Minimalist holsters

[RBB4ME]

Doing a YouTube series on minimalist holsters on my YouTube and RBB4ME.com. Here's the latest:

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[cigars]

Thanks for posting that! I will have to check out the rest of his series on minimalist holsters.
I've been using a Versacarry Zero Bulk for years now with a compact 45. They come in different lengths depending how high you want the gun to ride above the belt line. Q

 

[Member 53328]

Thanks for posting that! I will have to check out the rest of his series on minimalist holsters.
I've been using a Versacarry Zero Bulk for years now with a compact 45. They come in different lengths depending how high you want the gun to ride above the belt line. Q

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Is the trigger guard only protected on one side of that?

 

[AshWilliams]

Is the trigger guard only protected on one side of that?

That's what I keep asking @cigars
Seems like a no-go for carrying loaded.

 

[RX-79G]

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• RX-79G
• Aug 8, 2014

This holster uses two layers to separate the belt slot from the pistol, but can be done in a single layer. It is essentially one piece and uses as few as a single rivet.

 

[Member 53328]

That's what I keep asking @cigars
Seems like a no-go for carrying loaded.

Yea there is no way I would carry with one in the pipe while the trigger is exposed. Whether against my body or between clothing.

This is as minimal as I would ever go https://www.veilsolutions.com/products-page/gear/vs-ghost-glock but reholster would require removal of the holster which is less than ideal.

 

[NeoBlackdog]

Windhill Holsters out of La Grande, OR.
It don't get much more minimal than this.

Trigger Guard - Windhill Holsters

www.windhillholsters.com

 

[cigars]

Is the trigger guard only protected on one side of that?

Is the trigger guard only protected on one side of that?

Yes. As goofy as I am, I can't imagine my thumb getting to the trigger. As you draw the gun, your trigger finger rides alongside just like when drawing from any holster.

 

[cigars]

Al I can say is that if a minimalist holster isn't right for you then don't bubbleguming buy one. Buy and use what's right for you. Now that wasn't hard, was it?

 

[Member 53328]

Al I can say is that if a minimalist holster isn't right for you then don't bubbleguming buy one. Buy and use what's right for you. Now that wasn't hard, was it?

I have minimalist holsters. But they protect the entire trigger. It's more of a safety issue than anything. But if you're comfortable with what you carry then more power to you. No one here is telling you what to do.

 

[cigars]

Have a nice life.
Cigars out.

 

[RX-79G]

Al I can say is that if a minimalist holster isn't right for you then don't bubbleguming buy one. Buy and use what's right for you. Now that wasn't hard, was it?

No one is worried about your thumb, but all the other stuff that can get to the trigger.

It's unsafe

 

[titsonritz]

Yea there is no way I would carry with one in the pipe while the trigger is exposed. Whether against my body or between clothing.

This is as minimal as I would ever go https://www.veilsolutions.com/products-page/gear/vs-ghost-glock but reholster would require removal of the holster which is less than ideal.

It more than less than ideal in my book it is a deal breaker. Not a whole lot different than the trigger guard holsters discussed here:
https://www.northwestfirearms.com/threads/trigger-guard-holsters-im-a-fan.411031/
Another one of the characteristics I demand in a concealment holster is the breakup to the firearm's footprint, these minimalist style holster pretty much suck at that for anything short of gangbanger, falling around the ankles loose britches.

 

[Certaindeaf]

Thanks for posting that! I will have to check out the rest of his series on minimalist holsters.
I've been using a Versacarry Zero Bulk for years now with a compact 45. They come in different lengths depending how high you want the gun to ride above the belt line. Q

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Looks like a DAO gun?

 

[titsonritz]

Looks like a DAO gun?

The Kahr CW45 is a DAO, striker fired gun.

 

[thorborg]

Here is my minimalist. Self made, like all the ones I end up actually using, its been working just fine for many years now. never know its there even when I remove the gun.
As an aside, the front sight was removed and dovetail filled shortly after picture was taken.

Edit:
Disclaimer; I am informed this is a dangerous holster. Notwithstanding it has two adjustable retention screws, the user has fifty years of continuous Carry experience, if he tried to jump down two normal steps would likely break his leg, and takes a half hour to get from the living room to the bathroom, Still, BE advised this holster should not be used other than as example. Not to mention, If you think I'm wearing it, run for cover.

 

[titsonritz]

Here is my minimalist. Self made, like all the ones I end up actually useing, its been working just fine for many years now. never know its there even when I remove the gun.
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Yaqui Slide holster. Had one send my G19 doing cartwheels across the parking lot when I went into a full sprint.

 

[Member 53328]

Yaqui Slide holster. Had one send my G19 doing cartwheels across the parking lot when I went into a full sprint.

Retention is ESSENTIAL! So many people don't factor in going hands on, rolling on the ground, running, falling, jumping etc. it's a quick way to loose a gun if you're strictly relying on belt/body pressure to retain a weapon…… loose your pistol and you're at a great disadvantage.

 

[titsonritz]

Retention is ESSENTIAL! So many people don't factor in going hands on, rolling on the ground, running, falling, jumping etc. it's a quick way to loose a gun if you're strictly relying on belt/body pressure to retain a weapon…… loose your pistol and you're at a great disadvantage.

For years I have moved away from leather and active retention devices on CCW holsters such as thumb breaks but my next holster is going to be a return to both with a Rusty Sherrick SIS made for a WML and optic cut.

 

[Member 53328]

For years I have moved away from leather and active retention devices on CCW holsters such as thumb breaks but my next holster is going to be a return to both with a Rusty Sherrick SIS made for a WML and optic cut.

OWB?