fist or galco owb easy on

fwellers · October 28th, 2009, 05:32 PM

For my first non-pocket holster to carry my 642 in, I was thinking of either this Fist #2 ( first pick )

or this galco side snap scabbard ( 2nd pic ).

Any thoughts on which one would be better ?
Any thoughts on why I may not want to go with that style ?

Your advice is appreciated.

Thanks,
floyd

TX-JB · October 28th, 2009, 05:45 PM

I would go with the FIST.
First, it will make retsupt happy.
Second, it's adaptable and be used either IWB or OWB.

Galco's aren't bad for off the shelf holsters, but the custom holsters are a step up in quality.

fwellers · October 28th, 2009, 05:53 PM

Thanks.
And the Galco is more expensive !
I saw it in the store, and it does look nice. The salesman said it was the most comfortable holster he knows of, due to it being so wide at the connection locations. But I couldn't try it because I didn't ( and still don't ) have a good belt.

I may be wrong, but for the J frame I am not too worried about comfort because it's such a small and light little bugger. But I do want it to have the other important features, such as easy to draw from, rides tight, and secures the gun well.

I appreciate your advice.

Floyd

retsupt99 · October 28th, 2009, 07:18 PM

I have both...the Fist is better quality and less money...and it will help my Fist stock portfolio...

fwellers · October 28th, 2009, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retsupt99

I have both...the Fist is better quality and less money...and it will help my Fist stock portfolio...

Retsup,
How did I know you were gonna say that ?

Thumper · October 28th, 2009, 07:50 PM

I'd take a FIST over Galco any day and I like Galco!

wmhawth · October 28th, 2009, 07:54 PM

I own some FIST holsters and some Galco holsters. You are better off to get the FIST.

fwellers · October 28th, 2009, 08:09 PM

Seems to be a rather onesided response.
I think I'll surround my gun with some fist-leather.

Now, where can I get a good belt from ?

Thanks !!
Floyd

Wasabi · October 28th, 2009, 08:12 PM

Just like others have said, I have both FIST and Galco holsters also and FIST would be my choice. I like the Galco holsters that I have a lot also but the FIST are better IMO.

October 28th, 2009, 07:18 PM	#4
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,750	I have both...the Fist is better quality and less money...and it will help my Fist stock portfolio... __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

October 28th, 2009, 07:50 PM	#6
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,586	I'd take a FIST over Galco any day and I like Galco! __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

October 28th, 2009, 07:54 PM	#7
wmhawth Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,702	I own some FIST holsters and some Galco holsters. You are better off to get the FIST. __________________ William

October 28th, 2009, 08:12 PM	#9
Wasabi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lutz, FL Posts: 1,029	Just like others have said, I have both FIST and Galco holsters also and FIST would be my choice. I like the Galco holsters that I have a lot also but the FIST are better IMO. __________________ "Life's tough......It's even tougher if you're stupid." -John Wayne

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October 28th, 2009, 05:45 PM	#2
TX-JB VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 3,156	I would go with the FIST. First, it will make retsupt happy. Second, it's adaptable and be used either IWB or OWB. Galco's aren't bad for off the shelf holsters, but the custom holsters are a step up in quality. __________________ *"We're in Texas....Things are different here."* *NRA Life Member*

October 28th, 2009, 05:53 PM	#3
fwellers Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 66	Thanks. And the Galco is more expensive ! I saw it in the store, and it does look nice. The salesman said it was the most comfortable holster he knows of, due to it being so wide at the connection locations. But I couldn't try it because I didn't ( and still don't ) have a good belt. I may be wrong, but for the J frame I am not too worried about comfort because it's such a small and light little bugger. But I do want it to have the other important features, such as easy to draw from, rides tight, and secures the gun well. I appreciate your advice. Floyd

October 28th, 2009, 08:09 PM	#8
fwellers Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 66	Seems to be a rather onesided response. I think I'll surround my gun with some fist-leather. Now, where can I get a good belt from ? Thanks !! Floyd