What type of pistol holster do you use?

[wavinwayne]

I've got an IWB Ted Blocker rig for my Glock 19. I bought it in '95 or '96 & it's as good as the day I bought it. I also have some sort of nylon contraption that goes around my waist & closes with a velcro strap. It works very well. I use the nylon rig when I'm mountain biking alone on back-country trails. I started carrying the Glock while riding alone a few years ago, when I came up on two ferel dogs in the woods, a few miles from the nearest human. One dog was a Rotweiller mix & the other was a German Shepard mix. On that day, they decided for whatever reason they didn't want to eat me. I was glad.

What kind of holsters do you guys use?

 

[oddball]

I use Fobus for open carry when I'm out and about. Good retention, great price ($20). Otherwise, I have a guy at a local shop custom-make leather holsters for other uses.

 

[TurboLuver]

I use a Bianchi Model 5 Black Widow for most of my semi-auto pistols. I use Galco Kodiak shoulder holsters for my 8-3/8" 454 Raging Bull and S&W 500, and for my 4" S&W 500 I use a Galco D.A.O.

 

[Hirev]

A Bianchi Ranger Viper shoulder Holster is my favorite.

 

[12glocks]

I made the switch from leather to Kydex years ago and have never looked back. I use Blade Tech holsters for IDPA/IPSA and Fist ultra thin Kydex holster for carry. They are ~ one-third the thickness of leather, hold the gun at least as well, and actually release it when drawn.

Specifically I use the Fist J-hook IWB holster for carry. Under $40 I have them for all my carry guns since I usually carry IWB. I have had so many people by them after trying one of mine on.

 

[crater]

I use a Galco Concelable for my Kimbers, along with a Uncle Mikes verticle should holster for the ULTRA CDP, since I make a lot of trips over to Ohio and they requre "carry in plain site" while in a car.I have a "few" other holsters obtained over the year's that have taken the place of my "sock" drawer. Going to have to get rid of some of them....

 

[Rob Taggs]

Got out of Law Enforcement but, when in it I carried SafariLand, and Gould and Goodrich. Got rid of the semi automatics due to malfuntions and reliablity reasons. Made my switch back to my trusted revolvers. Saving my pennies for a Kirkpatrick holster for my .357 Magnum.

 

[chevrofreak]

I've been using Threat Solutions UCR's for years, but recently bought a DeSantis Scorpion (clone of the UCR) to use after my last UCR broke a clip.

I never use anything but kydex for serious carry.

 

[Nebraskan]

One that carries my revolver and pistol *S*

 

[sdmahr]

My G19 and G36 get the Don Hume IWB Holster unless I have a jacket on. I use a Fobus for OWB.

I like both for their retention and secure feeling when carrying.

 

[wavinwayne]

sdmahr,
How do you like your G36? I had one for a while, & my hands are so small-ish, I couldn't depress the slide release lever with one hand. I quickly sold that gun. I LOVE my G19.

 

[ALS]

I use a Wilderness Safepacker for my HK USP45.
Safepacker

 

[porterdog]

Comp-tac C-Tac, IWB kydex. **** near invisible.

 

[kwg020]

I have a DeSantis ankle holster for my model 23 Glock and a Blackhawk for my model 35 when I'm not carrying the 23 on my ankle. kwg

 

[sdmahr]

WavinWayne:

I PM'd you. For the benefit of others I like my 36 but still prefer the 19 due to accuracy, reliabililty, comfort, and capacity. To me it comes close to the ultimate carry pistol.

 

[JHZR2]

Pulling this one back up. The wife and I have had run-ins with black bear the last few times we have been out biking. The last time with cubs. The places we ride are really hilly, making bike-escape unlikely.

Not wanting to hurt the bear, I wonder if significant sound would be sufficient. I'd guess that a glock 19 is smarter than a s&w 317 all the same...

 

[Tempest]

They make large size pepper spray guns especially for bear. Not sure how much they cost as there aren't a lot of bear around here, but I have seen them advertised.

 

[cornfused]

I think I'd go with the G19C, the compensator would add a tad bit more accuracy if a bear were to grab ahold of somebody

 

[BoiseRob]

Milt Sparks in Boise...

 

[firemachine69]

Safariland 6004 drop-leg.


Fantastic unit, once you get rid of that useless thumb shield.