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4/4/2026 10:19:13 AM EDT
I prefer leather. Always have. The only exception to preferring leather was when I wanted to put a holster on the front of a plate carrier and then I realized it wasn’t worth doing.

I finally got the last missing size USP yesterday and I intend to carry this. Occasionally rotating between my USP full-size and expert a the occasional USP compact. Unfortunately my leather holster for the full-size doesn’t work. The slide pokes through and the larger front sight hangs up on the leather holster and you can’t consistently draw. So are there ANY leather options for the USP expert?
Esstac’s Retarded Social Media Influencer
4/7/2026 1:11:50 AM EDT
[#1]
Wonder if Kramer Leather is still around in University Place?  Had a custom STI holster made many many years ago by them. They list USP expert on their website but reviews suggest that’s not reliable (people complaining about checking out but the holster they wanted is no longer offered)

https://www.kramerleather.com/

Craft Holsters (no experience) lists the Expert as an option
https://www.craftholsters.com/heckler-koch-usp-expert-leather-holsters
4/7/2026 6:21:41 PM EDT
[#2]
Urban Carry Holsters shows an OWB for the Expert .
4/7/2026 7:06:36 PM EDT
[#3]
Milt Sparks is always the first to check.
But then again, I just need to get my post count up.
4/7/2026 10:28:46 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By MonkeyGrip:
Milt Sparks is always the first to check.
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I love their holsters. Not the 40 week wait.
Esstac’s Retarded Social Media Influencer
4/7/2026 10:31:41 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Scollins:
Wonder if Kramer Leather is still around in University Place?  Had a custom STI holster made many many years ago by them. They list USP expert on their website but reviews suggest that’s not reliable (people complaining about checking out but the holster they wanted is no longer offered)

https://www.kramerleather.com/

Craft Holsters (no experience) lists the Expert as an option
https://www.craftholsters.com/heckler-koch-usp-expert-leather-holsters
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Thank you. These are some contenders.
Esstac’s Retarded Social Media Influencer
4/14/2026 8:26:30 AM EDT
[#6]
I got a Craft holster for a MK23.  It looks good, fits well.
4/14/2026 8:44:01 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By vanrichten:
I got a Craft holster for a MK23.  It looks good, fits well.
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@vanrichten

Can you please post some photos of it. Would definitely like to see this.
Esstac’s Retarded Social Media Influencer
4/15/2026 8:26:03 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By NachoDip:

@vanrichten

Can you please post some photos of it. Would definitely like to see this.
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My mistake, it wasn't Craft, it is Tucker and Byrd.  It's a nice holster, but I don't see the MK 23 as an option anymore. If you call them I imagine they could let you know if they can do an expert. I went with the "Texas Short Stroke" model.



4/17/2026 7:49:53 AM EDT
[#9]
Looks well made. Thank you for posting.
Esstac’s Retarded Social Media Influencer
5/24/2026 11:02:06 PM EDT
[#10]
I'm in the market for a holster myself, so this is highly relevant to my interests. Tag.

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