Concealed Carry Holster Survey

csiunatc · June 4th, 2009, 10:04 AM

Hello,

I've been a holstermaker mostly as an incomebringing hobby for the last 5 years. But recently i've done some trials with selling on a larger scale and gotten some very positive responses.

I now have a very simple survey for handgun owners about holster preferences. The survey is 10 questions long and should take about 3 minutes to complete.

I would appreciate any input that you could give on the matter.

Thank you,

Csi

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NC Buckeye · June 4th, 2009, 10:23 AM

I tried to respond to your survey but I couldn't... too much depends on the gun. But I will try to explain here for you.

I don't like Kydex against my skin so I prefer a leather or combination. I also don't like Kydex on my metal guns, so it is all leather for them and combo for th e Glock.

Expensive is relative but for I consider Milt Sparks and the Mtac appropriately priced for their respective quality and materials.

Lastly I am more likely to carry pistols IWB and revolvers OWB.

shooterX · June 4th, 2009, 10:34 AM

Done, although as stated abouve, it depends on the gun being carried.

Bunny · June 4th, 2009, 10:34 AM

did it.

Reborn · June 4th, 2009, 10:35 AM

Did it.........got any pics of your holsters....

Datsun40146 · June 4th, 2009, 10:40 AM

JerryM · June 4th, 2009, 10:51 AM

I completed the survey, but wish the quality question could have been answered all of the above.

I am willing to pay in excess of $100 for a leather holster, but it must have all the characteristics of question 6, and the quality just needs to jump out at you. I won't pay $20 for a holster with poor stitching, finish, design, gun retention, and good looks. Holsters by Nossar, Brommeland are great examples of what I want, as are Sparks, Del Fatti, and Alessi.

I recently tried a mag carrier by a maker that receives raves on one forum. I sent the first one back, and the replacement will work, but I would not have purchased it if I had known how amateurish his work is. He has only been making holsters three years, but I wonder if he will ever develop into an excellent craftsman. I don't think so as long as his work is rated so high by a loyal following.

Look at a mag carrier by Brommeland and the quality is evident. I admit it is expensive.

I do realize that no one starts out as a master craftsman, and there are those who will buy decent if not great work. But today there are some great craftsmen, such as those I have mentioned, and I see no reason to buy anything but holsters and belts that are pleasing to own. I have not seen the work of some who are highly thought of, such as Eric at HBE, but of those whom I have seen only the above mentioned stand out.

I hope this has helped, and I do not think we do a maker a favor by praising his work when it is not top notch. If he does not know how can he improve?
I also know that some buying a first holster have not seen a really good holster, and so praise mediocre work. That is why some of us have a drawer full of holsters we no longer use.

Regards,
Jerry

csiunatc · June 4th, 2009, 01:19 PM

I really appreciate your answers.

Of course no survey will cover the complexities of real life. So I am just trying to get as close as i can here.

Pictures will be available shortly, I'll come back and post a link when the website is up.

As far as Jerry's remarks on quality and craftsmanship, I'm not going to make remarks about any one in particular, but i agree that there are plenty of iffy "craftsmen" out there. Not to mention the copious amounts of people who claim that just because they feed a holster into a machine by hand it's "handmade".

And I wish it was only a drawer... :)

I'll repost the link to the survey here, any input is quite litterally invaluable to me.

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BradyM77 · June 4th, 2009, 01:31 PM

Reborn · June 4th, 2009, 01:58 PM

PM sent

June 4th, 2009, 10:04 AM	#1
csiunatc New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 12	Concealed Carry Holster Survey Hello, I've been a holstermaker mostly as an incomebringing hobby for the last 5 years. But recently i've done some trials with selling on a larger scale and gotten some very positive responses. I now have a very simple survey for handgun owners about holster preferences. The survey is 10 questions long and should take about 3 minutes to complete. I would appreciate any input that you could give on the matter. Thank you, Csi Holster Survey - Survey powered by eSurveysPro.com

June 4th, 2009, 10:34 AM	#4
Bunny Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Carolina - LKN Posts: 1,198	did it. __________________ Don't frisk me, I am the weapon. Sig Sauer P239 DAK (9mm) NRA Member & Pistol Instructor www.vanguardnc.com

June 4th, 2009, 10:35 AM	#5
Reborn Distinguished Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,722	Did it.........got any pics of your holsters.... __________________ Psalms 144:1 Blessed be the Lord my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight. Senior Instructor for Tactical and Defensive of Texas http://www.tac-def-tx.com/ CHL INSTRUCTOR Retired LEO NRA member TCHA member

June 4th, 2009, 10:40 AM	#6
Datsun40146 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lexington Ky Posts: 203	done __________________ "The 280z, is more like a skittish, half broken bronco, that requires constant attention, challenges your driving ability and will literally ride the driver hard and put him away wet." -Hybridz.org

June 4th, 2009, 01:31 PM	#9
BradyM77 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 636	done __________________ Having a gun and saying you're armed is like having a guitar and saying you're a musician. Jeff Cooper

June 4th, 2009, 10:23 AM	#2
NC Buckeye Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 236	I tried to respond to your survey but I couldn't... too much depends on the gun. But I will try to explain here for you. I don't like Kydex against my skin so I prefer a leather or combination. I also don't like Kydex on my metal guns, so it is all leather for them and combo for th e Glock. Expensive is relative but for I consider Milt Sparks and the Mtac appropriately priced for their respective quality and materials. Lastly I am more likely to carry pistols IWB and revolvers OWB.

June 4th, 2009, 10:34 AM	#3
shooterX Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,567	Done, although as stated abouve, it depends on the gun being carried.

June 4th, 2009, 10:51 AM	#7
JerryM Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,694	I completed the survey, but wish the quality question could have been answered all of the above. I am willing to pay in excess of $100 for a leather holster, but it must have all the characteristics of question 6, and the quality just needs to jump out at you. I won't pay $20 for a holster with poor stitching, finish, design, gun retention, and good looks. Holsters by Nossar, Brommeland are great examples of what I want, as are Sparks, Del Fatti, and Alessi. I recently tried a mag carrier by a maker that receives raves on one forum. I sent the first one back, and the replacement will work, but I would not have purchased it if I had known how amateurish his work is. He has only been making holsters three years, but I wonder if he will ever develop into an excellent craftsman. I don't think so as long as his work is rated so high by a loyal following. Look at a mag carrier by Brommeland and the quality is evident. I admit it is expensive. I do realize that no one starts out as a master craftsman, and there are those who will buy decent if not great work. But today there are some great craftsmen, such as those I have mentioned, and I see no reason to buy anything but holsters and belts that are pleasing to own. I have not seen the work of some who are highly thought of, such as Eric at HBE, but of those whom I have seen only the above mentioned stand out. I hope this has helped, and I do not think we do a maker a favor by praising his work when it is not top notch. If he does not know how can he improve? I also know that some buying a first holster have not seen a really good holster, and so praise mediocre work. That is why some of us have a drawer full of holsters we no longer use. Regards, Jerry

June 4th, 2009, 01:19 PM	#8
csiunatc New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 12	I really appreciate your answers. Of course no survey will cover the complexities of real life. So I am just trying to get as close as i can here. Pictures will be available shortly, I'll come back and post a link when the website is up. As far as Jerry's remarks on quality and craftsmanship, I'm not going to make remarks about any one in particular, but i agree that there are plenty of iffy "craftsmen" out there. Not to mention the copious amounts of people who claim that just because they feed a holster into a machine by hand it's "handmade". And I wish it was only a drawer... :) I'll repost the link to the survey here, any input is quite litterally invaluable to me. Holster Survey - Survey powered by eSurveysPro.com

June 4th, 2009, 01:58 PM	#10
Reborn Distinguished Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,722	PM sent __________________ Psalms 144:1 Blessed be the Lord my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight. Senior Instructor for Tactical and Defensive of Texas http://www.tac-def-tx.com/ CHL INSTRUCTOR Retired LEO NRA member TCHA member

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