Wow. So I just got this holster: http://www.action-direct.com/defender.htm
All I can say is WOW. Carries my full size Beretta 96 like a champ! I can barely tell its there! Also holds a spare mag in an easily accessible fashion. No "pocket" like thunderwear; its an actual holder. Keeps the mag securely facing whatever direction you like.
Comfort? Ha! This holster wrote the book on comfort!!!
You know those back support belts the guys at Home Depot wear? Well, picture wearing one of those only with a bit more weight attached to it.
This could truly be the holster to end all holsters, at least for those who need more concealment than a OWB holster.
Also, I was thrilled to discover that the retention strap pictured on the site is NOT permanently attached to the belt! Its one piece of "hook" velcro, which can be removed and is infinitely adjustable.
Why it has everything else beat:
1) Holds ANY gun. ANY. There are two different models, one for smaller guns (.380's and such) and the other for larger guns (med. to large frame revolvers and autos.)
Therefore, the need for a separate holster for every gun you carry (or would like to carry) is negated.
2) Comfort. The 4" wide elastic disttibutes the weight around your entire waist. I really doubt any leather could do as well. (Any of you guys have 3 or 4" leather belts? Riiiiiight....)
3) Inexpensive!!! For only $35 (shipping INCLUDED!) you get this great holster!!! Custom leather rigs can easily run into the hundreds of dollars.
Now for two minor areas for improvement:
1) No sweat panel.
2) Can't really holster one-handed. Not a big deal, IMO. All you do to reholster with this is stick your thumb in the slot, and stick the muzzle of the gun in, and you're in.
Leaving for the day, I'll post more when I get back.
Drjones
All I can say is WOW. Carries my full size Beretta 96 like a champ! I can barely tell its there! Also holds a spare mag in an easily accessible fashion. No "pocket" like thunderwear; its an actual holder. Keeps the mag securely facing whatever direction you like.
Comfort? Ha! This holster wrote the book on comfort!!!
You know those back support belts the guys at Home Depot wear? Well, picture wearing one of those only with a bit more weight attached to it.
This could truly be the holster to end all holsters, at least for those who need more concealment than a OWB holster.
Also, I was thrilled to discover that the retention strap pictured on the site is NOT permanently attached to the belt! Its one piece of "hook" velcro, which can be removed and is infinitely adjustable.
Why it has everything else beat:
1) Holds ANY gun. ANY. There are two different models, one for smaller guns (.380's and such) and the other for larger guns (med. to large frame revolvers and autos.)
Therefore, the need for a separate holster for every gun you carry (or would like to carry) is negated.
2) Comfort. The 4" wide elastic disttibutes the weight around your entire waist. I really doubt any leather could do as well. (Any of you guys have 3 or 4" leather belts? Riiiiiight....)
3) Inexpensive!!! For only $35 (shipping INCLUDED!) you get this great holster!!! Custom leather rigs can easily run into the hundreds of dollars.
Now for two minor areas for improvement:
1) No sweat panel.
2) Can't really holster one-handed. Not a big deal, IMO. All you do to reholster with this is stick your thumb in the slot, and stick the muzzle of the gun in, and you're in.
Leaving for the day, I'll post more when I get back.
Drjones