MTAC or Supertuck

chains1240 · April 14th, 2009, 02:47 PM

I am looking to get a really comfortable IWB rig and the price difference between these two is only $10. If anyone has owned both of them I would like to hear your impressions on them. It will be for my Kel-Tec P-11. Also, does the Supertuck have hardware exposed on the backside against your skin?

chains1240 · April 14th, 2009, 02:51 PM

Please move this to the proper forum. I made a mistake in posting it here, my apologies.

jfl · April 14th, 2009, 02:54 PM

Had the same choice to make.
I got the MTAC, very comfortable after 1-2 weeks break-in; I would recommend it.

nedrgr21 · April 14th, 2009, 03:05 PM

Also, check out the Comp-Tac Spartan. Either the MTAC or the Spartan has interchangeable kydex bodies so you can use the same holster for different guns. Kydex is also easy to form yourself for another gun (sheets at knifekits.com).

chains1240 · April 14th, 2009, 03:09 PM

Looks like from the pictures the Spartan has exposed hardware on the backside. I do not believe I would want that on my bare skin.

HKkid · April 14th, 2009, 03:39 PM

I would say MTAC. That's what I'm ordering when I get some money back in the account.

JoeTiger · April 14th, 2009, 03:44 PM

I went with the Supertuck for my XD service. There is no real hardware to worry about on the back, but the leather will rub against your leg until you get it broken in.

It took about 2-3 weeks, but I can now put it on and barely realize it is there.

rikochet · April 14th, 2009, 03:49 PM

The MTAC is the only one that you can't see the hardware on the back. The hardware on the back of the supertuck isn't noticeable once you have it on. If it's that big of a deal you could also try wearing an undershirt if possible.

pwfd1613 · April 14th, 2009, 04:55 PM

I've been wearing a M-Tac with a XD .45 Compact held up by a wilderness instructor belt for almost a year, and there are times that I honestly have to check to see if I put my sidearm on. Its just that comfortable to wear! I would highly recommend the holster and the company.

Rivers · April 14th, 2009, 04:57 PM

I have both and they can each be set up similarly (position on belt, etc.) The biggest difference seems to be whether you have a t-shirt between the holster and your skin. If you do, the M-Tac is great. If your holster rides directly against your skin, the Crossbreed Supertuck is ideal. Why? The Crossbreed has leather that completely covers the rear of the slide whereas the M-Tac leaves the rear of the slide open. That means the (rear sight area of the) slide can rub against your skin. The t-shirt makes that a non-issue. No t-shirt and it's not the most comfortable.

The M-Tac does have the more polished appearance. It looks like a higher grade holster, especially compared to my totally broken-in Supertuck.

BTW, used with HK P2000sk.

April 14th, 2009, 02:47 PM	#1
chains1240 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: West Michigan Posts: 379	MTAC or Supertuck I am looking to get a really comfortable IWB rig and the price difference between these two is only $10. If anyone has owned both of them I would like to hear your impressions on them. It will be for my Kel-Tec P-11. Also, does the Supertuck have hardware exposed on the backside against your skin?

April 14th, 2009, 02:54 PM	#3
jfl Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Palm Beach County, FL Posts: 1,350	Had the same choice to make. I got the MTAC, very comfortable after 1-2 weeks break-in; I would recommend it. __________________ The first rule of a gunfight: "Don't be there !" jfl (NRA Life Member/Instructor - GOA - IDPA - GSSF - ex-IHMSA)

April 14th, 2009, 03:39 PM	#6
HKkid Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: COMO/Hannibal Posts: 226	I would say MTAC. That's what I'm ordering when I get some money back in the account. __________________ -Cody- HK USP Tactical 45 HK P2000SK .40, LEM, Night Sights

April 14th, 2009, 03:44 PM	#7
JoeTiger Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Show-Me State Posts: 50	I went with the Supertuck for my XD service. There is no real hardware to worry about on the back, but the leather will rub against your leg until you get it broken in. It took about 2-3 weeks, but I can now put it on and barely realize it is there. __________________ "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." -- Ephesians 6:12 (KJV)

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April 14th, 2009, 02:51 PM	#2
chains1240 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: West Michigan Posts: 379	Please move this to the proper forum. I made a mistake in posting it here, my apologies.

April 14th, 2009, 03:05 PM	#4
nedrgr21 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: KCMO Posts: 556	Also, check out the Comp-Tac Spartan. Either the MTAC or the Spartan has interchangeable kydex bodies so you can use the same holster for different guns. Kydex is also easy to form yourself for another gun (sheets at knifekits.com).

April 14th, 2009, 03:09 PM	#5
chains1240 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: West Michigan Posts: 379	Looks like from the pictures the Spartan has exposed hardware on the backside. I do not believe I would want that on my bare skin.

April 14th, 2009, 03:49 PM	#8
rikochet Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: WV Posts: 16	The MTAC is the only one that you can't see the hardware on the back. The hardware on the back of the supertuck isn't noticeable once you have it on. If it's that big of a deal you could also try wearing an undershirt if possible.

April 14th, 2009, 04:55 PM	#9
pwfd1613 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: sc Posts: 37	I've been wearing a M-Tac with a XD .45 Compact held up by a wilderness instructor belt for almost a year, and there are times that I honestly have to check to see if I put my sidearm on. Its just that comfortable to wear! I would highly recommend the holster and the company.

April 14th, 2009, 04:57 PM	#10
Rivers Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 269	I have both and they can each be set up similarly (position on belt, etc.) The biggest difference seems to be whether you have a t-shirt between the holster and your skin. If you do, the M-Tac is great. If your holster rides directly against your skin, the Crossbreed Supertuck is ideal. Why? The Crossbreed has leather that completely covers the rear of the slide whereas the M-Tac leaves the rear of the slide open. That means the (rear sight area of the) slide can rub against your skin. The t-shirt makes that a non-issue. No t-shirt and it's not the most comfortable. The M-Tac does have the more polished appearance. It looks like a higher grade holster, especially compared to my totally broken-in Supertuck. BTW, used with HK P2000sk.