OWB S&W Shiled 40 snap holster

[Jeff H]

I'm in the market for a secure removable holster that doesn't have those metal clips. Really like this Galco holster, but the price is a bit steep. Although I have no doubt the quality is top notch.

http://www.galcogunleather.com/sss-side-snap-scabbard-gen-2-_8_4_1295.html

Can anyone recommend a similar holster that is held on to the belt with a couple of snaps, not the clips?

 

[ClickClickD'oh]

A very similar holster is made by Sideguard Holsters and a large savings over the Gaclo one.. You just have to wait a few weeks for them to make it for you.

 

[Jeff H]

A very similar holster is made by Sideguard Holsters and a large savings over the Gaclo one.. You just have to wait a few weeks for them to make it for you.

Those look good but on the checkout page of his site he is quoting 11-12 week lead time. That is quite a wait.

 

[ClickClickD'oh]

He must have gotten busy. He was 6-8 weeks when I got my last set from him.

 

[JTQ]

I'm fairly familiar with Galco's line-up, and was aware of their SSS model, but I'll admit I'm stunned at their price.

That price is in Alessi CQC-S ( http://www.alessigunholsters.com/cqc-s-1/ ), Ritchie CQ-QR ( http://www.ritchieholsters.com/catalog/p-100009/close-quarter-quick-release-cq-qr ), which are often available at Brownell's ( http://www.brownells.com ) or Top Gun Supply ( http://www.topgunsupply.com ), and Sparks Axiom ( http://www.miltsparks.com/products-axiom.php ) range. I'll assume all of those are better holsters than the Galco model.

Mitch Rosen has their Express Line Premier http://mitchrosen.com/products/express-line/

If you'd like kydex, there is Aholster http://shop.aholster.com/product.sc...CCA67FEF425220F609.m1plqscsfapp05?productId=3

 

[JTQ]

Lobo Gun Leather http://www.lobogunleathers.com/1-sl_pancake_snap-loop

 

[FL-NC]

Check Tagua holsters. I would define them as an economical alternative to the big names like Galco and El Paso. I've had good luck with my Tagua holsters.

 

[Jeff H]

Thanks guys. Those are some solid options to review.