Kydex OWB for Ruger Sp101?? Comp-Tac??

pjmaxm · July 25th, 2008, 03:41 PM

Does anyone use a kydex OWB for a Ruger Sp101 with a 2 1/4" barrel or any revolver for that matter? I am thinking of getting a Comp-Tac belt holster for my Sp101 for occasional CCW use, but mostly to carry while hiking, camping, and other outdoors activities. Except for a few IWBs I have not seen many revolvers in kydex. Any thoughts? Thanks

wmhawth · July 25th, 2008, 03:49 PM

I have kydex holsters for several of my autos but will always use leather for my revolvers. I'm not sure why but it just seems to be the civilized thing to do.

southbound · July 25th, 2008, 03:52 PM

Rich makes them
Custom Carry Concepts

My guess would be that some folks use them...

BikerRN · July 25th, 2008, 04:22 PM

I too prefer leather for my Revolvers.

I just ordered a Kramer MSP Paddle in horsehide for my 2 1/4" Ruger SP101. With the LEO Discount it's not too bad. I really like the "easy on - easy off" feature of this Holster. I guess I could've gone with a Fobus Paddle, but it just doesn't seem as "classy".

Biker

f8lranger4x4 · July 25th, 2008, 04:27 PM

I dont know about kydex but i have a don hume Jit that was like $20 and it works great. its a OWB

pjmaxm · July 28th, 2008, 06:24 PM

I figured most people would suggest leather. Kydex appealed to me because it is more weather resistant than leather.

I have looked at some nice leather owb from a few of the makers on this board and they look great; but was just curious on the kydex.

I do understand the preference for leather for revolvers. Such as kydex will never touch my S&W 19-3, blued and wood grips do not work for me with kydex. However stainless steel and rubber stocks like on the SP-101 does not bother me, go figure. I guess I will see what I finally decide or find.

JerryM · July 28th, 2008, 08:41 PM

I often carry a 642 or a 640 in a Fobus Paddle holster. I have done this for probably 10 years so don't bother to tell me what junk it is. They hold the guns securely and are easy to put on and remove.
I fairly recently purchased Fobus paddles for my two KTs. One is a P3AT and the other a P32.

They have worked fine. Although I have leather holsters by the top makers, except Alessi, I still carry the Fobus at times due to the convenience.

Regards,
Jerry

July 25th, 2008, 03:41 PM	#1
pjmaxm Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CT Posts: 34	Kydex OWB for Ruger Sp101?? Comp-Tac?? Does anyone use a kydex OWB for a Ruger Sp101 with a 2 1/4" barrel or any revolver for that matter? I am thinking of getting a Comp-Tac belt holster for my Sp101 for occasional CCW use, but mostly to carry while hiking, camping, and other outdoors activities. Except for a few IWBs I have not seen many revolvers in kydex. Any thoughts? Thanks

July 25th, 2008, 03:49 PM	#2
wmhawth Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,706	I have kydex holsters for several of my autos but will always use leather for my revolvers. I'm not sure why but it just seems to be the civilized thing to do. __________________ William

July 25th, 2008, 04:22 PM	#4
BikerRN VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: State of Discombobulation Posts: 3,774	I too prefer leather for my Revolvers. I just ordered a Kramer MSP Paddle in horsehide for my 2 1/4" Ruger SP101. With the LEO Discount it's not too bad. I really like the "easy on - easy off" feature of this Holster. I guess I could've gone with a Fobus Paddle, but it just doesn't seem as "classy". Biker __________________ If I knew I was going to get in to a gunfight I most ceratinly wouln't bring a handgun or two, and I don't know any smart person that does.

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July 25th, 2008, 03:52 PM	#3
southbound Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: tn Posts: 246	Rich makes them Custom Carry Concepts My guess would be that some folks use them...

July 25th, 2008, 04:27 PM	#5
f8lranger4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: virginia Posts: 894	I dont know about kydex but i have a don hume Jit that was like $20 and it works great. its a OWB

July 28th, 2008, 06:24 PM	#6
pjmaxm Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CT Posts: 34	I figured most people would suggest leather. Kydex appealed to me because it is more weather resistant than leather. I have looked at some nice leather owb from a few of the makers on this board and they look great; but was just curious on the kydex. I do understand the preference for leather for revolvers. Such as kydex will never touch my S&W 19-3, blued and wood grips do not work for me with kydex. However stainless steel and rubber stocks like on the SP-101 does not bother me, go figure. I guess I will see what I finally decide or find.

July 28th, 2008, 08:41 PM	#7
JerryM Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,694	I often carry a 642 or a 640 in a Fobus Paddle holster. I have done this for probably 10 years so don't bother to tell me what junk it is. They hold the guns securely and are easy to put on and remove. I fairly recently purchased Fobus paddles for my two KTs. One is a P3AT and the other a P32. They have worked fine. Although I have leather holsters by the top makers, except Alessi, I still carry the Fobus at times due to the convenience. Regards, Jerry