MTAC VS Crossbreed holster - Page 3

ExactlyMyPoint · April 6th, 2008, 03:46 AM

I did a bunch of research on both before I settled on the MTAC. I am very pleased with it. It is my EDC holster.

I do not see any advantage in the above picture to the C clips as far as concealability. In fact, it appears to make them more noticeable. I have worn my standard clips with a dress shirt and nobody has ever said anything...but then again, who would think I was carrying.

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Originally Posted by bzdog

The Tucker 'Answer' is another holster in this style. No direct experience, but they have a good rep.

I talked with Tucker's rep. IIRC Tucker and MTAC were working together when MTAC decided to split off and produce their own. Created some bad blood. According to the rep, Tucker still makes a version of it and is ostensively a quantum leap better in quality. I have one on order but it is 5 months out. My MTAC was delivered within a week.

Blinko · May 3rd, 2008, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Prdator

Well my 2c is I like the Crossbreed a lot better !!!!!!!!!!! in fact I sold my Mtac as soon as I could. Once you pull the gun out of the holster it collaps and then you have to fight the gun back in.
The Crossbreed does not do that...

That is simply NOT true. The MTAC is a kydex body on leather backing. Neither holster collapses. It can't collapse. It's KYDEX.

KG4ZRC · May 3rd, 2008, 08:36 PM

I have no issues reholstering with my M-tac and M&P's...

Had to play around with where the clips were bolted on to get it just right, but I figured that unless I was one VERY lucky individual (let's face it, I am not) then any holster would require some tweaking...

But the one thing I can say is... I have bought a second MTac for my XD40, and with it I got the standard clips, and an extra set of standard clips for my original holster. I DO NOT like the j-hooks and would not recommend them to anyone. YMMV

DrLax · May 3rd, 2008, 09:00 PM

I prefer my Crossbreed over my MTAC. The MTAC is prettier but the Crossbreed is more comfortable for me. My 5" 1911 digs into my side when I use my MTAC holster. The wider leather of the Crossbread holster prevents protects me from the edges of the gun. My 1911 in the MTAC will rotate forward and back while in the holster. This may be caused by the rubber mounting system of the plastic to the leather.

Sig sauer · July 8th, 2008, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by exactlymypoint

I did a bunch of research on both before I settled on the MTAC. I am very pleased with it. It is my EDC holster.

I do not see any advantage in the above picture to the C clips as far as concealability. In fact, it appears to make them more noticeable. I have worn my standard clips with a dress shirt and nobody has ever said anything...but then again, who would think I was carrying.

I talked with Tucker's rep. IIRC Tucker and MTAC were working together when MTAC decided to split off and produce their own. Created some bad blood. According to the rep, Tucker still makes a version of it and is ostensively a quantum leap better in quality. I have one on order but it is 5 months out. My MTAC was delivered within a week.

I like your belt. Where did you get it?

Saint77 · July 9th, 2008, 10:53 AM

I was going to order one of these MTACs, but they don't seem to make it for the PT111. Crossbreed does. So im in luck there, I hope its worth it.

FlyboyLDB · July 9th, 2008, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Saint77

I was going to order one of these MTACs, but they don't seem to make it for the PT111. Crossbreed does. So im in luck there, I hope its worth it.

Crossbreed will give you a two week tial - nothing to lose. Most will know the first two weeks if it suits them or not.

rljohns · July 10th, 2008, 01:45 AM

I have the MTAC for my P229 and I love it. The P229 is a double stack .40S&W so it is a little wide. I use the standard clips. I ordered the V clips andhaven't even tried them yet. The J-clips are hard to notice if you don't know what they are. For one of us, we might be able to see them, but who's really looking anyway? I wanted it for my 1911 (Sig GSR) but they don't make them yet.

Rivers · July 10th, 2008, 02:17 AM

At first, the Crossbreed is a bit stiff. Wear it for a couple hot days and it breaks in just like your favorite shoes. The extra leather compared to the MTAC (which I also have) keeps the grip off the skin a bit more.

If you wear a T-shirt under the holster, either is fine. If you don't, go with the Crossbreed. You won't be unhappy with either, just maybe happier with one.

(I carry a HK P2000sk with the longer 10-rd X-grip, same length as USPc or P2000.)

JeffLrrp · July 10th, 2008, 05:08 PM

I just got my Crossbreed. Its very comfortable. I can't wait to break it in.

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JeffLrrp Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 223	I just got my Crossbreed. Its very comfortable. I can't wait to break it in. __________________ “Laws that forbid the carrying of arms . . . disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes . . . ----- Thomas Jefferson NRA member

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May 3rd, 2008, 08:36 PM	#23
KG4ZRC Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida / Kentucky Posts: 280	I have no issues reholstering with my M-tac and M&P's... Had to play around with where the clips were bolted on to get it just right, but I figured that unless I was one VERY lucky individual (let's face it, I am not) then any holster would require some tweaking... But the one thing I can say is... I have bought a second MTac for my XD40, and with it I got the standard clips, and an extra set of standard clips for my original holster. I DO NOT like the j-hooks and would not recommend them to anyone. YMMV

May 3rd, 2008, 09:00 PM	#24
DrLax Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 42	I prefer my Crossbreed over my MTAC. The MTAC is prettier but the Crossbreed is more comfortable for me. My 5" 1911 digs into my side when I use my MTAC holster. The wider leather of the Crossbread holster prevents protects me from the edges of the gun. My 1911 in the MTAC will rotate forward and back while in the holster. This may be caused by the rubber mounting system of the plastic to the leather.

July 9th, 2008, 10:53 AM	#26
Saint77 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 449	I was going to order one of these MTACs, but they don't seem to make it for the PT111. Crossbreed does. So im in luck there, I hope its worth it.

July 10th, 2008, 01:45 AM	#28
rljohns Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 626	I have the MTAC for my P229 and I love it. The P229 is a double stack .40S&W so it is a little wide. I use the standard clips. I ordered the V clips andhaven't even tried them yet. The J-clips are hard to notice if you don't know what they are. For one of us, we might be able to see them, but who's really looking anyway? I wanted it for my 1911 (Sig GSR) but they don't make them yet.

July 10th, 2008, 02:17 AM	#29
Rivers Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 265	At first, the Crossbreed is a bit stiff. Wear it for a couple hot days and it breaks in just like your favorite shoes. The extra leather compared to the MTAC (which I also have) keeps the grip off the skin a bit more. If you wear a T-shirt under the holster, either is fine. If you don't, go with the Crossbreed. You won't be unhappy with either, just maybe happier with one. (I carry a HK P2000sk with the longer 10-rd X-grip, same length as USPc or P2000.)