http://www.rawdogtactical.com
Good one or not?
http://www.rawdogtactical.com
Good one or not?
I've no personal experience with that outfit, but from the photos the work looks on par with other hybrids I've seen on the web. That said, I did try a hybrid of that ilk (kydex front/leather back) with my CZ82 and didn't care for it, but YMMV.
Regards,
Greg
I don't care for Kydex.
If your open to leather as an option Holsterama has good prices on entry level holsters, this is my favorite from them:
http://www.holsterama.com/inside-the...h-belt-straps/
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Kydex isn't my favorite either. It does have big plus's in that it is thin.
In the past I haven't been a real IWB guy but been trying it lately. It allows the gun to be a bit lower, easier on my shoulders during a draw and of course hides the business end regardless of what cover garment one wears.
The holster kenemoore posted looks really good to me. I might have to give one a try myself.
I've got the OWB figured out with my Mernickle, doubt I'll find anything better but still experimenting with the IWB thing.
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I don't care much for kydex for IWB, but it sure is nice for OWB....................................they look like they would be a nice holster for OWB.
I prefer the hybrid... flexible, molding to shape leather next to skin and and a custom-fit Kydex outer half to securely hold my pistols... like the click into place. My EDC rigs are Cross Breed Mini-Tucks with horsehide leather, which is supposed to be better for handling sweating. They offer first responder, military , and LEO 10% discounts.
I use other holsters, especially for my P380, but I do have an XB for it as well... 2 in fact... the single clip and the 2-clip Mini-Tuck.
I prefer IWB and wear loose over-sized tees and Polos untucked for easy one-handed draw.
Wynn
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Thank you all for your suggestions and comments. I'll look at the leather options for IWB. I like the CrossBreed too, but want to keep things simple.
You may want to check out FoxX holsters. Really good quality, and much cheaper than most hybrid holsters. Totally free shipping, too.
http://www.foxxholsters.com/
Those Raw Dog holsters look nice, but I'd be concerned about all the screws holding it together. Screws like that have a nasty habit of working loose unless you use some thread locker on them. Draw tension on a kydex holster is easily adjusted by heating the trigger guard area and pushing it in a bit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9KNUKO_Bz8
I just ordered one of these for my commanders. Looks very similar to the Milt Sparks Summer Special that I've always wanted to try but thought they were to spendy.
Hope it works half as good as it looks.
Shipping was very reasonable and fast response following order. Guess we'll find out.
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Dad: Say something nice to your cousin Shirley
Dietrich: For a fat girl you sure don't sweat much.
Cue sound of Head slap.
RIP Muggsy & TMan
"If you are a warrior legally authorized to carry a weapon and you step outside without that weapon, then you become a sheep, pretending that JOCKO will not come today."
If you're interested in OWB, you might want to consider a High Noon holster.
http://www.highnoonholsters.com/stor...sters/topless/
I carry my guns OWB at 2:45-3:00, and my go-to holster brand for CCW is High Noon. I recently received this Topless model, cowhide, lined, for my K9 Elite 03. High Noon holsters are expensive, but you get what you pay for, IMHO. The holster is beautifully constructed and stitched with premium leather, and perfectly molded to the gun. The holster comes with a retention screw for adjustment, but I have not had the need to touch it in any of my High Noon holsters as they fit has been just right straight from the factory. High Noon holsters are "high-ride"; they cause the gun to ride high and tight to the body for maximum concealment and minimal printing.
A caveat is that because these holsters are high-ride, a proper, rigid gun belt is essential for the system to work properly. If used with a weak belt, the gun will tend to flop away from the body.
http://www.kahrtalk.com/showthread.p...or-K9-Elite-03
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