Harlow Holsters - Mike's Insider - WDYT?

ev239 · July 25th, 2008, 04:45 PM

What do you think?

It's an IWB holster with no snaps/clips/velcro just straight up friction to keep it on.

I just read about it on Gunblast.com - Colt Lightweight Commander XSE .45 ACP Auto Pistol

I would worry about it slipping down my pants or flopping out or my gun slipping out...but if you wear your pants tight enough and the rubber pad is sticky enough who knows?

I remember the first time I saw those little rubber pads that stick to your dash and hold glasses/pens/stuff without them falling off. I didn't think it would work but that does.

matiki · July 25th, 2008, 05:22 PM

Mexican carry has been around quite ahile... I think the concerns about it falling down your pants are a bit overdone. The problem I have is when it falls out of your pants - which this holster might fix if it's well made. OTOH I've never been able to get a combat grip with this type of carry - since the grip is resting on the lip of your belt/pants you have to shuffle your grip during draw or live with a low grip.

ozshadow · July 25th, 2008, 07:11 PM

Down the pants is one thing, but what if you are drawing because your life depends on it and the dang holster is still on the gun when you try to present it ?

JerryM · July 25th, 2008, 07:19 PM

I would not wear it if given to me. It could not be very tight to the gun, and still permit a draw where the holster would not come out with the gun.

A bad idea in my view.

Regards,
Jerry

pjmaxm · July 25th, 2008, 09:16 PM

No way, I am with every one else in saying that it will either fall out or you will have the holster still on the gun when you try to draw. Is a clip or loop really that much of an issue?? I really don't see the point of this other than novelty.

raytracer · July 25th, 2008, 10:27 PM

Nope.

Joe

semperfi.45 · July 26th, 2008, 08:37 AM

I'm going with no, mainly for ozshadow's point.

Gun and gear write ups are great but I take them with a grain of salt. When was the last time someone got a free holster and wrote a negative thing about it? Doesn't happen much.

Doctorbarn · July 26th, 2008, 08:40 AM

Gotta go with a negative on that one...You need something to keep the holster attached but allows the gun to be removed..when you need it!

crzy4guns · July 26th, 2008, 10:24 AM

IWB holsters are too uncomfortable for me to begin with, let alone one that isn't secured and can move around on your waist.

NCHornet · July 26th, 2008, 01:53 PM

At least with Mexican carry you have the profile of the gun to help hold it in place. Not that I would ever carry in this manner, but with the above holster that profile is lost. I would think in a matter of minutes the gun would be in my cowboy boot!! Not for me Thank You!!

NCH

July 25th, 2008, 04:45 PM	#1
ev239 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 375	Harlow Holsters - Mike's Insider - WDYT? What do you think? It's an IWB holster with no snaps/clips/velcro just straight up friction to keep it on. I just read about it on Gunblast.com - Colt Lightweight Commander XSE .45 ACP Auto Pistol I would worry about it slipping down my pants or flopping out or my gun slipping out...but if you wear your pants tight enough and the rubber pad is sticky enough who knows? I remember the first time I saw those little rubber pads that stick to your dash and hold glasses/pens/stuff without them falling off. I didn't think it would work but that does. __________________ Mine: S&W 908.....Wife's: Ruger SP101 3" ------Kahr PM9...............Sig P239 (it's her's now) ------Norinco 213...........Charter Arms Undercover Hidden Defense - Personal gun & holster designs/reviews.

July 25th, 2008, 05:22 PM	#2
matiki VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: N.W. Posts: 2,883	Mexican carry has been around quite ahile... I think the concerns about it falling down your pants are a bit overdone. The problem I have is when it falls out of your pants - which this holster might fix if it's well made. OTOH I've never been able to get a combat grip with this type of carry - since the grip is resting on the lip of your belt/pants you have to shuffle your grip during draw or live with a low grip. __________________ "Wise people learn when they can; fools learn when they must." - The Duke of Wellington

July 26th, 2008, 08:37 AM	#7
semperfi.45 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Over here now! Posts: 3,343	I'm going with no, mainly for ozshadow's point. Gun and gear write ups are great but I take them with a grain of salt. When was the last time someone got a free holster and wrote a negative thing about it? Doesn't happen much. __________________ My art is different from yours; it consists not in defeating others, but in not being defeated.

July 26th, 2008, 08:40 AM	#8
Doctorbarn Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 90	Gotta go with a negative on that one...You need something to keep the holster attached but allows the gun to be removed..when you need it! __________________ One man with a gun can control 100 without one. Vladimir Lenin

July 26th, 2008, 10:24 AM	#9
crzy4guns VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,272	IWB holsters are too uncomfortable for me to begin with, let alone one that isn't secured and can move around on your waist. __________________ Kick the bums out of congress. Vote in 2010!

July 25th, 2008, 07:11 PM	#3
ozshadow Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 114	Down the pants is one thing, but what if you are drawing because your life depends on it and the dang holster is still on the gun when you try to present it ?

July 25th, 2008, 07:19 PM	#4
JerryM Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,694	I would not wear it if given to me. It could not be very tight to the gun, and still permit a draw where the holster would not come out with the gun. A bad idea in my view. Regards, Jerry

July 25th, 2008, 09:16 PM	#5
pjmaxm Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CT Posts: 34	No way, I am with every one else in saying that it will either fall out or you will have the holster still on the gun when you try to draw. Is a clip or loop really that much of an issue?? I really don't see the point of this other than novelty.

July 25th, 2008, 10:27 PM	#6
raytracer Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 308	Nope. Joe

July 26th, 2008, 01:53 PM	#10
NCHornet Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mt Airy, NC Posts: 1,846	At least with Mexican carry you have the profile of the gun to help hold it in place. Not that I would ever carry in this manner, but with the above holster that profile is lost. I would think in a matter of minutes the gun would be in my cowboy boot!! Not for me Thank You!! NCH __________________ When Seconds Count, The Cops Are Just Minutes Away!! Carry On! NCHornet

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