Eagle or laredo defender?

1911luver · May 2nd, 2008, 10:07 PM

I'm interested in k&d holster Laredo or eagle defender for a .45 colt officers acp. My question is which of these holsters is more concealable with this type of gun? For those who own both which of the two hides the gun better,the eagle defender look like it has a bit more cant than the Laredo is this the case? Last thing whats the wait time for a k&d holster? and pics of you guys wearing the rig would be great if you will thanks.

dr_cmg · May 2nd, 2008, 10:56 PM

Joe, I don't have any Eagle defenders, but I do have three Laredoes. I don't like having to run my belt through things so the Laredo works great for me. I only have pictures of me wearing the one for the Charter Arms Bulldog. My daily carry is the S&W 1066 in a Laredo and I have one for my Colt Mustang. In the pictures I don't have on my cover shirt. I wear camp shirts or guayaberas most of the time and no one notices the guns. Take a look at the this thread for the photos of me wearing the Laredo. http://www.defensivecarry.com/vbulle...more-pics.html

redrick · May 2nd, 2008, 11:10 PM

I had the same problem , KD recommended the Eagle for my Glock .While I was waiting for it I changed it to the Laredo . In the mean time I got a snap holster from UBG for my J frame and I didn't like that holster , so I called KD and switched back to the Eagle. I will let you know in about 6 weeks if I made the right choice. For me the snap printed to much and rode to low.

fatboy97 · May 2nd, 2008, 11:26 PM

I purchased a Laredo and love Kevin's custom work:

I have a couple of other holsters similar to the Eagle, and like both. I would think they both carry very comfortably. I like the Laredo for the fact that I can put it on without removing my belt.

redrick · May 2nd, 2008, 11:52 PM

Nice rig fatboy97 , you are going to make me change my mind again.

JerryM · May 3rd, 2008, 01:15 AM

I have a Laredo for my G26. I ordered an Eagle for a 1911 Compact, but as I wore the Laredo more I decided to change the 1911 holster to a Laredo.

I suspect, but not sure, that the Eagle might stay tighter to the body, but the Laredo does well, and it is so convenient to put on and take off. It is better than a paddle in my view.

Best,
Jerry

fotomaker57 · May 3rd, 2008, 01:46 AM

I have an Eagle and Laredo Defender. Both are fine holsters. The Eagle holds the pistol a little tighter to the body. However the Laredo is easier to take on and off and does hold the pistol close but not as close as the Eagle. Either one will serve you well.
Mike

N-frame Smith · May 3rd, 2008, 07:34 AM

I've got 2 Eagles and 2 Laredos, and if concealability is your priority I give the Eagle the nod. It hugs the body really close and is rock solid. I find that the Laredos tend to slip and move around a bit on me, though I've never heard anyone else mention that problem. I have other snap on holsters and that's not the case with them. Both the Eagles and Laredos I have seem to have about the same cant.

Where Kevin really shines is with the exotic skins. He has the best selection of exotics that I've yet seen and his prices are very reasonable. Last I heard he was running about 4 months behind.

Here's some pics of a couple of my holsters:

K&D Eagle Defender with beavertail trim for Colt Commander:

K&D Laredo Defender with gator trim for Sig P220:

goldshellback · May 3rd, 2008, 07:48 AM

That looks real good people.......kinda wish I had asked about exotic skins when I placed my order with him last month. I did however ask Kevin about 'raising' my G23 in a Eagle....making it ride a little higher so not so much would show. Kevin said "no problem" except he'd want to increase the cant forward a bit to balance the rig out.

I can't wait to see and try it out......well, I can wait, but I'm excited just the same

May 2nd, 2008, 10:07 PM	#1
1911luver Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 769	Eagle or laredo defender? I'm interested in k&d holster Laredo or eagle defender for a .45 colt officers acp. My question is which of these holsters is more concealable with this type of gun? For those who own both which of the two hides the gun better,the eagle defender look like it has a bit more cant than the Laredo is this the case? Last thing whats the wait time for a k&d holster? and pics of you guys wearing the rig would be great if you will thanks.

May 2nd, 2008, 10:56 PM	#2
dr_cmg Lead Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 9,597	Joe, I don't have any Eagle defenders, but I do have three Laredoes. I don't like having to run my belt through things so the Laredo works great for me. I only have pictures of me wearing the one for the Charter Arms Bulldog. My daily carry is the S&W 1066 in a Laredo and I have one for my Colt Mustang. In the pictures I don't have on my cover shirt. I wear camp shirts or guayaberas most of the time and no one notices the guns. Take a look at the this thread for the photos of me wearing the Laredo. http://www.defensivecarry.com/vbulle...more-pics.html __________________ George Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. Albert Einstein

May 2nd, 2008, 11:26 PM	#4
fatboy97 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Land of 10k Lakes Posts: 1,067	I purchased a Laredo and love Kevin's custom work: I have a couple of other holsters similar to the Eagle, and like both. I would think they both carry very comfortably. I like the Laredo for the fact that I can put it on without removing my belt. __________________ Be Observant and Be Safe. Current: Springfield XD9sc, XDm9, and Glock G26, G19, G23C, and SIG P226-40 TT, and Ruger GP-100, 22/45 MKII Former: Taurus 92SS, SIG P220 TT, S&W 360, SIG P239-40

May 3rd, 2008, 01:46 AM	#7
fotomaker57 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Southwest Missouri Posts: 1,327	I have an Eagle and Laredo Defender. Both are fine holsters. The Eagle holds the pistol a little tighter to the body. However the Laredo is easier to take on and off and does hold the pistol close but not as close as the Eagle. Either one will serve you well. Mike __________________ Created September 17, 1787 Ratified June 21, 1788 Signers 39 of the 55 Philadelphia Convention delegates *Let Us Never Forget*

May 3rd, 2008, 07:34 AM	#8
N-frame Smith Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 272	I've got 2 Eagles and 2 Laredos, and if concealability is your priority I give the Eagle the nod. It hugs the body really close and is rock solid. I find that the Laredos tend to slip and move around a bit on me, though I've never heard anyone else mention that problem. I have other snap on holsters and that's not the case with them. Both the Eagles and Laredos I have seem to have about the same cant. Where Kevin really shines is with the exotic skins. He has the best selection of exotics that I've yet seen and his prices are very reasonable. Last I heard he was running about 4 months behind. Here's some pics of a couple of my holsters: K&D Eagle Defender with beavertail trim for Colt Commander: K&D Laredo Defender with gator trim for Sig P220: __________________ "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!" - Patrick Henry

May 2nd, 2008, 11:10 PM	#3
redrick Distinguished Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,575	I had the same problem , KD recommended the Eagle for my Glock .While I was waiting for it I changed it to the Laredo . In the mean time I got a snap holster from UBG for my J frame and I didn't like that holster , so I called KD and switched back to the Eagle. I will let you know in about 6 weeks if I made the right choice. For me the snap printed to much and rode to low.

May 2nd, 2008, 11:52 PM	#5
redrick Distinguished Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,575	Nice rig fatboy97 , you are going to make me change my mind again.

May 3rd, 2008, 01:15 AM	#6
JerryM Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,694	I have a Laredo for my G26. I ordered an Eagle for a 1911 Compact, but as I wore the Laredo more I decided to change the 1911 holster to a Laredo. I suspect, but not sure, that the Eagle might stay tighter to the body, but the Laredo does well, and it is so convenient to put on and take off. It is better than a paddle in my view. Best, Jerry

May 3rd, 2008, 07:48 AM	#9
goldshellback VIP Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: St. Mayberry, GA Posts: 2,493	That looks real good people.......kinda wish I had asked about exotic skins when I placed my order with him last month. I did however ask Kevin about 'raising' my G23 in a Eagle....making it ride a little higher so not so much would show. Kevin said "no problem" except he'd want to increase the cant forward a bit to balance the rig out. I can't wait to see and try it out......well, I can wait, but I'm excited just the same __________________ "Just getting a concealed carry permit means you haven't commited a crime yet........CCP holders commit crimes." Daniel Vice, senior attorney for the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, as quoted on Fox & Friends, July 7th, 2008

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