got a new holster today

phantom1984 · October 31st, 2009, 01:05 PM

I got a Galco Middle of the back holster. You carry your pistol palm-out "cavalry-style" draw. The clip isn't to my liking it snagged on the back of my seat so i pop rivited a piece o leather to the inside of my belt to hold it in place.

phantom1984 · October 31st, 2009, 01:09 PM

here are some pics. The last one is after the leather was added to my belt. As If you couldnt tell that your self.

blackice · October 31st, 2009, 01:24 PM

looks good, nice setup, is it comfy sitting down???

Rcher · October 31st, 2009, 01:45 PM

The only problem I see is lack of space for a good combat grip. I like enough room between the grip and my belt to grab the grip firm and quick and not be misdirected by other means. I'm sure with enough practice, you will acheive this. Hope it works for you.

retsupt99 · October 31st, 2009, 01:58 PM

Nice holster...you'll grow to really like that carry.
Good pics of that carry.

I have several (one for each carry gun) IWB/SOB's, but without the thumb break.
The palm out draw is much more comfortable than a palm in draw in the same position. It's not on the spine, and it will (does for me) disappear into the kidney. Sitting down is not a problem...very comfortable for me.
Practice makes it a quick draw, and when wearing a cover shirt, you can have your hand ON THE GUN without anyone realizing what awaits...

PastorPack · October 31st, 2009, 02:23 PM

Thanks for sharing the pics. Looks like a nice rig.

NCHornet · October 31st, 2009, 04:32 PM

SOB is not for me and makes me wonder if it is a really good location for anyone? Besides the draw being difficult for me personally due to some physical limitations I thought about having to draw while seated, especially in a car with a seat belt on? What if you were knocked to the ground with BG on top of you, I can see this being a real possibility, and one in which drawing the weapon would be very difficult. But Hey if it works for you that's great, I wish you all the best.

NCH

wmhawth · October 31st, 2009, 04:46 PM

For me reaching behind my back, negotiating that thumb break and managing to get the weapon up and out of the holster would be a feat of contortion. As for re-holstering and snapping the thumb break back, doubt I could do that at all. But, hey, if it works for you good on ya. To each his own I always say.

OLDPUPPYMAX · October 31st, 2009, 05:54 PM

I'd just be concerned about lasering folks around me if I needed to pull the gun quickly. I guess you put the weapon in your console in the car. Even strong side carry can make for an uncomfortable draw in the car.

Jay1313g · October 31st, 2009, 05:56 PM

I had one like that for my 3" 1911 a while back. I loved it but did not like the belt clip either. I like to wear it right in the middle of my back and the clip lined right up with the belt look. I had to move it to one side or the other and it just didn't feel right. The holster was sold with the gun.

Snap belt loops would have been a perfect addition to this holster IMO.

Jay

October 31st, 2009, 01:05 PM	#1
phantom1984 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 51	got a new holster today I got a Galco Middle of the back holster. You carry your pistol palm-out "cavalry-style" draw. The clip isn't to my liking it snagged on the back of my seat so i pop rivited a piece o leather to the inside of my belt to hold it in place. __________________ Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.

October 31st, 2009, 01:45 PM	#4
Rcher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Montana (resident) Utah (currently) Posts: 1,092	The only problem I see is lack of space for a good combat grip. I like enough room between the grip and my belt to grab the grip firm and quick and not be misdirected by other means. I'm sure with enough practice, you will acheive this. Hope it works for you. __________________ >>----> Keep it Concealed: *"The Element of Surprise is Far Superior than the Target of Fate".*

October 31st, 2009, 01:58 PM	#5
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,731	Nice holster...you'll grow to really like that carry. Good pics of that carry. I have several (one for each carry gun) IWB/SOB's, but without the thumb break. The palm out draw is much more comfortable than a palm in draw in the same position. It's not on the spine, and it will (does for me) disappear into the kidney. Sitting down is not a problem...very comfortable for me. Practice makes it a quick draw, and when wearing a cover shirt, you can have your hand ON THE GUN without anyone realizing what awaits... __________________ "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 31st, 2009, 02:23 PM	#6
PastorPack Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,119	Thanks for sharing the pics. Looks like a nice rig. __________________ God is love (1 John 4:8)

October 31st, 2009, 04:32 PM	#7
NCHornet Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mt Airy, NC Posts: 1,835	SOB is not for me and makes me wonder if it is a really good location for anyone? Besides the draw being difficult for me personally due to some physical limitations I thought about having to draw while seated, especially in a car with a seat belt on? What if you were knocked to the ground with BG on top of you, I can see this being a real possibility, and one in which drawing the weapon would be very difficult. But Hey if it works for you that's great, I wish you all the best. NCH __________________ When Seconds Count, The Cops Are Just Minutes Away!! Carry On! NCHornet

October 31st, 2009, 01:24 PM	#3
blackice New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta Ga. Posts: 3	looks good, nice setup, is it comfy sitting down???

October 31st, 2009, 04:46 PM	#8
wmhawth Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,701	For me reaching behind my back, negotiating that thumb break and managing to get the weapon up and out of the holster would be a feat of contortion. As for re-holstering and snapping the thumb break back, doubt I could do that at all. But, hey, if it works for you good on ya. To each his own I always say. __________________ William

October 31st, 2009, 05:54 PM	#9
OLDPUPPYMAX Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 70	I'd just be concerned about lasering folks around me if I needed to pull the gun quickly. I guess you put the weapon in your console in the car. Even strong side carry can make for an uncomfortable draw in the car.

October 31st, 2009, 05:56 PM	#10
Jay1313g Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 22	I had one like that for my 3" 1911 a while back. I loved it but did not like the belt clip either. I like to wear it right in the middle of my back and the clip lined right up with the belt look. I had to move it to one side or the other and it just didn't feel right. The holster was sold with the gun. Snap belt loops would have been a perfect addition to this holster IMO. Jay

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