I second the negative experience with Vedder holsters x2. I ordered one for a p228, it did not fit properly and a second attempt also wasn’t right. They did accept the return and give me a prompt refund at least.
I second the negative experience with Vedder holsters x2. I ordered one for a p228, it did not fit properly and a second attempt also wasn’t right. They did accept the return and give me a prompt refund at least.
“There is no growth in the comfort zone.”--Jocko Willink
"You can never have too many knives." --Joe Ambercrombie
Kydex that is LEATHER LINED!
Garrett:
https://www.giholsters.com/product-p/hst3000.htm
I currently have two of these. EDC it with my commander sized 9mm 1911.
"... And miles to go before I sleep".
Broken in leather is very comfortable. Downside is its thicker and absorbs sweat. Kydex is thin and light and can wear finishes quicker. It does not absorb moisture.
" La rose est sans pourquoi, elle fleurit parce qu’elle fleurit ; Elle n’a souci d’elle-même, ne demande pas si on la voit. » Angelus Silesius
"There are problems in this universe for which there are no answers." Paul Muad'dib
Oily wipe down, every night 😉
"... And miles to go before I sleep".
The blue Taurus 856 I picked up used a year ago is the first carbon steel snub I've carried. Prior snubs carried have been stainless, or aluminum or (LCR) half plastic. It picks up rust at the drop of a hat. I'm seriously contemplating getting the alloy ultralight version of it for "sweating season" carry.
I am actually doing an experiment on leather vs kydex holster draws. I did the first test today and I need to crunch the numbers a little, but what I can see there is not a huge difference between the 4 holsters that I tested (5 Shot SME, Garrity Gunleather In-Victus, Tenicor G17 Velo, and a PHLster Enigma with a JMCK shell and a Junk Pillow).
The 5Shot SME is still the most comfortable holster I've ever used. I carried a P30 in it daily for years.
It was tight on the draw at first. I was OK with that as it made carrying the gun so much more practical on a day-to-day basis that I didn't mind. Eventually it loosened up enough so that there was only a slight bit of drag on the draw. The retention was nice, however, when you're forced to drop trou in a public restroom in an NPE.
Corrosion was never an issue, but I was packing a P30 which as far as I can tell is a pistol that is about as impervious to it as anything on the market.
3/15/2016