dannyvp Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 So what makes good quality belts and holsters? what details are important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Crimes Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Quality that will last, looks good (dependant on what you think good looks like) and suits the way you want to shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Slim SASS #24733 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Make sure they are made from vegetable tanned leather, of the proper thickness. I prefer at least 10-12 oz leather. Oil tanned leather or just too thin of leather will result in floppy holsters that will be difficult to re-holster you pistol with, and thin belts will sag and get misshapen. Fitting well on the belt is also important, you don't want the holster sliding around on the belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripsaw Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 I like the holsters that expose most of the trigger guard and enough of the top strap to allow easy draw for transfer to the other hand. I like metal lined holsters that hold their shape, suede lined belts that don't slip around, adjustable holsters that allow you to move them and secure them where you want them on the belt. Last couple rigs I bought I ordered 3 holsters, two strong side plus a cross draw so I can change them out as desired. Don' t need bullet loops on the holster belt. Use a slide for reloads. The rig needs to comply with the category you shoot, drop holsters/buscadero rig for BW, for example. Roller buckle. Tooling, conchos, color to match your mood/outfit/persona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyvp Posted August 21, 2019 Author Share Posted August 21, 2019 Metal lined? Between 2 pieces of leather I’m assuming so that the “pocket” stays “round” for the pistol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major BS Walker Regulator Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 5 hours ago, dannyvp said: Metal lined? Between 2 pieces of leather I’m assuming so that the “pocket” stays “round” for the pistol? Correct, mine are kydex lined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripsaw Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 My rigs are all Mernickle, and I'm pretty sure theirs are metal between two layers of leather. Kydex would be good too, and probably lighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlin' Wolf Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 The metal lining works two ways, one it keeps the holster exactly where you like it open pocket, tight or loose on gun. Its adjustable so if you holster gets loose overtime you can just give it a squeeze and its back to where you like it. Second they last along time leather naturally gets soft over time and looses its shape. Metal lining wont. Kydex is good too for longevity, but you cant adjust it once it looses its shape like metal. hope this helps H.Wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowhand Bob, 24229 Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Lots of choices, I would refrain my question and ask for some good maker recommendations as well as good modes to choose from for each maker. Several of the popular ones are big time 'off the shelf' suppliers, some are a bit more 'in between' the those and the full blown custom makers. You do need to decide where your game and your pocket book can safely go! Decide your wants/needs first and then you will get the better recommendations as to how to go along that journey. You really will need to expect a lot of choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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