Snap removable pancake holster longevity

echo5tango · June 24th, 2008, 10:16 AM

I'm debating on a new OWB pancake holster for a S&W 586 L-Comp. I like the idea of an easily removable pancake holster, but threading belt loops is no big deal.

For some reason though I keep thinking the snap removable holster would end up flapping around after regular use.

Those who regularly wear one of these, can you comment a little on their longevity? This holster would be worn pretty much every day.

I don't know as though it matters, but I will be getting it from Tim Thurner @ TTGunleather

QKShooter · June 24th, 2008, 01:18 PM

Well, if you're not going to be taking your holster/firearm on and off all day then I would just go with a regular OWB pancake.

Just my personal opinion on that. I'm certain that other folks will have other assorted pro & cons to add.

dukalmighty · June 24th, 2008, 04:21 PM

I personally feel when it comes to snaps they are better suited to IWB where the gun is supporrted by belt tension and the snaps just keep the holster in place

imatt · June 24th, 2008, 05:11 PM

Are you talking about the snaps holding the weight of a holster, or leather with snaps that loop over the belt?

QKShooter · June 24th, 2008, 06:04 PM

I don't really think there are any longevity related issues or problems with having a "snap on - snap off" OWB rig...only that if you're just going to don your holster in the morning and take it off at night - there is really no need for the snaps.

AZ Husker · June 24th, 2008, 06:29 PM

I love my Axiom by Sparks, but never use the snaps. I've thought about replacing them with rivets. I just love the way it carries.

echo5tango · June 24th, 2008, 07:47 PM

Thank you all for your valid points! Tim's snap design wraps around the belt, so I don't think there would be very much of an issue.

I'm thinking I'm going to go with the normal belt loops.

The snap design may be convenient for those putting it on and taking it off multiple times each day, and that's not what I do.

SmokeEater2 · June 24th, 2008, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by echo5tango

I'm debating on a new OWB pancake .

I don't know as though it matters, but I will be getting it from Tim Thurner @ TTGunleather

I ordered that same model from TT on 5/13 for a G27. I've since switched to a G23 and I emailed them this afternoon to ask them to make it for the G23 instead.
Exactly 14 minutes later Tim called me and said he would make it for the 23, checked to make sure that the holster I ordered would be the best choice for me,told me where my holster was in the line.etc.
I've never owned one of their products before but judging from their interest in customer service I definitely don't think I'll be disappointed.

kazzaerexys · June 25th, 2008, 12:14 AM

I have a Regulator from UBG that uses snaps. I doubt I have had it long enough to see wear if there were going to be some, but the design doesn't suggest to me that it would be a problem.

Sportsterguy · June 25th, 2008, 10:48 PM

Here is the first OWB that Tim from TT Gunleather made and it was a special/custom order for my 3" S&W 29. If you look closely below his embossed logo you can barely make out the #1. So far it's holding up great after alot of use. I don't use the snaps much but bought the holster to do double duty as a winter time CC holster for easy removal when entering prohibited buildings, events ect. It is also very comfortable for packing the little brute. Highly recommend him and the holster.

June 24th, 2008, 01:18 PM	#2
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,395	Well, if you're not going to be taking your holster/firearm on and off all day then I would just go with a regular OWB pancake. Just my personal opinion on that. I'm certain that other folks will have other assorted pro & cons to add. __________________ Liberty/Tyranny ___________________________ The Day The Moon Stood Still. Be Happy! *http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5lQDdegr2s*

June 24th, 2008, 04:21 PM	#3
dukalmighty VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: texas Posts: 6,301	I personally feel when it comes to snaps they are better suited to IWB where the gun is supporrted by belt tension and the snaps just keep the holster in place __________________ I like Poetry,Long Walks On The Beach,And Poking Dead Things With A Stick

June 24th, 2008, 06:04 PM	#5
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,395	I don't really think there are any longevity related issues or problems with having a "snap on - snap off" OWB rig...only that if you're just going to don your holster in the morning and take it off at night - there is really no need for the snaps. __________________ Liberty/Tyranny ___________________________ The Day The Moon Stood Still. Be Happy! *http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5lQDdegr2s*

June 24th, 2008, 06:29 PM	#6
AZ Husker VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,567	I love my Axiom by Sparks, but never use the snaps. I've thought about replacing them with rivets. I just love the way it carries. __________________ Treat me good, I'll treat you better. Treat me bad, I'll treat you worse.

June 25th, 2008, 12:14 AM	#9
kazzaerexys Distinguished Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,424	I have a Regulator from UBG that uses snaps. I doubt I have had it long enough to see wear if there were going to be some, but the design doesn't suggest to me that it would be a problem. __________________ “What is a moderate interpretation of [the Constitution]? Halfway between what it says and [...] what you want it to say?” —Justice Antonin Scalia SIG: P220R SS Elite SAO, P220R SAO, P220R Carry SRT, P226, P239 (.40S&W), P2022 (.40S&W); GSR 5", P6.

June 24th, 2008, 10:16 AM	#1
echo5tango Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NOLA Posts: 275	Snap removable pancake holster longevity I'm debating on a new OWB pancake holster for a S&W 586 L-Comp. I like the idea of an easily removable pancake holster, but threading belt loops is no big deal. For some reason though I keep thinking the snap removable holster would end up flapping around after regular use. Those who regularly wear one of these, can you comment a little on their longevity? This holster would be worn pretty much every day. I don't know as though it matters, but I will be getting it from Tim Thurner @ TTGunleather

June 24th, 2008, 05:11 PM	#4
imatt Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NC Posts: 307	Are you talking about the snaps holding the weight of a holster, or leather with snaps that loop over the belt?

June 24th, 2008, 07:47 PM	#7
echo5tango Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NOLA Posts: 275	Thank you all for your valid points! Tim's snap design wraps around the belt, so I don't think there would be very much of an issue. I'm thinking I'm going to go with the normal belt loops. The snap design may be convenient for those putting it on and taking it off multiple times each day, and that's not what I do.

June 25th, 2008, 10:48 PM	#10
Sportsterguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: On the River Posts: 943	Here is the first OWB that Tim from TT Gunleather made and it was a special/custom order for my 3" S&W 29. If you look closely below his embossed logo you can barely make out the #1. So far it's holding up great after alot of use. I don't use the snaps much but bought the holster to do double duty as a winter time CC holster for easy removal when entering prohibited buildings, events ect. It is also very comfortable for packing the little brute. Highly recommend him and the holster. __________________ Sportsterguy Molon Labe! Join the NRA today, or don't complain when your guns are taken away!

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