JerryM

I went to his site and like the looks of the Express Line. I have seen one of his holsters and like it, but in the past thought his prices were high compared to equal quality from other makers.
I think the EX line will be competitive and I do not mind slightly less boning.

Regards,
Jerry

orangehole

Well for me the fit on my RosenExpress UPL for my G23 is alot better than the Galco concealable plus I prefer stiffer leather. Galco's leather is alot softer.

AZ Husker

I've seen a lot of Galco holsters since they're made here in Phoenix and they used to open their salesroom on Fridays to the public. They don't last. The leather is too soft and doesn't hold it's shape long. Everything is made on an assembly line. Now that their prices are approaching true holstermakers', I don't see how they sell anything. They do have a beautiful catalog though!

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N-frame Smith

I agree 100%. I've owned plenty of Galco leather in my younger years and have had the same results, though naturally it took me a while to realize it. Conversely, I have several of Rosen's Express holsters, both IWB and OWB, and they're tough as nails even after years of use. In fact, I think the only holsters that I've seen with tougher, firmer leather are Kramer's horsehide holsters. And of course there's no comparison there.

On the other hand, I agree with orangehole's assessment of Rosen's dealings. The Rosen holsters I have, some full detail and some Express, were bought either used on ebay or new from Brownells because they were for common guns. When I tried to order some holsters directly from Mitch for less common guns (S&W 27 and S&W 39), he told me he didn't have molds for those models and that I would have to send my guns to him and that there would be an additional $300 pattern fee! I passed and don't plan on buying anything directly from him in the future, but I sure wouldn't pass up a good used holster for the right price.

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richardoldfield

If your holster looks anything like this it should work well. When Mitch Rosen gets it right few are better. Regards, Richard