Cheap Holsters Versus Expensive Holsters - Is There A Big Difference?
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- Опубликовано: 2 июл 2024
- Is there a big difference between cheap, less expensive holsters and more expensive holsters?
Myles runs you through the major differences in this video so that you can make a more informed decision the next time you need or want a new holster.
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I have a few Bravo Concealment holders and have never had an issue, they fit my pistols perfectly and with outstanding retention and fit and finish all for under 40 bucks making it just as good as my Tier One and TRex holsters that cost 3X.
Love my bravo concealment
For the rare instances that I need a owb holster bravo concealment does just fine. I wouldn't wear it out in public but alone in the woods no problems. I don't believe it would last if used daily though.
Wear my bravos almost daily. When I was a police officer I wore one daily for a couple of years without issue. I have both IWB and OWB and I love them both.
I love Vedder Light Tuck and Tulster Profile holsters. I like the one wide metal clip which makes it easy to carry at appendix or 3 o'clock. The other holsters that have 2 separate clips spaced out makes it harder to carry in other places except the one. Vedder and Tulster also seem to have a much bigger selection of gun models compared to most others.
You never spoke about the middle budget holster.
I've made the budget holster mistake a couple of times. I've also gone high end a few times as well. These days I find the mid-tier ones fit my needs perfectly. I really like the Vedder Light Tuck because it's a true mid-tier: comfortable, affordable, conceals well, doesn't have anything I don't need.
My biggest mistake was buying cheap, best thing I ever did was buy a custom holster that fits my gun perfectly
that's why i don't go cheap i do research and find a solid choice. because if not you do what you did.. you had to spend more money and time to do it again.
@@MRsolidcolor When i say cheap it isnt a uncle mikes pos, but a mass production holster for the model but the tolerances are loose so the gun isn't comfortable or as secure as i wanted.
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Your videos are always so informative and very helpful! Thanks!
I own several of the Bravo holsters you have there in the video. I’m not an operator but I carried my duty weapon in one for years. For the last year or so I have been carrying one of their IWB holsters and I love it. The plastic feels and sounds cheap, I’ll give you that. But it flexes without cracking or splitting and has never failed me.
Bought my first of 2 Tenicor holsters after watching one of your videos, thanks Myles
I have come to the opinion of "cheap gear does not have to be bad" depending on how you look at it.
Like with pouches and with holsters you could get something cheap, to see if that type of pouch/holster/carrier or whatever is something u might like.
That way your not spending a high amount of the bat for something u might not like and having to spend even more just for something u "might" like.
If you take for example some cheap airsoft brand for a pouch, spend maybe $10, and find out u dont like something about that type of pouch is not that big of a waste. And in my experience it might be a useful pouch for something else.
Compared to spending of the bat $30 or higher for a pouch, then not liking it, that can get expensive quite quickly.
It's about the retention & wiggle... can you run with it?... without it falling out... Then you're golden
But I can't run well, even unarmed and in shorts!
Adjustability comparison wasn't fair; OWB to a IWB! I have Tenicor, LAS Concealment (both are outstanding) and a variety of the cheap holsters which leave a lot to be desired. Overall great points and a thorough comparison. Thank you for the info and great videos!
Good stuff. Ive been pretty lucky with budget and premium holsters.
Another thing: think about the gun you are using. Dont get some obscure boutique gun. The most popular CCW guns are popular for a reason. Then think about a light and/or red dot optic attached to the gun. This will change your starting price for even budget holsters so moving up is preferred. Invest in the holster as you invested in the gun to dave your life. I use Guerrilla Tactical Lo-Pro with a Shadow Systems MR920, HS507C-X2, TLR-7A
I've been buying we the people holsters and Tege holsters and they've been working just fine last few years. I have a couple of 200 hundred dollar holsters and the difference isn't really that much at least safety wise. I think the Tege holsters are a great value. You can adjust tension on front. Back, and inside.
Im definitely the holster box guy. Every level from cheap leather from amazon, cya, to concealment express. Then i started getting tier 1 concealed iwbs. I recently wanted to tryan owb for the 1st time. Got a tulster for my shield plus, then tried Bravo concealment for my cz p10c. The bravo is cheap, works ok. But i gotta say, i emailed them and they have been excellent in customer service.
The mid level sweat guard is great on whatever you choose for re-holstering and keeping the gun off your body for both cold and hot weather.
I'm ordering one. Sometimes I think I could draw my steel frame and use it to heat a two person sleeping bag.
To be honest I see it as 2 extremes
I have cheap holsters, and more expensive holsters.
Some expensive holsters are just too full of things you don't use, and it makes them bulky
Depending on your need, a cheap holster is a lot leaner, easier to conceal, lighter and just simpler
For my 1911 I use a sidecar holster, and for my glock 19 I'm getting just a regular holster
Both of them are handmade tho.
That way I can be sure it fits my need with no extra stuff that I'll never use and will just end up being something to poke me inside my pants
don't go cheap. telling some people, that it makes them mad... i have family like that. then they try to explain how its not cheap then end up just proving MY point on its cheap.
I have a leather holster custom molded to my Sig Sauer p226. Best ever. Not a fan of plastic/composite.
Can we all agree the We The people holsters are crap just good marketing lol
But on a serious note good timing on the video my Werkz holster fell apart today while I was working cows
There's a lot of difference! I purchased a We the ppl holster and the thing started cracking within a month
The least I've ever spent on a holster was probably $60. The most was around $130.
I used a cheap injection molded holster a few years ago and literally wore the holster out. Retention was half way gone by the time I switched. You get what you pay for. Cheap holsters have a place but it's limited.
Overly complicated holster can sometimes be too much and too expensive. A good budget or mid priced holster is all the majority of people need.
Concealment Express, no complaints whatsoever. Not the cheapest, but they are definitely cheaper than your “mid range”options, yet I have never had any problems with any of my guns while using their holsters.
I have other more expensive holsters that ended up in the can.
Good copy Myles, Sir & thanks for the insight as always.
It's a learning curve for sure.
So what about mid price holsters? Totally silent.
Tier1 concealed makes good holsters
i like the las
Get UltiClips. Replace all your clips with Ulticlips. I cannot stress this enough.
What about the mid tier holster?
Mid and higher will always be better. Between mid and tier, it would depend on the features and customization ta shooter wants.
The metal clips on any level of holster absolutely shreds my shirts, even thick work uniforms. That is very unacceptable and it seems so stupid to take an expensive one and put gorilla tape over the metal clip edges day one.
You are being unfair to injection molded holsters like Blade-Tech, Raven, and Bravo Concealment. You are correct about the set cant, but material strength science is more complicated than how it feels. The injection molded material is tough as hell and usually is less temperature sensitive than kydex or boltaron. Higher tier concealment holsters are more expensive for the same reason 1911s are expensive, they are hand crafted. Bravo Concealment has great customer service. Be fair, if you are going to use a "budget holster" for comparison, get a real piece of shit like Fobus. I think you owe the owner of Bravo Concealment a phone conversation about their product. I run JM Custom Kydex and Safariland holsters exclusively now, so this isn't me justifying a purchase. I have run the Bravo holster and it's quality and durability is fine.
Exactly! Calling Bravo holsters cheap because how it feels means he’s a fan of paying $150 for $5 worth of kydex.
30 bucks for Bravo that fits better the 90% of anything else out there. Just because it’s low cost doesn’t mean it’s cheap.
I've never had any problems with my Safariland ALS holsters, absolutely none.......
I remember when bravo company rigs were tier 1. Now they switched away from kydex and theyre trash
I’ve learned slowly, Buy nice or buy twice.
Pocket carry is the best. Just watch the Movie "The Irishman". Painting houses!
Real big diff! 90$
Had my share if bargain holsters. Never worth the money. You will be upgrading soon enough. Save yourself the extra 30 or 40 bucks for the bargain holster and put it towards a high quality one.
I find the claims presented in this video to be too generalized to be accurate, and at parts, it seems to be 'stretching', to put it lightly. There are expensive holsters that are not quality, there are expensive brands that do not support the product and/or have desirable customer service. There are 'budget' holsters that are quality, and budget brands that do support the product and have desirable customer service. Likewise, there are expensive brands that do not put effort into the details and there are budget brands that do.
Did not mention anything about the mid level holster. Only recommended the High end. I'm sure there are Some really good mid to higher level .... I won't spend $250-$300 on a piece of plastic/carbon fiber
I know multiple guys(4-5 guys) that have taken a heat gun to an M9 "ALS" TYPE and had great success!
I’m a big guy that wears coveralls. Just getting started and looking for a shoulder holster. Not looking for concealed carry just carry in woods. Don’t want something cheap. What brand would you recommend ?
Sadly the brand you are using as your budget example use to build a much higher quality product. Once they went to the mass produced molded plastic I gave them up.
that high end holster doesn’t have any adjustability as is. maybe it comes with different clips but sure isn’t worth over a hundred dollars.
Safariland. That is all.
the tenicor velo 4 👌🏽 went from a mft holster to that and its a huge difference and their customer service is 👌🏽
You had a middle of the road holster that you never really addressed. The features of that holster might fit the requirements of most of us. I have carried holstered guns my whole life and none of the holsters were custom holsters. Thumb brakes or leather loops work well for retaining my handguns. That being said, I have reached a point in my life that I can afford one of these high dollar holsters and I might buy one just to see what they are like.
Phalanx operator… 20 bucks, safely retains several pistol makes/models, simple, safe, higher quality and one tier above my Mexican holster.
You Get What You Pay For...
Unfortunately not always
Yes, there is a difference. Some kydex holsters may cause premature wear to you handgun finish. Is there a reason why you didn't mention any leather holsters? I still have some Del Fatti, Mitch Rosen and Galco holsters that should last a lifetime. Please tell buyers to never purchase a Blackhawk SERPA holster. The retention device may cause an N.D.. They have been banned by the LAPD. Thnx.
I agree. I learned the value of a quality leather holster a long time ago. Leather isn't tactical or as easy to produce, but a custom leather piece or a quality full leather "production" piece from Tucker Gun Leather. (HF1 for my 1911 is amazing.) Nothing rides, wears or endures like quality gun leather.
A polymer "cheap" holster is miles and miles stronger, more durable, heat resistant, manufacturing tolerance are way more controlled than any over priced kydex bender out there. Handguns aren't made out of cheap recycled kydex, its made out of polymers. I'll take a polymer holster over any of my high end kydex holsters any day of the week.
Yeah even the "high end" companies will send you a new holster if you have issues, because it's not worth the price of return shipping. Anything over $40 is way overpriced.