SNAP vs. SLIDE ON

ebk637 · February 21st, 2009, 11:34 PM

Do the snap loop style OWB holsters work as well as the "slide on belt"type?
Do the snap loop style type stay tight against the body with no drooping and ....etc.

AZ Husker · February 22nd, 2009, 12:10 AM

I've got both, they work equally well. The slide on is thinner, and makes more sense if you put it on in the morning and take it off at night.

Dakota97 · February 22nd, 2009, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ebk637

Do the snap loop style OWB holsters work as well as the "slide on belt"type?
Do the snap loop style type stay tight against the body with no drooping and ....etc.

I have the Del Fatti LPS in which I carry a full size Kimber 1911 and it works fine with no drooping and stays tight to the body.

Eagleks · February 22nd, 2009, 12:17 AM

I have both. I like the strap & snap better, but I"m not sure I can say why.

ebk637 · February 22nd, 2009, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by AZ Husker

I've got both, they work equally well. The slide on is thinner, and makes more sense if you put it on in the morning and take it off at night.

I prefer to be able to take it on and off as i feel and the snap loops would fit my need perfectly provided they work as well as a slide on.

gunrunner · February 22nd, 2009, 02:11 AM

I have a Galco Summer Comfort IWB with snaps and I've never had any issues with them. I think it's just an issue of personal taste and what you feel more comfortable with.

OhShoot · February 22nd, 2009, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by gunrunner

I have a Galco Summer Comfort IWB with snaps and I've never had any issues with them. I think it's just an issue of personal taste and what you feel more comfortable with.

Somewhat different concept on IWB.
IWB, your pants/belt do much to hold the gun into your body.
With OWB, as original poster asks, the way the belt goes through the holster can make a big diff as to how tight it holds into you; ie, slits or snap closed loops.

- OS

Catalina · February 22nd, 2009, 09:01 AM

The very high-end 2 year wait ones do (Del Fatti, Alessi, Sparks), but the one week wait ones do not. High Noon - in my humble experience.

SubNine · February 22nd, 2009, 09:25 AM

I prefer the slide on belt holsters as they hold closer to my body. They do take a little longer to put on and take off, but the extra 15 or 20 seconds I need to get on my carry gear is worth it. I really like the DeSantis Speed Scabbard and Blackhawk Compact Askins holsters, both pull the grip of my gun towards my body.

ebk637 · February 22nd, 2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Catalina

The very high-end 2 year wait ones do (Del Fatti, Alessi, Sparks), but the one week wait ones do not. High Noon - in my humble experience.

I am thinking about one from here
Side Guard Holsters - Home Page
It's called the "the snap" for my P11

February 21st, 2009, 11:34 PM	#1
ebk637 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: michigan Posts: 245	SNAP vs. SLIDE ON Do the snap loop style OWB holsters work as well as the "slide on belt"type? Do the snap loop style type stay tight against the body with no drooping and ....etc.

February 22nd, 2009, 12:10 AM	#2
AZ Husker VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,575	I've got both, they work equally well. The slide on is thinner, and makes more sense if you put it on in the morning and take it off at night. __________________ Treat me good, I'll treat you better. Treat me bad, I'll treat you worse.

February 22nd, 2009, 09:25 AM	#9
SubNine Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 1,643	I prefer the slide on belt holsters as they hold closer to my body. They do take a little longer to put on and take off, but the extra 15 or 20 seconds I need to get on my carry gear is worth it. I really like the DeSantis Speed Scabbard and Blackhawk Compact Askins holsters, both pull the grip of my gun towards my body. __________________ USMC rule # 23 of gunfighting: Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet. Check out blog reviews of the guns I own at, http://www.myspace.com/akgunnut

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February 22nd, 2009, 12:17 AM	#4
Eagleks Distinguished Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,756	I have both. I like the strap & snap better, but I"m not sure I can say why.

February 22nd, 2009, 02:11 AM	#6
gunrunner Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 26	I have a Galco Summer Comfort IWB with snaps and I've never had any issues with them. I think it's just an issue of personal taste and what you feel more comfortable with.

February 22nd, 2009, 09:01 AM	#8
Catalina Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lake Erie Shore Posts: 336	The very high-end 2 year wait ones do (Del Fatti, Alessi, Sparks), but the one week wait ones do not. High Noon - in my humble experience.