Measuring DORK FACTOR....

[10-Ring]

In a recent thread, Skunkabilly posted an image of a clear kydex holster. Initially, I found them cool and had to have on for either my 92fs or my USP. Upon further review, I'm realizing h "Dork Factor" might be pretty high. So, instead of hurting myself & making the decision on my own, I've decided to ask the level heads on THR. So, what is your opinion of a clear kydex holster? I believe they can be seen on www.cen-dex.com

 

[Airwolf]

I think that they are cool *if* you have a nice looking gun to put in them. Basic black (ahem TACTICAL ) wouldn't be that spiffy.

Now a nice stainless or two-tone would look very, very sharp.

I'd be curious how many people get IWB's made of the clear stuff

 

[10-Ring]

I'm thinking I'd get it for either my inox 92fs or hard chromed P7M8

Yeah, I was wondering about IWB ICE myself...Y?

 

[Psssniper]

If YOU like it then thats all that matters

And if I saw you with one I wouldn't think "DORK!"

But I doubt that I would buy one myself.

 

[Prodigalshooter]

Get some good leather, "dude".

 

[triggertime]

I'd be more inclined to say that anyone who buys a piece of equipment with the notion that its instantly going to make them 'tactical' is more of a dork than someone who buys a clear kydex holster simply for its unique 'coolness' factor.

 

[Soap]

Clear Kydex would be great for scaring sheeple while open carrying.

 

[Litlman]

Looks like something that you would put your lunch in. Does it come with a zip lock? Hah!

 

[10-Ring]

So far, the vote is split 50/50. I only put a 3 day limit on the voting coz I don't want this trivia taking up alot of time. Still on the fence....

 

[Felonious Monk]

Seen those garish, over-the top images on the EAA website?

Yeah. Perfect place for clear kydex.
There, and in the next Austin Powers movie.

Wonder if Pamela Anderson would wear a clear Kydex Bikini with a clear kydex holster in EAA's next ad?

 

[BerettaNut92]

I rather be a dork poser with a good sense of humor than a tactical poser that takes himself too seriously! GET THE CLEAR!!!!

 

[10-Ring]

Just want to clarify a technicality. Isn't being a dork poser like being a little pregnant? Once you've crossed over you're a dork w/ no middle gound. Whereas a tactical poser wears all the gear and and just screams out wannabe

 

[Schuey2002]

While the clear holsters may be cool today, real leather will never go out of fashion..

Go with the leather. Not unless the Skunk gets a clear one. Then, you'll have to buy one just to "keep up with the Joneses" or should I say ....Skunkabirries!!

 

[Smoke]

Where is the choice for "Don't like kydex at all"?

Clear, black, red, blue, polka-dotted, striped.....I'd still pass on it. Leather is better.

Thank you.

 

[Frohickey]

I'm not voting in this poll.

If a clear kydex holster is selling for $10, while an identical nonclear kydex holster is selling for $9.99, I would pick the nonclear kydex holster.

If the prices were reversed, by decision would be reversed too.

Why would 'I' need to see if a gun is in 'my' holster? All I have to do is feel and know that the gun is in the holster. My eyes are on the target, not on the holster.

 

[BigG]

If you even gotta ask the question - DORK.

 

[9mmepiphany]

if you're going to go clear, you gotta have something to show. showing a matt black tatical piece would be really dorky. much better choice would be stainless or two-tone...a multi color ploy frame TZ or 1911 would be way cool.

you do know that repeated drawing would resault in a "frosted" look

 

[Sactown]

clear kydex = DORKUS MAXIMUS (but I'm a dork for using the term dorkus maximus)

but you could match your clear cell phone, clear cell phone case, clear pager, clear pager case, heck, you could put on a bubble wrap suit (although the snapping bubbles would'nt provide much of a tactical advantage)

 

[10-Ring]

I think I'd go w/ my inox 92fs and get some carbon fiber grips for it too. That'll be my going out on the town gun

 

[Sven]

Skunk said:

I rather be a dork poser with a good sense of humor than a tactical poser that takes himself too seriously

I'd rather be neither - get leather or black.

 

[Justin]

Maybe not for daily carry, but the clear holster would be a slick way to show off your BBQ gun.

 

[triggertime]

L. Ron Hubbard would tell you to get the clear. (sorry, couldn't resist )

 

[Glockster35]

I think I have found a company that is making a holster from the best of both worlds.

They have recently posted pictures of a clear (see through) leather material, that they are finding is very capable of pistol holsters, both IWB and OWB.

Here's a link:

Clear Leather Holsters

 

[WESHOOT2]

ME?

I'm not afraid to be a dork; after all, that's "Dork with gun. See?"

 

[10-Ring]

Glockster35
The link didn't work for me I'd like to see more options before I decide.