Why be so cheap?
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Whirlwind06
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I agree with some of the other members.
I'm still working out what I want to carry. So I'm not going to invest big money into a carry rig that I may not use. Right now my 1911 officer's model (RIA) seems to work best for me. I'm looking at holsters in the 40 to 60 dollar range for it right now.
I'm still working out what I want to carry. So I'm not going to invest big money into a carry rig that I may not use. Right now my 1911 officer's model (RIA) seems to work best for me. I'm looking at holsters in the 40 to 60 dollar range for it right now.
kir_kenix
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i bought a cheap liberty holster offa e-bay for my new ruger and it works perfectly for what i want to use it for....which is transport my weapon place to place and keep it off the ground. i would probably invest in something w/ less velcro if i was going to open carry or something (id have to get a new gun AND holster to conceal carry lol). i think it all depends on what your needs are. I need something to carry my pistol around w/...nothing more. i dont need to be able to quick draw and engage 11 enemies at once. and as far as talking about that guy on the range who didnt want to scratch his holster up...well thats his decision. that holster is pbly just for looks, i doubt he open carries w/ something he doesnt want to get dinged up, so whats wrong w/ him not wanting to get something he spent alot of money on scratched up? I think it all comes down to what you are needing/expecting out of a holster. my old man would pbly disagree w/ me, but i dont really need something all that fancy, just something i can put my pistol in, go outside and pull my pistol back out of.
I bought two cheap liberty holsters/harnesses for underarm carry at a gun show.
I've re-sewn the small horisontal holster into a vertical one that is now perfect for my 3" m60
I've shortened (by about 1 1/2 inch) and re-sewn the medium holster to fit my 3" m66 and/or P2000. I raised the straps to be higher over the center of gravity and made some other minor additions that I will try out soon.
miko
I've re-sewn the small horisontal holster into a vertical one that is now perfect for my 3" m60
I've shortened (by about 1 1/2 inch) and re-sewn the medium holster to fit my 3" m66 and/or P2000. I raised the straps to be higher over the center of gravity and made some other minor additions that I will try out soon.
miko
Whirlwind06
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I agree I'm more inclined to spend $100 on a good gun belt. Because I know I'll use that, no matter what I carry.
Jack19
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I've owned, and carried, holsters from many of the high end makers.
Kramer's Horsehide are some of my favorites, as is anything from Milt Sparks and Lou Alessi. Hume's stuff is less expensive but no less reliable.
I've found that "expensive" doesn't, necessarily, mean "more fuctional."
There are several of the second tier makers who make holsters every bit as well as the high end makers.
And, really, I even like Fobus for what they are. During the summer, I carry a G19 in a Fobus paddle, under a dark Polo type shirt, it works very well. Why spend $120 when you can spend $30 and get the same functionality?
Don't discount less expensive holsters because they're less expensive.
That said, the ONLY ankle holster I'll ever use is a Lou Alessi Ankle Rig. I carry my G19 in that too; and it works very well. But, you'll pay Lou about $120 for the quality.
So, my advice is "pick and choose." Marrying yourself only to the high end can cost you much more money than exploring what actually works.
Kramer's Horsehide are some of my favorites, as is anything from Milt Sparks and Lou Alessi. Hume's stuff is less expensive but no less reliable.
I've found that "expensive" doesn't, necessarily, mean "more fuctional."
There are several of the second tier makers who make holsters every bit as well as the high end makers.
And, really, I even like Fobus for what they are. During the summer, I carry a G19 in a Fobus paddle, under a dark Polo type shirt, it works very well. Why spend $120 when you can spend $30 and get the same functionality?
Don't discount less expensive holsters because they're less expensive.
That said, the ONLY ankle holster I'll ever use is a Lou Alessi Ankle Rig. I carry my G19 in that too; and it works very well. But, you'll pay Lou about $120 for the quality.
So, my advice is "pick and choose." Marrying yourself only to the high end can cost you much more money than exploring what actually works.
My vanity holster
The holsters that I have (that work!) are usually leather and come from a variety of well-known holster makers. I would say their prices range from $60 - $110. This one though, by Bob Mernickle, was strictly for the sake of vanity, as it has my initials, FD, carved into it. Though well-made and quite functional, I only wear it occasionally, and only at the range.
The holsters that I have (that work!) are usually leather and come from a variety of well-known holster makers. I would say their prices range from $60 - $110. This one though, by Bob Mernickle, was strictly for the sake of vanity, as it has my initials, FD, carved into it. Though well-made and quite functional, I only wear it occasionally, and only at the range.
Big ol' John
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Hi guys --As a beginnig IPSC shooter, AND a poor public servent, the only answer I could work with was a 1927 Argentine 1911 and holster and mag pouches I made myself. Built a copy of an Askins Avenger & pouches for 4mags for approx. cost of the holster alone from Bianchi. Still works 20+ yrs. later. Hide was cheaper then, though. :grin:
Hi guys --As a beginnig IPSC shooter, AND a poor public servent, the only answer I could work with was a 1927 Argentine 1911 and holster and mag pouches I made myself. Built a copy of an Askins Avenger & pouches for 4mags for approx. cost of the holster alone from Bianchi. Still works 20+ yrs. later. Hide was cheaper then, though. :grin:
Josh Aston
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But unfortunately not many people expend the effort necessary to make their own gear these days.
BullfrogKen
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Well, I guess it comes down to use and value - cost/benefit. If you shoot matches and rarely carry, yeah, it makes little sense.
Now . . . if you take a 2 or 3 day class, you'll appreciate a stable holster, one that will reholster one handed. But, not many people do that - take formal instruction.
Look, I've always viewed the purchase of leather gear not from the shooting aspect. My gear has to keep my handgun, mag, and light stable, do it comfortably, and keep it in place and hidden. I carry from when I put pants on in the morning until I take them off at night. I don't want my coworkers knowing, and I want to be comfortable. Its an investment for me. Its not about being able to quick draw or anything else other than having my stuff stay put, tight, and be comfortable as I move about my daily business. A $50 might do it, and a $100 might. I don't care about the cost, the benefit is what I need. I won't wear and IWB holster for that long; its uncomfortable. I use OWB rigs. I know Milt Sparks and Rusty Sherrick's gear will do it. So, that's what I buy.
I have often wondered why some find miserliness in this area admirable. I mean, some guys really flaunt the fact that they didn't spend more than $20 on something to carry a loaded weapon around. Hey, I have cheap nylon for a pocket gun, too. But . . . well. I guess I have my own opinions on these things.
In reality, I find most who have this attitude don't carry a gun around nearly as often, so I guess I can accept it. But, I can't accept it when someone asks for help finding something to perform to those standards, and guys say you need to ditch the Uncle Mike's mentality and get better gear. Then I see these folks step up and counter it, praising insufficient products because they're cheap. Until you carry something that's not a subcompact past 12 hours a day, every day, discretely, you aren't in a position to challenge the advice to make an investment in your gear.
Now . . . if you take a 2 or 3 day class, you'll appreciate a stable holster, one that will reholster one handed. But, not many people do that - take formal instruction.
Look, I've always viewed the purchase of leather gear not from the shooting aspect. My gear has to keep my handgun, mag, and light stable, do it comfortably, and keep it in place and hidden. I carry from when I put pants on in the morning until I take them off at night. I don't want my coworkers knowing, and I want to be comfortable. Its an investment for me. Its not about being able to quick draw or anything else other than having my stuff stay put, tight, and be comfortable as I move about my daily business. A $50 might do it, and a $100 might. I don't care about the cost, the benefit is what I need. I won't wear and IWB holster for that long; its uncomfortable. I use OWB rigs. I know Milt Sparks and Rusty Sherrick's gear will do it. So, that's what I buy.
I have often wondered why some find miserliness in this area admirable. I mean, some guys really flaunt the fact that they didn't spend more than $20 on something to carry a loaded weapon around. Hey, I have cheap nylon for a pocket gun, too. But . . . well. I guess I have my own opinions on these things.
In reality, I find most who have this attitude don't carry a gun around nearly as often, so I guess I can accept it. But, I can't accept it when someone asks for help finding something to perform to those standards, and guys say you need to ditch the Uncle Mike's mentality and get better gear. Then I see these folks step up and counter it, praising insufficient products because they're cheap. Until you carry something that's not a subcompact past 12 hours a day, every day, discretely, you aren't in a position to challenge the advice to make an investment in your gear.
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