Posted: 4/28/2009 3:08:14 PM EDT
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I recently purchased a new 5" Springfield. Now I need a good concealment holster for it.
I've been carrying Glocks for some time now and I've found that I prefer the IWB holsters because I find them much easier to conceal. I also prefer a behind-the-hip carry. I have very little excess bulge around my waist naturally so any bulge caused by a firearm stands out. I will wear a regular belt-slide holster if there are no good IWB options, but it has to be leather and it has to look nice. I would usually be wearing the holster with a suit so I want to avoid plastic or or any other cheap material that would be visible if I took the jacket off. I also have to have some kind of retention other than simple friction. I like open-top holsters, but I can't wear them in some professional settings due to policy. Obviously I want to carry in condition 1, so any retention straps would have to allow for that. I also find that the retention straps on the very cheap holster I've been using tend to push against the ambi-safety, sometimes causing it to disengage. That is not acceptable and must be avoided. I am well aware that there are many people who make very nice custom holsters at premium prices. Unfortunately I must remain somewhat budget minded so I'm probably going to have to settle for a mass produced model. Under $100 would be good. Under $70 would be ideal. Does anyone have any good ideas. I'd really like to start carrying this thing, but I can't do it until I find an acceptable holster. I have a desk drawer full of discarded Glock holsters. I'm hoping that you all can help me avoid that waste with my new gun. |
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crossbreed supertuck.
I use it for both my carry guns. I love how the 1911 disappears with it. Allows you to tuck in your shirt and if you wear the clips behind the belt, instead of on the belt, makes it hardly noticable. Also very comfortable. But There are no straps. It is very secure though, as it is a kydex/leather holster. You can turn it upsidedown and shake it and not have the gun drop out unless you are at the exact angle of drawing. I am sure you could ask about a retention strap, or add one since it is part leather. |
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Thanks for the suggestions.
All of the Milt Sparks holsters I saw (including the above suggested model) have an open-top design and appear to rely on tension to hold the weapon secure. The same goes for the Galco and the Supermax. Personally I don't have any problems with that (in fact I prefer it for concealed carry), but I am limited in what I can choose due to policy concerns. I must have some kind of retention other than holster tension. In most cases that means a retention strap. |
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I just ordered my first holster from 5 Shot Leather. I am new to CCW, but Mr. Ralston seems to be one of the best. To my knowledge he has some training or studied under the late Lou Alessi.
http://www.5shotleather.com/index.htm I can't wait to get the new rig. |
| My .02....since the late 80's I have used Milt Sparks holsters, to me there is a reason that a lot of the other makers look similar to a Summer Special, IMHO it is everything you need and nothing you dont, I carry a full size 1911 14 hrs a day all 4 seasons, even with a Polo shirt and shorts you really dont know I have old slabsides on my hip.....on another point to the OP...real gear costs REAL Money it simply blows my mind when someone has 1-2000.00$ in a pistol and then wants the most inexpensive platform to present, I have had this discussion with many new CCWer's and just tell them if you dont have a quality holster and belt system your 2000.00 Wilson wont get into service properly, much like when people want 1911 work performed and are looking to price before quality,you can have one or the other but not both,for me, quality is paramount... 85-150.00 for a quality handmade holster is stupid cheap....how Tony and the boys do it is beyond me but I have been and will continue to be a lifelong customer...now I have to wait till the 1st of May and get on the list for another holster for another one of my pistols, ALWAYS worth the wait and $$$...ymmv...cheers! |
desantis Quoted:
I recently purchased a new 5" Springfield. Now I need a good concealment holster for it. I've been carrying Glocks for some time now and I've found that I prefer the IWB holsters because I find them much easier to conceal. I also prefer a behind-the-hip carry. I have very little excess bulge around my waist naturally so any bulge caused by a firearm stands out. I will wear a regular belt-slide holster if there are no good IWB options, but it has to be leather and it has to look nice. I would usually be wearing the holster with a suit so I want to avoid plastic or or any other cheap material that would be visible if I took the jacket off. I also have to have some kind of retention other than simple friction. I like open-top holsters, but I can't wear them in some professional settings due to policy. Obviously I want to carry in condition 1, so any retention straps would have to allow for that. I also find that the retention straps on the very cheap holster I've been using tend to push against the ambi-safety, sometimes causing it to disengage. That is not acceptable and must be avoided. I am well aware that there are many people who make very nice custom holsters at premium prices. Unfortunately I must remain somewhat budget minded so I'm probably going to have to settle for a mass produced model. Under $100 would be good. Under $70 would be ideal. Does anyone have any good ideas. I'd really like to start carrying this thing, but I can't do it until I find an acceptable holster. I have a desk drawer full of discarded Glock holsters. I'm hoping that you all can help me avoid that waste with my new gun. |