Posted: 6/11/2026 4:22:50 PM EDT
| Recently picked up a new Safariland IncogX IWB holster and it's made in Mexico. Has Safariland always had holsters made in Mexico? |
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Originally Posted By MaxxII: Safariland has been Hecho en Mexico for almost a decade now. Look at US Duty Gear if you want an alternative. US Duty Gear is owned/operated by a former Safariland employee who did not move to Mexico to continue production. Safariland and Bianchi are under the same corporate "umbrella". Is Bianchi made in Mexico as well?. I used to buy gear from Kirkpatrick Leather in Texas back in the day, but now I'm hearing some of their product line is made south of the border too. Gary |
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Originally Posted By Genin: Some of the Mexican leatherworkers, saddle makers, and bookmakers and vehicle upholsterers are EXTREMELY talented. Leather work, or boots made in Mexico wouldn't put me off in the least. This. Mexico is very good at leather craft and has been for decades. |
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Originally Posted By Genin: Some of the Mexican leatherworkers, saddle makers, and bookmakers and vehicle upholsterers are EXTREMELY talented. Leather work, or boots made in Mexico wouldn't put me off in the least. Sure, except Safariland hasn't made anything out of leather since the 80s (maybe early 90s). So it's possible that the leather gear from Bianchi is still decent quality, I'm not buying it for the fact that they shipped jobs from the United States to Mexico and continue to raise prices. Just like I'm not buying anything from Safariland that's made in Mexico. They sent a lot of jobs away and there are other options. US Duty Gear was making a 6280 style SLS Rotating hood holster, and I believe they're making an ALS retention style holster now as well. I would certainly give them a strong look if I were looking to buy a new holster of a duty style. |
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I’m very late to this discussion, but I’m curious where in the U.S. Safariland is producing its Berry compliant products: Berry Amendment Compliant Products I’m not sure how many U.S. government contracts they’ve had recently, but the Army’s M17 holster is one example: MHHC - Military Kit Ironically, their website’s page for Berry compliant products says “No products found.” Berry Amendment Compliant Products |
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Originally Posted By Genin: Some of the Mexican leatherworkers, saddle makers, and bookmakers and vehicle upholsterers are EXTREMELY talented. Leather work, or boots made in Mexico wouldn't put me off in the least. This. Much like a Swiss crafted watch Mexican leatherwork is generally high quality. I'm sticking with Safariland. |
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