I'm looking for a good kydex or leather pocket holster.

djturnz · July 26th, 2008, 09:01 PM

I bought an uncle mikes pocket holster and I don't like it.

I'd like something stiff, and thin for my Taurus 85.

Any suggestions? I see a couple members here have taken up holster making as a hobby, does anyone wanna make me a holster?

southbound · July 26th, 2008, 09:06 PM

Kydex I found to be easy to work with..

I did not want to make one for myself but a maker talked me into trying it for myself and I'm glad I did...

Here is a link to a how to the he (Rich) has posted..
Procedure For Forming Kydex - Steyr Club Forums

Or he seems to like to to one offs for people so give him a call...

Good luck..

retsupt99 · July 26th, 2008, 09:30 PM

Fist...

Go to related links, go to holsters, find Fist...check out their Kydex #5 Pocket Holster...
Check out the thumb-push, best thing since sliced pie. I have about 4 of these...hugs the thigh, will not tip in the pocket, very thin, the holster never comes out, easy re-holster...a perfect setup.

Stay armed...check out Fist...stay safe!

MNBurl · July 26th, 2008, 10:39 PM

How about a Rough Out no waiting. $20 shipped.

Pocket Holsters

bluelineman · July 27th, 2008, 01:50 AM

Check out

RKBA Leather & Holsters

JimmyC4 · July 27th, 2008, 02:28 AM

S&W 642 in a Mika Pocket Holster--very effective and under twenty bucks!

For buying info, see: Mika's Pocket Holsters - Custom Made Pocket Holsters, Waistband Holsters, Vest Holsters, Tactical Pocket Mirrors And Much More.

semperfi.45 · July 27th, 2008, 08:44 AM

Everyones got their opinion and mine is get a Kramer.

boscobeans · July 27th, 2008, 10:30 AM

I have used a MINI-LAW pocket holster for years with a variety of handguns. It always stays put when you draw and it doesn't print. Even though it is burnished from use it still stays in the pocket when the gun come out.

I am 5' 10" and with normal levi jeans it holds my Ruger SP101 deep and straight. I have added Trausch grips and even though they are larger than the originals they ride just under the top pocket hem and do NOT print at all.

djturnz · July 28th, 2008, 11:46 AM

That FIST is exactly what I had in mind with the push piece. I'm not sure about $40 though.

I also saved the link to the steyr forum. Very usefull info. I may have to look into that further. Especially to make shot shell holders, knife sheaths, mag carriers, flashlight holders.

I do prefer the "wing" to prevent tipping.

Another think that I can't figure out. Most of my pants don't have very deep pockets, so I only have a couple pairs that I can actually pocket carry in. I am a big guy too. Are the pockets on skinny guy jeans deeper? Or do you pocket carry guys shop for deeper pockets?

dawgfvr · July 28th, 2008, 12:42 PM

+1 on the Mika pocket holster.

July 26th, 2008, 09:01 PM	#1
djturnz Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 258	I'm looking for a good kydex or leather pocket holster. I bought an uncle mikes pocket holster and I don't like it. I'd like something stiff, and thin for my Taurus 85. Any suggestions? I see a couple members here have taken up holster making as a hobby, does anyone wanna make me a holster? __________________ I like my solvent and my lubricant for my guns to rhyme, so I use Gasoline and Vasoline. From Pennsylvania? www.pafoa.org

July 26th, 2008, 09:30 PM	#3
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,822	Fist... Fist... Fist... Go to related links, go to holsters, find Fist...check out their Kydex #5 Pocket Holster... Check out the thumb-push, best thing since sliced pie. I have about 4 of these...hugs the thigh, will not tip in the pocket, very thin, the holster never comes out, easy re-holster...a perfect setup. Stay armed...check out Fist...stay safe! __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

July 26th, 2008, 10:39 PM	#4
MNBurl VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,339	How about a Rough Out no waiting. $20 shipped. Pocket Holsters __________________ MNBurl Side Guard Holsters "If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking" - George S. Patton.

July 27th, 2008, 02:28 AM	#6
JimmyC4 Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Minnesnowta Posts: 1,865	S&W 642 in a Mika Pocket Holster--very effective and under twenty bucks! For buying info, see: Mika's Pocket Holsters - Custom Made Pocket Holsters, Waistband Holsters, Vest Holsters, Tactical Pocket Mirrors And Much More. __________________ "It's a big gun when I carry it, it is also a big gun when I take it out” – Clint Smith

July 27th, 2008, 08:44 AM	#7
semperfi.45 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Over here now! Posts: 3,343	Everyones got their opinion and mine is get a Kramer. __________________ My art is different from yours; it consists not in defeating others, but in not being defeated.

July 26th, 2008, 09:06 PM	#2
southbound Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: tn Posts: 247	Kydex I found to be easy to work with.. I did not want to make one for myself but a maker talked me into trying it for myself and I'm glad I did... Here is a link to a how to the he (Rich) has posted.. Procedure For Forming Kydex - Steyr Club Forums Or he seems to like to to one offs for people so give him a call... Good luck..

July 27th, 2008, 01:50 AM	#5
bluelineman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 854	Check out RKBA Leather & Holsters __________________ Support the Wounded Troops Medal of Honor Recipients, Iraq

July 27th, 2008, 10:30 AM	#8
boscobeans Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: upstate new york Posts: 723	I have used a MINI-LAW pocket holster for years with a variety of handguns. It always stays put when you draw and it doesn't print. Even though it is burnished from use it still stays in the pocket when the gun come out. I am 5' 10" and with normal levi jeans it holds my Ruger SP101 deep and straight. I have added Trausch grips and even though they are larger than the originals they ride just under the top pocket hem and do NOT print at all.

July 28th, 2008, 11:46 AM	#9
djturnz Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 258	That FIST is exactly what I had in mind with the push piece. I'm not sure about $40 though. I also saved the link to the steyr forum. Very usefull info. I may have to look into that further. Especially to make shot shell holders, knife sheaths, mag carriers, flashlight holders. I do prefer the "wing" to prevent tipping. Another think that I can't figure out. Most of my pants don't have very deep pockets, so I only have a couple pairs that I can actually pocket carry in. I am a big guy too. Are the pockets on skinny guy jeans deeper? Or do you pocket carry guys shop for deeper pockets? __________________ I like my solvent and my lubricant for my guns to rhyme, so I use Gasoline and Vasoline. From Pennsylvania? www.pafoa.org

July 28th, 2008, 12:42 PM	#10
dawgfvr Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 260	+1 on the Mika pocket holster. __________________ It all comes down to going down the dark holes after monsters. That’s what it’s all about; when everyone else is huddled around the campfire, somebody has to go out and fight.

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