CompTac/Minotaur holsters

[rbernie]

I just picked up a Minotaur Gladiator for a 5" 1911 and thought I'd post a few thoughts.

I wanted a OWB holster for my 1911s. It had to have a sweat shield, since I carry Condition 1 and need to keep my inner garments from catching the safety and sweeping it off. I liked Kydex for the ease of reholstering, and I prefer a paddle over most IWB designs for the ease of removal. This holster will be worn under light jackets and such where the difference in 'hidability' differneces between an IWB and OWB is not that much of an issue and for which I will value convenience more than concealment.

Here's the web page for the Minotaur : http://www.comp-tac.com/product_info.php?products_id=101

So far, I'm liking it OK. The belt loop snaps are configurable for 1.5" or 1.75" belts. The forward cant is adequate, but clearly it's a compromise that favors speed of draw over ultimate concealment. It looked on paper like it would be top heavy, but its balance proved fine and it is quite stable in use. The wide leather back distributes the weight of the 1911 well, and when worn with jeans and a t-shirt (with a outer shirt and jacket as cover garments) I have had no issues with chafing or pinching.

The only nit so far is that the snaps for the belt loops are a stone cold PITA to try to re-snap. Although it's advertised for easy removal, getting the snaps back together while the holster is off-body is HARD and getting them back together while wearing the holster is a skill that has so far eluded me.

 

[ledbet]

I just got the same holster in the mail yesterday. After wearing it all day today, I am so far pleased with it. Full agreement with you about the snaps. They are difficult to close, but if you are careful to 'angle' them before pressing them together they snap pretty easily.

Bill

 

[rbernie]

Excellent - thanks.

I will add that total time to get this holster, from order to delivery, was junder two weeks. That is a really fast turn-around, at least these days.

 

[Maia007]

I live in a small rural community with a very low crime rate and I carry pieces that are small, light and convenient. And I generally either appendix (CompTec 2 o'clock) or pocket carry.

But when I go to the City, like today, I carry a Sig in the Minotaur and two mags. It conceals well under a fleece vest, even when the vest is fully unzipped.

I have had mine several months and like it a lot. A good, very stiff belt is essential and really makes the piece ride nicely.

With mine, one "pull the dot" snap is very easy and the other is much more difficult. I wish that were not the case....but apart from that, I am really very happy.

I am considering asking CompTac to send me another leather strap with a new snap (it just screws on). Perhaps you might consider the same.