Help me find a holster

Frogbones · January 16th, 2009, 05:33 PM

I've been bouncing around vendors and my head has started to spin. Now I'm just lost.

How I most effectively carry and can do most things comfortably while carrying is by carrying IWB between zipper and front right pocket.

I have a cheapy holster that will not work for my new CCW which is a Kimber Ultra CT Carry II

I need some directions, imputs, opinions as I'm lost on who to pick....custom home made with nice leather, or cookie cutter but nice holsters.

Looked @ Crossbreed, some kinda sharkbite holtser etc. etc.

This has become more difficult than buyin a new gun

Suggestions please.

JD · January 16th, 2009, 05:41 PM

There's the Comp-Tac Two O'Clock, and Eric at HBE should be able to make you a small IWB that will work for appendix carry, he did a nice little number for my Colt .380 that could work for 2 o'clock if the cant was different, UBG has the Nassar which might work for you as well.

ETA: Desibens Gun Leather also has the IWB#4 which looks promising as it's adjustable.

nomad4me · January 16th, 2009, 07:00 PM

I have a UBG and love it. I think "Nate" makes a great holster.

T Bone · January 16th, 2009, 07:53 PM

For starters, you describe appendix carry. SO you need to focus on makers who offer a holster specifically for or acceptable for appendix carry. Fist offers a number of them suitable for appendix carry, both tuckable and none, both leather an Kydex.

I've got no personal experience with Fist, but have read lots of praise for them here from multiple members.

cmdrdredd · January 16th, 2009, 08:32 PM

I recommend Raven Concealment. The Malabar Front

That's a link to their appendix rig for 1911. It's all kydex, very strong, very easy in and out, very concealable.

Frogbones · January 16th, 2009, 08:45 PM

Thanks for the responses.....

Sportsterguy · January 16th, 2009, 11:32 PM

HBE Specialty Leatherworks. Eric is a master craftsman and can set you up. Carry a 1911 and even knowing with all it's safeties in place there is no way I'm having that muzzle pointed towards the family jewels or femoral artery.

Catalina · January 17th, 2009, 11:14 PM

I have a Tucker Urban Impact - Appendix Carry IWB.

Not every gun is suited for AIWB. The awsome 3" Ultra Carry may be a bit too short...

PrimalScream · January 18th, 2009, 11:02 AM

Because of shoulder problems, I need to carry in that area. Right now, I am using a pocket holster, or using my purse. (I am a woman) After looking online for a couple months, and asking lots of questions on 3 forums, I settled on calling Eric at HBE. He seemed to know right away what to do for me. I described where I wanted to carry, and left the rest up to him. I am waiting now for him to call to get credit card number - which means he is starting my holster. I expect that to be this week. He seemed very familiar with making appendix area holsters. Since I have a little J frame, I went with OWB. He recommended the OWB over IWB, and since he has a lot more experience than I do - I went with his recommendation. I ordered a belt to match.

In my research, I did find that a muzzle forward cant will be needed. Not to many people offered that option on their pages.

January 16th, 2009, 05:33 PM	#1
Frogbones Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Up in Texas Posts: 447	Help me find a holster I've been bouncing around vendors and my head has started to spin. Now I'm just lost. How I most effectively carry and can do most things comfortably while carrying is by carrying IWB between zipper and front right pocket. I have a cheapy holster that will not work for my new CCW which is a Kimber Ultra CT Carry II I need some directions, imputs, opinions as I'm lost on who to pick....custom home made with nice leather, or cookie cutter but nice holsters. Looked @ Crossbreed, some kinda sharkbite holtser etc. etc. This has become more difficult than buyin a new gun Suggestions please. __________________ Progress, not perfection. triple tap "think triangle - nipple to nipple to Adam's apple. The hope is that at least two of the three will make serious contact with a major organ or the spine." http://theshootersclub.com/

January 16th, 2009, 05:41 PM	#2
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 11,640	There's the Comp-Tac Two O'Clock, and Eric at HBE should be able to make you a small IWB that will work for appendix carry, he did a nice little number for my Colt .380 that could work for 2 o'clock if the cant was different, UBG has the Nassar which might work for you as well. ETA: Desibens Gun Leather also has the IWB#4 which looks promising as it's adjustable. __________________ Some Things Need to be Addressed... Iowa Carry.ORG: Promoting Weapons Carry Reform in Iowa Forum Customs & Courtesies

January 16th, 2009, 08:32 PM	#5
cmdrdredd Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 698	I recommend Raven Concealment. The Malabar Front That's a link to their appendix rig for 1911. It's all kydex, very strong, very easy in and out, very concealable. __________________ No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms. -Thomas Jefferson You can trust to luck or fate if you want but as for me, I carry a Glock.

January 16th, 2009, 08:45 PM	#6
Frogbones Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Up in Texas Posts: 447	Thanks for the responses..... __________________ Progress, not perfection. triple tap "think triangle - nipple to nipple to Adam's apple. The hope is that at least two of the three will make serious contact with a major organ or the spine." http://theshootersclub.com/

January 16th, 2009, 11:32 PM	#7
Sportsterguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: On the River Posts: 979	HBE Specialty Leatherworks. Eric is a master craftsman and can set you up. Carry a 1911 and even knowing with all it's safeties in place there is no way I'm having that muzzle pointed towards the family jewels or femoral artery. __________________ Sportsterguy Molon Labe! Join the NRA today, or don't complain when your guns are taken away!

January 16th, 2009, 07:53 PM	#4
T Bone Distinguished Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Metropolitan Detroit Posts: 1,984	For starters, you describe appendix carry. SO you need to focus on makers who offer a holster specifically for or acceptable for appendix carry. Fist offers a number of them suitable for appendix carry, both tuckable and none, both leather an Kydex. I've got no personal experience with Fist, but have read lots of praise for them here from multiple members. __________________ Regards, T Bone. "Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety". Benjamin Franklin

January 17th, 2009, 11:14 PM	#8
Catalina Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lake Erie Shore Posts: 336	I have a Tucker Urban Impact - Appendix Carry IWB. Not every gun is suited for AIWB. The awsome 3" Ultra Carry may be a bit too short... __________________ Go Glock - until you can afford H&K

January 18th, 2009, 11:02 AM	#9
PrimalScream Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 68	Because of shoulder problems, I need to carry in that area. Right now, I am using a pocket holster, or using my purse. (I am a woman) After looking online for a couple months, and asking lots of questions on 3 forums, I settled on calling Eric at HBE. He seemed to know right away what to do for me. I described where I wanted to carry, and left the rest up to him. I am waiting now for him to call to get credit card number - which means he is starting my holster. I expect that to be this week. He seemed very familiar with making appendix area holsters. Since I have a little J frame, I went with OWB. He recommended the OWB over IWB, and since he has a lot more experience than I do - I went with his recommendation. I ordered a belt to match. In my research, I did find that a muzzle forward cant will be needed. Not to many people offered that option on their pages. Last edited by PrimalScream; January 18th, 2009 at 11:04 AM.. Reason: clarity

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