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Most of us that have been shooting for a while have a drawer full of holster designs that sounded good at the time. I think part of this is due to how individual holster comfort is, or how much comfort you demand. I tend to use IWB holsters more than any other design. I have found really small design variances can make a huge difference in comfort. A single annoying seam can render a holster virtualy unuseable for me.
My bias is affected by my prefrence for single stack 1911s. However, I do have a thing for N-frame revolvers and a new carry double stack, which has made me look hard for holsters that work IWB with chunky guns. A holster also has to be comfortable enough to drive a car while wearing. Tough job to please everyone, which is why most of us have gone through so many holsters. With the For Sale forum added here, some of us might consider cleaning out the our holster drawers.
My new favorite holster is the GWH designed by Dane Burns. Yeah, yeah, I know, that does sound like a plug for Dane (or Lou Alessi), who makes the holster), but honest, this holster design is simply a better mouse trap. As well it should be. Dane has been evolving the design for more than a decade now, and most know he demands real world performance in his equipement.
Anyway, I have been carrying my STI double stack in this holster and I gotta say I am amazed at how well it works. One of the things that has always been a problem (for me) is getting a belt attachment that doesn't end up printing. Invariably this happens with snap loops. Part of the secret of this holster is the rawhide that is used on the backside of the tunnel loop. It is really flat and very secure. What you end up with is a nearly flush method of attachemnt. This allows cover material to glide over the attachment point and not print. The pistol seat deeply, yet still allows you to get a full purchase on the butt of the pistol. This is the IWB holster I have been searching for.
Enough rambling. The GWB is now my favorite IWB holster. What is yours and why is it your favorite? What makes it work for you?
BCP/Alessi GWH
DD
My bias is affected by my prefrence for single stack 1911s. However, I do have a thing for N-frame revolvers and a new carry double stack, which has made me look hard for holsters that work IWB with chunky guns. A holster also has to be comfortable enough to drive a car while wearing. Tough job to please everyone, which is why most of us have gone through so many holsters. With the For Sale forum added here, some of us might consider cleaning out the our holster drawers.
My new favorite holster is the GWH designed by Dane Burns. Yeah, yeah, I know, that does sound like a plug for Dane (or Lou Alessi), who makes the holster), but honest, this holster design is simply a better mouse trap. As well it should be. Dane has been evolving the design for more than a decade now, and most know he demands real world performance in his equipement.
Anyway, I have been carrying my STI double stack in this holster and I gotta say I am amazed at how well it works. One of the things that has always been a problem (for me) is getting a belt attachment that doesn't end up printing. Invariably this happens with snap loops. Part of the secret of this holster is the rawhide that is used on the backside of the tunnel loop. It is really flat and very secure. What you end up with is a nearly flush method of attachemnt. This allows cover material to glide over the attachment point and not print. The pistol seat deeply, yet still allows you to get a full purchase on the butt of the pistol. This is the IWB holster I have been searching for.
Enough rambling. The GWB is now my favorite IWB holster. What is yours and why is it your favorite? What makes it work for you?
BCP/Alessi GWH
DD