Your favorite OWB holster manufacturer

fidelity · Nov 25, 2017

That's having a Black Friday weekend sale right now.

Interested in something for a 1911 and the new Colt Cobra.

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davsco · Nov 25, 2017

blade-tech is my favorite, but while they're not having a sale that i can find, some of their dealers are, including brownells, $15 off 150 and 10% off $300+. for handguns i like their original, thick stuff and the ASR belt loops and not the teklok (which i like for their mag pouches).

Leeann · Nov 25, 2017

El Paso Saddlery is having a sale. Love mine for my 1911.

BradMacc82 · Nov 25, 2017

Don't know if they're having any sales, but for OWB, Safariland has been my go-to for the past few years.

Retention is great (be it with the ALS or SLS setup), fitment to gun is bang-on, and the price is right in line with the quality. The added bonus, even the paddle attachment fits me very well - which isn't easy to achieve being a skinny bastard.

Huckleberry · Nov 25, 2017

Galco is having a big sale. Always loved their Yaqui slide for my 1911

https://www.galcogunleather.com/

Alphabrew · Nov 25, 2017

I’ve only used Fobus but I like them

Stoveman · Nov 25, 2017

I believe High Noon is having a 25% off sale through the end of the month. Very good stuff.

jimbobborg · Nov 25, 2017

I don't have a favorite, but I won't buy Fobus again. No Uncle Mikes, either.

Are you caring if the holster is made of leather or synthetic materials?

-Z/28- · Nov 25, 2017

No experience with them but Cabelas had some Bladetech holsters for $20.

molonlabe · Nov 25, 2017

De Santas fits my G43 like a glove Vedder for custom work for my wife's Kimber solo compact with crimson trace. I like it for its retention, and stiffness. midway has a clearance sale on some De Santas.

fidelity · Nov 25, 2017

Thanks for all the tips, folks. Will check out the different websites tonight.

jimbobborg said:
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Are you caring if the holster is made of leather or synthetic materials?

Leather or hybrid (e.g. leather and Kydex) preferred, as these tend to look better.

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Stoveman · Nov 25, 2017

fidelity said:
Leather or hybrid (e.g. leather and Kydex) preferred, as these tend to look better.

I would disagree with you there as I'm a firm believer in leather OWB holsters. However with your criteria I would suggest White Hat holsters. All pretty much a derivative of the yaqui slide type but leather backer and kydex shell with a variety of pattern options.

fidelity · Nov 25, 2017

Stoveman said:
I would disagree with you there as I'm a firm believer in leather OWB holsters. However with your criteria I would suggest White Hat holsters. All pretty much a derivative of the yaqui slide type but leather backer and kydex shell with a variety of pattern options.

I meant both that I listed are preferable to me vs all Kydex/plastic. I mostly have all leather holsters (particularly for revolvers) and favor the same for 1911s. Thanks for the additional tip. I've liked the look of the holsters that I've seen you use in the past.

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Biggfoot44 · Nov 26, 2017

I don't even pretend to keep up with internet bf sales .

I will say that Uncle Mike is light years ahead of Fobus. My opinion of Fobus holsters is lower than that of Rossi revolvers .

Not the case with the OP , but for those with ( other than most common of pistols ) check holster store dot com . Which ironically is located at holster store dot Net .

Fitments for a almost as many guns as FIST INC , fast service, reasonable prices , no extra charge for Left hand .

hit3961 · Nov 26, 2017

Biggfoot44 said:
I don't even pretend to keep up with internet bf sales .

I will say that Uncle Mike is light years ahead of Fobus. My opinion of Fobus holsters is lower than that of Rossi revolvers .

Not the case with the OP , but for those with ( other than most common of pistols ) check holster store dot com . Which ironically is located at holster store dot Net .

Fitments for a almost as many guns as FIST INC , fast service, reasonable prices , no extra charge for Left hand .

Kydex
https://www.google.as/amp/s/www.its...holsters-can-cause-accidental-discharges/amp/

Brychan · Nov 26, 2017

For leather Bianchi holsters.

Biggfoot44 · Nov 26, 2017

Older ( aka real ) Bianchi leather used to be the benchmark for mass produced gunleather. For both quality and designs . Heck , in their early days the entire catalogue of Galco ( other than the Jackass shoulder rig ) was a very thinly disguised item for item ripoff of Bianchi , priced 10% less .

But since John Bianchi retired , and sold out to Safariland's corporate parent , everything has gone into the Safari product line , and the Bianchi line is getting short shift.

Minuteman · Nov 26, 2017

fidelity said:
That's having a Black Friday weekend sale right now. Interested in something for a 1911 and the new Colt Cobra.
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Purpose? Concealment, range gun, deploying, home-defense, competition, etc?

Priorities? Comfort, cost, retention, etc?

fidelity · Nov 26, 2017

Thanks all. Sales from Galco, MidwayUSA, White Hat, and High Noon taken advantage of. OWB holsters ordered for a Colt 1911, Colt Python, Glock 19, Kimber K6S, and more. One Yaqui style holster is in the bunch. Didn't see options for the new Colt Cobra that are an improvement over the paddle holster that I already have for it. Still too new I guess.

Brychan said:
For leather Bianchi holsters.

Already have several.

Minuteman said:
Purpose? Concealment, range gun, deploying, home-defense, competition, etc?

Priorities? Comfort, cost, retention, etc?

I have lots of different holsters already (esp concealed carry and competition). Mostly looking for good sales as I know what OWB holster styles that I want. Although I wasn't sharing this, some may be used primarily for concealed carry and others possibly for both concealed or open (for a barbeque piece).

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Biggfoot44 · Nov 26, 2017

A good leather pancake : good concealment , good field holster, good retention( within context of holsters of this catagory) , good comfort . Dead cows always have class , BBQ worthy if so inclined.

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