We all hear about the good kydex makers on PF, but I seldom hear it talked about in the leather game as to what is duty ready and vetted. I would imagine 5-Shot & J.R. Customs would be counted amongst the ranks, but who might also be building rugged vetted stuff?
What do you mean by "Duty Ready"?
I'm really impressed with Kramer Leather but I don't think they make duty holsters
Milt Sparks and Kramer have both been used for years in LE.
Not necessarily LE duty, just built and tested to be unlikely to see failures.
Originally Posted by Cypher
Kramer makes (or made, not sure) a paddle holster that was issued to the Michigan State Police for years.
Kramer would be one , I'm not sure if Galco counts but I've not had a problem with them.
This is aimed more at people who have used these in actual hands on hard use FOF or reality.
As I'm.sure you're aware most duty holsters made today have some type of retention device. I'm asking this because I DON'T know but can you make a retention holster out of leather (besides a thumb break)?
Last edited by Cypher; 12-16-2019 at 11:01 AM.
Before all this plastic stuff came out, Don Hume holsters was a top choice for leather holsters for LE. Moderate prices; good quality.
Are you asking about leather holsters made for exposed carry on a duty belt? Or plain ol' leather holsters that are designed to be belt-mounted and concealed?
Last edited by Erick Gelhaus; 12-16-2019 at 11:47 AM.
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