Yaqui Holster lovers speak out
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The original name is Yaqui Slide and goes back more than 30 years.. I have one for my P7 M10, the only holster I have for it .Made by www.thewilderness.com as their nylon Zip-slide [they're making them again]. This design must be VERY well made for it to work, but when well made they work very well indeed. People can't believe it's a holster if the gun isn't in it and if the gun is in it they don't believe it can work. Mine is for carry and it's also been through many IPSC matches . It has always worked very well without any problems !! It is also made by others in leather.Mine is over 10 years old and still in great shape.The only complaint I can think of is that the slide is exposed and if something pushes up on the slide the gun will losten in the holster.
Aguila Blanca
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I use a variation of the Yaqui Slide made by Triple-K to carry a 1911. It's very neat and very comfortable. The Triple-K is molded to fit the gun. Mine is fairly new so I don't know if it will loosen up after a lot of use. I also realized that the trigger guard profile of a Colt Pony is the same (or nearly the same) as a 1911, and when I slid the Pony into the holster it was actually a decent fit. So I bought a second one and dedicated it to the Pony.
As noted, it's innocuous in appearance. Not too much wider than a belt. The comment abut people not even realizing it's a holster if the gun isn't in it got me to thinking that if you ever need to enter a non-carry building and REALLY don't want people to know you left a gun in the car ... rather than going to the bother of removing the holster from your belt, you could probably drop a cheap multi-tool into it and people would assume that's what it was made for.
As noted, it's innocuous in appearance. Not too much wider than a belt. The comment abut people not even realizing it's a holster if the gun isn't in it got me to thinking that if you ever need to enter a non-carry building and REALLY don't want people to know you left a gun in the car ... rather than going to the bother of removing the holster from your belt, you could probably drop a cheap multi-tool into it and people would assume that's what it was made for.
crucible
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I just picked up a Dillon Leather slide of some type off Ebay for $8 on a whim, just about new. It's not a Yaqui, at least in the styles that I think of a Yaqui as being, but more of a slide that goes on the inside of the belt between it and your clothes, so that the belt is providing tension for both the pistol and the slide. (Dillon doean't appear to make it anymore as I can't find it on their site, but I've seen others that look similar).
Made up of thick leather, it works better than I could have expected for my Officer's 1911, the belt really holds it in tight making me more than satisfied in it's retaining ability as well as it's concealability. It's also doggone comfy too compared to any IWB (I've forgotton what it's like to have just my jeans around my waist directly) even my most comfy modded Ctac. I've found no drawing issues whatsoever, and as both my pistols are carried and not safe queens, I'm not worried about excessive finish wear either.
I don't think I'd want to carry my government 1911 if I wanted to conceal, but it would work perfectly for the range (etc) and great for both for my officer's.
A doggone bargain, especially for someone who wouldn't consider something like this beforehand whatsoever.
Chris
Made up of thick leather, it works better than I could have expected for my Officer's 1911, the belt really holds it in tight making me more than satisfied in it's retaining ability as well as it's concealability. It's also doggone comfy too compared to any IWB (I've forgotton what it's like to have just my jeans around my waist directly) even my most comfy modded Ctac. I've found no drawing issues whatsoever, and as both my pistols are carried and not safe queens, I'm not worried about excessive finish wear either.
I don't think I'd want to carry my government 1911 if I wanted to conceal, but it would work perfectly for the range (etc) and great for both for my officer's.
A doggone bargain, especially for someone who wouldn't consider something like this beforehand whatsoever.
Chris
crucible
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Here ya go (excuse the poor photography). I guess it's more slide than Yaqui, as Yaqui to my knowledge has the weapon on the outside of the belt, and newer ones have tensioning screws on the rear.
Chris
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I have used the Yaqui design for a long time when I am out and about going to places with no CCW rights. (the court house or city hall). It fits nice under a sport coat or a sweater and when I have to put the shooter into the dillon dayplanner I push my cell phone into the yaqui, then I get no stares or questions about it.
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Karate,
Similar to crucible's in that the 'holster pocket' is under the belt, next to the pants. Galco mdl # JAK 212. Galco calls their models the 'JAK Slide'. Easy access and secure, but next to impossible to re-holster if you have the belt cinched up kinda tight.
There are better options out there, I just can't afford to try them all. If you find something that you like thats discrete, accessable, and fairly easy to re-holster, let us know.
salty.
Karate,
Similar to crucible's in that the 'holster pocket' is under the belt, next to the pants. Galco mdl # JAK 212. Galco calls their models the 'JAK Slide'. Easy access and secure, but next to impossible to re-holster if you have the belt cinched up kinda tight.
There are better options out there, I just can't afford to try them all. If you find something that you like thats discrete, accessable, and fairly easy to re-holster, let us know.
salty.
skynyrd1911
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I own one made by HighNoon and I really like it. Doesn't look like a holster when empty and will carry all of the lengths of my 1911's.
deputy tom
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I've been wearing 1911's in belt slide holsters since they came out in the 70's.I can't remember the outfit (Galco maybe)that first used the "Yaqui Slide" name for this type holster but everyone else makes a similar design now.They are a great minimalist's way to carry and the Galco offering keeps the grips from rubbing middle age spread(aka love handles LOL).tom.
GhostRider66
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Karate -
The name Yaqui is that of an indian tribe currently living in northern Mexico. (Closely related to the Apache although there are distinct differences between them.) My grandfather was Yaqui and taught me some of the language when I was young. Not sure who first applied the name to the particular style of holster.
The name Yaqui is that of an indian tribe currently living in northern Mexico. (Closely related to the Apache although there are distinct differences between them.) My grandfather was Yaqui and taught me some of the language when I was young. Not sure who first applied the name to the particular style of holster.
Richard
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The best I have seen are by Milt Sparks and they are called the Mirage. Regards, Richard
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there are two things i do not like about this style of holster, but then again, its just my taste:
1. not a whole lot of retention, depending on the manufacturer. if for some reason you are in a physical scuffle and you fall down, or if you have to run, jump a fence, or exert any sort of sudden movements, there is a possibility your pistol may fall out. knowing my luck it would happen when i really didn't want to introduce a gun into the mix, or when i needed it and it fell out instead.
2. they don't offer alot of protection to the weapon's slide. i get in and out of cars, lean up against things, etc. and i don't want my slide and barrel crowning all banged up against the seat belt (im right handed) or whatever my big fat hip rubs up against. i also prefer a black holster with a pair of black pants so if the bottom of the holster accidentally protrudes out, it is harder to recognize it as a gun barrel.
i can't really comment about comfort, but i can say this. i love Galco leather, but their SOB (Small of Back holster) is about as painful of a holster as i've ever worn. put one on a full size auto and then to sit in your car and watch yourself get lower back pain.
the concealment is terrible too, the gun butt sticks up and catches on your clothing!
steve ou
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1. not a whole lot of retention, depending on the manufacturer. if for some reason you are in a physical scuffle and you fall down, or if you have to run, jump a fence, or exert any sort of sudden movements, there is a possibility your pistol may fall out. knowing my luck it would happen when i really didn't want to introduce a gun into the mix, or when i needed it and it fell out instead.
2. they don't offer alot of protection to the weapon's slide. i get in and out of cars, lean up against things, etc. and i don't want my slide and barrel crowning all banged up against the seat belt (im right handed) or whatever my big fat hip rubs up against. i also prefer a black holster with a pair of black pants so if the bottom of the holster accidentally protrudes out, it is harder to recognize it as a gun barrel.
i can't really comment about comfort, but i can say this. i love Galco leather, but their SOB (Small of Back holster) is about as painful of a holster as i've ever worn. put one on a full size auto and then to sit in your car and watch yourself get lower back pain.
the concealment is terrible too, the gun butt sticks up and catches on your clothing!steve ou
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My understanding is that Galco bought/inherited the Jak slide (between the belt and pants) design from Jackass leather.
A true Yaqui slide has a tension screws to aid in retension. It's a nice holster, but it lets the pistol ride further out from your hip than a g-slide.
A true Yaqui slide has a tension screws to aid in retension. It's a nice holster, but it lets the pistol ride further out from your hip than a g-slide.
Richard
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Spreadfire Arms, I prefer to use belt slide (Yaqui) holsters with short barreled handguns as the barrel doesn't protrude below the covering garment. I assure you that the Mirage holsters by Milt Sparks will hold the weapon as well as any holster made. If they didn't I wouldn't own three of them. Lastly, any carry gun is going to pick up scratches(character) just from everday occurances. I no longer worry about what a carry gun looks like but only that it work when I need it. Regards, Richard
Swamprabbit
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I just recently acquired a used Galco Jak Slide to try with both my full sized 1911s and Browning Hi Power. I don't particularily like the way the full sized 1911 fits in it. This is due to the long barrel almost sticking in my front pocket making it a little uncomfortable. I think an "officer's" length gun will be ideal in it.
The BHP rides in it a little better. Haven't spent much time with it yet but my intentions were for it to be something to pack my BHP in.
The BHP rides in it a little better. Haven't spent much time with it yet but my intentions were for it to be something to pack my BHP in.
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These theads are all excellent. I can only relate my experience.
Some years ago I bought a slide type holster marked triple K. And I have used it every day I have carried a gun. Witch is every day mostly. I think the only thing I can say I dont like about it is after a lot of use you will notice some blue wear on the slide of the gun, as it is not protected.
Whats good about it? It is very lite, reasonable in price, wears well, and will fit most auto pistols for carry.
Mine has carryed HPs, 1911s, and now carrys a Makarov, all just fine.
I have many more holsters than guns I assure you, most were tried and thrown in a garbage bag. I still buy one occasionaly. give it an honest try, and into the bag it goes.
Good Luck
These theads are all excellent. I can only relate my experience.
Some years ago I bought a slide type holster marked triple K. And I have used it every day I have carried a gun. Witch is every day mostly. I think the only thing I can say I dont like about it is after a lot of use you will notice some blue wear on the slide of the gun, as it is not protected.
Whats good about it? It is very lite, reasonable in price, wears well, and will fit most auto pistols for carry.
Mine has carryed HPs, 1911s, and now carrys a Makarov, all just fine.
I have many more holsters than guns I assure you, most were tried and thrown in a garbage bag. I still buy one occasionaly. give it an honest try, and into the bag it goes.
Good Luck
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