Snap on holsters
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georgeduz
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looks good with a suit
BullfrogKen
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They will do OK. But for the price of a Galco . . . . get something better for the same price . . .
Try Milt Sparks, or Alessi, or any one of the custom shops. Galco products are adequate, but they aren't worth the price of a custom shop, which is what they charge.
Try Milt Sparks, or Alessi, or any one of the custom shops. Galco products are adequate, but they aren't worth the price of a custom shop, which is what they charge.
crackerjack
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I have a Mitch Rosen Express and it is one of my favorite holsters. It really is convient to take off and on and rides quite comfortable. It should have a comparable price to the one you showed.
Hope it helps
I have a Mitch Rosen Express and it is one of my favorite holsters. It really is convient to take off and on and rides quite comfortable. It should have a comparable price to the one you showed.
Hope it helps
mtnbkr
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The Galco is just an example. I'm more interested in the general functionality of the design.
Chris
Chris
The Alessi CQC-S is probably my favorite holster, and is that style. I also have a Bulman that is the same style. Don't get the Galco, for the same price you could get an Alessi, and they aren't even remotely in the same ballpark quality wise.
mtnbkr
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I'm not interested in the galco, I just put it there as an example of what I was talking about.
With the snap-on holsters, do they hold the gun with as much stability as standard OWB holsters or do they flop around a bit?
Chris
With the snap-on holsters, do they hold the gun with as much stability as standard OWB holsters or do they flop around a bit?
Chris
That style of holster does a couple of things. It offers a great deal of stability to the gun. The extended pieces, where the snaps are, also bring the gun in closer to the body. In addition, you have greater flexibility with where you can actually place the holster when wearing it. It would be a rare instance that a belt loop on the pants would get in the way of the placement. As mentioned above, Alessi and Bulmann make that style. Matt Del Fatti does as well, with a couple of variations. You cannot go wrong with choosing either of those three.
crackerjack
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Chris, I wear it with a 1.25 gun belt and it is very stable and secure. I have used numerous different brands IWB and OWB and the Rosen express is the one I use when Iam driving, tractor , golfcart, truck and working on farm . It fits very tight against the body and fits a 5" 1911 (usually a Delta 10mm)very secure and quite comfortable. A IWB is probabely more concealable by design but was pleased with this design (rides very close). Holsters are a very individual choice, I 'am not trying promote any brand, just sharing my experience with this design.I have been very pleased with the comfort, stability, and excessability of the design and it is a easy to remove and put on. I checked Rosen's website and he is currently not listing this holster, however several quality makers have this type design.
Hope it helps,
Chris, I wear it with a 1.25 gun belt and it is very stable and secure. I have used numerous different brands IWB and OWB and the Rosen express is the one I use when Iam driving, tractor , golfcart, truck and working on farm . It fits very tight against the body and fits a 5" 1911 (usually a Delta 10mm)very secure and quite comfortable. A IWB is probabely more concealable by design but was pleased with this design (rides very close). Holsters are a very individual choice, I 'am not trying promote any brand, just sharing my experience with this design.I have been very pleased with the comfort, stability, and excessability of the design and it is a easy to remove and put on. I checked Rosen's website and he is currently not listing this holster, however several quality makers have this type design.
Hope it helps,
mtnbkr
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That's the type of information I was looking for...
So, there's no support issues with using snaps instead of solid slots/loops?
Hey K-Man, your Laredo Defender is one of the ones I'm looking at. Either it or the Eagle Defender.
Since I frequently can't put the holster on and leave it on all day, I'm considering a "snap on" to facilitate removing it. I tried the Galco in the store just to check out the "type". It seemed secure enough and wasn't loose on my belt. Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to put a gun in it and see how it actually would wear.
Chris
So, there's no support issues with using snaps instead of solid slots/loops?
Hey K-Man, your Laredo Defender is one of the ones I'm looking at. Either it or the Eagle Defender.
Since I frequently can't put the holster on and leave it on all day, I'm considering a "snap on" to facilitate removing it. I tried the Galco in the store just to check out the "type". It seemed secure enough and wasn't loose on my belt. Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to put a gun in it and see how it actually would wear.
Chris
dairycreek
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The double snap holsters do a pretty good job. They spread the load of the gun out which makes it ride better. However, I have changed to double clip holsters and find them much better. Easier to get on and easier to get off because the spring clips are IMHO a lot handier than are the leather snap models. Here is a pic of the HBE DC Special which is a really fine example of a dual clip holster.
JerryM
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I have a Laredo Defender form K Man, and Kevin makes a fine holster. I like mine and intend to order at least one more when he finds a pattern for a S&W M60 3 in barrel.
Take a look at his site.
http://www.kdholsters.com/owb-defend.shtml
Jerry
Take a look at his site.
http://www.kdholsters.com/owb-defend.shtml
Jerry
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