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We’d like to start things off by saying that good holsters these days are so common that with just a little bit of research, there’s no way you won’t be able to find one. Some of you may ask, how do you know if a holster is any good?
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I have a reverse hybrid holster. It's Kydex on the inside for maximum discomfort and leather on the outside for minimal retention. It's the worst of both worlds.
Another C-note to the incinerator, right?
Dont you mean kydex outside, leather inside?
@@Ryknfjor I think you missed the joke....
@@nodayatthebeach no. Its a horrible joke then.
2/10. Will not laugh again.
@@Ryknfjor Well 169 other people got it. I feel sorry for you going thru life without a sense of humor. Good luck with that. I'll bet you're a a blast at parties...😆
Every time I hear something about uncle mikes I cringe because of something that happened one day. I was berating uncle Mike’s and basically calling them junk while talking to a gentleman about firearms. Turned out he was the owner of uncle mike’s. This was back in the early days of the company and happened in Boise Idaho.
I love it. This guy called out uncle Mike 😆
Is he the same Mikey in the commercials that they would use to taste test the cereal to see if it was any good?
He's grown up with a whole different taste for sure.
I bought 2 different Uncle Mike's holsters and 1 (soft IWB with plastic belt clip, velcro retainer)developed a hole on the barrel end from just sitting in a case.
The 2nd (Firm shaped nylon with metal belt clip and adjustable SNAP retainer) I've been using for over a year and is Leagues better than the other model.
Well he ought to hear criticism from outside his company. If he can't take criticism, he should not be running a company. In Uncle Mike's defense, not everyone need a super tough holster for wearing. They work just fine for being a nightstand gun cover. Not everyone needs to spend $200 for a wet molded, double stitched, hand boned, wax burnished leather holster. And they don't need that high speed low drag kydex though holster with down straps. So they just need a cover for low stress gun sleeve or just to take to the range. $15 is just fine.
@@ms.annthrope415 I disagree. If you spend money for a nice gun, put in a quality holster.
@@ms.annthrope415 yeah no thanks
Choosing a right CC holster is as difficult as choosing the right EDC, and many of us attest to this with a drawer full of unused holster failure's.🙂
I have as many holsters as I have putters (golfers will get it!) 😅
Amen
If I sold them on ebay we'd have half a vacation paid for.
My bottom bureau drawer has an array of poor choices.
I'm a CCW instructor and in my classes I show everyone my "Box of Shame", which is a box of a couple dozen holsters I've bought or inherited over the years that don't fit the criteria for a usable holster. They range in price from cheap to expensive, but each of them has at least one reason why I wouldn't use it, knowing what I know now. (I also show a variety of acceptable holsters, also in a broad price range.)
I love my Safariland 571 GLS SLIM PRO-FIT for my Springfield Hellcat. It’s OWB, but still conceals the weapon quite well, and is very comfortable. The lock holds my weapon securely but releases naturally when I grip the pistol to draw. And you are quite right, spend money on your holster as if your life depended on it.
Oddly enough, just 4 months ago (Oct 11, 2021) this channel listed the Urban Carry holster as one of the best IWB holsters on the market...
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LOL, it's true. I'm blocking this channel right now.
Gotta say what the money tells them to.
Thanks for pointing it out. It is indeed something the channel should address. As it stands it doesn't build trust in their recommendations.
Good catch
Thank God someone finally called these manufacturers out. What some of these holster makers are peddling is criminal.
Yes, I'm so glad someone called them out!!!!
One of these almost got me killed
Active Self Protection called them out a few years ago, to include hybrid holsters.
are those made in California?
Yes, and all the clone plastic ones on the market that this guy would point you to are so great, right?? Surprised he didnt call out Safariland for how many holsters they have that fit multiple handguns. There is nothing wrong with a holster that fits many different firearms as so many polymer firearms these days all look the same and have the same features. If the holster holds your weapon securely and you can easily draw from it, then there is nothing wrong with it.
I've had two Urban Carry holsters. The first one had the gun flying. The second one had a magnet to keep the gun from flying. However, both designs only worked well with a loose belt and baggy pants. They were impossible to use in a sitting position.
I regret buying mine.
When i see their first advertisement, i was thinking who the fuck that stupid to buy one lol, there's a sucker born every min.
That made me laugh. I was at work one day when a friend of mine came in and was bragging about getting his. What a sucker
*I LIKE mine… but I admit it’s not my favorite.*
@@handynothandsome261 I teach a Toddler age class at church every Sunday. It's slow to draw out if you need it but allows me to fully play and wrestle around with the kids.
I use a different holster for other situations.
I wear an urban carry everyday for the past 3 yrs at work ! No one knows I have it on or what I'm carrying !! I like it !!
I’m still laughing, “the urban carry had the audacity to make a second gen”
Should we congratulate them on 2 generations of garbage? Hahaha those really are the dumbest holster.
They may not be the best choice. But for someone that wants to conceal in a more active work environment, it wont print or give yourself away like a iwb holster would. Just gives you another option.
@@200130769 yeah a big bulge in the front of you pants won't give you away lol!
@@steveelder5306 dont carry a desert eagle in the holster and you wont have a bulge. Not rocket science 🤷♂️
It ain't for everybody, even me. But, I did try one with a Bersa Thunder 380 once. There wasn't any visible clue.
Besides, a man could probably walk about town with his "other gun" unholstered and hanging out, and the clueless phone-zombies that make up much of society wouldn't even notice.
I'm just amazed at the audacity of that shopping cart that attacked that guy. Right in public, middle of the day...
Well, you know these prosecutors these days let shopping carts free to roam the streets...
@@keithroy7884 I wish I could give this more than one like. XD
It was an assault cart.
@@BrockOhhhh Probably with a thirty-clip magazine.
The carts around my area usually just attack cars in the parking lot when idiots don't return them to their rightful place.
I have the Urban Carry Lock Leather Hybrid. OWB has always been more comfortable for me, and this holster is a really good holster. Been wearing it every day now for about 2 years. Good holster. Urban Carry needs to move away from that other awful design...that thing is no good at all!
This is one of the holsters I use as well. If the could find a way to reforce it so it is easier to reholster it would be even better.
Very informative! I'm right handed but cross draw from the left, I find that shooting more sideways gives less portion of body to hit! Plus, with the butt of my weapon backwards, there's a less chance of someone pulling out of my holster! Its just how I Roll! 😉🤠
I worked for Wells Fargo as a driver for awhile, wearing a 4" Revolver strong side was just a silly wrestling match with the seatbelt so I wore mine crossdraw, so I have done so ever since depending on the weapon as IWB will have you gouging your leg or unreachable if there is no rearward cant to the holster. PS Cheap __________ were all into Uncle Mikes Holsters.
When I bought my new handgun a year ago I ordered a $15 composite holster as a temporary until I did find the holster I wanted, the $15 holster is so damn good I never bother replacing it
same XD
Same same with my other new side arm. Cheap composite from Academy. Haha. Works for me!
I bought a Taurus G3 last year and ordered a kydex holster from their website with the coupon that came with the gun. $45 and the holster works for me almost perfectly, my only complaint is the lack of a hook to reduce the print of the grip when carrying IWB.
I found a great shaped leather inside/outside holster for my Walther PP for around 35€ and I am verry content with it
@@erzherzogalbrecht8504 I honestly didn't know there was a country in Europe that allowed concealed carry.
"Hey guys! I have an idea! Let's do a top 5 video, but only put 4 things in the list!" -- Somebody at MadMan Review, probably.
No. 5 was between his Ass Crack...he just 4got it was there!lol🤣
Also the text for #3 was the same as #2
@@alexxdelarosa3051 Yeah, this channel is really bad. I've actually told RUclips to stop recommending this channel to me.
My Alien Gear for my Hellcat is configurable into 4 different types of holsters. Might not be the best at any one of them, but it's not bad and it is still used.
I learned from that one purchase how i preferred to carry and bought the Lock Leather holster from Desantis that i love.
I still use the Alien gear when i need IWB and it is comfortable.
Never had issue with the Urban Carry. It’s concealed concealed. Nobody knows I have it and I works well for me.
Granted it’s good for small compact guns, full-size guns definitely need a standard good quality holster like you mentioned.
Every gun owner I know has a drawer full of holsters.... Eventually, you'll find the one that works for you.
True story everyone has a drawer full of holsters that sounded good, but don't quite fit right...
I lucked out. Only have two holster (well three if you count that velcro ankle holster my daughter gave me). I like leather and hate plastic next to my body so I first went with the DeSantis Insider, but fast realized that it may end up putting a hole in my groin. With nothing to hold the holster open, it scared the crap out of me every time I went to re-holster. It sits on my dresser all forlorn now. I don't even want to give it to anyone lest they end up shooting themselves and blaming me.
Then I found the DeSantis Inside Heat. It has a metal plate sewn into the top to keep it open. Works like a dream and very comfortable. I am now waiting for them to make one for the Ruger Max9 so I can step up a bit on my EDC.
* raises hand * Yup, have a drawer with a fine selection... and 2 that I use.
I have probably 9 or 10 different holsters in a box. The one that I end up using the most is a $25 sticky holster. It’s fast, comfortable doesn’t print.
Me too. Holster for each gun means a drawer full.
I like a lot of people went through a lot of holsters before buying my first higher priced holster and suddenly realized I spent a lot of money on junk. I learned my lesson. I am a huge fan of crossbreed holsters.
Why don't you throw away that tote box full of holsters you never use? Because it's there to remind me of the lesson's learned.
Nice video! As a free promo (had to pay shipping), I got a pair of undershorts that had gun pouches at the 4 and 8 o'clock positions. I tried them and it carried the gun nice and comfortable. Had to pull away the elastic retention strap to draw. That wasn't all that bad but it was impossible to re-holster if you aren't a contortionist. The "Gunderware" as I came to call them, we're retired after trying them a couple of times.
It sounds like a bad idea - eat too much Taco Bell tonight and wind up with splashed skid marks on your handgun tomorrow 🤣
Thanks for the humorous and informative article.
I tell people that are considering concealed carry that the whole idea is to have the firearm concealed yet available for rapid use. They tend to focus a lot on the firearm itself and not enough on the holster.
If someone can tell you’re carrying a firearm, it’s not concealed carry anymore.
If you can’t get that thing out reliably and rapidly, you might as well just practice ducking and hiding. I saw a video of an off-duty police officer taking what must’ve been 30 seconds to get his firearm out. This is insane. Fortunately for him nobody else was a threat. They just kind of looked at him like, “what the heck is he doing?”
If you thinking of doing another article, you might address the issue of how to keep a firearm secure when you’re not carrying it. I feel this is critical, especially if there are or there could be young children in the home. This is another thing which I think people don’t think about enough before they buy a firearm.
By the way my favorite is the 1911, but I never tried to conceal carry it. My second favorite it’s a .44 magnum revolver. I didn’t even think about concealed carrying that one.
What are your fears.
if you have a light pistol, you don't need a holster. just put the safety on and slip it into your pocket.
@@topcatandgang I don’t recommend that at all. If you wanna get a firearm out quickly, it’s best to have a high-quality holster. Pocket pistols are what gangsters use and a remarkably larger number of them end up wounding themselves in the crotch.
My first holster was a hybrid IWB. Being a little rounder than I should be, I immediately realized that having to push the leather back with my gun to reholster was a problem. I could hold it back with my other hand, but it didn't feel right. I went full kydex and love it.
Same here. Went from a crossbreed hybrid (4 o’clock) to full kydex appendix carry holster. Even with a tactical gut, I find appendix carry very comfortable. Just gotta find something that works so that carrying doesn’t seem like a chore and you carry as much as possible
I’m a little rounder also about 25LBS more than I should be, ( busting my ass at the gym to lose it)so not here to make fun.
I use a JX tactical Fat guy holster (appendix) to carry my Hellcat, the holster is super comfortable and it conceals great, the second day I had it drove from Tampa to West Palm Beach, it’s a 4 hr plus drive and only stopped for fuel and bathroom. The guy in the video for this holster is really heavy but you don’t have to that big to use the holster. Living in sunny hot Florida I usually carry my Ruger LCP Max in a sticky pocket holster made for a Glock 42, ( I put a small piece of rag inside and it brings the LCP to the perfect height)in basketball shorts and a t-shirt, going out on the town JX with jeans or khaki or a nice pair of shorts and a button down or polo and I’m good. Forgot to mention my belt is a Kore
Tactical Gut. Have one
When I worked retail I sometimes suggested acquiring a cardboard box when starting concealed carry in order to store holster collection. Holsters are a great market because they a like potato chips, no one can have just one.
my first holster for my 1911 was ( and still is ) a Blackhawk Serpa 2, still love both of 'em
I feel so much better about my leather iwb holster. After a couple days it's perfectly molded to my 1911 and checks all the right boxes. I could swing upside down with no fear of it falling out, it's not uncomfortable when sitting and doesn't print with the dress shirts I wear.
Bought a $40 custom made kydex from a young man at my local range. Makes them on the side for college fund. Good holsters are out there just need to look and ask around.
Hybrid holsters stink after constant usage in the summer. Haven't figured out a good way to clean/ disinfect. Used to clean with dawn and warm water every couple weeks. Now just use a good kydex rig. Easy to clean and has great retention.
An old dancers trick.... When you have a $1000 costume you can't just throw in the wash..
Get the cheapest Vodka (no smell, I use McCormicks) and a spray bottle. Spritz it down and the alcohol will kill the bacteria that makes it smell. Personally, I like Alien Gear, and this works. (Black Point Tactical for OWB Mid ride)
@@syrhassan116 LOL! I was going to say buy rubbing alcohol.
I have a Crossbreed that I wear every day in Florida. I found that the horse leather resists the stink that cowhide holsters seem to come down with. The leather is stiffer as well.
Nothing like your gear smelling like a wet rabbit after a humid week.
@@ronwalsh That was always a selling point of the old shark skin holsters that the custom holster guys used to offer.
Fortunately we have not had any experience with the holsters you mentioned. We have used Muddy River Tactical holsters and they are great.
Love honest reviews. So rare today! Thank you!
I saw the video title and immediately thought of the Urban Carry Holster. I had one and it was terrible. I spoke to the manufacturer and they said to keep using it because they claimed the more it was used the better it would get. After a couple months, and no improvement, I contacted them again and they then recommended that I use a different size that wasn't actually designed for my EDC. I went against my better judgement and said I would give it a try. To their credit, they exchanged the holsters with no additional cost and paid for shipping both ways. After another 30 days and still experiencing the same problems, I returned the 2nd holster and got a refund. The idea is neat but it doesn't even come close to working as advertised.
A pity they aren't as good at design as at custumer service... 😁
The worst part of the Urban Carry Holsters is if it's not fitted properly (correct size) or your right hand is not exactly in the right place to grip the gun as you pull, you run the risk of launching it out of the holster and on to the ground. Then, what was "your gun" becomes "our gun" (to quote Active Self Protection's John Correia). HARD PASS!
@@chrisd.mitchell2761 Yessir. This is one of the things I hated about it. Also, notice that in their ads they don't show the person below the crotch. That's because unless you wear really loose pants, this holster does not conceal well. You can definitely see a big bulge on the thigh. And you can forget about trying to sit down comfortably while using this holster. There's just no way.
I actually really like the Versacarry OWB holsters. They are comfortable and have pretty good retention. I wear one every day. I also have a We The People IWB holster, but I need to lose a little more weight before it's comfortable.
Cool story bro.
I have a couple of Versacarry OWB holsters and I like them both.
Versa carry is the only concealed carry holster I wear and I have been through near a hundred holsters over 35 years. I carry everyday all day and its so comfortable I forget I'm wearing it from time to time. I own three for three guns but pretty much only carry a Glock 43x.
Versa carry is a great holster. The one they highlight is an option for "mexican carry" which should only be used under limited circumstances.
Versacarry make a great product! Very well made and extremely fair priced.
Honestly, I like the urban carry g2. I'm a tall guy living in a fairly anti-2a city and if I reach up for anything (hard to find shirts long enough) I'm going to freak out a lot of Karens with a standard IWB. The G2 is a little slower but it's extremely comfortable and if I expose my belt line, there's only a small unassuming tab (for which I have several excuses ready).
I have a collection of holsters sitting at home collecting dust in a drawer. among them is the urban carry and the urban carry g2. I had the same exact problem as described in the video. I always have to wear my belt tight or my pants fall down. That makes it incredibly hard to draw the UCG2. Cant tell you how many times I was practicing, and launched my gun across the room. And just forget drawing if your sitting down in your car. I do use it if I have to wear a suit and slacks. A gun hard to draw is better than no gun. I also tried the nylon holster that Velcros with its own belt inside your waist line. The problem I had with that was that the Velcro digs into your skin after a while and forms a nasty sore. I'm just using a leather inside the waist band clip holster now. I can even sleep with it on and it's comfortable.
While I'm not considered tall I've still been concerned with this issue. My solution, being right handed and having my handgun on the right side, I simply use my left hand/arm to reach upward.
If open carry is allowed where you live, the Karens can get bent.
@@kidmosey Lol. No open carry in an anti 2a area.
Good video.. I don't know a lot about Holsters for CCW for self defense. I just started carrying not long ago. So I went for something styled after what I used to use for Armed Security , save the basket weave. Figured I can't go wrong that way. Been using my pocket until it arrives.. Just ordered a Galco high ride with a thumb break. Not too concerned with concealment. , because I guess im changing my shirt style as well. No tuck button up shirts , unbuttoned , no ones seeing anything anyway. Gonna be a little warm for my likeing in the summer. But the comfort from a good custom fit holster , riding high and tight is worth it to me.
Just picked up my first ever holster, it's the ragnarok from T-Rex arms, owb for my Walther pdp full size. It's fitted for a light and optic cut too!
I always get a laugh at the tacticool commandos who carry a tricked out gun with a bargain holster.
I prefer a quality leather holster and a solid belt. You can’t overlook the belt either.
You are correct, but I also found that you can get a quality holster without spending a lot of money. Warcat.
@@rustypugh123 Absolutely. I have had some really good luck with some of the mom & pop holster makers on Etsy.
MassismoGunLeather, Everydayholsters and HardCoreLeather are a few that come to mind that I have bought from. I found them to be high quality and great value.
My work holster (I am a detective) is a custom job from Bittertoot Gunleather. This was pricey, but well worth it.
The belt is most important. I flimsy belt will twist and print as you move. I like Big Foot belts, because they have a steel core...
@@kevinh891 I’m sure the steel core becomes more important with larger guns, the ratcheting feature seems most important to me. They have smaller increments and loosen and tighten easily while walking or sitting down after a big meal.
Good Holsters are unique to the user. What is good for one person is not necessarily good for another. While your criteria is good and reasonable for a start, but by no means mean that a holster will work for you. For example, the picture on the video header is a person wearing a pancake holster. I have one and use it often for my Colt New Agent (45ACP) in concealed carry and it works great. But it really depends on the person and the weapon. Like most gun owners, I have a box in my closet full of other holsters I've tried and don't use. My favorite Colt commander holster is the Galco Avenger, but my M1911A1 holster is the Bianchi AccuMold Thumbsnap Holsters (only $45). I use these style holsters with all my M1911A1 framed weapons. Sometimes I go minimalist and just use the Yaqui holster, which fits all three M1911's. I use the AccuMold holsters for the field. They are made of cordura and clean easily, protect the weapon, and are easily/quickly accessed. I can and have used them for Concealed Carry, but the pancake holster's work best for that use. So the choice of what is a good holster for you is a personal preference and fit.
Choosing a holster is an important decision involving the gun, the person and the situation and should not be based on online reviews but trying one out in person. Good video.
I wish I would have seen this video a couple years ago before I bought my first on the list... not gonna say how many I have, but I do 100% agree on all of your comments.
4 MONTHS AGO, THIS SAME CHANNEL HAD IT AS # 1 CCW HOLSTER (HYPOCRITES)...GUESS URBAN CARRY STOPPED PAYING THE CHANNEL ROYALTIES!...LOL😅
PS Gen3 & Up Leather Locks are Great!
Sometimes, you just have to experiment : )
I am now motivated to make this list, look for the Keister stash inside the Keister model to be out soon! Yes there will be X frame models for the S&W 500mag.
Yeah, I made the mistake of cheaping out on my first holster...never again. Now, I carry a Tier 1 Axis Slim and it's great. P320X Full with a TLR1 HL flashlight. Fits like a glove.
I was at a convenience store. A plain clothes policeman was in front of me. He had dual pistols strapped under his arms. Both gun barrels were pointed directly at me. I moved 10 feet to the left until he left the store.
Shoulder holster.
If you’re an officer and you unload an entire clip from one gun and miss and then you pull out a SECOND gun and proceed to fire I’m going directly to the police station and filing negligence.
@@fvcktrvmp Magazine, not a clip. Yes, there is a difference.
Good thing you did, guns are know to just randomly go off at any time. Might've saved yourself!
@@alastor8091 According to Alec Baldwin, that's exactly what happened to him.
Well done 👍🏻 Lots of junk out there. I’ve witness several family members & friends buying into all the marketing hype & realizing down the road it’s all nonsense. That being said, I would recommend a good brand some may have never have heard of, Orpaz holsters.
Crossbreed, and alien gear. Both have served me well. Comfortable, easy to draw. Great video too!! 👍
Alien gear objectively aren't great. If it works for you I ain't gonna shit on you but...meh.
Great info, thanks for posting
I use an Urban Carry IWB for my G19 & P320 and love them, however that one you reviewed I wouldn’t use that one at all.
I am very happy with Hidden Hybrid Holsters. I’ve been using them for years and have never had any issues (I own eight of them). Occasionally I use the belt clips for IWB, but mostly I remove the clips and use OWB with a pullover shirt covering up (depends on the clothing and situation). I highly recommend for comfort and conceal ability. They often run discounts, so get on their mailing list.
If you like HIDDEN HYBRID youll LOVE
BLACK ARCH HOLSTER.
They are amazing!!!
Have several , tried others but will be sticking with hidden hybrid. Been very comfortable and secure
You left out that hybrid holsters leathers softens over time and becomes floppy, so you have to either use 2 hands to reholster or you have to point your weapon at you and kind of wedge it in in order to reholster. Never have that problem with an all kydex and all kydex is at least as comfortable as a hybrid holster. Been wearing an all kydex everyday for years with various weapons and its very confortable
Great video. I enjoyed it and subscribed
Fun fact: the versa holster at 6:30 is based off old 70/80s tech where one would use a coathanger or other improvised thin "holster". So you know when its based off gang tactics its gonna be reliable
Title says Top 5, but at time 7:41, it says "Finally, number 4..." Where'd #5 go?
I carried an M&P 45, same size as a 1911 Government comfortably well concealed in a Milt Sparks Summer Special II supported by a Milt Sparks belt. I spend my money to buy quality holsters that I’ll be able to safely and comfortably use for a long time. Anyone dedicated to concealed carry while using the cheapest, most dysfunctional gun leather (or other material) should count on spending an equal amount over the same period of time due to the junk requiring replacement periodically. What is scary, however, is the individual who has been using something cheezy for years. It’s either ready to break, or worn out far beyond its own manufacturer’s expectations for function and safety (or lack there of).
Hear, hear!
1911 NOT newer have EDC gun heavy,big,non comfortable and shit gun, my first gun and newer has used again last 20 year because lot lot lightweight,better,comfortable gun have in shop, better guality,mechanic,lightweight have importand i use 9mm only, newer normal men not need biggest caliber anywere.
A kydex made for my gun along with speed clips have always worked perfectly for me. It's never come loose from the belt but when I want to remove it, it's easy to do.
I have an urban carry.... Not the one in this video tho. I have an OWB lock leather and truthfully it's a wonderful holster. I carry it more than any of my kydex holsters
A good belt is just as important as a good holster.
So very true
I just got a we the people belt, was not sure about it but after wearing it for a month, it's great. Never would have thought a belt would make a difference.
MORE! Not just as.
Indeed. With a good belt you can Mexican Carry without a holster, as opposed to a shitty holster, with a shitty belt.
The holster shown at 1:32 is an urban carry lock leather. They are about $70 now but I got mine for $35 when they were new to the market and the company was sucking due to their original crap holster. The lock leather is and has been my daily carry for about a year.
It is built well very comfortable and the retention level is adjustable.
Ive seen some models that dont even cover the trigger. That brand is hit or miss, glad yours worked for you. Id advise a more reputable company.
My LockLeather is garbage. The adjustable retention screw uses a piece of rubber tubing to provide resistance, and push back against the screw to keep it from becoming too loose and falling apart. I actually couldn't get the screw on mine far enough out to accommodate the width of my trigger guard, which is what the little internal clip grabs onto to keep the gun in place. I'd get the screw backed out juuuuust enough to allow a smooth draw, only to have the tubing run out of enough "sproing" to maintain the necessary outward pressure to keep everything tight. I ended up making little leather washers to add length to the tubing, and therefore maintain enough intetnal pushback. After all that, I still don't carry it because it doesn't cover enough of the trigger guard to be safe. I EDC with a Safariland now, and couldn't be happier.
I've been converted to my lock leather now for about 6mo. and does exactly what a good holster should do. Covers the trigger and gives me enough retention to keep my pistol from accidentally falling out.
Yeah, UCLL was one of my first good purchases after a string of bad ones. It’s my EDC one and zero problems in 2+ years. It’s beautiful too and, as with all leather, looks better each year. Win win.
I also love my Lock Leather and been using it daily for about 9mo now and completely happy with it.
I have a Bravo Concealment IWB holster for my G22 with TLR-1 HL and Holosun 407C X2. It's comfortable for me, easily concealable, has excellent retention and can unholster and holster easily.
I don't know about the pin style versa-carry, but I did get one similar to the leather and kydex IWB you showed at 6:45. I've never had a problem with reholstering my pistol. Granted, it's my first holster and CC, but it does its job well.
My shirt has gotten in the way sometimes, but to reholster or draw, it works fine either way. Gun slides right back into the holster, covering the trigger and all, easy as can be.
I use an alien gear holster the fit and retention are excellent and the warranty is amazing ...I had a peace break (after 2 years of use) and they not only sent me a replacement peace they sent 2 plus new screws .
Yes I agree with this video but also with others saying you have to find what works for your specific needs
I also have an Alien Gear holster and it is nearly ten years old and I would not hesitate to buy another if I get a new gun.
Love my alien gear holsters have had them for 6 years now. However I can't stand the screws falling out ir become loose all the time...
@@connorbigelow9167 Try using blue locktite on the screws.
FWIW, I really like my White Hat kydex shell for my Hellcat with red dot sight and laser. I cut my own leather backing to make it a hybrid. Also, the Remora "sticky" holster is very comfortable, but takes some getting used to. I carry the Hellcat in mine crossdraw under my shirt that has snaps instead of buttons. Instant access by thrusting my hand between the snaps. 👍
I was a little surprised on your review on Versacarry. I own 5 (all leather), IWB, OWB and combo, Subcompact to full size and one revolver. I've never had any complaints, but then again, I've not tried the type you reviewed.
Hidden Hybrid Holsters is by far my favorite. It took a month to get and it's not cheap ($100 range), but it's so comfortable, especially for being in Florida where you're sweating most of the year if you're outdoors. Custom made to order for your have a specific optic (if needed). The holster itself is kydex, but with an amish leather backing that extends up far enough so none of the gun is making contact with skin. And no, I don't know why the "amish" part is important to the leather, but damn it's smooth. The "claw" attachment, if you choose to get it, makes it slightly more difficult to get the holster on initially, but it does a great job at keeping the holster flush against the body. I, like many of you, have wasted plenty of money on holsters I wasn't happy with. HHH, for me, is the end all be all of CCW holsters.
Thanks for this info. I was seriously considering the UC holster.
Now, how about a video on the best holsters?
4 MONTHS AGO, THIS SAME CHANNEL HAD IT AS # 1 CCW HOLSTER (HYPOCRITES)...GUESS URBAN CARRY STOPPED PAYING THE CHANNEL ROYALTIES!...LOL😅
Not sure if he mentioned it, but another issue is that you must use both hands. Makes it really hard to draw if you're in hand to hand combat or need to draw discretely.
@@voltaire5427 I own 1...u can draw it w/ 1 hand easily...takes 1 second. Go to the website...it shows u how, if u have a hand tied up Or if u only have one hand/arm.👍
@@MA-lq6eb I'll take a look
@@voltaire5427 PS Gen3 & Up Leather Locks are Great!
I've been using the raven concealment minimalist holster for a while now. It does leave the finish against your skin, and you do need to remove it to re-holster, but it's the most comfortable holster I've ever used and it protects the trigger well.
My first and only style holsters I purchased were Kydex/leather holsters for inside the waistband carry. Very comfortable and secure, zero regrets.
inside not good carry trouses drop easy and belt need be tight but not can if have inside holster i has test and fight inside holster to trash nex week, nono comfortable, outside have lot lot better carry and comfortable and fasten use.
Funny and informative stuff. 😄 thank you!
I never realized the urban carry was marketed as a quick draw holster.
I always thought that was intended to be a just in case you need it type of thing like hearing shots at a mall and hiding in a store. Never once thought you could whip it out on a robber.
that's always what I thought it was marketed as.
Don't buy iIrban Carry unless you walk around with a loose belt or the gun will hang up under the belt. If your belt is snug enough to keep your pants up, even if you suck your stomach in, it won't function as well as shown in the advertisement video.
@@douglasrodrigues8361 ^This^. Had one for a short time and disposed of the abomination. I believe IF you’re going to carry, you likely won’t get the opportunity to choose the scenario if, God forbid, you ever have to use your weapon. For goodness sake don’t use a carry method that would prevent use of it regardless of scenario.
NEVER buy a just in case you need it holster because when you need it YOU NEED IT NOW.
Find the fastest secure retention holster you can.
@@nostradamus7648 with that user name and the content of your post I'm going to be carrying on the belt and shoulder for the next week with 2 spares on the rig.
Uncle Mikes was my very first holster. It was just to keep in inside of something other than the box it came in. It lived under the front seat clipped to the seat springs of my truck. It was not too bad for all it did. Compare that to the custom T-Rex that is made to hold a Glock 17 with a StreamLight TLR-1 HL Rail-Mounted Light and a built in spare magazine "sidecar". Now you talk about a gun specific holster!
I have an Uncle Mikes I bought at a yard sale. I use it to carry a SW .22 semiautomatic when hiking or hunting.
@@darbyheavey406 They have their uses. It's more of a "pouch" than a holster tho. lol
I bought an Uncle Mike's Tactical OWB holster for each of my S&W 9mm carry guns and they have been rock solid for me, no problems whatsoever, I'm a strict OWB guy, not a IWB, so I think thats why they have worked so well for me. YMMV
OwB has a lot more options and a lot more flexibility in regards to tolerances, because it doesn't have to fit inside your pants or be against your skin. An OWB holster can fit 100 people equally right out of the box. An IWB won't fit 2 people the same way, in a room of 100 people. So I 100% beleive your experience. The problem with OWB is concealability.
In my opinion, other than concealability, OWB is far superior to IWB in every possible way.
Great truthfully thought out video 👍🇺🇸.
As a fairly recent Glock owner I find the Glock Combat Holster to be an extremely good value. Ordered a Galco VHS 4.0 for the S&W Model 29 and otherwise have a few less expensive leather holsters for the Taurus 856, LCP Max, and EC9s. I need to find the holsters I used to use for the Kel-Tecs, Berettas, and Model 19.
Maybe I'll just get some Thunderwear instead...
I have used a Glock holster since 1988 it just wont wear out also a mag holder. Less than $20 for both through the mail.
The best holster for my Kel Tec 25 is a garbage can! Nobody I can find works on the gun so it sits in my safe!
@@PR-BEACHBOY That sucks. My P11 was bought new by a friend in the late '90s and later traded to me along with an SKS and a couple other guns for my MAK-90. The only issue I ever had with it was the finish, which I unfortunately missed the recall for.
My only other Kel-Tec is the P32 I picked up in 2004 and pocket carried through 2012 or so. In 2008 the mainspring broke due to rust. I ordered a new one and haven't had an issue since, though the LCP Max has replaced it as my pocket gun.
@@anonymousm9113 I finally was able to get Kel Tec to answer the phone and they claim they offer a lifetime warranty on my gun. They told me to ship it to them and they’ll fix it and send it back to me.
(to be fair to Kel Tec) I haven’t done it yet, so I’ll report back after I do.
What about every holster that includes a magazine pouch in front of the slide? I am right handed, how on earth am I supposed to effectively get to the backup magazine when I have to reach around to my right hip or small of back with my left hand? This make absolutely no sense.
I have never seen a holster that had a "sidecar" that wasn't intended for appendix carry. Do you have a link to the ones you're talking about?
I don’t have an issue with it on mine. It’s definitely better to have a separate magazine pouch when you can, but the built in spare mag pouch on the gun holster does give it a slimmer profile to the waste for IWB than when they’re separate, at least l know the leather ones do.
My first and only current holster I’m sort of mixed on. I have a stealth operator multi gun fit holster IWB. It holds my Ruger security 9 fine, however it’s not always the most comfortable holster where it jabs into my hip often. It’s not awful, but definitely thinking about other options here in the near future. Not sure which way I want to go
I bought urban carries lock leather holster and to be honest it’s not a bad holster. Only complaint I have is if you keep it tight enough to really hold on to your weapon reholstering can be a little bit of a chore. But the draw is not bad.
When it works*
Trigger safeties aren’t there to prevent neglect discharges, they are there to make the guns drop safe. Striker fired weapons are just as prone to NDs as any other pistols.
You have no idea how striker fired trigger systems work if you think they are just as prone to ND as any other pistol. Striker fired pistols like Glock are triple layered safe. You can’t have a ND of a Glock by dropping them, regardless of height of drop. There’s trigger blocks in the way that can only be moved by pulling the trigger.
It sounds like you are confusing an ND with a mechanical failure. The point I’m making is that the trigger safety doesn’t prevent a negligent trigger pull, it helps prevent the gun from firing when dropped.
@@tntac1 dude any modern gun is drop safe I can slam any gun today and I promise you it won’t go off. It’s to keep peoples booger hooks out of it or to keep shit from getting caught in it
@@tntac1 agreed. A ND requires the triggered to be pulled. An AD is when the triggers is pulled while doing something like re-holstering where the trigger wasn’t intended to be pulled but it was pulled by some other external force like a shirt. Even with Glocks 3 levels of safety the gun will still go off if the trigger is pulled by anything whether it’s a finger or clothing (there’s a video of guy shooting him self doing just this). You can have all the safeties in the world but there’s no safety against poor gun handling. Now if the gun goes off and the trigger wasn’t pulled either by accident or negligence you have a very dangerous malfunctioning weapon that needs to be addressed immediately
@@stephen_crumley striker fired (ex: Glocks) safeties only protect against a drop. If the trigger is pulled by anything it will fire. It could be a finger (ND) or an AD which is something like a shirt while re-holstering. Go somewhere safe and wrap you shirt tail in the trigger, like can happen when re-holstering, and see if it doesn’t go off. It will and people have learned the hard way that it will. None of the 3 Glock safeties will protect against that. The Glock safeties just require the full trigger to be pulled, it doesn’t care what’s pulling it.
Apparently you’ve never looked for a Kimber holster. Specifically the micro .380. I’ve spent countless hours on many days looking for my perfect holster. A leather paddle holster with a thumb break. Being able to adjust the cant would be a bonus.
Stupid holster, for a stupid gun 🤷
@@springbloom5940
I get it… you’re speaking code for you’re a Glock sucker. 😂
@@lesschattermoresplatter5769 I've never owned a Glock and I agree with him.
1:35 i like the idea that the guy is going to have to quickdraw in order to stop the deadly rampage of this shopping cart.
Back in the mid 80' s I was driving for an armored car company. Carried a 357 revolver with a 6 inch barrel in a vinyl holster with a cross strap to secure the gun. Never gave me any problems and didn't have to con eal carry for my work.
who idiot buy and use EDC stupid revolver today because have lot lot better small good gun what can buy,use, comfortable and lot better.
The arm holster had me dying😂
And which holster brand is in every gun shop... Uncle Mikes...
I have had everything from the canvas holster to custom made holsters by Chuck Fuller, God rest his soul. When I took the course at Top Brass Millingto Tn. the instructor showed us how to adjust the retention. He would stand still for a second and start junping in place or running in place, or turned upside down and lightly shook, If the pistol did not come out the retention was set right. If you use a retention snap make sure the thumb can unsnap as you put your hand on the pistol.
Excellent video 👏👏👏
Army 🪖 infantry 81-87
I daily carry and often practice just drawing and dry firing
I have a lock release side holster my hand is trained unlock-safty aim fire.
If you can't hit what you're shooting at no of the rest matters unless you want to scare a perp!
The urban carry is a fine holster. There is no other holster I know of that allows you to conceal a gun while wearing no shirt. I don't always use this holster, but when I cannot wear something that will cover a IWB or OWB holster then the urban carry works really well. There are compromises and it does not work with every pair of pants and belt setup, but nothing is perfect. Maybe it doesn't work for someone with a big belly, but maybe put down the beer and allow yourself to carry without wearing a large shirt or jacket.
I have the gen two and gen 3 urban carry. the main reason I like them is its definitely easier to conceal carry and most people will never know you have a gun because when used right it completely gets rid of the gun profile. I use them when I am at events and things that it can be hard to conceal with other holsters. they can be a quick draw if you use them by design and practice. I have had mine for about 4 years now and neither of them have failed me. one is for my 1911 the other for my glock 48. that being said I completely agree with the sitting thing and I understand why a lot of people don't like them. they are just a good fit for me as a mobile mechanic because I can move and work on vehicles without the worry of my customers knowing I am carrying at that point in time and I don't have to worry about my gun catching on things either.
I carry a full size duty gun, under a t shirt, with zero printing. T Rex Arms sidecar reigns supreme!!
I am 65. I have three storage bins full of holsters that just did not meet my standards. I have tried all sorts of holsters over the years. I carried a 1911 for a lot of decades, followed by the G19 now days. I found that a slide holster or as they once were called a Yaqui style holster works for me quite well. The tension of your belt pulls on the belt loop tabs creating enough tension to retain the gun but not make the draw not work. I got tired of not having the best leather available so had this current one made for me. I live on a ranch in South Texas, 60 miles from the border, on a ranch 20 minutes just past out in the sticks. The sidearm is a daily piece of kit, just like my boots. When the boots come off in the evening, the holster and gun do too. We have had all sorts of adventures (none of it in a good way) with illegals down here on the ranch. Nobody goes to town anymore concealed. Everyone carries a large capacity pistol on the hip and an AR or shotgun in the truck, along with a med kit, and extra ammo on a plate carrier rig. Different times, different methods.
As you stated in the video, stay away from inferior materials. Find something comfortable that works, retains your gun, and lets you draw easily. Quality these days costs. Save up and do it right.
Bought a folding Bianchi years ago and never looked back. Well maybe a few times. But I find comfort in it and I can always wear it even when I’m not carrying without it in the way
I love my VersaCarry zerobulk holster. I carry a sig p365, 365. It works flawlessly. It is super durable and comfortable with leather against the body. Concealment is close to perfect and the draw is reliable. It is true that the holster must be pulled out to replace the firearm but the comfort and concealment make this a worthy trade-off. Your other picks are spot on.
I prefer a holster where I can draw my pistol with either hand sitting or standing. I find it foolish to assume that you will have the use of both hands in a defensive situation against a 2 legged threat. Now for walking in the woods, hunting, or just being on the property I will often use a holster that I can only draw with 1 hand. Such as a shoulder holster or a belt holster for large hunting revolvers. Holsters that you need 2 hands to make a draw just seem flat out useless.
4 MONTHS AGO, THIS SAME CHANNEL HAD IT AS # 1 CCW HOLSTER (HYPOCRITES)...GUESS URBAN CARRY STOPPED PAYING THE CHANNEL ROYALTIES!...LOL😅
PS Gen3 & Up Leather Locks are Great!
And which holster/carry position is this?
@@cdcab U can say its 1..2 o'clock for righty; 10..11 o'clock for lefty. It's best 2 go 2 their website...also this vid: ruclips.net/video/LY32bFCyJAo/видео.html
Sounds like a unicorn
Not gonna lie Uncle Mike's holsters are really comfortable and do the job.
Facts and great video. Also, VersaCarry will chamber a round when drawn. I never used it but did not like that. Didn’t try with one in the pipe. Through it away…
I have an Urban Carry. It's useful for a couple situations, but for the most part, I use an IWB holster.
I remember back in the day (circa 1980s) when the only decent holsters were bianchi. But I totally agree with your list. Of course not including flapped military style holsters which aren’t designed for CCW but I have seen gungoobers open carry with them. Always makes me chuckle.
As a lefty, I used Bianchi's ambidextrous flapped holster. For concealed carry it was their drop holster scorpion rig.
bianchi still makes one heck of a thumb break leather holster..... but galco... and desantis make one almost identical nowadays..... actually got the desantis on right this minute..... it reminds me of the old bianchi leather holsters..... hard to beat that style of holster.... great draw.... good retention....and made in usa.
I still use my bianchi in the pants holster . Great for c.c. but if you take it out , forget gettin it back in,,, but at that point who cares?
I bought a Bianchi Model 82 holster 20 years ago. It's still my favorite holster.
I just ordered my first holster and it's a Bianchi
I’ll admit…. In the beginning, I used the verses carry for a few years. Worked well when I could wear an undershirt between it and my side. I now mostly pocket carry with Galco.
My versa carry iwb custom comfort holster is the most comfortable holster I've ever used. Great Retention and padded on the inside.
My favorite holsters are the Blackhawk Serpa with the gun release button. I want to try out Safariland next because they have some felt lining to protect my babies.
When I first started I thought that Urban Carry type was pure genius and ordered one. This was probably 10-12 years ago so it may have been a predecessor of the current UC. Anyway, I got it and in short order I was like WTH? With little - no experience carrying I knew that thing was stupid. Exactly what you said and as described. I’ve tried everything since and outside of a little hammerless. 38 or .380 in the pocket, I’ve decided the most comfortable with a compact 9 is an IWB leather/Kydex hybrid.
"All bets are off once a bad guy gets a hold of your gun."
Urban carry 😂😂😂😂
💥I gotta disagree wholeheartedly on the Urban Carry being on this list. When was the last time he checked their website...2015?🤔 He didn't mention the Gen3 that IS the #1 type of holster he recommends...which is the Leather/Kydex lock Hybrid! They also make Holsters Now for Open Carry & Classic CCW Waist Band Carry...All with Either kydex trigger guard CLICK retention Or Powerful Magnet Retention if u have a light/laser mounted.
Also the ORIGINAL design was Great for "Urban Carry"😎👍 in the City where Cocealability & Comfort are Paramount.🤫
@@MA-lq6eb do you work for urban carry or do they pay you? you can't really like that urban carry bulky ass holster
The brand Urban Carry actually makes quality gear. That one holster, the G3, is f***ing stupid.
I own their LockLeather holster for my Shield 9 and it is very well made. I also own 2 of their dress gun belts. I’m a detective and wear them every day for work. I would highly recommend them.
@@justingillis6150 No I don't....I bought the newest model cuz it looked intriguing, made in the USA🇺🇸 & was pleasantly surprised! The leather & hand crafting is High Quality. The lock leather & magnetic pull out holster is ahead of it's time! Especially for bigger guys w/a bit of a belly or "Dad Bod"...this is way more comfortable in ur pant leg than ur waistband (no weapon imprint drawing attention) & doesn't dig in to ur waist when sitting. It only takes a second 2 draw the pistol standing or sitting...u just need 2 get use 2 it. They also offer traditional style waist holsters with the "Lock Leather" tech...if u don't wanna try a different way of carrying.👍
💥Oh BTW...this SAME Channel had Urban Carry as # 1 CCW Holster just 4 months ago, HUH!...LOL 😅
Great video. Thank you very much.
I have a leather Galco stow-n-go holster for inside-the-waistband conceal carry. Only cost me about $40 six years ago. Used it for my Walther CCP and then my Springfield XD-E which I still use and carry today. The only reservation I had about it at first was the belt clip. Felt more like just a hardened plastic piece and I would've preferred it be metal. But it seems well-reinforced and it's still lasting all these years later.
I wasted money on a urban carry holster. tried it out worst design ever. call me stupid I guess. didn't know til I tried it. kydex all the way
Everybody has preferences I will only have leather holsters I personally use the Galco cop series
💥I gotta disagree wholeheartedly on the Urban Carry being on this list. When was the last time he checked their website...2015?🤔 He didn't mention the Gen3 that IS the #1 type of holster he recommends...which is the Leather/Kydex lock Hybrid! They also make Holsters Now for Open Carry & Classic CCW Waist Band Carry...All with Either kydex trigger guard CLICK retention Or Powerful Magnet Retention if u have a light/laser mounted.
Also the ORIGINAL design was Great for "Urban Carry"😎👍 in the City where Cocealability & Comfort are Paramount.🤫
@@joeblow4566 agreed on the leather and on the galco leather. I've tried kydex iwb and owb. Cheaper than good leather but someone else can spend their money on it.
I bought the newest model cuz it looked intriguing, made in the USA🇺🇸 & was pleasantly surprised! The leather & hand crafting is High Quality. The lock leather & magnetic pull out holster is ahead of it's time! Especially for bigger guys w/a bit of a belly or "Dad Bod"...this is way more comfortable in ur pant leg than ur waistband (no weapon imprint drawing attention) & doesn't dig in to ur waist when sitting. It only takes a second 2 draw the pistol standing or sitting...u just need 2 get use 2 it. They also offer traditional style waist holsters with the "Lock Leather" tech...if u don't wanna try a different way of carrying.👍
💥Oh BTW...this SAME Channel had Urban Carry as # 1 CCW Holster just 4 months ago, HUH!...LOL 😅
How does a safety on a trigger protect from inadvertent trigger pulls? A shirttail or other object caught in the trigger guard can still push the safety and the trigger and fire the gun.
Not with a proper holster
I Have wonderful Don Hume , full leather, inside the waistband for my 43 x with Holosun and i love it! Great retention, I love the quality of the leather and the price was absolutely great. Shows that you really don't need to drop 100 plus dollars to get a really good quality holster that performs. We carried Don Hume Holsters for many years on my police department and the quality remains as good as ever.
I bought an Urban Carry when they first came out. The one good thing I can say about it is that it's a nice piece of leather. It functions as a nice leather pouch for my gun when it's sitting on my desk, also works as a nice concealment pouch in the seat back pocket when I'm in my truck. But I don't carry it the way they marketed it, because it's a very unreliable draw. No matter how much I practiced with it, about 10% of the time it either snags on my belt or flips the gun out of the pocket and sends it flying. It requires three motions to draw reliably: (assuming a right handed shooter) 1) Pull your belt away from your body with right hand, grab the magnetic flap and draw the Urban Carry straight up with your left hand, and as the grip of the gun clears your belt 3) let go of the belt with your right hand and reach for the grip of the gun with right hand, guarding it as you complete the holster draw motion with your left hand so that if the gun flies loose your right hand is ready to catch the gun by the back of the grip. Sounds flaky? Yeah, it is.