FullEffect1911

Previously I was considering a Don Hume OWB for my 3" GP100, but just before I was about to order I decided against it.

I have been stumbling around looking for IWB holster options that wouldn't take 4 months to get and I came to Fist.

Not only do I like their designs, but they actually answered their email promptly! I can get behind that kind of service! (for the record UBG was very responsive too, just couldn't do the gp100)

So fist it is.

But the holster I like are:
#11 CLOSE CROPPED COMBINATION
#14 COMBINATION
#19 CLOSE CROPPED ADJUSTABLE IWB
#20 ADJUSTABLE IWB

They all pretty much cost the same and Fist said they can make any of their holsters for my GP100.

Does anyone have any experience with these models that may be of help to me? Are all of these models pretty much the same? Will the GP100 lend itself better to one of these models then the other?

I'm pretty excited about these holsters.

TXBulldawg

I don't have any of the models you list, but I do have a #12 Basic for my 3" GP100. Here's a crappy pic:



It's an okay holster. The molding doesn't line up perfectly with the gun. It's probably molded with an adjustable sighted model (with has a slightly different frame profile) and just cut short for the barrel.

dawgfvr

I like the #9 FIST for my 3 inch GP100:



Wears mighty fine:

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retsupt99

Sounds like you only want an OWB, I have the #12 for my Glock-36, but I seldom use an OWB. I do, however, have over 2 dozen other Fist holsters and really like them.
If you try an IWB, the #1A with a cant/body protector is a great little holser...I have at least 5 or 6 of that model alone.

Stay armed...get a Fist...stay safe!

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FullEffect1911

well I actually would much prefer an IWB over an OWB. I feel much more confident they are concealed. Also single clip IWB holsters tend to move a lot when I wear them, so I want to double snaps.

I have a single metal clip Don Hume IWB for the GP100 that I really don't like. It rides too high, and there isn't enough leather near the barrel so it stabs me in the leg when I wear it. Not a lot of money invested in that holster though, so no big loss.

Is there a good reason to get the wider Fist holsters over the close cropped ones?

BikerRN

If you want an IWB, I'd pony up the money and get a Sparks Summer Special II. That's what I use for my 3" GP100.

Biker

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FullEffect1911

I would certainly love to have a sparks holster, but my patience only stretches so far. I think I would actually like a Texas Heritage revolver IWB even more.

But fist seems to combine a reasonable wait time with a quality product.

I tired emailing bluegrass holsters but I got no response, I imagine the proprietor is quite busy.

wmhawth

I have the #14 that I use for my GP100, a #46 for my S&W 686, a #12 for my S&W Model 19 and have ordered a #12 for my SP101. I like the product, the price, the turnaround time and the general customer service. I'm not prepared to wait for 6 months and more for an artiste to handcraft a work of art for me. You'll be happy with FIST.

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FullEffect1911

Do you find the #14 to be too big? I'm trying to limit my choices.

I would be thrilled if you could post a picture of the GP100 fist #14 holster.

wmhawth

Click on the website below. I do not find the #14 to be too big but remember, I carry a big gun in it. (GP100). The holster can be used IWB by use of the removeable belt loops that come with it. IMO, these holsters are head and shoulders above Galco or Bianchi. An added attraction is the selection variety they carry and the large gun list that they can accomodate. I sound like a stockholder but I'm not.

FIST, INC.

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