Little Bear Mag/Light Holder

KevinDooley · February 20th, 2009, 12:31 PM

My box from Little Bear Holsters arrived this past week - in it was my new magazine/light holder. Up until this point I had been using a leatherman style holster for my spare mag and a kydex creation from Rocky for the light. Both of which worked good, but I had a habbit of turning on my light while lounging on the couch and the mag holder hung far enough below the belt that it would occassionally get caught on things... So I ordered up what I was looking for from Dave @ Little Bear. I had the item within 2 weeks - so turn around is great.

Originally I had requested that it be a deep dark red (like a Black Cherry color, just less purple and more Oxblood red) with contrast black stitching. What I ended up with is a little more brown (the unit is more brown than it looks in this picture), but I like it. The finish isn't 100% uniform, but I think I really like that about it - it makes it unique and I think it looks good. There are a few spots where the dye didn't take for some reason (Dave mentioned glue), but they're all on the back or behind the belt when it's worn, so they don't bother me.

It fits great and really holds both the light and the magazine in tight. My wife used to joke that no one would know I was carrying a gun, but everyone knew I had a flashlight - now you can't see either. My Surefire G2 and 1911 mag fit tight enough to hold them, but are quick to release... This set up is much more comfortable than what I had previously.

Anyway, enough rambling, here's some pics... not many as I've got my beautiful 2 year old daughter all day today... and I can't sit around taking pictures (well, pictures that aren't of here anyway)...

Gunnutty · February 20th, 2009, 12:34 PM

Looks good!!

NCHornet · February 20th, 2009, 06:23 PM

Is that rust or dye on the rivets? The dye sure didn't take even did it. I am a woodworker and know we use a sealer before applying stain, not sure if the same is true for leather or not.

NCH

KevinDooley · February 20th, 2009, 06:47 PM

It's dye. The dye is definitely not smooth and even. Like I said though, it's an odd, pleasing texture to the dye/finish.

February 20th, 2009, 12:31 PM	#1
KevinDooley Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 567	Little Bear Mag/Light Holder My box from Little Bear Holsters arrived this past week - in it was my new magazine/light holder. Up until this point I had been using a leatherman style holster for my spare mag and a kydex creation from Rocky for the light. Both of which worked good, but I had a habbit of turning on my light while lounging on the couch and the mag holder hung far enough below the belt that it would occassionally get caught on things... So I ordered up what I was looking for from Dave @ Little Bear. I had the item within 2 weeks - so turn around is great. Originally I had requested that it be a deep dark red (like a Black Cherry color, just less purple and more Oxblood red) with contrast black stitching. What I ended up with is a little more brown (the unit is more brown than it looks in this picture), but I like it. The finish isn't 100% uniform, but I think I really like that about it - it makes it unique and I think it looks good. There are a few spots where the dye didn't take for some reason (Dave mentioned glue), but they're all on the back or behind the belt when it's worn, so they don't bother me. It fits great and really holds both the light and the magazine in tight. My wife used to joke that no one would know I was carrying a gun, but everyone knew I had a flashlight - now you can't see either. My Surefire G2 and 1911 mag fit tight enough to hold them, but are quick to release... This set up is much more comfortable than what I had previously. Anyway, enough rambling, here's some pics... not many as I've got my beautiful 2 year old daughter all day today... and I can't sit around taking pictures (well, pictures that aren't of here anyway)... __________________ Quis custodiet ipsos custodes The will to win is worthless if you do not have the will to prepare. -Thane Yost

February 20th, 2009, 12:34 PM	#2
Gunnutty Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,177	Looks good!! __________________ We will be much better off when we learn to deal with things as they really are, instead of how we wish them to be!

February 20th, 2009, 06:23 PM	#3
NCHornet Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mt Airy, NC Posts: 1,840	Is that rust or dye on the rivets? The dye sure didn't take even did it. I am a woodworker and know we use a sealer before applying stain, not sure if the same is true for leather or not. NCH __________________ When Seconds Count, The Cops Are Just Minutes Away!! Carry On! NCHornet

February 20th, 2009, 06:47 PM	#4
KevinDooley Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 567	It's dye. The dye is definitely not smooth and even. Like I said though, it's an odd, pleasing texture to the dye/finish. __________________ Quis custodiet ipsos custodes The will to win is worthless if you do not have the will to prepare. -Thane Yost

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