Bluegrass Holster's Mason-Dixon

KevinDooley · October 22nd, 2008, 01:09 AM

Back in June I ordered a Mason-Dixon from Brock at Bluegrass Holsters. It's a tuckable IWB/OWB convertible holster. It's my first holster (aside from a Galco paddle and the poly holster that came with my Springer - neither of which were suitable for CC) so I wanted something that had a good bit of adjustability.

There were some issues in production and instead of getting it mid August I got it the first week of October. That's fine - I'm still waiting on my CHL anyway and Brock was real good about keeping me updated and putting up with my weekly Friday morning emails.

The holster was not at all what I expected (like I said I have no real experience with things like this). It was thin and stiff - which it has to be, but, again, wasn't what I expected. From the pictures of other's holsters I expected it to be thick and more supple - which really wouldn't work for a holster, but that's what the pictures had portrayed to me. Holding one in your hand is way different.

I bent one of the struts for the belt loop 5 minutes after putting it on as I attempted to draw my pistol from it IWB. Turns out it was really stinking tight on my gun. Brock overnighted a replacement and I proceeded to break the holster in OWB.

All that said, it appears well constructed - the stitching is nice and solid and the boning looks pretty good to my inexperienced eye. There's a little bit of a rough edge on the sweat shield, but then again, I intend to wear this IWB and don't plan on any of it showing ever - so I'm okay with that.

Comfort wise, I don't have anything to compare it to - but it rides very comfortably (especially since I've now found my sweet spot - right about 3 o'clock, maybe 3:30). If it weren't for my pants being a little too tight for IWB (except for one pair of jeans I've bought since starting this CHL thing) and my belt not quite being up to snuff (I have to keep hiking my pants back up) I think I'd almost forget it's there. Certainly the weight of a government sized all steel 1911 doesn't seem to be beyond it's capabilities (barring my other gear).

All in all I'm very pleased with the product and with Brock's service. And now for the obligatory pics...

Note: All scratches are my fault and did not come on the holster from Brock... What can I say? I'm rough on everything.

retsupt99 · October 22nd, 2008, 01:18 AM

Very nice looking leather!

I think you have yourself a winner there...you'll soon discover the importance of a quality holster, and over time you will appreciate the $$ spent...you get what you pay for.

Stay armed...buy a good holster...stay safe!

goldshellback · October 22nd, 2008, 01:35 AM

Wow! I like that one.

AZ Husker · October 22nd, 2008, 02:13 AM

GET A GUNBELT! Without one, you only have a portion of your gear. It's like trying to hang a mirror on soggy drywall without one.

KevinDooley · October 22nd, 2008, 09:15 AM

Yup, I've learned that already and have one on order from here:

Gould & Goodrich | B52 Pants Belt

Like most people I'm not swimming with money, I'm hoping this one will fit the bill - I've found I think 2 reviews of people using them and liking them and no mention of them anywhere else, so here's hoping my experiment works!

JD · October 22nd, 2008, 09:41 AM

Is your left side grip panel cracked?

KevinDooley · October 22nd, 2008, 09:52 AM

It sure is. I cracked it right before that picture while swapping out grip panels.

MGD · October 22nd, 2008, 10:32 AM

Great looking leather!

...now post some pics of the springer

Craiger · October 22nd, 2008, 11:33 AM

Very nice !

Holdcard · October 22nd, 2008, 11:58 AM

I have the same holster, but when I got mine I think he was calling it the ghost or something. Anyway I love it. More often than not I'll carry it OWB, but it works well IWB as well.

Enjoy

Holdcard

October 22nd, 2008, 01:09 AM	#1
KevinDooley Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 563	Bluegrass Holster's Mason-Dixon Back in June I ordered a Mason-Dixon from Brock at Bluegrass Holsters. It's a tuckable IWB/OWB convertible holster. It's my first holster (aside from a Galco paddle and the poly holster that came with my Springer - neither of which were suitable for CC) so I wanted something that had a good bit of adjustability. There were some issues in production and instead of getting it mid August I got it the first week of October. That's fine - I'm still waiting on my CHL anyway and Brock was real good about keeping me updated and putting up with my weekly Friday morning emails. The holster was not at all what I expected (like I said I have no real experience with things like this). It was thin and stiff - which it has to be, but, again, wasn't what I expected. From the pictures of other's holsters I expected it to be thick and more supple - which really wouldn't work for a holster, but that's what the pictures had portrayed to me. Holding one in your hand is way different. I bent one of the struts for the belt loop 5 minutes after putting it on as I attempted to draw my pistol from it IWB. Turns out it was really stinking tight on my gun. Brock overnighted a replacement and I proceeded to break the holster in OWB. All that said, it appears well constructed - the stitching is nice and solid and the boning looks pretty good to my inexperienced eye. There's a little bit of a rough edge on the sweat shield, but then again, I intend to wear this IWB and don't plan on any of it showing ever - so I'm okay with that. Comfort wise, I don't have anything to compare it to - but it rides very comfortably (especially since I've now found my sweet spot - right about 3 o'clock, maybe 3:30). If it weren't for my pants being a little too tight for IWB (except for one pair of jeans I've bought since starting this CHL thing) and my belt not quite being up to snuff (I have to keep hiking my pants back up) I think I'd almost forget it's there. Certainly the weight of a government sized all steel 1911 doesn't seem to be beyond it's capabilities (barring my other gear). All in all I'm very pleased with the product and with Brock's service. And now for the obligatory pics... Note: All scratches are my fault and did not come on the holster from Brock... What can I say? I'm rough on everything. __________________ Quis custodiet ipsos custodes The will to win is worthless if you do not have the will to prepare. -Thane Yost

October 22nd, 2008, 01:18 AM	#2
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,405	Very nice looking leather! I think you have yourself a winner there...you'll soon discover the importance of a quality holster, and over time you will appreciate the $$ spent...you get what you pay for. Stay armed...buy a good holster...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

October 22nd, 2008, 01:35 AM	#3
goldshellback VIP Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: St. Mayberry, GA Posts: 2,473	Wow! I like that one. __________________ "Just getting a concealed carry permit means you haven't commited a crime yet........CCP holders commit crimes." Daniel Vice, senior attorney for the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, as quoted on Fox & Friends, July 7th, 2008

October 22nd, 2008, 02:13 AM	#4
AZ Husker VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,567	GET A GUNBELT! Without one, you only have a portion of your gear. It's like trying to hang a mirror on soggy drywall without one. __________________ Treat me good, I'll treat you better. Treat me bad, I'll treat you worse.

October 22nd, 2008, 09:15 AM	#5
KevinDooley Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 563	Yup, I've learned that already and have one on order from here: Gould & Goodrich \| B52 Pants Belt Like most people I'm not swimming with money, I'm hoping this one will fit the bill - I've found I think 2 reviews of people using them and liking them and no mention of them anywhere else, so here's hoping my experiment works! __________________ Quis custodiet ipsos custodes The will to win is worthless if you do not have the will to prepare. -Thane Yost

October 22nd, 2008, 09:41 AM	#6
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 11,491	Is your left side grip panel cracked? __________________ Iowa Carry.ORG: Promoting Weapons Carry Reform in Iowa Forum Customs & Courtesies Forum Usage: Tips and Tricks

October 22nd, 2008, 09:52 AM	#7
KevinDooley Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 563	It sure is. I cracked it right before that picture while swapping out grip panels. __________________ Quis custodiet ipsos custodes The will to win is worthless if you do not have the will to prepare. -Thane Yost

October 22nd, 2008, 10:32 AM	#8
MGD Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 49	Great looking leather! ...now post some pics of the springer

October 22nd, 2008, 11:33 AM	#9
Craiger Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Vermont USA Posts: 236	Very nice ! __________________ 1911PW USMC Precision Accuracy & Combat Toughness http://www.1911pw.com

October 22nd, 2008, 11:58 AM	#10
Holdcard Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Phoenix, Az. Posts: 447	I have the same holster, but when I got mine I think he was calling it the ghost or something. Anyway I love it. More often than not I'll carry it OWB, but it works well IWB as well. Enjoy Holdcard __________________ If You Want To POPULATE Heaven You Have To PLUNDER Hell!! 4th Man Ministries

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