MTAC vs Crossbreed

Teufelhunde · September 26th, 2008, 11:38 PM

Just curious about others opinions on these two very similar holsters. I have a Crossbreed for my Para P13 and a MTAC for my Glock 19.

I know that this comparison might be a little bit of apples to oranges, but I find that the MTAC with the Glock is much more comfortable than the Crossbreed with the Para. Don't take this as a condemnation of the Crossbreed, as it is a very well made product. I will say, however, that the MTAC is more comfortable, and pulls the butt of the weapon in closer to my dunlop than the Crossbreed, allowing for better concealment. Even though I have only had both of these holsters for a short while, I find that I can wear the MTAC forgetting that it is even there, while I am very aware of the Crossbreed. Is this a function of the weight difference of the weapons? I honestly don't know.

In all honesty, I would not hesitate to recommend either product, although I would likely recommend the MTAC more.

Lon

Rcher · September 27th, 2008, 01:45 AM

Ditto

My MTAC is my "go to" holster for EDC. I do have a K&D Dakota Defender on order and when I get it, I will review fairly in comparison. My Sparks VM2 is not as comfortable as the MTAC. Sorry, cannot comment on the Crossbreed. YMMV.

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JAT40 · September 27th, 2008, 11:40 AM

My MTAC is also very comfortable I carry a M&P40c and hardly know it's there. I like the adjustment holes on the belt clips for cant & height. Break in time was minimal. Don't have a Crossbreed but a lot of guys on the forum like them.

tattoo13 · September 27th, 2008, 12:42 PM

I have two crossbreed a supertuck and a quick clip, I like them both, even though it would be nice to try something else it is hard to justify the expense just to try something.

FlyboyLDB · September 27th, 2008, 12:57 PM

I have both the Crossbreed and the MTAC. The Crossbreed is a little thinner and therefore pulls the gun closer and conceals much better than the MTAC. The MTAC is fine if you want to put up with all that extra material betwwen the gun and your body that allows for the bodies to be changed out - and how many people actually changes them out? Plus the MTAC cost more. To each their own. I don't see how the MTAC could pull the gun closer with much more material between the gun and your body pushing it further away. Plus, if you are wearing a belt that you have cinched properly, the gun should be pulled close automatically. I am thinking the different gun or a belt problem is your issue - not the CB.

cmdrdredd · September 27th, 2008, 01:19 PM

I tried a crossbreed that a neighbor got. I didn't care for it because of the thin material. I liked a bit more padding there (MTAC). It's hard, you can't exactly try them both before you buy unless you know people. Good luck.

hedgehog · September 27th, 2008, 01:38 PM

the MTAC/CTAC is better built then the crossbreed in my opinion.

Moose68 · September 27th, 2008, 03:41 PM

More pics, I am trying to decide on one also and would love all the info you guys have on the two. Thanks.

sass20485 · September 27th, 2008, 04:00 PM

Mtac feels a bit better has you don't have the fasteners that secure the kydex to the leather making contact with your body. The Crossbreed has the exposed metal on its back side, where as the Mtac has a leather backing. I have a Crossbreed MINI tuck for my LCP, it is comfortable, but not as comfortable as the Mtac that carries my Glocks.

cmdrdredd · September 27th, 2008, 06:36 PM

My MTAC

September 26th, 2008, 11:38 PM	#1
Teufelhunde Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 55	MTAC vs Crossbreed Just curious about others opinions on these two very similar holsters. I have a Crossbreed for my Para P13 and a MTAC for my Glock 19. I know that this comparison might be a little bit of apples to oranges, but I find that the MTAC with the Glock is much more comfortable than the Crossbreed with the Para. Don't take this as a condemnation of the Crossbreed, as it is a very well made product. I will say, however, that the MTAC is more comfortable, and pulls the butt of the weapon in closer to my dunlop than the Crossbreed, allowing for better concealment. Even though I have only had both of these holsters for a short while, I find that I can wear the MTAC forgetting that it is even there, while I am very aware of the Crossbreed. Is this a function of the weight difference of the weapons? I honestly don't know. In all honesty, I would not hesitate to recommend either product, although I would likely recommend the MTAC more. Lon

September 27th, 2008, 01:45 AM	#2
Rcher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Montana (resident) Utah (currently) Posts: 1,092	Ditto My MTAC is my "go to" holster for EDC. I do have a K&D Dakota Defender on order and when I get it, I will review fairly in comparison. My Sparks VM2 is not as comfortable as the MTAC. Sorry, cannot comment on the Crossbreed. YMMV. _ __________________ >>----> Keep it Concealed: *"The Element of Surprise is Far Superior than the Target of Fate".*

September 27th, 2008, 03:41 PM	#8
Moose68 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: S.Charlotte Posts: 18	More pics, I am trying to decide on one also and would love all the info you guys have on the two. Thanks. __________________ My Pain Is Caused By My Pleasure

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September 27th, 2008, 11:40 AM	#3
JAT40 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: ma Posts: 2,214	My MTAC is also very comfortable I carry a M&P40c and hardly know it's there. I like the adjustment holes on the belt clips for cant & height. Break in time was minimal. Don't have a Crossbreed but a lot of guys on the forum like them.

September 27th, 2008, 12:42 PM	#4
tattoo13 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wonder Lake, IL Posts: 31	I have two crossbreed a supertuck and a quick clip, I like them both, even though it would be nice to try something else it is hard to justify the expense just to try something.

September 27th, 2008, 12:57 PM	#5
FlyboyLDB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: GA Posts: 848	I have both the Crossbreed and the MTAC. The Crossbreed is a little thinner and therefore pulls the gun closer and conceals much better than the MTAC. The MTAC is fine if you want to put up with all that extra material betwwen the gun and your body that allows for the bodies to be changed out - and how many people actually changes them out? Plus the MTAC cost more. To each their own. I don't see how the MTAC could pull the gun closer with much more material between the gun and your body pushing it further away. Plus, if you are wearing a belt that you have cinched properly, the gun should be pulled close automatically. I am thinking the different gun or a belt problem is your issue - not the CB.

September 27th, 2008, 01:19 PM	#6
cmdrdredd Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 698	I tried a crossbreed that a neighbor got. I didn't care for it because of the thin material. I liked a bit more padding there (MTAC). It's hard, you can't exactly try them both before you buy unless you know people. Good luck.

September 27th, 2008, 01:38 PM	#7
hedgehog Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CT Posts: 79	the MTAC/CTAC is better built then the crossbreed in my opinion.

September 27th, 2008, 04:00 PM	#9
sass20485 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,937	Mtac feels a bit better has you don't have the fasteners that secure the kydex to the leather making contact with your body. The Crossbreed has the exposed metal on its back side, where as the Mtac has a leather backing. I have a Crossbreed MINI tuck for my LCP, it is comfortable, but not as comfortable as the Mtac that carries my Glocks.

September 27th, 2008, 06:36 PM	#10
cmdrdredd Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 698	My MTAC