So, how many holsters do you own?

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KyJim

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That's the question. How many holsters do you own? I organized a bit today and discovered I have 23 holsters.

Most of us here won't say how many handguns (or other guns) we actually own. But the number of holsters we own doesn't necessarily correlate to how many handguns we own. You may not have holsters for some guns at all; one holster for several guns; several holsters for one gun; or even holsters that don't match with any of your currently owned handguns.

Any you just hate or really love? I've worn a Fobus Kydex paddle holster for a SW K-frame once; don't like it. I've got another cheap nylon holster for a small Beretta I own. It didn't work for me either.
 
I used to have a couple of big boxes worth, but I found EBay a number of years back, and I recovered a good bit of that money. :)

These days, maybe a dozen or so across a half dozen different types of handguns.
 
Probably 25 quality holsters from the top makers, and maybe that many junk holsters. Until I handled holsters from Sparks, Alessi, Del Fatti. Brommeland, and Nossar I did not know that some of mine that I thought I liked were junk.
I have several guns that I carry from time to time, and need at least two holsters for each, but I probably have 4-5 for each.

It took me awhile to learn how I wanted to carry, and what style I preferred. I almost always carry OWB, and a low or med ride pancake is my preference. I want the holster cut so that the barrel clears at the top of the belt. I am liking the snap holsters, such as the Alessi CQC-S, more and more.

Jerry
 
Upwards of 200, if you count concealment purses and non-holster carry options such as belly bands and the like.

Looking for more, too.

pax
 
I have enough that I am debating getting a separate cabinet, just for holster storage.

One of them cost more either of my J-frames.... Sam Andrews 1911 holster, in Crocodile leather; that one usually stays in the gun safe.

But I have a mix of OWB, IWB, pocket, and shoulder rigs. And one kangaroo band that arrived while I've been out; we'll see how I like that one when I get home.
 
whittled down to the bare bones...

Hi! Since I live in Illinois and cannot carry concealed, I have massively divested. One pistol, one holster. That's it.
 
Enough to where I thought it would be embarassing to say----until I read Pax's post. Of course, I don't have the purses.:)

The number would be in the dozens, with most being Del Fatti or Milt Sparks. All quality holsters for every gun I might carry---and some I don't. For the guns I carry, I have IWB in Del Fatti and Milt Sparks, FBI, and Avenger styles, also. Kinda settled for the VM2 and Del Fatti's IWB, and sometimes the Exec. Companion. Belt slides for revolvers.

As for all the oddball nylon stuff I have, Kydex, and some leather as well, they're in a big tub. Some good holsters, but I never use 'em. Have to count them one of these days.:D
 
Not nearly enough, bout 25 or so. Also, for those of you with a bunch, I really need a duty holster for my 4" M 629. See if u have a spare for sale PLEASE!!
 
I have filled a large suitcase.:o I do feel that a person should have at least one good holster for every gun that is designed to be carried in a holster. I have several each for my main carry guns, suited for different types of carry. I have been fortunate to find SOME nice ones (Kramer, Alessi, Bianchi) in the scrap boxes at gun stores and gunshows becasue I am left handed. They quite often get over looked, and are real deals.
 
I don't even know. When I first started shooting I got a box. Then I just started buying holsters at random, some for guns I didn't even own. I filled the box up with holsters I can't use.

Not really. But that's about the way it turned out.
 
Including ones that came with surplus pistols, less than 10. I initially got into shooting purely for the recreation and so carrying/self-defense wasn't an issue for me in the beginning--especially since TX didn't provide any way to carry legally back in those days.

Anyway, by the time I started looking around for a holster, I already had a VERY good idea of what to look for in a good carry system.

1. Get a good belt to build your foundation.

2. Be reasonable/realistic when deciding what you are going to carry. You'll spend a lot less time trying to find the ideal holster and you'll have a LOT fewer rejects if you decide you're going to carry a compact polymer frame autopistol as compared to a full-sized steel revolver.

3. Get a holster that's specifically designed for the particular pistol you plan to carry. Holsters that come in a package with a list of the 20 pistols that can be made to fit in that holster are not going to be a great choice.

4. Get a holster made specifically to fit the belt that you're using. If the holster is designed to fit a range of belt widths, it's not going to stay in place properly.

5. Do some experimentation with the unloaded pistol to see what methods work well for you in terms of access, concealment and comfort. For example, if you're looking for an IWB holster you can tuck the (UNLOADED) pistol inside your belt and try different positions, different cants and different heights above the belt to see what works for you and conceals during normal activities. Then find a holster that holds the gun in the position that works best.

6. When you find the ideal holster, buy it. Don't worry about wait times or price. It will cost more to buy something cheaper that doesn't work and that you have to replace. And it will take longer to figure out that the inexpensive substitute is a non-starter and that you're going to have to order something else than it would have had you waited for the right holster in the first place.

7. Don't expect magical results. You're going to have to make some concessions, however small, to get everything to work the way you want it to unless you're willing to carry a truly microscopic gun or unless you normally dress in very loose-fitting, massively oversize clothes.

8. Understand that no matter how hard you try and how much research you do, you're still going to end up with some rejects in the holster box. ;)
 
FM12, check out the pancake holster at simplyrugged.com. Turnaround time is usually less than two weeks.
 
After years of carrying a handgun i have realised the following regards to holsters. This is my opinion.

1) ' one size fits all' fits nothing properly.
2) check the clip on an iwb holster, the holster should not come out with the gun when drawing.
3) shoulder holsters and uncomfortable for guys with big shoulders.
4) gimmicks like the sob sideways holsters should be avoided.
5) a good belt cannot be underestimated.


I have basically mirrored what John has said. Hope you dont mind.
 
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