanding. Finish is uniform though a somewhat different coloration than depicted on their web photos. Fit to the firearms is excellent even without any adjustment to the tension screws. Solid retention but smooth draw. I can't attest to the comfort of the IWB M-11s yet as I haven't had a chance to wear them but a quick try for fit feels like they will be very comfortable. All stitching is uniform and solid. Would I order from them again? Probably. I wish they could get their backlog under control so that delivery estimates would be more precise. I can understand a certain amount of variance but a 300% increase from the original estimate seems a little extreme. I believe the quality of the products will prove that my wait was worth it, though I did have to buy other holsters for carry while waiting. In short, if you can handle the long delivery time, I don't think you would be disappointed with their holsters. At least I don't think I will be. Hoss Sig P245 in Brigade Gunleather M-2 OWB Para Nite-Hawg in Brigade Gunleather M-2 OWB Sig P245 in Brigade Gunleather M-11 IWB Kahr PM-9 in Brigade Gunleather M-11 IWB __________________ I ain't as good as I once was, but I'm as good once as I always was Sig 239 SAS 40 S&W / Sig 239 9mm / Kahr PM-9 / Walther PPS .40 / Sig P-245 / Ruger LCP Beretta Tomcat / Walther PPK / BDA 380 / Taurus 85 / Kel-Tec PF-9 / Am. Derringer 357 NRA Life Member My Web Site

January 22nd, 2008, 05:33 PM	#3
Landor Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 501	WOW, those things look top quality to me... Very nice.. __________________ ---------- CCW Targets

January 22nd, 2008, 05:34 PM	#4
JayHawker45 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 165	Good looking holsters!!! I'm the proud owner of 2 of Brigade GunLeather holsters, both are M3 models, one for my CZ 85 and the other does double duty for my P229 and P220 Compact. The quality on the leather is outstanding! The only downside is that the wait for a holster is up to a year now. __________________ Reader, suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But, I repeat myself. ...Mark Twain: Manuscript note, c.1882. NRA Life Member and a proud Sig Fanatic...

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January 22nd, 2008, 03:08 PM	#2
Ben Hennessy VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: St. James, Missouri Posts: 2,375	Looks very nice and great pics!

January 23rd, 2008, 01:30 AM	#5
orangehole Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: PA Posts: 289	Very nice leather. ! did not know brigade was making such fine looking products. i will have to take a look at buying from them. Thanks for the great pics and congrats on your new leather!

January 23rd, 2008, 01:38 AM	#6
AZ Husker VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,567	A retention screw is a sure sign of poor fit. A properly boned holster doesn't need one.

January 24th, 2008, 11:25 AM	#7
TwinCarry Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 341	Thanks for the pictures! Those look like they will last a very long time. Let me know if you get tired of them and decide to let go.

January 24th, 2008, 08:29 PM	#8
rj112275 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: memphis Posts: 92	Good holsters.