Vern Humphrey
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If I looked at it that way, I couldn't "afford" to sleep -- because it costs me just as much to sleep for an hour as it does to work on a holster for an hour.
What % of the Value of your Handgun Will You Spend on A Holster?
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Stevie-Ray
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As it does for me.
easyg
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I think it depends upon the handgun.
For my Glock I demand a study holster that prevents the trigger from being pulled.
Like this leather Blackhawk holster....
But this soft nylon holster works just fine with my Ruger SR9c.
And it has a manual safety so there's no worry that the trigger might get pulled.
Truthfully, this is my favorite gun/holster combination. It's very comfortable and works perfectly. And it's very affordable and easy to replace....
For my Glock I demand a study holster that prevents the trigger from being pulled.
Like this leather Blackhawk holster....
But this soft nylon holster works just fine with my Ruger SR9c.
And it has a manual safety so there's no worry that the trigger might get pulled.
Truthfully, this is my favorite gun/holster combination. It's very comfortable and works perfectly. And it's very affordable and easy to replace....
GMcBoozer
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I just got a holster made specifically for my pistol from Sportsman Guide. Quality (so far) leather, 4 positions and marked with the Ruger eagle. Only cost me $49.99 and she does everything I want it too.
Edit: I was going to post pictures, but they are pretty big and I'm not sure if this forum automatically resizes images. They are also too big for the attachment feature and for imageshack.
Edit: I was going to post pictures, but they are pretty big and I'm not sure if this forum automatically resizes images. They are also too big for the attachment feature and for imageshack.
SharpsDressedMan
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Vern, if you'll make a holster for me, I'll sleep a couple hours for you. That way it will balance out! 
Vern Humphrey
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I'll make you a tuckable/IWB for a .45. Will that do?
Vern Humphrey
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It should be a question of functionality, not cost. Does the holster do what it's supposed to do.
On another board, I read a report of a Glock accidentally discharging in an expensive leather holster -- the leather was soft and flexible enough so that it folded in a bit, snagged the trigger when the gun was holstered, and the gun went off when the poster sat down. So cost doesn't gaurantee functionality and in this case, the poster would have been better served with stiff "plastic" holster.
On another board, I read a report of a Glock accidentally discharging in an expensive leather holster -- the leather was soft and flexible enough so that it folded in a bit, snagged the trigger when the gun was holstered, and the gun went off when the poster sat down. So cost doesn't gaurantee functionality and in this case, the poster would have been better served with stiff "plastic" holster.
+1 Price don't come into play,the only thing that matters is does it work for me
Tony_the_tiger
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I find myself using Mika's pocket and IWB holsters most of the time, at approx. $30 a piece, they offer an excellent value for functionality and cost.
I also use a Lobo Gunleather IWB for an L Frame, which cost approx $60.
I have a Simply Rugged sourdough pancake owb/iwb rig which ran about $60.
My most expensive holster, a FIST, ran about $80 but is never used (too stiff, too thick).
Based on these numbers the ratio comes out to about 10 - 15% cost of the firearms they service - but that is not the determining factor. I make my decision based on concealability, comfort, and ruggedness.
Which is not at all saying that I don't appreciate some nice looking fancy leather like some of the photos here have shown
I also use a Lobo Gunleather IWB for an L Frame, which cost approx $60.
I have a Simply Rugged sourdough pancake owb/iwb rig which ran about $60.
My most expensive holster, a FIST, ran about $80 but is never used (too stiff, too thick).
Based on these numbers the ratio comes out to about 10 - 15% cost of the firearms they service - but that is not the determining factor. I make my decision based on concealability, comfort, and ruggedness.
Which is not at all saying that I don't appreciate some nice looking fancy leather like some of the photos here have shown
wlewisiii
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As much as I can afford, which is to say, not as much as I probably should. I do have a fellow who makes me custom holsters quite inexpensively but someday I'd like a nice Tom Threepersons or a Bill Jordan for my Model 10.
silverking
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I currently have two Kramer horsehide holsters ( owb). One for my mod 19-3 snubby and one for my M&P 40c. Both were a bit over budjet for me but well worth the cost to me. I also have a very nice leather made by an artist here in Michigan for my Ruger GP100 4" .357. Less than a third of the cost of the Kramers but every bit as functual and nice looking with great retention.
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PT92
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For me it's like anything else in life, best product for the best value. Not to be coy but personally, it's all about the best value for the dollar for all things in life be it a holster or refrigerator etc...My main CCW is a P11 and my $20 Israeli Fobus holster works great.
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tangomike706
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I have no problem paying for a holster that does the job I need it too . I've used everything from Blackhawk Serpa (issued) all the way up to Milt Sparks , my carry guns sit in products from Desantis and Galco respectively and my on duty alternates depending on what I'm wearing between a SERPA and a Galco Cop gear. My holsters ranger in price from 40.00 ish all the way up to nearly 240.00. but I select them , based on the job I need them to do , and worry about the cost (within reason ) after the fact .
Vern Humphrey
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Amen. When considering a defensive weapons system -- including gun, belt, magazine carriers and holsters, functionality, not cost should rule.
W.E.G.
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The "cheap" FOBUS paddle-holster works mighty good for the $$$.
If you want pretty leather, that's fine.
When the whole leather rig gets soaking wet, or absorbs a week's worth of salty sweat, perspectives have a way of changing.
I wore a leather holster today.
Then I brought the gun home, and put it back in its plastic holster.
If you want pretty leather, that's fine.
When the whole leather rig gets soaking wet, or absorbs a week's worth of salty sweat, perspectives have a way of changing.
I wore a leather holster today.
Then I brought the gun home, and put it back in its plastic holster.
David E
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I've had students use fobus in my classes. They thought they "worked great" previously, but they soon realize how badly that holster is holding them back.
At some point, a fobus holster user will realize that they are fighting their holster, that it's retarding their progress. When that happens, they cuss a bit, because they also realize they'd be further ahead in their skills than they are if they had simply chosen a better holster.
At some point, a fobus holster user will realize that they are fighting their holster, that it's retarding their progress. When that happens, they cuss a bit, because they also realize they'd be further ahead in their skills than they are if they had simply chosen a better holster.
Vern Humphrey
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I use a heat gun set on low to gently warm my holsters. Then I slather on Sno-Seal and apply more heat to liquify it, and rub it in until the leather absorbs all of it -- this sweat-proofs the holster and protects the gun.
SharpsDressedMan
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I just buy a Kramer or Sparks and use it as is......................... Fits my belt, fits my gun. I can do a somersault with the holstered gun on and it doesn't budge.
Fits my belt, fits my gun. I can do a somersault with the holstered gun on and it doesn't budge.- Status
