Q. re best SOB Holster

[frog130]

Thanks "Cake".

This is another very good suggestion. I'm somewhat overwhelmed by the quality of suggestions I've received from this one simple question.

I've also enjoyed the humor that has come with it.

Cork

Originally Posted by Cake_14N

Cork,

I wear a SuperTuck Deluxe IWB and can adjust it from appendix to small of back to meet the situation and clothing issues I encounter on a daily basis. The holster is made from horsehide so no issues with moisture seeping through and is so comfortable you forget it is there.

I also bought a bedside backup system from them and had a piece of velcro sewn into a ribswear front pack. The holster portion of the back-up is attached to a plastic plate with velcro so I can take the holster off of the plate and put it anywhere I have velcro. Under the dash of my car for one place. I wear this when backpacking. It keeps my pistol on my chest, inside a quick-zip pocket, and readily accessable if I am wearing my pack.

You might want to do a search of the US Concealed Carry Association website and browse their archives. I am at work and the site is blocked, so I cannot provide a link, but I remember an article or two in their magazine specifically addressing needs of folks in wheelchairs and CCW considerations. There might be some useful information there.

Please let us know how things progress so I for one can pass any lessons you learn along to any of my future students in a similar situation.

Cake

[Brian C]

I can second a lot of these posts. I've had a few Kramer holsters and they're all very well made and held up to years of use and sweat (Texas) without any signs on use. I just recently passed off one of my OWB Kramers to my old partner that went to homicide, he's worn it every day and bangs it on crap all the time and you can't even tell. The abuse only added the worn leather look that doesn't look all ragged.

I've also had a few Dale Frickie holsters, very well made. I ran a couple OWB for work and had an appendix holster for a Sig P239 I could not get use to, kept pushing on pressure points when I sat down.

Anymore I carry Glocks in a Raven Concealment Vanguard 2, which doesn't help you, but I'd look at the Raven Phantom holsters. They are very well made and hold very tightly to your body.

Small factors to consider are your climate and potential abuse of your weapon. I personally never cared about my guns, but kydex holsters will add some noticeable wear to your weapons compared to leather. On the other hand, leather holsters will hold moisture and all from sweat more than kydex. That's the main reason I've switched from leather holsters since I moved to Texas.

[frog130]

Thanks Brian,

I live in Jacksonville FL - Warm to Hot w/high humidity 10 months/yr.

A few more Q - for anyone to respond:
1) Would mosture still be an issue w/horsehide holster? (I think it's the best option but would appreciate input from anyone w/actual experience)

2 Will a horsehide holster will retain its stiffneess better than cowhide?

3] Which will be more comfortable?

Thanks for the input.

Cork

[Brian C]

I'm sure there's others that have many more years with holsters than I do to come along and answer this... but I never had a problem with horsehide. All of the Kramer holsters I had were horsehide because everything I had read about the materials pointed towards it being better. Over the years I used them, they barely broke down to that "broken in" type feel of leather, they always seemed stiff like I had just gotten them.

I did still notice some moisture, but I sweat and it is Texas. I never compared horsehide to cowhide as far as the moisture build up, but I did have issues with the grip frame screws rusting on my Sigs, never had any rust on parts that mattered though. In the end they're both leather and would be more prone to moisture build up than kydex. With kydex, you'd just have to wipe it out and be good to go, the material itself wouldn't retain it.

[frog130]

I found this site while continuing my research www.holsters.org

The company, Horseshoe Leather Products, appears to make a high quality product. I'd appreciate knowing of any first hand experience. This appears to be a small custom holster company in the UK.

The articles are very good, very informative and wrth reading.