Blade-tech IWB Holster - Good or bad?

louie19 · February 19th, 2009, 02:26 AM

I'm looking to purchase the Blade-tech IWB Holster for my Glock 19. I've got a Galco FLETCH OWB which is nice but I'd like something more concealable.

I'm talking about the plain generic-sounding Blade-tech IWB and not the UCH (Ultimate Concealment Holster) nor the Nano IWB.

Here's a link to the holster I'm talking about: In the Waistband IWB (IDPA APPROVED) :: Inside Waist Band :: Holsters :: Blade-Tech Industries I will probably get the Pull the Dots (PDS) loop style.

Does anyone have this holster and recommend it? Or if you've had a bad experience with it, I'd like to know too.

Thanks!

rolyat63 · February 19th, 2009, 07:43 AM

I have used a B/T IWB UCH for years and it is quite concealable. This is not the same one you mentioned but it does fit the highly concealable requirement. It is tuckable, not sure about the one on the link.

Erik · February 19th, 2009, 11:05 AM

The holster your asking about has been around a while now, and seemed to be one of the benchmark kydex products for a period of time. I have one, relied on it for years, and ultimately moved from it, preferring leather IWB holsters.

N.M. Edmands · February 19th, 2009, 11:29 AM

I have both the Blade Tech standard and the UCH for my P7s, and find I use them more than my leather VMII.
YMMV

bradktn · February 21st, 2009, 01:57 AM

I own a "Generic," BT holster for a 1911 and a Nano for a Glock G30sf, which is pretty close to the G19. They are both excellent, but I prefer the Nano. the straps are a little more widely spaced which makes a big difference in keeping the butt-heavy G30 stable. A little thinner Kydex makes an already thick gun a little easier to stuff in there. BT has a 20% off sale going on now, which brings the price of the Nano down close to that of the one-size-fits-all you are looking at.

mike benedict · February 21st, 2009, 10:00 AM

The Baldetech IWB with pull dot loops is an excellent CCW holster

Mike

BentLink · February 21st, 2009, 04:01 PM

I've got 'em for my 1911 and XD. It's a fine holster and I've carried the 1911 one for about 7 years. I've used them in IDPA, too, since they're my usual carry holsters. Leather may spread the pressure from the pistol oh your hip a little better. I have no complaints with the Blade-Tech IWB.

portable75 · February 21st, 2009, 04:12 PM

I wish I could tell you but its been a week and I have not received mine yet........

wpk · February 21st, 2009, 04:16 PM

I picked up an ultra-concealment holster for my cw9 and didn't care for it. Went with the MTAC instead.

bradktn · February 21st, 2009, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by portable75

I wish I could tell you but its been a week and I have not received mine yet........

From the Blade tech website:

We have ramp up our production on certain holster models so we can have product available for quick shipment. These holsters in this category should ship within 5 to 7 working* days from the time your order is processed.

If it is not a standard item they are running about three weeks. Patience my friend!

February 19th, 2009, 02:26 AM	#1
louie19 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 35	Blade-tech IWB Holster - Good or bad? I'm looking to purchase the Blade-tech IWB Holster for my Glock 19. I've got a Galco FLETCH OWB which is nice but I'd like something more concealable. I'm talking about the plain generic-sounding Blade-tech IWB and not the UCH (Ultimate Concealment Holster) nor the Nano IWB. Here's a link to the holster I'm talking about: In the Waistband IWB (IDPA APPROVED) :: Inside Waist Band :: Holsters :: Blade-Tech Industries I will probably get the Pull the Dots (PDS) loop style. Does anyone have this holster and recommend it? Or if you've had a bad experience with it, I'd like to know too. Thanks!

February 19th, 2009, 07:43 AM	#2
rolyat63 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 654	I have used a B/T IWB UCH for years and it is quite concealable. This is not the same one you mentioned but it does fit the highly concealable requirement. It is tuckable, not sure about the one on the link. __________________ rolyat63 NRA Certified Pistol Instructor You can't stop the waves but you can learn to surf! FL Concealed Weapon or Firearm Program

February 19th, 2009, 11:05 AM	#3
Erik Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA Posts: 340	The holster your asking about has been around a while now, and seemed to be one of the benchmark kydex products for a period of time. I have one, relied on it for years, and ultimately moved from it, preferring leather IWB holsters. __________________ God, country, family.

February 19th, 2009, 11:29 AM	#4
N.M. Edmands Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Yavapai County, Arizona Posts: 128	I have both the Blade Tech standard and the UCH for my P7s, and find I use them more than my leather VMII. YMMV __________________ Nat

February 21st, 2009, 10:00 AM	#6
mike benedict Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: North Georga Mtns. Posts: 66	The Baldetech IWB with pull dot loops is an excellent CCW holster Mike __________________ www.talontactical.com

February 21st, 2009, 01:57 AM	#5
bradktn Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 80	I own a "Generic," BT holster for a 1911 and a Nano for a Glock G30sf, which is pretty close to the G19. They are both excellent, but I prefer the Nano. the straps are a little more widely spaced which makes a big difference in keeping the butt-heavy G30 stable. A little thinner Kydex makes an already thick gun a little easier to stuff in there. BT has a 20% off sale going on now, which brings the price of the Nano down close to that of the one-size-fits-all you are looking at.

February 21st, 2009, 04:01 PM	#7
BentLink Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Western PA Posts: 168	I've got 'em for my 1911 and XD. It's a fine holster and I've carried the 1911 one for about 7 years. I've used them in IDPA, too, since they're my usual carry holsters. Leather may spread the pressure from the pistol oh your hip a little better. I have no complaints with the Blade-Tech IWB. __________________ Still Clingin'

February 21st, 2009, 04:12 PM	#8
portable75 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: MA Posts: 80	I wish I could tell you but its been a week and I have not received mine yet........

February 21st, 2009, 04:16 PM	#9
wpk Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 274	I picked up an ultra-concealment holster for my cw9 and didn't care for it. Went with the MTAC instead. __________________ "America is a nation of laws; poorly written and randomly enforced." -Frank Zappa

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