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Posted: 3/15/2012 4:51:10 PM
THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT Anybody have any experience with this holster? I need something very tuckable and most of my existing holsters don't really work but so well in that mode. Thanks.
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Posted: 3/17/2012 10:50:34 PM
[Last Edit: 3/17/2012 10:51:25 PM by FMJ]
I happen to have a holster like it except
Its a Galco IWB for the model 640/649 in 357 it has a Plastic CLIP Other than that they are the same. Ive had it come loose off my belt a few times. This MR seems to be better made because of the loop that attaches to the belt. Looks to be well thought out. |
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Posted: 3/18/2012 3:57:44 PM
[Last Edit: 3/18/2012 3:59:20 PM by Lazyshooter]
Though I haven't had a chance to wear one for a long period of time, they are nice holsters, but very pricey. They are pretty stiff in the beginning.
In the past, for more money, you could get them with interchangeable belt loops, that change out with two screws like the old Galco NSA holster. Now, I think, the loops are mostly sewn on, and you're stuck with the color and size you order, with your choice of snap or loop. The advange to the other way was, you could have a snap, or loop, that was the color and size for the belt you were using, and he even had velco ones, where you would sew pieces of velcro into your pants, and instead of a belt loop, you would get the hook part with the holster, and stick it to the part in the pants, and it could be just about totally invisible. There are some copies out there. I believe some similar designs, allow an adjustable cant, which is a nice feature (Tucker Gunleather Cover Up). The problem with a lot of the copies is, if I remember, they use the plastic j clip, (Galco), and the ones that clip under the belt, (to be less obvious), leave the weight of the gun and holster on the top of your pants, (not the belt), which of course, can't properly support that weight, and is the flaw in their designs. That's why some are experimenting with different types of plastic clips to attach the holster to the belt. You can find the Workman used once in a while for more common guns, like the J frame Smiths, at considerable savings, if you are patient and willing to look. |
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Posted: 3/18/2012 4:12:42 PM
I've got one for a Kahr PM9.
It is uncomfortable as hell and in the box with other shitty holsters I don't use. |
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Posted: 3/19/2012 9:49:50 PM
Originally Posted By rike:
I've got one for a Kahr PM9. It is uncomfortable as hell and in the box with other shitty holsters I don't use. Could you explain a bit and tell us what exactly is uncomfortable about the holster? |
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Posted: 4/25/2012 11:49:53 AM
While I don't have any experience with the Workman, the Workman Express was the first holster I bought for my Glock 23 when I got my CHL about ten years ago. It's still one of my favorites.
Unlike the Workman, which is all leather, the Express uses a kydex extension to attach to the belt and make the holster tuckable. The only problem I've had with mine is that after several years of use, the kydex belt loop finally cracked. I was able to get a replacement from Mitch Rosen with no trouble, though. One thing to note is that although the picture on the site shows the holster with a straight drop, they can make the kydex extensions to have whatever cant you want. You should give the Workman Express a look if you haven't already. They are quite a bit less expensive than the all-leather version, and I have been nothing but satisfied with the one I own. |
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Posted: 4/26/2012 7:03:40 AM
Originally Posted By Tirador223:
Originally Posted By rike:
I've got one for a Kahr PM9. It is uncomfortable as hell and in the box with other shitty holsters I don't use. Could you explain a bit and tell us what exactly is uncomfortable about the holster? Sorry I didn't get back to you. The holster itself is too thick and creates a pressure point. You have the thickness of the holster, the thickness of the leather piece that allows it to be tucked, and the thickness of the leather belt loop. These pieces together create a pressure point that digs into the body. I carrly a glock 19 or j frame daily for the last 20 years. I use Brommeland Max Con and Def Con and occasionally an ankle rig or pocket holster. For comfort and concealment you can't beat Brommeland's stuff. I liked the tuckable idea but does not seem practical. |
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