Shaggy, Custom Carry Concepts taking orders

[GJM]

For those waiting, they just opened the web site again tonight for orders.

[justcor]

Thanks for the heads up. I just placed my order #0000002561.

[MD7305]

Yes, thank you very much, I got my order in as well! Let the waiting begin......:D

[G60]

Thanks for the heads-up. As for backing, what does everyone prefer, none, leather comfort layer, or leather heat shield?

[Joe in PNG]

I have also joined the Shaggy Kewl Klub... which means I'm comitted to the M&Pc.

[JohnN]

Thanks for the heads-up. As for backing, what does everyone prefer, none, leather comfort layer, or leather heat shield?

Can't speak to the heat shield but I have been happy with the comfort layer. After attending several thousand round courses IMO the comfort layer affords about all the heat protection and comfort I need without adding too much bulk. Could definitely see the advantage of a heat shield if you run your guns like Todd and shoot large quantities of ammo in a short time frame.

[MD7305]

Of the two Shaggy's I've had I chose the leather heat shield backing. It helps protect you when holstering a hot(heat) gun. I have a Comp-Tac IWB and I've been blistered after holstering a pistol after quick, high round count strings of fire as the kydex isn't much of a heat insulator. The leather heat shield really helps and I don't believe it adds much thickness to the rig. I'm not sure the thiskness/material difference between the comfort layer and heat shield. The heat shield does "soften" the holster a bit against my body as well.

BTW, I ordered a couple mag carriers this go around as well. Are they right or left specific? The order didn't specifiy so I assume they will work either way for a bullet forward carry.

[fuse]

Let's start a pool on how long till rich stops taking orders.

My guess is 9 days.

[JDM]

I'm in for 25 days.

[TGS]

Let's start a pool on how long till rich stops taking orders.

My guess is 9 days.

I concur.

I ordered last night at 10:15pm EST and was order # 2552, but I also ordered 3 holsters. In the matter of one hour, he was already 10 orders up from that, so at least 13 holsters to make within 1 hour of me ordering. So I would say 9 days max, especially since there are 90 people on the pre-order email list. The email Kris sent out to us on the pre-order list said the site would be opened at 8am today, but when I checked last night just to see what-if, I lucked out. I wasn't about to post it though, since I figured I'd stay in keeping with his wishes that those interested customers on the pre-order list be given priority.

[JV_]

I wasn't about to post it though, since I figured I'd stay in keeping with his wishes that those interested customers on the pre-order list be given priority.

Yup, I felt the same way.

[GJM]

Perhaps my bad, although once I saw the site open, I assumed we at PF were the preferred list, given the prevalence of the Shaggy here.

JV and TGS, I assume you waited until 8am this morning to place your order, as opposed to last night when you saw it open again? :)

High class problem for Rich, when everyone wants his product.

[TGS]

Perhaps my bad, although once I saw the site open, I assumed we at PF were the preferred list, given the prevalence of the Shaggy here.

JV and TGS, I assume you waited until 8am this morning to place your order, as opposed to last night when you saw it open again? :)

High class problem for Rich, when everyone wants his product.



I ordered last night at 10:15pm EST and was order # 2552, but I also ordered 3 holsters...The email Kris sent out to us on the pre-order list said the site would be opened at 8am today, but when I checked last night just to see what-if, I lucked out...

[NickA]

Well this sucks. I'm still waiting on mine from the last run, and he'll probably close up before I get it. Hate to order another one before I even know if it works for me.

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[JV_]

JV and TGS, I assume you waited until 8am this morning to place your order, as opposed to last night when you saw it open again? :)No, I didn't. I don't need a Shaggy for a current carry gun, I bought one, well before 8AM for guns that I don't even own. That being the case, waiting is no big deal.

I just thought that posting it, after he tried to do something nice for repeat customers (and other people that were on his list), was a move that lacked class.

[GJM]

1) Rich is obviously free to fill the orders in any sequence he wishes, regardless of the order they were placed. He was also free to open the ordering on his site at any time he wished.

2) It sounds like you and I each placed an order last night, roughly eleven hours ahead of when we were led to believe we could. The difference between your action and mine, is that once I saw the site was open early, I let others here at Pistol Forum know of the opportunity that you and I took advantage of. I guess I would leave it to others to decide which action lacked class.

[JV_]

leave it to others to decide which action lacked class.Which action lacked class? From my point of view, there's only one action up for debate, yours. I've done nothing but state an opinion.

Rich specifically said that he was trying to give a list of people a leg up, by getting his advanced notification. After you got "yours", you posted it online. While I'm sure that many not on the list appreciate your efforts, everyone else who was on the list - does not.

In the end, I'm not losing sleep over it, it's just a holster. Ordering wasn't shut down at 8AM, so all we're talking about is a longer wait for some orders. I just thought it wasn't cool.

[TGS]

JV,

I'm surprised you bought one. I figured you'd make one like you did for your P30. Why did you buy the shaggy, and for what guns you don't currently own?

Like you mentioned the first time we met, I'm still scared of breaking the loop on my Looper, plus if the Shaggy works better overall I figured I'd get one. I bought one for my P2000, and also 1 each for a P2000sk and P30 which I plan on owning. I don't want to buy the gun then have to wait 6 months to carry it the way I please.

[TGS]

Well this sucks. I'm still waiting on mine from the last run, and he'll probably close up before I get it. Hate to order another one before I even know if it works for me.

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Shaggy's are popular enough that if you don't like it you could probably flip it without losing any money.

[JV_]

I'm surprised you bought one. I figured you'd make one like you did for your P30. Why did you buy the shaggy, and for what guns you don't currently own?My P30 holster worked really well, but it's no Shaggy. Without all of the templates and other things, it's a lot of work to make a good holster. With my reloading stuff slowly trickling in, I have other priorities :)

I bought one for a Glock 34. I don't have one yet, but I can see myself getting bored with the 19. I'm also looking some leather AIWB holsters, hopefully I'll have a review in mid January.


I'm still scared of breaking the loop on my LooperYea, in AIWB, they do tend to break. I would be cautious about it, but not too worried. I haven't broken a Shaggy yet.

[EVP]

I ordered another shaggy for my p30 this morning. I know of a few acquaintances that want to try some out but keeping with Rich's intentions, I will keep it quiet until the official notice is given. I would not be surprised if there is not a wait list or any notifications next time.

[ffhounddog]

I bought a holster from him years ago and I was given a lot of grieve from friends (some who have bought the shaggy now) from buying from a person who was just starting out. Now look he has raised priced due to demand and I cannot get a holster from him for my guns now due to well all of you guys.

Thanks for making him successful and now trying to get a holster for a P2000 is going to be painful...might as well carry my G26 again until I can get this holster made.

[LeeC]

For the record, here is the actual wording of the email sent out to those waiting for Rich to resume taking orders:


Subject: Custom Carry Concepts
From: rschaefer@customcarryconcepts.com
Date: Wed, Nov 23, 2011 8:02 pm
To:

Just to clarify, we will open up the online shopping cart for orders by 8am November 26th. We prefer orders to be made online. We will not make any kind of public announcement until December 1st, even on the site, so that those who have received this email have first shot.



It seems that the time "by 8am November 26th" was in fact met, in that the site was accepting orders a few hours ahead of the promised "by" time, according to the account of some postings here. Since the email didn't say "no earlier than 8am November 26th", CCC did what they said they would do.

However, with all due respect, and no disrespect intended towards anyone, since Pistol-forum.com is a PUBLIC website, it would probably be appropriate for a Pistol-forum.com moderator to remove this whole thread. Just seems kind of rude to be going around the intentions of CCC to keep the news out of the public eye until they make their announcement.

[GJM]

Two things:

1) I spoke to Rich, to make sure he knew about the post -- he did, and didn't have a problem with it. He said he never asked me or anyone else to not discuss the reopening of the order book.

2) More importantly, he got a big slug of orders, and most likely will shut off orders as of tomorrow. IF YOU WANT A SHAGGY, YOU BETTER ORDER IT NOW.

I guess a lot of people read PF!

[orionz06]

I am unsure as to him taking orders, but have the BMC's been shut off in the past? I would like snag a few for EDC for myself.

[Serpico1985]

CCC will continue to take orders for BMC's and work them in between holster orders. I have ordered BMC's twice while he wasn't taking holster orders. Turn around time was around 3 weeks if I remember correctly. I believe he states that on his website. Great Products, great customer service. No wonder he's swamped.

[BWT]

I had a power steering pump go out and in it's death throes take out the belt associated, timing belt, and also crush ball bearings into fragments to go into the tubes, that ate my gun fund.

Which is good, as I'm still undecided.

That being said, I ordered a shaggy, I decided to go with the thicker leather for a heat guard, I figure I would like a comfort layer, but the more I thought about it, the more I thought... Why not go on the side of overkill?

So, it's nice to be moving to AIWB.

When I went on the list for a RCS holster it was 8-10 weeks before I heard from them.

I'd say expect what? 2-4 months on my order? Maybe 6?

[orionz06]

CCC will continue to take orders for BMC's and work them in between holster orders. I have ordered BMC's twice while he wasn't taking holster orders. Turn around time was around 3 weeks if I remember correctly. I believe he states that on his website. Great Products, great customer service. No wonder he's swamped.

Good to know.

[Super J]

Anyone have a pic of a shaggy with the leather backing?

[Pennzoil]

Anyone have a pic of a shaggy with the leather backing?

Here is some pictures from another discussion awhile back that aren't great but better then nothing. The two holsters on the right are Shaggys with leather backing.

http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/2245/dsc00131f.jpg

http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/3562/dsc00132gv.jpg

I ordered a couple more Shaggys this time around with the comfort leather backing.

[JConn]

Yep, I bought one, just one you know, restraint. Then the next day I broke down and bought another. I guess I'll be trying appendix carry. All this after I finally got my ravens.

[EmanP]

So I ordered one for a G17. I know that a G19 will physically fit in the holster like they do for every other mode of carry but for an Appendix carry, will a G19 specific holster fit and feel completely different and carry it in a slightly different place/way?

[JeffJ]

AIWB is very body specific so it's a little different for everybody. Generally, the smaller the gun the smaller you can move it away from center line and still be comfortable. I have a shaggy for a G19, I also have one for my G34 - I carry the G34 everyday - my 19 stays in the safe - for me (add emphasis to me) the G34 is more comfortable, the longer slide rides in the crease of my leg and the holster feels more secure. I could carry the 19 in the 34 holster and wouldn't have to worry about the grip printing as much, but the full size grip isn't that much harder to conceal and I like the 34.

So yes, it will probably carry a little different but maybe not, depending on your body type and exact carry postiton, etc.

[Super J]

I just checked the ccc website and hope that everyone here that wanted a holster got their order in as orders are no longer being accepted.

[TGS]

I am order 2552 and my card got charged on Dec 16th.

I imagine the holsters will show up any day now, and have been delayed with the X-mas rush.

Figured I'd post to give an idea where he's at, and people could keep it going.

[Spr1]

2599......

[EmanP]

Spr1, are you saying that the charge hit your card or that's just your order number? I'm 2581, before 2599, and have not had any charges hit my account. I thought we were just updating once the order hits the card so that others could be updated with possable ETA's.

[Spr1]

Sorry, still waiting for news here. No charges yet.

[t1tan]

Anybody else get charged recently?

[TGS]

Anybody else get charged recently?

I got charged on Dec 16, told it'd be shipped out last Tuesday, and haven't gotten mine yet (nor the notification email that it shipped) if that helps any.

[t1tan]

I got charged on Dec 16, told it'd be shipped out last Tuesday, and haven't gotten mine yet (nor the notification email that it shipped) if that helps any.

Thanks, my order number is 2573 so I was curious.

[TGS]

Thanks, my order number is 2573 so I was curious.

Just got a call from Rich and my package was shipped out last week, but there was an error in shipping and it got returned, so he's sending it out again today. yay! Excited.

[Cuahitl]

Any updates?

[JDM]

My order # is 2623, and I was, as of 2/2/2012, able to change my order from M&Pf holster to G17 holster. I think that means mine hasn't been made yet.

[JV_]

Has anyone received an order recently? What's the order number?

[GJM]

I received my order a few days ago, and I think I either beat you or followed your order by about 10 minutes. :)

Typical, high quality Rich S Shaggy holsters. One thing I asked him to do was raise the loop by near a half inch. This has allowed me to get a full firing grip, without rubbing my middle finger against my belt, and greatly improved speed and comfort. I also asked him to size my holsters and mag pouches to work with an Atlas and Wilderness belt, and by chance, he has JV's old Atlas belt to use for an exact size as the size I gave him by estimating was too big.

[JV_]

Thanks. I made a holster for my old P30 and I modified it for the 226 .... it's no Shaggy.

[MD7305]

My order (#2564) was charged to my CC a few days ago.:D Hope that gives some of you guys an idea about Rich's progress.

[Kyle Reese]

Gonna place an order for a P30 Shaggy.

[justcor]

My order (#2564) was charged to my CC a few days ago.:D Hope that gives some of you guys an idea about Rich's progress.

Good news my order number is #2561. :)

[Up1911Fan]

Gonna place an order for a P30 Shaggy.

Good luck with that.

[secondstoryguy]

Has anyone else received theirs?

[JV_]

Has anyone else received theirs?Not me, I'm in the 2580s.

[Kyle Reese]

Good luck with that.

It's sitting in my closet as I'm typing this, longing for a P30 companion. :p

I procured it from a most generous member here last week.

[secondstoryguy]

Cool. I'm in the 2590s so I should be not too long after you.

[justcor]

I am 02561 and still don't have mine yet.

[Caboose]

Cool. I'm in the 2590s so I should be not too long after you.

I'm also in the 2590s. I'll post here when I get charged, care to do the same?

[secondstoryguy]

I think I got charged already. I'll post when I get mine.

[Matt O]

My order is in the low 2590's as well and I have not been charged for mine yet.

[EVP]

I am 02561 and still don't have mine yet.

Just keep in mind that Rich most likely builds batches of holsters for the same pistol at that time. So order numbers may give you an idea but does not mean that some one who's order number is first will receive theirs before another close order number.

[JohnN]

It's sitting in my closet as I'm typing this, longing for a P30 companion. :p

I procured it from a most generous member here last week.

Are you back to using the P30?

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[Kyle Reese]

Are you back to using the P30?

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Not yet. I need to purchase a P30. I'll do that this fall.

Buying the holster was the catalyst for this purchase.

[JV_]

I'm quite anxious to get mine. My home made holster is pathetic and Blade-Tech's *5-7 DAYS RUSH ITEM* is going on week 4.

[Serpico1985]

My order is 2604 ordered November 26th and I just got an email from ccc giving an expected build date of May 2nd.

In case anyone else is playing the wait game.

[justcor]

My order #02561 shipped yesterday. :p

[Matt O]

FYI, my order, #2593, which is for a Glock 17, is expected to be built on or around April 11th.

[JDM]

#2623 is slated for production on May 23rd.

[EmanP]

2581 - 3/21 G 17 & Sig 226
2675 - 8/8 G19 & Sig 225

[nar472]

I just got an email my order number is 2673
and they said that they would start it on Aug 8th.

[CGA]

For those interested, I just received my order today. #2562.

[Coyotesfan97]

2627 scheduled for May 30th.


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[MD7305]

For those interested, I just received my order today. #2562.

That's excellent news. I'm #2564! I've been charged but haven't received any type of shipping notification. I check the mailbox constantly hoping there will be a USPS Priority box from OH inside! Rich is a good guy and although you have to wait you definently get your money's worth. I'm currently dealing with another holster maker and that situation has made me really appreciate how CCC and Rich conduct business.

[MD7305]

Update. My Shaggy and BMCs arrived today! Same as always, top notch gear from Rich! These are the first BMC I've had and they're fantastic, much thinner and smaller than the Comp-Tacs I had been using.

[DominicO]

I was charged yesterday. My order number is 2575

[G60]

2651 expected July 7th. Left-handed M&P fullsize.

[EmanP]

2581, hit my card 3/28.

[Serpico1985]

Any updates? Mine is scheduled for May 2nd and I was wondering if everything is on track. Anyone received theirs latley?

[JV_]

I was billed when he started it, but it hasn't shipped. That was over a month ago...

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[Matt O]

I was quoted an April 11th build date. Haven't heard anything yet though...

[Pennzoil]

My order number was 2580 and I recieved my holsters today.

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/299/shaggys.jpg

[JV_]

Mine is 2582.

[EmanP]

2581, nothing yet although it hit the card over 2 weeks ago.

[BWT]

2653. WHOO! We're drawing close.

ETA: I was quoted July 18th, I ordered it in November. I mean, it's whatever, I knew what I was getting into.

[JV_]

Mine is 2582.USPS Shipping notification received. Looks like it'll be here in time for Rogers!

[EmanP]

Got mine today, almost a month after it hit the card. Well made and very comfy but seems to stick off me like some huge cancerous growth. It tucks the grip into your gut but at the expense of a chunk of holster sticking out from the gun at an extra half the width of the gun. I'll give it a little bit but doesn't seem like it would conceal well because of the 1/2" between the edge of the pistol and end of the belt attachement edge.

[Hunter Rose]

Well made and very comfy but seems to stick off me like some huge cancerous growth. It tucks the grip into your gut but at the expense of a chunk of holster sticking out from the gun at an extra half the width of the gun. I'll give it a little bit but doesn't seem like it would conceal well because of the 1/2" between the edge of the pistol and end of the belt attachement edge.

Put a shirt on and give it a try. I think you will be pleasently surprised. I thought the exact same thing when I first received my Shaggy, but have found it hides my P30LS excellently. Even when wearing tighter more tailored polos, the gun just disappears.

[EmanP]

I was wearing a tshirt.

[Hunter Rose]

Got nothing then. Everybody is built differently. Maybe you and the Shaggy are not meant to be.

[MDS]

I was wearing a tshirt.

Whoa! Are you saying you have a different holster that would hide a full-size gun under a tshirt? I'm always on the lookout for better concealment, if you could share a tip...

OBOnTopic: I've been wearing my Shaggy more-or-less exclusively for about a month, after a couple/three months of practice and experimentation before that. I can sort-of hide my G19 under a loose tshirt with another holster, but only if I move very carefully. With the Shaggy, I can hide my G19 under all but my tightest tshirts, and even though the loop does print sometimes, that's never been a problem for my unique needs...

[ToddG]

seems to stick off me like some huge cancerous growth.

Where along your beltline is the holster's loop?

[EmanP]

About 1 o'clock to 1:30. It has the standard kydex loop that he slit down the middle for me so that it could stradle belt loops but you can't tell the slit. It is super comfy though for that type of holster.

[ToddG]

In my experience, if you're straddling a pants loop with the Shaggy, you're wearing it farther toward the side than most people find ideal in terms of speed, comfort, and concealability. YMMV, of course.

[EmanP]

Thanks Todd. I'll have to play with it for the next several weeks. I'm fairly flat from chest to waist thanks to my puggy midsection which might be affecting it but it's still a great holster. And now that we've got a time line we know that it takes about a month from cc to door and know where the numbers are. Just a matter of time before everyone here gets their Shaggy's.

[tmoore912]

I have a Shaggy sized for a G19. (Bought it used from a member here.) If I wear it at around 1 O'clock and in front of the belt loop that is on the right side, the front sight area and back of the slide print like a mother. I know if I had the Shaggy sized for the G17 it would probably not do this because the length of the holster would push out the bottom thus tucking in the top of the holster.

So to remedy the back sight from printing like hell, I had to trim my big Kydex belt loop so it would allow me to straddle the front right belt loop. When I do that it doesn't print as much, and you can barely tell. I like the Shaggy a tremendous amount, but I wish I had the one for the G17.

This is one of the reasons I try to tell people who are getting a AIWB holster(even for a small gun), to get the holster made for the biggest gun size of that model gun. Holster length definitely plays a significant part in making appendix carry work in my opinion.

I'll be ordering a Shaggy for a G17 when CCC starts taking orders again.

[JConn]

This is one of the reasons I try to tell people who are getting a AIWB holster(even for a small gun), to get the holster made for the biggest gun size of that model gun. Holster length definitely plays a significant part in making appendix carry work in my opinion.

I'll be ordering a Shaggy for a G17 when CCC starts taking orders again.

This seems to be true within reason. I have been wearing a 34 sized shaggy recently and it is long enough where, depending on the tightness of the pants, there are some uncomfortable situations. With baggy pants it's doable. With jeans, it's a little cramped sometimes. It does conceal really well though.

[JeffJ]

I have a Shaggy sized for a G19. (Bought it used from a member here.) If I wear it at around 1 O'clock and in front of the belt loop that is on the right side, the front sight area and back of the slide print like a mother. I know if I had the Shaggy sized for the G17 it would probably not do this because the length of the holster would push out the bottom thus tucking in the top of the holster.

So to remedy the back sight from printing like hell, I had to trim my big Kydex belt loop so it would allow me to straddle the front right belt loop. When I do that it doesn't print as much, and you can barely tell. I like the Shaggy a tremendous amount, but I wish I had the one for the G17.

This is one of the reasons I try to tell people who are getting a AIWB holster(even for a small gun), to get the holster made for the biggest gun size of that model gun. Holster length definitely plays a significant part in making appendix carry work in my opinion.

I'll be ordering a Shaggy for a G17 when CCC starts taking orders again.

It's really a body type thing. My G19 shaggy conceals better than my G34 shaggy and is significantly more comfortable.

[Serpico1985]

Quoted me 5/2/2012 as a build date. Just got billed on 5/2. I'll update the thread when I get the order.

[Coyotesfan97]

My build starts on the 30th! ;) Almost there.

[Serpico1985]

Order shipped today.

[Bluedog]

Invoice ID: 0000002629 - Credit Card was charged today.

[JDM]

#2623 is slated for production on May 23rd.

2623 was billed on 2JUL12

[Oldrich]

Yes, thank you very much, I got my order in as well! Let the waiting begin....

[Bluedog]

Invoice ID: 0000002629 - Credit Card was charged today.

Charge 6/12/12

Shipping notice received 6/29/12

[Spr1]

I just received mine. Wow.

[Bluedog]

Received mines today.

[Coyotesfan97]

Got mine today too. Nice!:cool:

[Joe-jitsu]

Got mine in a couple weeks ago, I've tried a handful of AIWB holsters.... this one is all it's cracked up to be. Should have ordered two!

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll180/joe-jitsu_album/Fast%20Inc%20training/securedownload5.jpg

[vcdgrips]

2631ish came in around July 30. It was a Shaggy for a G34/35. To my pleasant surprise, it seems that Rich is setting them up so they run just a bit higher ( as in maybe 5/8 of an inch). There is no douubt that this makes the holster a bit more comfortable and definitely faster. While it does not sit quite as high a my gen 1 Keepers ( a great holster BTW), it still lets me get a full firing grip without my knuckles contacting my belt/pants in any way.

Fit and finish was spot on. Thank you Rich for a great holster with you incremental improvements.

David Barnes
www.vcdgrips.com

[Wendell]

Ordered Nov. 25th, arrived Aug. 16, it was well worth the wait.
My first impressions are very, very positive.

Please bump this thread whenever he starts taking orders again.

[EmanP]

2675 was charged on 9/10/12.

[EmanP]

Recieved today.

[Pistol Fan]

Got mine in a couple weeks ago, I've tried a handful of AIWB holsters.... this one is all it's cracked up to be. Should have ordered two!

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll180/joe-jitsu_album/Fast%20Inc%20training/securedownload5.jpg

If you dont mind, what type of loop, retention system do you use with the sheath for that knife? I'm looking for something similar.

[Up1911Fan]

It look's like a Tracker Dan BloodShark Knife and sheath, but i've been wrong before.

[Joe-jitsu]

If you dont mind, what type of loop, retention system do you use with the sheath for that knife? I'm looking for something similar.

Loop is a metal belt clip, attached to the belt via inner tube in this pic. Possible with many of the knives out there.

No retention device, friction only.

Plenty of knives will fit the bill, with an aftermarket sheath.

[Pistol Fan]

Loop is a metal belt clip, attached to the belt via inner tube in this pic. Possible with many of the knives out there.

No retention device, friction only.

Plenty of knives will fit the bill, with an aftermarket sheath.

Thank you very much. The inner tube is the key. I did not know how you attached it horizontally.

[GJM]

You are receiving this email because you have in the past ordered from Custom Carry Concepts,LLC or have contacted us. If you prefer not to receive occasional emails from us, please reply to this email with "Remove" in the subject field.

When I started Custom Carry Concepts my intent was to offer a great holster at a good price that was available in a reasonable amount of time. The first two haven't changed, but the popularity of my holsters has made the wait times beyond what I ever envisioned.

So in an effort to be true to my original intent, and to be more fair to all of my customers, I'm trying something new. Instead of taking several months of orders at one time as I have in the past, I will make available a limited number of holsters that will show as “in stock” on the site. What the “in stock” number represents is the average number of holsters I can produce in a month. However, this doesn't mean that your holster is sitting on a shelf ready to be shipped; this is still a custom shop. I still make every holster to order.

What this means to you is a shorter wait time from when you order and when you receive your holster. It means you will know when your card will be charged and when you can expect to receive your order.

The website will update the “in stock” slots every Monday morning between 6am and 10am Eastern. When you order, your credit card will be charged within four business days but production may take 6 weeks. Orders will ship Friday, Saturday and Monday. You should receive an email with tracking information when your order ships.

Thank you for your interest, patronage, and support,
Richard Schaefer
Custom Carry Concepts, LLC
www.customcarryconcepts.com
(330)651-2597

[RoyGBiv]

I was expecting a LONG wait when I placed my order last month. It's ok, since I was buying a backup for my current Shaggy, which is showing some age, but is still in good condition... I figured if it took 6 months or more, I'd be ok. Lo and behold, I received my new Shaggy today, along with a BMC. Sweet.!

I must have gotten in early when the order window opened again.
Now I need to hide the CC bill, which will also contain a complete set of AR parts and an ammo order in addition to this. :o
Good thing WifeGBiv is the understanding sort. :cool:

[tussery]

I was expecting a LONG wait when I placed my order last month. It's ok, since I was buying a backup for my current Shaggy, which is showing some age, but is still in good condition... I figured if it took 6 months or more, I'd be ok. Lo and behold, I received my new Shaggy today, along with a BMC. Sweet.!

I must have gotten in early when the order window opened again.
Now I need to hide the CC bill, which will also contain a complete set of AR parts and an ammo order in addition to this. :o
Good thing WifeGBiv is the understanding sort. :cool:
Looks like we got in on the new order system. I ordered a Shaggy on the 3rd and have it in hand today.

[Jason F]

Ordered a couple 1911 mag carriers a few weeks back to replace the single leather Milt Sparks IWB I've been using for nearly 10 years. I just realized after watching some video of my reloads that I couldn't properly index the mag from that leather setup (unfortunatly). But it was brilliant at concealment.

Been doing some reload practice the last few days and I love these new mag pouches. Now I get why a lot of guys are using these. I can finally properly index the mag, get it deep in to my palm as I grasp it, and it comes out quick and clean. Love it.

[Wendell]

Available: 7

http://shop.customcarryconcepts.com/Shaggy-AIWB-SHG.htm?productId=12

[wmu12071]

# Available 1

[GJM]

I spoke to Rich yesterday, and effective end of January he will be full time in the holster business, which should increase availability!

[JConn]

I spoke to Rich yesterday, and effective end of January he will be full time in the holster business, which should increase availability!

Fantastic.

[45R]

Ordered mine 6 weeks ago. Received shipping email on Thur. Received holster yesterday.

[Wendell]

Availability:
(http://shop.customcarryconcepts.com/Shaggy-AIWB-SHG.htm?productId=12)
Available for order (http://shop.customcarryconcepts.com/Shaggy-AIWB-SHG.htm?productId=12)


# Available:
(http://shop.customcarryconcepts.com/Shaggy-AIWB-SHG.htm?productId=12)
5
(http://shop.customcarryconcepts.com/Shaggy-AIWB-SHG.htm?productId=12)

[Whiskey_Bravo]

Just placed an order for a Shaggy of the P30 variety. Only 1 more available after my order.

[Wendell]

Availability
(http://shop.customcarryconcepts.com/Shaggy-AIWB-SHG.htm?productId=12)
Available for order (http://shop.customcarryconcepts.com/Shaggy-AIWB-SHG.htm?productId=12)


# Available (http://shop.customcarryconcepts.com/Shaggy-AIWB-SHG.htm?productId=12)
16 (http://shop.customcarryconcepts.com/Shaggy-AIWB-SHG.htm?productId=12)

[NickA]

I spoke to Rich yesterday, and effective end of January he will be full time in the holster business, which should increase availability!

They sent an official email yesterday on this so sounds like they're moving forward. Great news.

[bakdrft911]

I tried to look for a holster from Shaggy. He dont carry RIA 1911's

[texasaggie2005]

Ordered a Shaggy for my G19 yesterday, #2991. I'll update with delivery dates once I get them.

[ToddG]

I tried to look for a holster from Shaggy. He dont carry RIA 1911's

Do RIA 1911s not fit in standard 1911 holsters?

[Rich@CCC]

Hello all!

Custom Carry Concepts is officially full time as of Today!

I hope to be able to drastically increase production and reduce the lead time on orders.

I also hope to have a bit more time to spend gleaning Todd's site for knowledge and opinions.

[JV_]

Custom Carry Concepts is officially full time as of Today!

I hope to be able to drastically increase production and reduce the lead time on orders.


I wish you the best of luck and hope it's a successful full-time career for you.

[JDM]

Hello all!

Custom Carry Concepts is officially full time as of Today!

I hope to be able to drastically increase production and reduce the lead time on orders.

I also hope to have a bit more time to spend gleaning Todd's site for knowledge and opinions.

Awesome.

Congrats!

[Up1911Fan]

That's great Rich! Looking forward to my mid december order (hint hint). Good luck and congrats!

[ToddG]

Custom Carry Concepts is officially full time as of Today!

Congratulations, Rich!

[Tamara]

Do RIA 1911s not fit in standard 1911 holsters?

Yes they do.

[BoppaBear]

Hello all!

Custom Carry Concepts is officially full time as of Today!

I hope to be able to drastically increase production and reduce the lead time on orders.

I also hope to have a bit more time to spend gleaning Todd's site for knowledge and opinions.

Congrats Rich! Spoke with you last night, and am #2996 as of a few minutes after we spoke. I am looking forward to getting the Shaggies for my sk and P30.

[CCT125US]

Placed my order (3001) this afternoon. Looking forward to seeing how it works. I figure this would make a good back up holster to the 5 Shot SME.

[helothar]

Looks like I'm in good company, I placed my order for a Shaggy on 1/21, can't wait to put it through the paces! :cool:

[BoppaBear]

Forgot to ask Rich last time I spoke with him, but has anyone heard what the expected turnaround is now that he's full time? Custom takes time, so I'm just curious.

[Wendell]

Forgot to ask Rich last time I spoke with him, but has anyone heard what the expected turnaround is now that he's full time? Custom takes time, so I'm just curious.

It's fast.

"...in an effort to be true to my original intent, and to be more fair to all of my customers, I'm trying something new. I will take orders for what I can produce in about a month. The site shows a limited number of holsters “available”. This doesn't mean that your holster is sitting on a shelf ready to be shipped;this is still a custom shop. I still make every holster to order.
(http://www.customcarryconcepts.com/)When you order, your credit card will be charged within four business days but production may take 6 weeks. Orders will ship Friday, Saturday and Monday. You should receive an email with tracking information when your order ships. The website will update the “available” list every Monday morning between 6am and 10am Eastern...." (http://www.customcarryconcepts.com/)

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[Up1911Fan]

I got my shipping notice this morning. Ordered Dec. 17.

[BoppaBear]

I got my shipping notice this morning. Ordered Dec. 17.

Thanks. I ordered mine on 2/1, so based on your timeline I'm expecting them sometime in April.

[TAZ]

Placed my order today. Whooooo Hooooo!

[Whiskey_Bravo]

I got my shipping notice this morning. Ordered Dec. 17.

Thank you for the update. I ordered mine on Dec. 27, so mine should be coming up soon as well.

[Rich@CCC]

Hey guys,

When we decided to go full time we wanted to get production and incoming orders balanced at 4 weeks delivery time. We took a guess at the volume I could do and used that guess to make up some numbers for each model of holster to make slots available for orders.

Our initial estimates looked to be close, around six weeks for deliver on the long side. Then we had a bout with the flue that took the whole house down for more than a week and I am still getting caught up from that. So, I know some of you have been waiting longer than the projected six weeks.

My wife Just worked up a realistic updated schedule for delivery and informed me that we are sitting at 7.5 weeks with a few longer flying orders that we will prioritize and get out in the next day or two. I am going to put in some long days and we are still in the process of implementing new tooling to streamline a few of the holsters in production without sacrificing quality. So, hopefully we will get back to under six weeks soon.


Regards,
Rich

[BoppaBear]

Hey guys,

When we decided to go full time we wanted to get production and incoming orders balanced at 4 weeks delivery time. We took a guess at the volume I could do and used that guess to make up some numbers for each model of holster to make slots available for orders.

Our initial estimates looked to be close, around six weeks for deliver on the long side. Then we had a bout with the flue that took the whole house down for more than a week and I am still getting caught up from that. So, I know some of you have been waiting longer than the projected six weeks.

My wife Just worked up a realistic updated schedule for delivery and informed me that we are sitting at 7.5 weeks with a few longer flying orders that we will prioritize and get out in the next day or two. I am going to put in some long days and we are still in the process of implementing new tooling to streamline a few of the holsters in production without sacrificing quality. So, hopefully we will get back to under six weeks soon.


Regards,
Rich

Thanks Rich! Glad you're feeling better! I'm excited about the holsters.

Bo

[Whiskey_Bravo]

Never mind, all set.

[BoppaBear]

Shipping notice on 4/1 and delivered today! I ordered 2 holsters, one for my P30 and one for my sk. Both with the leather backing on the backside of the holsters. They are really nice. Well-made, draw nicely, secure the guns extremely well, and I can already tell they are ridiculously comfortable. Rich and Kristina were a pleasure to work with, and the product was worth the wait.

I'm looking forward to putting these holsters through their paces.

Thanks CCC!

[Not HighSpeed]

Shipping notice on 4/1 and delivered today! I ordered 2 holsters, one for my P30 and one for my sk. Both with the leather backing on the backside of the holsters. They are really nice. Well-made, draw nicely, secure the guns extremely well, and I can already tell they are ridiculously comfortable. Rich and Kristina were a pleasure to work with, and the product was worth the wait.

I'm looking forward to putting these holsters through their paces.

Thanks CCC!


Ditto! Mine will show up tomorrow:cool:

[Chipster]

I received my Shaggy for a 1911 last week. I also received 3 magazine punches I had ordered for various other guns as well. The magazine pouches fit great but the 1911 holster was off pretty bad. I have a Nighthawk Vickers and the holster was made for a standard GI style 1911. I emailed Rich and he responded quickly and had a solid explanation for the fit.

Some people would be upset and complain but I want to give Rich a big thumbs up for the explanation and great communication!

I will certainly be sending the holster back and am sure I will be taken care of and will more than likely order another holster when I send this one in. The customer service is great and I only hope people will continue to support Rich and his business!

[texasaggie2005]

Ordered a Shaggy for my G19 yesterday, #2991. I'll update with delivery dates once I get them.

Received my shipping notification on the 1st, should get it any day now.

[CCT125US]

According to email, Rich began work on mine this afternoon.

[ssb]

I received my Shaggy today (4/11). For reference, my order was placed on Feb 7. Mr. Schaefer was a pleasure to do business with.

As for the holster (for a G19), I have no complaints. I wore it for around six hours today, and found it to be of excellent quality and comfort. I find it very easy to establish a good firing grip on the gun; it's noticeably easier than my RCS Vanguard II. I also picked up a BMC which, again, I found to be great. It conceals a G17 mag at 11 O'Clock quite well, though I'm still playing with the position (previously I'd used a homemade leather pocket holster).

http://i.imgur.com/whSfdu2.jpg

[Rich@CCC]

Hey Chipster,
Thanks for giving me the benefit of the doubt. How was the fit after I reformed it?
Rich

I received my Shaggy for a 1911 last week. I also received 3 magazine punches I had ordered for various other guns as well. The magazine pouches fit great but the 1911 holster was off pretty bad. I have a Nighthawk Vickers and the holster was made for a standard GI style 1911. I emailed Rich and he responded quickly and had a solid explanation for the fit.

Some people would be upset and complain but I want to give Rich a big thumbs up for the explanation and great communication!

I will certainly be sending the holster back and am sure I will be taken care of and will more than likely order another holster when I send this one in. The customer service is great and I only hope people will continue to support Rich and his business!

[Chipster]

Rich,

The holster fit like a glove! I am extremely pleased with your customer service and will be ordering again soon. I am actually traveling with a buddy to the NW part of Indiana and both he and I'll be carrying in your products. I know I will always be thankful for Todd bringing this particular mode of carry to my attention and also leading me to your company!

Thank you,

Chip

[Rich@CCC]

Chip,
Glad to hear that the mod was effective.

Sometimes it can be difficult to get the exact fit that I want to see from a BlueGun. Especially with the 1911 family. There are so many different versions and all are just slightly different. With leather, the differences are not as big an issue but the Kydex holsters are such a glove like fit that even minor milling differences can drastically effect the fit. In your case it was due to the extended thumb safety, which is the only real difference from a true govt. profile on your 1911 and was easily fixed.

In some cases it's harder to pinpoint the problem. For example, I just had a customer let me know that the VersaClip he purchased for his S&W Body Guard, .380 was an extremely tight fit. The holster fit my BlueGun perfectly but it turns out that the slide of the real McCoy was about .003" wider than the blue gun. On a wider, larger pistol, this would not likely have been a problem that the retention adjustment could not have taken care of. In this case the small size made the geometry radically different and the retention adjustment was not sufficient to alleviate the added friction. The fix was very simple, a few layers of painter's tape applied to the BlueGun's slide provided the clearance needed. It did take some back and forth and me getting to test fit on the actual pistol before I could definitely see the cause of the problem.

The Sig Sauer P22* offerings have also had some fitment issues. Evidently Sig has made minor milling changes to some of their slide profiles over the years and I have had a small percentage of holsters returned due to not fitting well. Then there is the Sig Scorpion which has a radically different slide profile from any other 1911.

I would love to be able to own one of every gun that I make holsters for! Of course that would necessitate a price increase on the holsters :)

All in all I have had very few issues with fitment and I will continue to do everything within my power to make every Customer a Satisfied Customer.

Regards,
Rich

[JodyH]

A Shaggy for my HK45C should be in my mailbox tomorrow.
:cool:

[Dan_S]

I got a used Shaggy the other day, and so far as I can sell, it is easily the best holster I've purchased to date. That's saying a lot.

Couldn't be happier than I am with the holster.

[BoppaBear]

I'm loving my Shaggies for my P30 and sk. Also the best holsters I've found so far.

[BobLoblaw]

Love my Shaggy. It's my go to every day. The leather addition makes a huge difference on the pelvic bone. M&P 45c with Apex internals/trigger and a Shaggy is the best setup I've found thus far...until my SME arrives :)

[rsh2k1]

First post, I believe.

Just wanted to send a shout-out to Richard Schaefer. If you have any doubts about ordering from CCC, ease your mind. I ran across a weird little issue, emailed him, and Richard was on the phone the very next day. We've been trying to figure out what's causing the issue (below on that) and he's sending out a new part at no charge. If that doesn't solve it, he'll build a new holster for me. That's above-and-beyond customer service.

Now as to the issue... it's an odd one, and one Richard has never seen/heard before.

I have a G19 in a G19 Shaggy. I recently swapped out the kydex loop for a standard clip. Since then, I noticed that the T-nut in the horizontal JUST extends (I mean, maybe a millimeter here) far enough to interfere with the loaded chamber indicator on the G19. So when holstering, it pushes back on the small piece of metal enough to move the slide. The last thing I want is any resistance or slide movement when reholstering an AIWB gun.

I put the T-nut vertical, and it touches the frame and puts marks on the slide.

I post this just to see if any other Glock owners have run across this issue; it's an easy fix (file down the T-nut a bit) but wanted to see for myself and for Richard.

Oh yeah, and Richard's customer service rocks.

[Corvus]

I have 4 Loopers on order for my 1911s and M&Ps after reading nothing but good things about the holsters.

[JMS]

Ordered a Shaggy for my M&P9fs on 2 Apr. Rec'd it 4 days ago.

I'm gonna end up smacking some velcro on the back of it at the muzzle end, so I can affix a spacer pad. Since every single other AIWB holster I've used has benefitted from that, that's not a gripe, just a circumstance (...though that makes me casually curious about the extra-tuck option on the JM Custom, as well).

What stands out to me is the distinct snap present as the gun is holstered. No other IWB holster I've used has had such a positive lock-up.

[echo6tango]

I ordered a Shaggy on March 21 and still haven't received a shipping notice :confused:


Ordered a Shaggy for my M&P9fs on 2 Apr. Rec'd it 4 days ago.

I'm gonna end up smacking some velcro on the back of it at the muzzle end, so I can affix a spacer pad. Since every single other AIWB holster I've used has benefitted from that, that's not a gripe, just a circumstance (...though that makes me casually curious about the extra-tuck option on the JM Custom, as well).

What stands out to me is the distinct snap present as the gun is holstered. No other IWB holster I've used has had such a positive lock-up.

[Josh Runkle]

I ordered a Shaggy on March 21 and still haven't received a shipping notice :confused:

Don't worry. They're good people. I'm sure they do things in batches, like all of the glock 19s together, etc.

[echo6tango]

I ordered a Shaggy on March 21 and still haven't received a shipping notice :confused:

No shipping notice, but it showed up yesterday.

[Shellback]

The kydex loop cracked on my Shaggy last week. I emailed Rich on 8/31, a holiday weekend, and received a response on 9/2 (Labor Day). Today I received a shipping label and my new loop's on the way. Great customer service!

http://imageshack.us/a/img10/1943/mulk.jpg

[MD7305]

The kydex loop cracked on my Shaggy last week. I emailed Rich on 8/31, a holiday weekend, and received a response on 9/2 (Labor Day). Today I received a shipping label and my new loop's on the way. Great customer service!

http://imageshack.us/a/img10/1943/mulk.jpg

Weird. My Shaggy's loop broke in he exact same manor last Friday. I'd been meaning to order a couple replacements. I had no idea Rich included loops in his warranty. Rich is a class act for sure.

[Shellback]

Weird. My Shaggy's loop broke in he exact same manor last Friday. I'd been meaning to order a couple replacements. I had no idea Rich included loops in his warranty. Rich is a class act for sure.

I sent them the picture along with a brief description and without question they said (Kristina) that they'd take care of it straight away, and did. I'm very happy with the customer service and their products.

[Up1911Fan]

I've always had great CS from CCC. Rich talked me through modifying one of his holsters to fit my CTC lasergrips over the phone.

[Rich]

Will he do Pull Dot Loops instead of clips/hooks and such?

Also I don't understand the leather backing one can add to his IWB.

Can someone post pics showing the leather?

[Up1911Fan]

Will he do Pull Dot Loops instead of clips/hooks and such?

Also I don't understand the leather backing one can add to his IWB.

Can someone post pics showing the leather?

The pic 3 post's up show's the leather.

[JDM]

Will he do Pull Dot Loops instead of clips/hooks and such?

Also I don't understand the leather backing one can add to his IWB.

Can someone post pics showing the leather?

The leather backing mitigates heat transfer to your groin area during long practice sessions.

[Rich]

The pic 3 post's up show's the leather.

I tried to make it out? The leather must be black .

2 types one for the heat and one for comfort Right?

The Looper and Shag is so close to what I want.

I must of looked at 20 + IWB makers and haven't found what I want.

Its a real simple holster IWB to! (Blade Tech use to make it ? Now they are Discontinued.)

#1 Straight Drop or 0 cant

#2 Low ride

#3 Full Sweat Guard even covers hammer if cocked /locked

#4 Must have Pull Dot Loops ( after 30yrs of holding a permit I've had problems with clips , hooks and such )

[Rich@CCC]

I really need to spend more time on the forums! It's tuff because I tend to get involved and spend too much time once I get started and any time on the computer is time not making holsters.

I have included the loops and clips in my warranty for a period of 1 year.

Rich,
Yes, I have snap loops available on the Shaggy. I am happy to tailor a holster to your needs. I called and left a message for you Saturday.

Please give me a call (330)651-2779 and we can work up exactly what you need.

Regards,
Rich

BTW, Kris recently started a Face Book page for CCC. "Like" us for the most recent news and updates.

[Shellback]

As an update... My loop arrived, swapped it out with the cracked one and I'm back in business. Great customer service and products from Rick & Co!

[Rich]

I really need to spend more time on the forums! It's tuff because I tend to get involved and spend too much time once I get started and any time on the computer is time not making holsters.

I have included the loops and clips in my warranty for a period of 1 year.

Rich,
Yes, I have snap loops available on the Shaggy. I am happy to tailor a holster to your needs. I called and left a message for you Saturday.

Please give me a call (330)651-2779 and we can work up exactly what you need.

Regards,
Rich

BTW, Kris recently started a Face Book page for CCC. "Like" us for the most recent news and updates.

Rich


Rich
You did call !! I almost got your message and some how I deleted It! my bad

This is excellent news . I will get a hold you when I can come up with the cash.

If Im lucky it will be at the first of the month.. by then I hope you are still taking orders?

Thanks
Rich

[helothar]

anyone have experience with the leather loops on the shaggy? Am I able to have it so one goes on each side of a belt loop, or do they sit too close together. My kydex loop is starting to crack and I need to replace it.

[Rich@CCC]

helothar,

Yes, the snap loops will span the belt loop of most jeans or dress pants. Some of the "tactical cargos" have wider loops but they are typically arranged differently as well. My snap loops are fitted with Pull The Dot snaps and are now made from a polyurethane coated nylon webbing which is stronger and thinner than the leather straps for a more concealable package.

BTW, it's possible that your loop is under warranty. Shoot me an email @ rschaefer@customcarryconcepts with your order number if you still have it.

Regards,
Rich

[helothar]

helothar,

Yes, the snap loops will span the belt loop of most jeans or dress pants. Some of the "tactical cargos" have wider loops but they are typically arranged differently as well. My snap loops are fitted with Pull The Dot snaps and are now made from a polyurethane coated nylon webbing which is stronger and thinner than the leather straps for a more concealable package.

BTW, it's possible that your loop is under warranty. Shoot me an email @ rschaefer@customcarryconcepts with your order number if you still have it.

Regards,
Rich

Thanks for the reply, Rich.
Looking back at old emails it looks like its been over a year since I got my holster, no problem though I think the snap loops will offer a bit more versatility in placement options.
Thanks again!

[Rich@CCC]

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