Galco N3

jahwarrior72 · April 13th, 2009, 04:07 PM

has anyone here tried it yet? i'm not sure how long they've been available, or how new they are.

i've decided to get a good rounded out holster selection. i currently have a Blackhawk SERPA for open carry, and i have a Desantis Minislide for OWB concealed carry. i now want something IWB, for when i really need to be discreet. the N3 looks good. thoughts?

jwhite75 · April 13th, 2009, 04:46 PM

It looks a lot like the Mitch Rosen ARG, I had one of those for my G23 and the one aft loop seemed to allow the front side of the rig to want to slide up and down out of the pants. I have a Don Hume PCCH with two loops and loved it a lot until I got my HBE Com III. Awesome craftmanship, reasinable price and short turnaroun dtime.

JD · April 13th, 2009, 07:22 PM

What are you going to be carrying in it? I've not overly thrilled with the N3, while it's an improvement over the NSA II, it still leaves a lot to be desired in an IWB as far as I'm concerned. As noted above, with the single loop the holster will shift around some, even when drawing... but a good break in should fix that part of the issue.

jahwarrior72 · April 13th, 2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JD

What are you going to be carrying in it? I've not overly thrilled with the N3, while it's an improvement over the NSA II, it still leaves a lot to be desired in an IWB as far as I'm concerned. As noted above, with the single loop the holster will shift around some, even when drawing... but a good break in should fix that part of the issue.

i'll be toting a full size 1911 in it. would the weight cut down the shifting during the draw you think?

jwhite75 · April 13th, 2009, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jahwarrior72

i'll be toting a full size 1911 in it. would the weight cut down the shifting during the draw you think?

The friction of the draw will actually cause it to raise some too in the front...at least that is how my ARG was. Not just wearing it.

aikidoka · April 14th, 2009, 01:38 AM

Mabye try the AKJ Concealco? I don't have one but I've seen good reviews.

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JD · April 14th, 2009, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jahwarrior72

i'll be toting a full size 1911 in it. would the weight cut down the shifting during the draw you think?

Nope. We were using a 4" steel frame 1911 and the shifting was still there, just like it was with my NSA II.

Like I said, going back to the loop like the NSA is a step above the J-hook of the NSAII, the reinforced mouth is a step in the right direction as well but I just don't find it to be a stable platform, looking at Galco IWBs I much preferred the Royal Guard and/or Summer Comfort, but would much rather have something with two offset loops ala Versa Max II, UBG Canute, HBE Com III, CBH Supertuck etc. etc.

jahwarrior72 · April 14th, 2009, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by JD

Nope. We were using a 4" steel frame 1911 and the shifting was still there, just like it was with my NSA II.

Like I said, going back to the loop like the NSA is a step above the J-hook of the NSAII, the reinforced mouth is a step in the right direction as well but I just don't find it to be a stable platform, looking at Galco IWBs I much preferred the Royal Guard and/or Summer Comfort, but would much rather have something with two offset loops ala Versa Max II, UBG Canute, HBE Com III, CBH Supertuck etc. etc.

i'll take your advice on this. i really would like something IWB, and with a raised "sweat shield" to protect the finish of the gun.

i actually had been debating spending the money on the holster, or getting my gun Durakoted. i'm still torn; both would be good investments, and those Milt Sparks are prety sweet looking. i have some thinking to do...

jwhite75 · April 14th, 2009, 12:41 PM

Durakote the gun now and you'll havethe money for the Sparks in six months when it is ready. Problem solved.

April 13th, 2009, 04:07 PM	#1
jahwarrior72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: the raggedy edge Posts: 1,047	Galco N3 has anyone here tried it yet? i'm not sure how long they've been available, or how new they are. i've decided to get a good rounded out holster selection. i currently have a Blackhawk SERPA for open carry, and i have a Desantis Minislide for OWB concealed carry. i now want something IWB, for when i really need to be discreet. the N3 looks good. thoughts? __________________ *1 in 150 children are diagnosed with autism. two of them are mine.* http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=19644781

April 13th, 2009, 04:46 PM	#2
jwhite75 VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,306	It looks a lot like the Mitch Rosen ARG, I had one of those for my G23 and the one aft loop seemed to allow the front side of the rig to want to slide up and down out of the pants. I have a Don Hume PCCH with two loops and loved it a lot until I got my HBE Com III. Awesome craftmanship, reasinable price and short turnaroun dtime. __________________ Friends don't let friends be MALL NINJAS. "May God have mercy on my enemies...because I won't." -Gen. George S. Patton.

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JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 11,640	What are you going to be carrying in it? I've not overly thrilled with the N3, while it's an improvement over the NSA II, it still leaves a lot to be desired in an IWB as far as I'm concerned. As noted above, with the single loop the holster will shift around some, even when drawing... but a good break in should fix that part of the issue. __________________ Some Things Need to be Addressed... Iowa Carry.ORG: Promoting Weapons Carry Reform in Iowa Forum Customs & Courtesies

April 14th, 2009, 12:41 PM	#9
jwhite75 VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,306	Durakote the gun now and you'll havethe money for the Sparks in six months when it is ready. Problem solved. __________________ Friends don't let friends be MALL NINJAS. "May God have mercy on my enemies...because I won't." -Gen. George S. Patton.

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April 14th, 2009, 01:38 AM	#6
aikidoka Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 60	Mabye try the AKJ Concealco? I don't have one but I've seen good reviews. AKJ Concealco LLC - Concealment gun holsters, personal defense related equipment, and other gunleather.