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Posted: 5/16/2022 12:30:59 PM EDT
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I never recommend leather holsters for handguns that have their safety built into the trigger.
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Posted: 5/16/2022 12:31:04 PM EDT
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Galco. Combat master is a really good CCW holster option, if you don't want a thumb break
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Posted: 5/16/2022 12:45:01 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/16/2022 12:45:49 PM EDT
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Just received my owb holster for my Kimber 9mm. Diamond D Custom Leather. Wasilla Alaska. It did take almost 6 weeks to get it. Have bought from them before, always impressed.
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Posted: 5/16/2022 12:50:33 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/16/2022 12:54:14 PM EDT
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Kramer.
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Posted: 5/16/2022 12:59:21 PM EDT
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I like Aker Flatsiders for leather OWB, well made and confortable. I also stsrted using a 1791 holster for my G43, that one is surprisingly good. Definitely a snug fitting holster, need to follow the break-in instructions.
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Posted: 5/16/2022 1:00:06 PM EDT
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Take a look at 1791 holsters. Their owb holsters have a reinforcing piece of leather sewn outside at the mouth.
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Posted: 5/16/2022 1:06:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Galco. Combat master is a really good CCW holster option, if you don't want a thumb break So much this/Galco all the things. The Fletch high ride is pretty much the Combat Master with a thumb break. I often keep the thumb break unsnapped when concealed, but snapped when OC. I also have their Cop 3 Slot for the 17 and 19. Tend to be more expensive than the other brands but quality is excellent and worth it IMNSHO. |
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Posted: 5/16/2022 1:10:09 PM EDT
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You leather daddies sicken me.
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Posted: 5/16/2022 1:11:29 PM EDT
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Black point tactical has those hybrid kydex holster with leather wings so it’s more comfortable but you get the trigger safety of kydex.
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Posted: 5/16/2022 1:11:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I never recommend leather holsters for handguns that have their safety built into the trigger. Agreed. |
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Posted: 5/16/2022 1:13:53 PM EDT
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Wright Leatherworks.
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Posted: 5/16/2022 1:19:28 PM EDT
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Mitch Rosen all the way for me for OWB. Had a few plainclothes assignments as a cop. They conceal great, comfortable, durable, and the boning of the leather around the pistol is great. You can practically feel it "lock" in when you reholster.
To this day I still carry one daily for my G43. Even in the Arizona summer, it's still pretty easy to conceal under a T-shirt. |
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Posted: 5/16/2022 1:22:44 PM EDT
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I use both of these for OWB. Bianchi.
Black Widow Belt Slide Holster Serpent Belt Slide Holster |
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Posted: 5/16/2022 1:23:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Take a look at 1791 holsters. Their owb holsters have a reinforcing piece of leather sewn outside at the mouth. I have four of their holsters, they are very basic but very tough and well made. |
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Posted: 5/16/2022 1:24:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Black point tactical has those hybrid kydex holster with leather wings so it’s more comfortable but you get the trigger safety of kydex. This is the way. |
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Posted: 5/16/2022 1:24:32 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/16/2022 1:44:17 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/16/2022 2:01:12 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/16/2022 2:03:02 PM EDT
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G17 in a Combat Master holster.
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Posted: 5/16/2022 2:24:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I never recommend leather holsters for handguns that have their safety built into the trigger. Use nature's kydex. Horsehide is thin and stiff. Something like a 55bn style. This one is from Ryan Grizzle  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/16/2022 2:25:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I never recommend leather holsters for handguns that have their safety built into the trigger. Why? |
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Posted: 5/16/2022 2:27:29 PM EDT
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While Galco holsters are /nice/ they're pretty floppy. I have a three slot cop Galco with thumb break and it's been in the holster drawer since I became mature enough to know better.
A Safariland ALS holster or OWB is better than anything else in my opinion. If I were to want a leather holster for a Glock it would be IWB and made by Comp-Tac (kydex hybrid) or Milt Sparks (horse hide). |
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Posted: 5/16/2022 2:28:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Why? Because unless they're horse hide they're some floppy fucker and that floppiness can wind up in the trigger guard while re-holstering. |
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Posted: 5/16/2022 2:31:49 PM EDT
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Quoted: Tucker Gun Leather. My G20 has been riding in this holster for a quarter century. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/69748/PXL_20220112_025506417_jpg-2386082.JPG Quoted: Very happy with 1791 for my 17. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/50846/20220227_193441_jpg-2386117.JPG You guys cool with that big ass gap NOT covering the trigger guard? That is asking for an object to get in there. |
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Posted: 5/16/2022 2:35:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Take a look at 1791 holsters. Their owb holsters have a reinforcing piece of leather sewn outside at the mouth. I’ve been very pleased with the holsters I have purchased and used from 1791. My G19/G45 holsters are the leather/carbon fiber offering from 1791. I carry my Defender in an all leather model  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/16/2022 2:40:06 PM EDT
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Milt sparks
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Posted: 5/16/2022 2:49:33 PM EDT
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Quoted: I’ve carried a 9mm Shield IWB for the last few years. I recently got a Glock 17 and 19X and want to carry OWB. I have a Brovo Concealment holster for the 17 but nothing for the 19X yet. I’d like to get 2 new OWB holsters for these guns and was thinking of all leather or that leather/Kydex hybrid material that some use. What would you suggest? Milt Sparks, without a doubt. This is an IWB example, but the point still stands.  Attached FileI have a Safariland OWB that I like as well, but I always prefer leather. |
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Posted: 5/16/2022 2:50:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Agreed. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I never recommend leather holsters for handguns that have their safety built into the trigger. Agreed. It's fine if the opening is reinforced. |
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Posted: 5/16/2022 2:53:09 PM EDT
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+1 for Wright Leatherworks.
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Posted: 5/16/2022 2:54:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Galco. Combat master is a really good CCW holster option, if you don't want a thumb break This really is the best answer. Quality leather made for the gun won’t interfere with the trigger. |
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Posted: 5/16/2022 2:55:10 PM EDT
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Another question, thumb break or not? This will be used mostly for out side activity’s like hiking and dog walks. Might conceal it under a jacket when I go to the bad part of town.
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Posted: 5/16/2022 3:02:18 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/16/2022 3:23:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Mitch Rosen all the way for me for OWB. I completely agree with this. Picked up a couple new Mitch Rosen Holsters recently to expand my carry options. If you like Galco, M.R. Holsters are a step above in quality, even for the express line. |
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Posted: 5/16/2022 3:27:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You guys cool with that big ass gap NOT covering the trigger guard? That is asking for an object to get in there. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Tucker Gun Leather. My G20 has been riding in this holster for a quarter century. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/69748/PXL_20220112_025506417_jpg-2386082.JPG Quoted: Very happy with 1791 for my 17. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/50846/20220227_193441_jpg-2386117.JPG You guys cool with that big ass gap NOT covering the trigger guard? That is asking for an object to get in there.  Those really aren't bad.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/16/2022 3:28:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I never recommend leather holsters for handguns that have their safety built into the trigger. I'm in this camp. |
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Posted: 5/16/2022 3:29:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Another question, thumb break or not? This will be used mostly for out side activity’s like hiking and dog walks. Might conceal it under a jacket when I go to the bad part of town. I have a Galco holster without a thumb break for my G19, and have never been concerned about retention. The holster fits snug as it is, and once my belt is cinched up it holds the pistol even tighter. I haven’t tried doing somersaults or anything crazy like that while wearing it, but have had no problems carrying while hiking and such. |
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Posted: 5/16/2022 3:40:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I never recommend leather holsters for handguns that have their safety built into the trigger. This. Not really a good reason for Leather these days, and even less so on a modern striker fired pistol with the "safety" on the trigger. If Kydex isn't comfortable, you could always do a hybrid but for securing the gun, I'd much rather have "not leather". But it's a free country so you do you. BIGGER_HAMMER 
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Posted: 5/16/2022 4:05:24 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/16/2022 4:11:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Why? There’s been a few instances where the leather deformed and on reholstering activated the trigger causing Glock leg. Sweat can make leather pliable. |
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Posted: 5/16/2022 4:14:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: There’s been a few instances where the leather deformed and on reholstering activated the trigger causing Glock leg. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Why? There’s been a few instances where the leather deformed and on reholstering activated the trigger causing Glock leg.  Attached FileA well-made leather holster shouldn't have that problem though. Even if a leather holster does start softening up over time, it should be replaced long before it gets to that point. |
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Posted: 5/16/2022 4:18:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Because unless they're horse hide they're some floppy fucker and that floppiness can wind up in the trigger guard while re-holstering. I love leather holsters for non-Glock style handguns. Nothing fits better or molds better to you. But I'm 100% kydex for the tupperware. |
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Posted: 5/16/2022 4:54:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I completely agree with this. Picked up a couple new Mitch Rosen Holsters recently to expand my carry options. If you like Galco, M.R. Holsters are a step above in quality, even for the express line. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Mitch Rosen all the way for me for OWB. I completely agree with this. Picked up a couple new Mitch Rosen Holsters recently to expand my carry options. If you like Galco, M.R. Holsters are a step above in quality, even for the express line. Just took a gander at the M.R. site - very impressive products. I also like how they have a wider variety of belt shades (a guy needs to match his shoes ??). |
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Posted: 5/16/2022 4:59:40 PM EDT
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I like the DeSantis Speed Scabbard for OWB and the Inner Piece for IWB for my G17.
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Posted: 5/16/2022 5:25:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Black point tactical has those hybrid kydex holster with leather wings so it’s more comfortable but you get the trigger safety of kydex. Had one....ended up hating it. After a while the leather wings loosen up and the gun doesn't stay tight to the body. I threw it in the drawer and ordered a Blackpoint Tactical all kydex model and it's fantastic. |
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Posted: 5/16/2022 5:51:02 PM EDT
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delete
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Posted: 5/16/2022 6:22:14 PM EDT
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Check out Grizzle Leather
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Posted: 5/16/2022 6:26:21 PM EDT
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I like my DeSantis
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Posted: 5/16/2022 7:19:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This. Not really a good reason for Leather these days, and even less so on a modern striker fired pistol with the "safety" on the trigger. If Kydex isn't comfortable, you could always do a hybrid but for securing the gun, I'd much rather have "not leather". But it's a free country so you do you. BIGGER_HAMMER Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I never recommend leather holsters for handguns that have their safety built into the trigger. This. Not really a good reason for Leather these days, and even less so on a modern striker fired pistol with the "safety" on the trigger. If Kydex isn't comfortable, you could always do a hybrid but for securing the gun, I'd much rather have "not leather". But it's a free country so you do you. BIGGER_HAMMER Good leather is better than kydex. Cheap leather is worse. |
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