I love leather holsters. I do not go inside the waistband. To me that is cruel and unusual punishment. Yes, I am a FUDD, but leather lasts. With a 1911, it just seems fitting to use a leather holster. I mostly carry a G19 these days but like it on my hip where I have worn all my guns. I do have a Tagua. It has taken a beating, still works 100%. I live on a ranch in South Texas. This is rough country and the plastic holsters? They do not last. Leather get scratched, hit, etc., no problem. Some Bick4 leather conditioner twice a year and it should last longer than I will. Leather requires conditioning and cleaning. Saddle soap, wipe, let it dry, then conditioner. Great for your work boots, holsters, scabbards for carbines and rifles, saddles, tack, ball gloves, luggage, even your wife's purse. Take care of your leather.
I have 4 Tagua holsters and they work great. They hold up well and they are very reasonably priced. I just ordered one for my Sig V-Tac and it should be here in a few days.
I have that last holster in your video and used it originally for my G19X before getting my Vedder. Then when I transitioned to carrying a 1911, I used it for my 1911 quite effectively for a while.
These are nice holsters and I was looking at a Tagua holster for my pistol with a red dot. Actually the one you had your Hellcat in that I was looking at. Thanks for the video and have a great day.
I just received my tagua holster for my 5 inch 1911. I think it is absolutely nice and a great value for the money. I got the model with the clips for both iwb and owb. Why isnt this channel bigger!? Very informative.
I've used nearly every conceivable type of holster and have a crate full of them now gathering dust. Here's my take. I don't like IWB holsters because I find them uncomfortable. I don't like belt clips because they either rub me or provide less stability than belt loop types. I tried using a soft holster that wrapped around the body and was secured by Velcro, but it lacked a thumb-break, so the pistol fell out when I stomped too hard. For discreet carry I prefer pocket holsters (often slow to use) and belt holsters with thumb-breaks (bulky and require a vest or jacket to hide them). For hunting or extended field carry I find flap holsters are the most comfortable and protective. If I'm carrying a long gun, a cross-draw holster works best because it does not interfere with the long gun. I own some cowboy rigs, but I see no practical use for them and some rigs are quite heavy. I've always found shoulder holsters uncomfortable over time, so I've stopped using them.
I have a 1791 holster that is very similar in size to the 4-1010, just doesn’t have all the OWB options. I wear my Kimber Stainless Pro II appendix style with the 1791. All the holsters you showed looked like they would work very nicely.
I am very interested in the holster that Officer Funk had a 1911 in. That ambidextrous model. He had something similar with his Steyer M9 (I've wanted a Steyer M9 ever since Skyfall, everybody is sleeping on those Steyers) on a previous video. That last holster reminds me a lot of a couple 1791 holsters I use for my own Hellcat. That same 1791 holster that's made to fit my Hellcat also fits my PX4 duty sized and sub-compact. Just a great holster design. Lots of options. Thanks for making me aware of this company sir.
Good stuff. Those do seem to be very reasonably priced for quality leather. I’m set on holsters for my carry rotation though. I might have to buy another pistol to justify buying a new holster. 🤔
I bought two OWB Tagua holsters. One for a 43X and one for a 365. I tried them on and boxed them up and returned them within 15 minutes. They do not hold the weapon as securely as other holsters. They do not hold the weapon as tight to the body as other holsters. They are not constructed as well as other holsters and they do not give me a warm and fuzzy feeling. They have a decent price point, but that is where it ends. If you can live with a few shortcomings you will probably like Tagua.
Yes, they do. My duty holsters hav always had some sort of retention device. For an exposed handgun, I think it’s wise to have something like that. If someone attempts a “gun grab”, that’s one more thing to slow them down. For a concealment holster that fits the pistol tightly enough to keep it from bouncing out, I don’t see the thumb break as being quit so much of a necessity. Still, it doesn’t hurt anything by being there as long as one practices to release it efficiently during presentation.
Sorry Hr... no disrespect intended, but I tried to use that telegram but it would take a while to figure it out. They are nice looking holsters and it's rare that I actually win anything but it looks like I'm going to have to let it go to someone else. I'm sure whoever gets it will appreciate it.
Just checked "the Box" and found I have two of their holsters. One is a sort of minimal belt slide for my 1911 and it has been just outstanding!!!! The other is for several models of single stack guns and it has a, in my opinion, fatal flaw. The rear of the holster is cut so that blow or a hard press can and does come into contact with the magazine release button on some of the guns it is listed to fit. In other words, it is cut so that pressure applied to the rear of the holster can easily result in popping out your mag just enough to turn your gun into a single shot. This has caused me to not use that holster at all. Too bad, looks good and feels comfortable, but...
Thanks. I have not yet experienced that issue with any of the holsters they sent me. As accommodating as they seem to be, I suspect if you contact them via their website they will probably replace that holster for you.
👍👍some very nice holsters. That last one you showed using your hellcat it also said it fit a s&w shield 9mm ez which is my carry gun. My question is can that hook on the outside be removed since I would never carry IWB. Thanks for the video .
Hey Chief that inside the waistband model. The removable clips can they be put on backside of holster to use for outside waistband? It's nice to have the option if you need to grab and go in a hurry for whatever reason. The same also goes for the last one with the single clip.
If it ever gets loose, soak it in water, shove your gun in it & let it dry in the sun. Of course oil your gun good. That is what I do on the holsters I make & people are always commenting about how the retention is on them.
In over 35 years carrying a handgun professionally, I have found that any holster that is make to be used it different ways was never a good option. ( Jack of all trades master of none). I’ve found that a dedicated holster that’s only made to wear in a single position conceals the handgun much better and in all reality it’s best to carry in the same position ( muscle memory) you don’t want to have to remember where you carry you gun in a SHTF situation.
Thank you. This is a topic I may have to address in a future video. While I agree that in a perfect world one would carry the same handgun in the same configuration all the time, but in reality with most of us wear different clothes for different occasions and changes in the weather. We also might select a particular handgun for one situation and a different one for a different situation. To my way of thinking, having options is always a good thing.
@@hrfunk I don’t see anything wrong with changing handguns to suit a situation. , but changing from one with a completely different mode of operation is asking for trouble just like changing the position you carry it in. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been training people and seen when they have changed weapons ( Glock to a weapon with a safety or God forbid a de cocker ) and seen them fumbled around to get the weapon up and running. No to mention changing the carry position seeing them go for a gun that not there. Muscle memory is very real
@@americanpatriot477 Yes it is. I've witnessed similar things. Not surprisingly, they are typically most prevelant with individuals who spend the least amount of time shooting.
I've only had a couple of "Tagua" holsters, but wasn't happy with them. I think "Galco" is good, but NOT as good as they seem to think "Price Wise". "I" like "Triple K", "DeSantis", "Bianchi" and "Azula".(Azula has a great "Seated Cross Draw" holster)
What do you not like about Taugua holsters ? My local gunshop carries these. I've almost bought one of them a few times. But I'm concerned about the stitching. It honest looks loose on most of their holstes. I am a Galco fan myself. But they do think very highly of themselves. I try to catch them on sale before I buy them.
Now that you passed the 50K sub mark you get to be trolled. And your visibility is up. Only downside is the toob sees that too. Officer Greg got demonetized and said other firearm content has also. It appears that self censoring will need to continue a bit longer. Congrats on your rise to fame and fortune. Maybe on the fortune part.
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Excellent video; I am again impressed with Tauga, both their quality and their design ingenuousness.
I'd love to get a ole school Miami vice style shoulder rig for my 1911
Galco. The original
@@boblack1774 👍
@@boblack1774 Actually the original was by Jackass Leather which later became Galco.
Nice looking holsters, but the 1911 looks so good that it makes most holsters look good!
Same thing I was thinking!lol
Nice shoulder rig. As a bigger guy with love handles, shoulder rigs are the most comfortable way to conceal carry for me. Thanks for the video HR!
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!
Tagua - Absolutely magnificent customer service and very good and long-lasting products made of top quality materials with much attention to details!
I'll try one of these now that I see how they it a real person. Thanks HR.
Love the leather, alot more comfortable and personal.
I love leather holsters. I do not go inside the waistband. To me that is cruel and unusual punishment. Yes, I am a FUDD, but leather lasts. With a 1911, it just seems fitting to use a leather holster. I mostly carry a G19 these days but like it on my hip where I have worn all my guns. I do have a Tagua. It has taken a beating, still works 100%. I live on a ranch in South Texas. This is rough country and the plastic holsters? They do not last. Leather get scratched, hit, etc., no problem. Some Bick4 leather conditioner twice a year and it should last longer than I will. Leather requires conditioning and cleaning. Saddle soap, wipe, let it dry, then conditioner. Great for your work boots, holsters, scabbards for carbines and rifles, saddles, tack, ball gloves, luggage, even your wife's purse. Take care of your leather.
I appreciate that the holster shown can accommodate an optic. Unusual for a 1911 holster.
KnifeMaker
Those holsters look great H.R., I will check them out!
Excellent Review and Video! 🙂 I have quite a few Tagua Holsters and like them! 🙂
There’s nothing like a well made leather holster thanks HR !
I have 4 Tagua holsters and they work great. They hold up well and they are very reasonably priced. I just ordered one for my Sig V-Tac and it should be here in a few days.
Tagua manufactures a number of different holsters for a number of different guns, all at popular prices.
I am carrying my G-45 in one right now!
GREAT video, VERY informative !! - Thanks Again for you generosity to share your vast experiences. I REALLY enjoy watching.
My pleasure Eric!
I have that last holster in your video and used it originally for my G19X before getting my Vedder. Then when I transitioned to carrying a 1911, I used it for my 1911 quite effectively for a while.
Very nice holsters , I may have to order a couple , thanks
You had me at the shoulder rigs again, Chief.
These are nice holsters and I was looking at a Tagua holster for my pistol with a red dot. Actually the one you had your Hellcat in that I was looking at. Thanks for the video and have a great day.
Another great and informative video. I hadn't heard of this holster brand until now. I'll have to check them out. Thanks for the videos.
Thanks HR, very good looking holsters!
My pleasure Dan.
Solid review HR. Thanks.
I just received my tagua holster for my 5 inch 1911. I think it is absolutely nice and a great value for the money. I got the model with the clips for both iwb and owb. Why isnt this channel bigger!? Very informative.
Thank you!
I've used nearly every conceivable type of holster and have a crate full of them now gathering dust. Here's my take. I don't like IWB holsters because I find them uncomfortable. I don't like belt clips because they either rub me or provide less stability than belt loop types. I tried using a soft holster that wrapped around the body and was secured by Velcro, but it lacked a thumb-break, so the pistol fell out when I stomped too hard. For discreet carry I prefer pocket holsters (often slow to use) and belt holsters with thumb-breaks (bulky and require a vest or jacket to hide them). For hunting or extended field carry I find flap holsters are the most comfortable and protective. If I'm carrying a long gun, a cross-draw holster works best because it does not interfere with the long gun. I own some cowboy rigs, but I see no practical use for them and some rigs are quite heavy. I've always found shoulder holsters uncomfortable over time, so I've stopped using them.
I have a 1791 holster that is very similar in size to the 4-1010, just doesn’t have all the OWB options. I wear my Kimber Stainless Pro II appendix style with the 1791.
All the holsters you showed looked like they would work very nicely.
They’re all good holsters. I was quite impressed with them.
Excellent professional presentation as always. Semper Fi, Jarhead!
Thanks and Semper Fi
I am very interested in the holster that Officer Funk had a 1911 in. That ambidextrous model. He had something similar with his Steyer M9 (I've wanted a Steyer M9 ever since Skyfall, everybody is sleeping on those Steyers) on a previous video. That last holster reminds me a lot of a couple 1791 holsters I use for my own Hellcat. That same 1791 holster that's made to fit my Hellcat also fits my PX4 duty sized and sub-compact. Just a great holster design. Lots of options.
Thanks for making me aware of this company sir.
My pleasure Eric!
I really appreciate your videos hrfunk. They are of great quality and detail. Thank you HR!!
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!
Kool video, Great leather holsters. Very Well done, Thanks 👍
My pleasure Karl, thanks for watching!
Picked one up for my colt and a second for my beretta 👍🏼
Let me k ow what you think of them.
Good stuff. Those do seem to be very reasonably priced for quality leather. I’m set on holsters for my carry rotation though. I might have to buy another pistol to justify buying a new holster. 🤔
I bought two OWB Tagua holsters.
One for a 43X and one for a 365. I tried them on and boxed them up and returned them within 15 minutes.
They do not hold the weapon as securely as other holsters. They do not hold the weapon as tight to the body as other holsters.
They are not constructed as well as other holsters and they do not give me a warm and fuzzy feeling.
They have a decent price point, but that is where it ends.
If you can live with a few shortcomings you will probably like Tagua.
That’s odd. I use a couple of their holsters routinely and I don’t notice those issues.
Nice rig ! Thanks
I've got no use for a 1911 holster. But I will still enjoy watching your video and giving a thumbs up!
What are your comments on thumb breaks? I like them, seem to make sense from a retention as well as safety standpoint.
Yes, they do. My duty holsters hav always had some sort of retention device. For an exposed handgun, I think it’s wise to have something like that. If someone attempts a “gun grab”, that’s one more thing to slow them down.
For a concealment holster that fits the pistol tightly enough to keep it from bouncing out, I don’t see the thumb break as being quit so much of a necessity. Still, it doesn’t hurt anything by being there as long as one practices to release it efficiently during presentation.
Thanks HR.
Sorry Hr... no disrespect intended, but I tried to use that telegram but it would take a while to figure it out. They are nice looking holsters and it's rare that I actually win anything but it looks like I'm going to have to let it go to someone else. I'm sure whoever gets it will appreciate it.
I love the iwb holster
Just checked "the Box" and found I have two of their holsters.
One is a sort of minimal belt slide for my 1911 and it has been just outstanding!!!!
The other is for several models of single stack guns and it has a, in my opinion, fatal flaw. The rear of the holster is cut so that blow or a hard press can and does come into contact with the magazine release button on some of the guns it is listed to fit. In other words, it is cut so that pressure applied to the rear of the holster can easily result in popping out your mag just enough to turn your gun into a single shot. This has caused me to not use that holster at all. Too bad, looks good and feels comfortable, but...
Thanks. I have not yet experienced that issue with any of the holsters they sent me. As accommodating as they seem to be, I suspect if you contact them via their website they will probably replace that holster for you.
I have a Tagua for my
1911 only gripe is I’m getting horrible holster wear they should line the inse with a felt or something
I actually like holster wear on my carry guns. It gives them character.
@@shadowwolf9503 I can appreciate that
👍👍some very nice holsters. That last one you showed using your hellcat it also said it fit a s&w shield 9mm ez which is my carry gun. My question is can that hook on the outside be removed since I would never carry IWB. Thanks for the video .
I did not try to do that. It appears to fit pretty tightly in the leather. I suspect if you wanted to remove it badly enough, it would be possible.
Got too many holsters over the years lol.. nowdays? I use the old WW2 tanker for out in the boonies
Nice, easy to follow video.
Thank you!
I wish these companies would make the holster long enough. I really hate that the slide sticks out the bottom of the holster
Hey Chief that inside the waistband model. The removable clips can they be put on backside of holster to use for outside waistband? It's nice to have the option if you need to grab and go in a hurry for whatever reason.
The same also goes for the last one with the single clip.
I don't see why they could not. That would allow quick removal of the holster if necessary.
If it ever gets loose, soak it in water, shove your gun in it & let it dry in the sun. Of course oil your gun good. That is what I do on the holsters I make & people are always commenting about how the retention is on them.
In over 35 years carrying a handgun professionally, I have found that any holster that is make to be used it different ways was never a good option. ( Jack of all trades master of none). I’ve found that a dedicated holster that’s only made to wear in a single position conceals the handgun much better and in all reality it’s best to carry in the same position ( muscle memory) you don’t want to have to remember where you carry you gun in a SHTF situation.
Thank you. This is a topic I may have to address in a future video. While I agree that in a perfect world one would carry the same handgun in the same configuration all the time, but in reality with most of us wear different clothes for different occasions and changes in the weather. We also might select a particular handgun for one situation and a different one for a different situation. To my way of thinking, having options is always a good thing.
@@hrfunk I don’t see anything wrong with changing handguns to suit a situation. , but changing from one with a completely different mode of operation is asking for trouble just like changing the position you carry it in. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been training people and seen when they have changed weapons ( Glock to a weapon with a safety or God forbid a de cocker ) and seen them fumbled around to get the weapon up and running. No to mention changing the carry position seeing them go for a gun that not there. Muscle memory is very real
@@americanpatriot477 Yes it is. I've witnessed similar things. Not surprisingly, they are typically most prevelant with individuals who spend the least amount of time shooting.
@@hrfunk Like the overwhelming vast majority of typical shooters and law enforcement
@@americanpatriot477 I don't disagree. Then again I don't discount the avid "Professional" shooter.
maybe i might be have 2 for my 1911 A1 and and 9mm ria stk 100
Do you think that 4010 would work as a crossdraw for the Kimber Micro-9?
If you mean the 1010, I think it would probably work well.
Would any of these holsters accomodate the Tisas 1911A1 ?
Yes. Virtually any holster that will accommodate a full-size 1911 will work with the Tisas.
I also don’t like that holsters angle the pistol grip forward very uncomfortable for fast draw I like mine straight or angled back
HR,
I got a message the other day that I had won a Tagua holster. Is that for real, or is it a scam? Thanks.
Zeke
Sorry Zeke. That one didn't come from me. I hbonestly don't know if it's a scam, or if you won it from soemwhere else.
I've only had a couple of "Tagua" holsters, but wasn't happy with them.
I think "Galco" is good, but NOT as good as they seem to think "Price Wise".
"I" like "Triple K", "DeSantis", "Bianchi" and "Azula".(Azula has a great "Seated Cross Draw" holster)
What do you not like about Taugua holsters ? My local gunshop carries these. I've almost bought one of them a few times. But I'm concerned about the stitching. It honest looks loose on most of their holstes. I am a Galco fan myself. But they do think very highly of themselves. I try to catch them on sale before I buy them.
👍
I've had 2 of this brand holsters, threw them both in trash, total junk.
What was wrong with them?
@@hrfunk Total junk.
Now that you passed the 50K sub mark you get to be trolled. And your visibility is up. Only downside is the toob sees that too. Officer Greg got demonetized and said other firearm content has also. It appears that self censoring will need to continue a bit longer.
Congrats on your rise to fame and fortune. Maybe on the fortune part.
Ha, ha! Thank you.I’m not sure the “fame” part exists, and I know the “fortune” aspect is misapplied.
@@hrfunk Ya never know. I just sent an email.
I got it. I’ll send a reply soon.
@@hrfunk Okie Dokie
I don't like anything you've shown
There are certainly others out there to choose from