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Looking for holster suggestions
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walter62
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you gonna try to wear it IWB or AIWB?
Kydex or leather or both?
there are hundred (probably thousands) of guys making Kydex holsters.
Vedder, Garrett (leather lined!), Blackpoint, and on and on and on......................
Kydex or leather or both?
there are hundred (probably thousands) of guys making Kydex holsters.
Vedder, Garrett (leather lined!), Blackpoint, and on and on and on......................
walter62
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probably the #1 or maybe #2 thing is: Get a GOOD CCW level belt!!!!!!!!!
Personally a big fan of Kore or Nexbelt. For a lighter belt & buckle, check
out Wilderness LoPro EDC belt. Regular crappy belts are not good.
Also, if you think you're going to add a RedDot or so, make sure your holster of choice
can be ordered w/ an appropriate cutout for it
Personally a big fan of Kore or Nexbelt. For a lighter belt & buckle, check
out Wilderness LoPro EDC belt. Regular crappy belts are not good.
Also, if you think you're going to add a RedDot or so, make sure your holster of choice
can be ordered w/ an appropriate cutout for it
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slipknot
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Sig P320 C / 250 C IWB Holster
Sig P320 Carry or Compact IWB Holster and SubCompact or M18. This holster also fits the Sig P250 Compact or Carry and SubCompact grips. This is one of the hottest handguns right now. This setup will fit the Carry and the Compact P320 slide. The SubCompact grip with the Carry Slide works...
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You have the Kore slide belt? Which one?
Been looking at those, I have the groove life belt which is super comfy but not strong enough for anything other that micro carry (p365).
Taipan01
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I use a Crossbreed Mini Tuck with the horse hide backer for a S&W Shield plus to carry at the 7:00 O'clock (left handed). It's an IWB, tuckable (you can tuck your shirt in). The mini is smaller than the King and is already combat cut. The holster section is kydex and the backer is leather (horse hide is an option).
For an OWB I have an Urban Carry for a Hellcat. It's a hybrid with a Quick retention feature.
For Appendix use with a P365 I have a We the people holster with a claw (option) which is kydex.
Lastly there is a Vedder holster with the curve and thumb tab (optional) for a Bodyguard 380 for pocket carry.
There's four popular names for you to poke thru to see what may fit your circumstances.
You didn't mention a belt but I like Kore Essentials. You can adjust them in 1/4" increments and they just look like a regular belt.
For an OWB I have an Urban Carry for a Hellcat. It's a hybrid with a Quick retention feature.
For Appendix use with a P365 I have a We the people holster with a claw (option) which is kydex.
Lastly there is a Vedder holster with the curve and thumb tab (optional) for a Bodyguard 380 for pocket carry.
There's four popular names for you to poke thru to see what may fit your circumstances.
You didn't mention a belt but I like Kore Essentials. You can adjust them in 1/4" increments and they just look like a regular belt.
Amputee Marksman
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I have the Kore 1.5" Buffalo/Bison leather with the slide lock buckle. I love it. My only complaint is the buckle is made in China.
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I have 8 dollar slide belts that holds up just fine with full size guns with standard mags
Gotta get the nylon ones though. The leather ones misform especially if you have a gut which i did for a while
Amputee Marksman
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I have a P320XC with a Romeo Pro red dot. I carried it IWB pretty much from last October to February.
Never got used to the optic. The optic made it more bulky than I cared for. Optic also could dig into you depending on the angle etc. and that was no fun. In the end I decided if I was going to continue carrying the P320XC I would remove the optic.
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Basic holster, no retention?
I like the DeSantis basic leather IWB holsters, they are cheap enough but hold the gun tight in the holster
Holsters are really subjective.... but what all of them have in common is they need a good sturdy belt to do their job
I like the DeSantis basic leather IWB holsters, they are cheap enough but hold the gun tight in the holster
Holsters are really subjective.... but what all of them have in common is they need a good sturdy belt to do their job
Amputee Marksman
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For my P320XC I used a Vedder LightTuck Kydex IWB. I ordered it with the claw. Here are my comments feedback:
1. I didn't care for the claw so I removed it.
2. The holster ships with the "long" clip. With this clip the holster height makes it where the optic height was in the middle of my pants line. In other words the optic was partially under the edge of my parts and partially above the pants line. If you read the reviews on the Vedder website for this holster you will see a few people mention this. I didn't like this at all.
3. I ordered a "short" clip from Vedder and installed that. This gave me what I thought was a solution. The holster rode higher and the optic was completely above the pants/belt line. This was a much better solution than with the long clip however I still never cared for it.
I sent a suggestion to Vedder that they mention this in the product description and give the buyer the option to order the holster with either a short or long clip. As of now you still can't specify which clip length you want.
If I was going to buy another Vedder IWB holster for the P320XC I would probably get the ComfortTuck.
1. I didn't care for the claw so I removed it.
2. The holster ships with the "long" clip. With this clip the holster height makes it where the optic height was in the middle of my pants line. In other words the optic was partially under the edge of my parts and partially above the pants line. If you read the reviews on the Vedder website for this holster you will see a few people mention this. I didn't like this at all.
3. I ordered a "short" clip from Vedder and installed that. This gave me what I thought was a solution. The holster rode higher and the optic was completely above the pants/belt line. This was a much better solution than with the long clip however I still never cared for it.
I sent a suggestion to Vedder that they mention this in the product description and give the buyer the option to order the holster with either a short or long clip. As of now you still can't specify which clip length you want.
If I was going to buy another Vedder IWB holster for the P320XC I would probably get the ComfortTuck.
walter62
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Vedder's are fine but honestly, now that I've got more 'experience', I don't see what
they offer 'more' than many other Kydex holsters. And they can lose that silly pullstring
bag and shave a $1 or 2 off.
I'm kinda groovin' on the Garretts w/ their bonded leather/kydex.
Oh, to the OP: Be very careful if you get a full leather IWB. Many/most squish so re-holstering
can be somewhat 'problematic' (Read: unscheduled ER visit cause you just shot your ass off)
they offer 'more' than many other Kydex holsters. And they can lose that silly pullstring
bag and shave a $1 or 2 off.
I'm kinda groovin' on the Garretts w/ their bonded leather/kydex.
Oh, to the OP: Be very careful if you get a full leather IWB. Many/most squish so re-holstering
can be somewhat 'problematic' (Read: unscheduled ER visit cause you just shot your ass off)
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I don't like leather now i have a kid and chase his ass around all the time. Kydex definitely holds it in better in my opinion
Holster choices are very very personal. Everyone loves crossbreed. I have a few, but hardly ever use them anymore. I've gone to single clips because I can move them around to find a comfortable spot. I really like my Hidden Hybrid ones.
As for belts... I'm a huge fan of the click/ratchet type belts.
I posted a review of my Kore vs Nexbelt here a few years ago.
As for belts... I'm a huge fan of the click/ratchet type belts.
I posted a review of my Kore vs Nexbelt here a few years ago.
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Mesatchornug
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Good news! This has nothing to do with having a gut, and everything to do with having a body. Even when I call myself fat, nobody has ever accused me of having a gut.
This is my Hank's Amish belt:
Leather is shaped with heat, pressure, and moisture. Wearing a belt applies all three.
In the PRO column: with time, your belt will fit to your body. This makes your pants hang better, and feel more natural as you move.
In the CON column: you eventually have a C-shaped belt that may have trouble holding up your gun.
Mesatchornug
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I got the mission slide belt and I like the buckle but not the belt. The 1.5” feels like 1.25”. Might have to get the Kore belts, just don’t love their buckles.
Mesatchornug
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Custom Kydex Holsters | 508 Holsters I have an IWB one from them for my Sig p365. I did personally add a DCC monoclip to it.
MFS in Holliston does or did have them in stock for common new guns. Which the P320 is
MFS in Holliston does or did have them in stock for common new guns. Which the P320 is
FrankNA
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Leather: Milt Sparks Versa Max (VM) II - hands down the most comfortable IWB holster you’ll ever own/use!
Kydex: Garrett Industries Silent Thunder (several variations) - Leather lined Kydex holster of impeccable quality. Great folks to do business with as well!
Kydex: Garrett Industries Silent Thunder (several variations) - Leather lined Kydex holster of impeccable quality. Great folks to do business with as well!
I had one. It never worked for me. YMMV.
FrankNA
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That’s why there’s a shit ton of holster makers out there - everyone has different likes/dislikes… My suggestions were just that - suggestions based on my experience.
And mine as well. I didn't say the VM2 was a bad holster, just that it didn't work for me.
