Results: Andrews Leather & Galco Rig for the Sig P220

[Kipling79]

Hello,

I have just went through a very long period of research and finally ordered a shoulder holster for my P220S. I thought that some of my experiences might help others make a decision on what holsters to get or avoid.

Galco VHS (Vertical Holster):

This was my first choice due to price, availability, and good reviews. But, when I received this holster I discovered that it had no tie-down option for the holster side. This allowed the holster to swing out if I bent to the side and also made for awkward draws. Worst of all, the provided mag carrier was big enough for a double-stack mag, leaving my single-stacks loose and rattling around. They would fall out with no resistance if un-snapped.

I contacted Galco about this, and they said this was normal because the mag carrier is a compromise so that the Sig Rig could accommodate other Sigs with double-stack mags. They informed me that a different mag carrier that they sell for ~$80 would be a better fit. This was no acceptable to me because I did not pay $180 for a compromise, and I returned it immediately.

Andrews Leather Monarch:

I just ordered a Monarch rig and an IWB holster from Andrews. Based on my conversation with Sam, I am already highly impressed with his business and am expecting a wonderful product when it arrives late July or in August. i will provide a review of the rigs at that time.

Note: If you are considering an Andrews holster, now is the time to order. He told me that he just finished a big run of gun leather for an upcoming movie, and is now gearing up for a run for "us" in July.

 

[jamesinalaska]

I'll vouch for Andrew's Leathers. Every holster I have ordered has been excellent.

 

[Longhorn 76]

I use the Andrews Monarch, and really like it.

 

[3rdcoach]

I have ordered 4 or 5 holsters from Andrews and am more than satisfied with them. He will even make changes in his regular holsters for you if you talk to him about your requirements.

 

[dogmush]

You'll like the Andrews gear.

I have 3 of his holsters, and they are all great.

 

[Kipling79]

Thanks for the responses.

I already felt fairly safe spending so much money on something I haven't seen in person, based on the previous reviews of Andrews, but more reinforcement definitely doesn't hurt!

I feel like a kid in a candy store when I look at his website. I literally want everything he sells. I can see myself with one (or two) of his holster for every gun that I own.

And now I am eye-balling the three-mag pouch thinking that it would better balance out the heavier P220S...

 

[Kipling79]

I have finally received my Andrews holsters, and despite have high expectations, those expectations have been surpassed; by far.

Sam should really update his photos on the website, they definitely don't do justice to these beautiful holsters. I have already ordered two more, one for the S&W 686 and another Monarch Rig as a christmas gift.

I will post some photos as soon as I am able to get off work before dusk. The low wattage fixtures in my place need some supplemental sunlight in order to take good pictures.