I'm a big guy. Some might say heavy but that's not illegal.
I have a Crossbreed Supertuck IWB holster. I believe I spent $55-$65 for the horse hide (an upsale from the cow hide) about 11 years ago. It's exceptionally well made and very sturdy. The leather does a fabulous job. My carry position is around 4-4:30. I wear Duluth Fire Hose Flex pants every day. I buy one size bigger for comfort (don't want to look like 10 lbs of sausage in a 5 lb casing). There is plenty of room in my pants for the holster and I still am happy to take off the holster every day, especially after driving.
I don't tuck in shirts and I wear layers so an OWB holster in the same position works best for me. I looked at the Alien Gear Shapeshift holster. It appealed and still does appeal. The biggest critique I read is that the little plastic key that increases or decreases retention and can change the hardware to go from IWB to OWB paddle to OWB belt loop to Appendix tends or wear down and get stripped. If left alone, I'm sure it's no problem. The reason I did not buy was because they did not have my specific pistol listed as an option. This particular pistol is modular.
I purchased a StealthGear holster as one of the other posters mentioned. It was ~$140 after tax and shipping. It's also made very well. It does have the combat cut, which isn't such a big deal when it's OWB versus IWB because there's more separation from the skin. It's also multi-piece. The kydex and the clips are separate and attached to the backing with hardware. The Crossbreed Supertuck is a rather large piece of leather and the kydex and clips are riveted to the leather. 11 years later, it can still sound like I'm wearing a diaper.
I've purchased my first and last Crossbreed. I have no regrets. I have not purchased my last StealthGear but I will always be searching for something that might work better for me.
I have a Crossbreed Supertuck IWB holster. I believe I spent $55-$65 for the horse hide (an upsale from the cow hide) about 11 years ago. It's exceptionally well made and very sturdy. The leather does a fabulous job. My carry position is around 4-4:30. I wear Duluth Fire Hose Flex pants every day. I buy one size bigger for comfort (don't want to look like 10 lbs of sausage in a 5 lb casing). There is plenty of room in my pants for the holster and I still am happy to take off the holster every day, especially after driving.
I don't tuck in shirts and I wear layers so an OWB holster in the same position works best for me. I looked at the Alien Gear Shapeshift holster. It appealed and still does appeal. The biggest critique I read is that the little plastic key that increases or decreases retention and can change the hardware to go from IWB to OWB paddle to OWB belt loop to Appendix tends or wear down and get stripped. If left alone, I'm sure it's no problem. The reason I did not buy was because they did not have my specific pistol listed as an option. This particular pistol is modular.
I purchased a StealthGear holster as one of the other posters mentioned. It was ~$140 after tax and shipping. It's also made very well. It does have the combat cut, which isn't such a big deal when it's OWB versus IWB because there's more separation from the skin. It's also multi-piece. The kydex and the clips are separate and attached to the backing with hardware. The Crossbreed Supertuck is a rather large piece of leather and the kydex and clips are riveted to the leather. 11 years later, it can still sound like I'm wearing a diaper.
I've purchased my first and last Crossbreed. I have no regrets. I have not purchased my last StealthGear but I will always be searching for something that might work better for me.
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