New Blade-Tech IWB!

[Moondancer]

I just received my new IWB holster from B-T and a new paddle for my old Paddle holster I've had for a couple years.

I bought the IWB with two sets of J-hooks (1 each for 1.5" and 1.25" belts) and one set of straps. I sprung the extra money and got it in the carbon fiber pattern. Beautiful holster if kydex is your thing. I wore it this weekend, once with J-hooks and a couple times with the straps. Although time will tell, I think straps worked better.

The paddle I received was a replacement for the original kydex one. FWIW, the original broke at one of the mounting holes; a triangular chunk broke off the corner. It appears to me that the replacement (new) one is NOT kydex but some other reasonably rigid plastic. It seems to have just a touch more give to it than the orignal kydex version had. And that's a GOOD thing. I'm somewhat "padded" in the waist area and the little bit of extra give that it has makes it much more comfortable for extended times. I have a three + hour commute twice a week and the original one was uncomfortable after about 45 minutes. This one was good for the entire trip today.

If you're not dead set on moo holsters, I'd recommend you give Blade-Tech a try. They are certainly more expensive that Uncle Mike's or Fobus, but IMHO they are worth the extra bucks.

 

[Kobun]

TNX.
I was about to ask about BT holsters.

Why do you like the straps better than the J-hooks?

K.

 

[Moondancer]

With the admittedly limited experience so far, the straps seemed to be both more comfortable and to stabilize the holster in position better. (BTW, I'm using a Milt Sparks 1-1/2" gunbelt.) Give me another couple weeks and I'll have a more definitive answer on this. I plan on spending one week with the straps (this one) and one full week with the hooks. Then I'll have a better feel for the comparisons.

 

[Moondancer]

It was about 3 weeks from placing the order to receipt. I'm using it with a Kimber Compact CDP and as I said, I did the special order thing with the carbon fiber. I'm not unhappy with the turnaround time at all.

 

[Northwest Cajun]

I have 2 BT's IWB but mine are the tuckable model. One is for a 44 special snubbie and the other is for a springfield compact 1911.
As luck would have it, I work less than a mile from there shop so the turn around time is not a problem. They did not make a the model I wanted for the 44 spl so they custom made one. I dropped off the pistol off in the morning and it was ready by closing time. The production mgr even made two to see which one I liked best. Since he made a mold off the actual pistol he now can make as many as he wants. AND I got it at almost 1/2 price! I highly recommend them!

BTW when I was shopping for a holster I first tried Kramer who is also in Tacoma. I called to get directions to buy direct and I was flatly told NO, that I would have to buy over the phone or online and pay shipping. needless to say Blade Tech will have my buisness.

Cajun