New garrity paddle rig - Page 2

BikerRN · July 3rd, 2009, 02:53 AM

Congrats on getting a holster from Garrity.

How's he doing on his time estimates now?

Biker

Filbert · July 3rd, 2009, 05:04 PM

Nice looking rig. I ordered a holster from Garrity, which he said he would only take a month to do. It's been I think 4 months now, and he has refused to answer multiple e-mails asking for status. I guess I'll have to just go ahead and order my Milton Sparks and start the long wait. Terribly disappointed with Garrity, which is too bad, I wanted to support a local business.

torrejon224 · July 3rd, 2009, 11:14 PM

Well, honestly I ordered this and two others in Jan/Feb 08. I needed an IWB (Incognito Deluxe) for a HK P7 quickly so Mark had developed a new model and sene that to me almost immediately and I received the Incognito in the Fall of 08. I had the same issues with communication. Mark's a full time LEO working permanent mids but he is also a businessman so I'm not making excuses. Earlier, this year I told him I absolutely had to have the Paddle by July and it showed up July 1st! He has some other things ready for me he is shipping Monday including new designs he wants me to try and critique. Mark is an absolute top notch leather crafter and is perhaps the best when it comes to exotic leather, I'd say that he and Alex Nossar are tied for that honor at least in my opinion. I have been patient, probably much more patient that I should have been with him but we had a long discussion and I think that things will get better. I worked perm mids for years and they definitely take a toll and in LE it's usuallly the shift where the real sh-- hits the fan. Again, I am not making any kind of excuses but I'll say that I am definitely glad I had the patience to wait this out as the end product was worth it.

Jerry, comparing a paddle rig to a snap on/off like Lou's CQC/S is comparing Apples to Apples when it comes to the easy on and off. With the paddle, you unsnap the security loop and pull the paddle off, with the cqc/s design, you unsnap both loops so I don't see one being better than the other for the application you mentioned. It comes down to personal preference.

JerryM · July 3rd, 2009, 11:38 PM

Thanks, Mike for the additional information and the comparison.

Based upon comments, and my own needs I think I will stick with the snap loops for now. I do have some Comp-tac paddles. They work fine, but not for many hours use. The paddle becomes uncomfortable for me.

To compare anyone with Alex is a great compliment.

You and yours have a great 4th.
Jerry

BikerRN · July 4th, 2009, 04:56 PM

I was told, "Three or four months." when I ordered a holster from him.

Multiple excuses and eight or nine months later I finally cancelled my order. Yes, Mr. Garrity is a fine holstermaker but a businessman he is not. I will probably never own a Garrity Holster in my lifetime.

I posted my dealings with Garrity on multiple forums and will not order from him again. It's too bad that such a fine craftsman is such a crappy businessman. He should stick to doing one thing and not try to serve two masters. Either be a cop or be a holstermaker because he has proven to me that he can't do both in a competent manner.

Biker

Mardet65 · July 4th, 2009, 07:30 PM

Anyone looking for a custom made paddle holster might try a google search for MR Hall Leather in Red Bluff, ca. Mike is a great guy, a retired CHIP'S Officer and he makes a great holster. This is a holster and mag pouch he made for my Sig P228 last year and it is the most comfortable holster I ever wore. His backlog isn't too bad either.

John OK · July 5th, 2009, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by torrejon224

Jerry, I'd place them about the same in terms of ride and remember that with any maker you should mention your problem so it can be taken into consideration when the rig is being built. There is a maker in Georgia called George Wells (Wellsmade) who makes true orthepedic rigs. Probably spendy but ideal for someone with those issues. My right shoulder has a torn rotator cuff and the Garrity doesn't bother me. I'm working at the range tomorrow (Rangemaster) so I'll go in early and put it thru the paces! I didn't even know they had kangaroo leather but Mark told me he uses it to line a lot of his rigs, especially the paddles as it's very durable and pardon the expression "slick as snot". This holster has a draw like some of my Alessi's that are 15-20 years old!

When I was looking into a Wellsmade holster after reading a review last year, I was under the impression that George Wells was working in Iraq as a contractor. Do you know if he is stateside? If so do you have contact info?

Thanks

Saber · July 5th, 2009, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Filbert

Nice looking rig. I ordered a holster from Garrity, which he said he would only take a month to do. It's been I think 4 months now, and he has refused to answer multiple e-mails asking for status. I guess I'll have to just go ahead and order my Milton Sparks and start the long wait. Terribly disappointed with Garrity, which is too bad, I wanted to support a local business.

People are hungry for money and almost every holster maker will mislead you on completion dates. The demand for guns n' ammo and support gear is soOoo high with obama in office that no supplier can keep up with demand.
Regards,

torrejon224 · July 5th, 2009, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John OK

When I was looking into a Wellsmade holster after reading a review last year, I was under the impression that George Wells was working in Iraq as a contractor. Do you know if he is stateside? If so do you have contact info?

Thanks

George is back and is making holsters. Contact info was leather holsters concealment pagerpal at wellsmade.com

rhinokrk · July 8th, 2009, 04:19 AM

How 'bout a pic with you wearing the holster? I'd love to buy another paddle, but it needs to ride like an OWB holster.

July 3rd, 2009, 02:53 AM	#11
BikerRN VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: State of Discombobulation Posts: 3,705	Congrats on getting a holster from Garrity. How's he doing on his time estimates now? Biker __________________ If I knew I was going to get in to a gunfight I most ceratinly wouln't bring a handgun or two, and I don't know any smart person that does.

July 4th, 2009, 04:56 PM	#15
BikerRN VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: State of Discombobulation Posts: 3,705	I was told, "Three or four months." when I ordered a holster from him. Multiple excuses and eight or nine months later I finally cancelled my order. Yes, Mr. Garrity is a fine holstermaker but a businessman he is not. I will probably never own a Garrity Holster in my lifetime. I posted my dealings with Garrity on multiple forums and will not order from him again. It's too bad that such a fine craftsman is such a crappy businessman. He should stick to doing one thing and not try to serve two masters. Either be a cop or be a holstermaker because he has proven to me that he can't do both in a competent manner. Biker __________________ If I knew I was going to get in to a gunfight I most ceratinly wouln't bring a handgun or two, and I don't know any smart person that does.

July 8th, 2009, 04:19 AM	#20
rhinokrk Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 778	How 'bout a pic with you wearing the holster? I'd love to buy another paddle, but it needs to ride like an OWB holster. __________________ Get the U.N. out of the U.S. Get the U.S. out of the U.N.

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July 3rd, 2009, 05:04 PM	#12
Filbert Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 15	Nice looking rig. I ordered a holster from Garrity, which he said he would only take a month to do. It's been I think 4 months now, and he has refused to answer multiple e-mails asking for status. I guess I'll have to just go ahead and order my Milton Sparks and start the long wait. Terribly disappointed with Garrity, which is too bad, I wanted to support a local business.

July 3rd, 2009, 11:14 PM	#13
torrejon224 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 674	Well, honestly I ordered this and two others in Jan/Feb 08. I needed an IWB (Incognito Deluxe) for a HK P7 quickly so Mark had developed a new model and sene that to me almost immediately and I received the Incognito in the Fall of 08. I had the same issues with communication. Mark's a full time LEO working permanent mids but he is also a businessman so I'm not making excuses. Earlier, this year I told him I absolutely had to have the Paddle by July and it showed up July 1st! He has some other things ready for me he is shipping Monday including new designs he wants me to try and critique. Mark is an absolute top notch leather crafter and is perhaps the best when it comes to exotic leather, I'd say that he and Alex Nossar are tied for that honor at least in my opinion. I have been patient, probably much more patient that I should have been with him but we had a long discussion and I think that things will get better. I worked perm mids for years and they definitely take a toll and in LE it's usuallly the shift where the real sh-- hits the fan. Again, I am not making any kind of excuses but I'll say that I am definitely glad I had the patience to wait this out as the end product was worth it. Jerry, comparing a paddle rig to a snap on/off like Lou's CQC/S is comparing Apples to Apples when it comes to the easy on and off. With the paddle, you unsnap the security loop and pull the paddle off, with the cqc/s design, you unsnap both loops so I don't see one being better than the other for the application you mentioned. It comes down to personal preference.

July 3rd, 2009, 11:38 PM	#14
JerryM Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,666	Thanks, Mike for the additional information and the comparison. Based upon comments, and my own needs I think I will stick with the snap loops for now. I do have some Comp-tac paddles. They work fine, but not for many hours use. The paddle becomes uncomfortable for me. To compare anyone with Alex is a great compliment. You and yours have a great 4th. Jerry