Proper Holster Design, what constitutes a good holster

[foxmeadow]

dalefrickeholsters.com

Once I stumbled onto Dale, the search was over.

 

[titsonritz]

Which type of holster? That would make a huge difference in the answer. They are features I prefer in AIWB that aren't required on a overt OWB and vice versa. Even when it comes to basic things like proper retention.

 

[titsonritz]

dalefrickeholsters.com

Once I stumbled onto Dale, the search was over.

I have multiple Archangel holsters from Dale. I consider it the best of what I call first generation AIWB holsters and while I still use them there are better options out there now IMO.

 

[orygun]

I just posted these pics in another thread. Galco Summer Comfort IWB and High Noon Belt Slider. One for concealed, the other, not so much. I like thumb break holsters if a retention system is desired, but the IWB holster has a pretty good grip on the gun, too.
I like the same OWB style of holster for my revolvers, too.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

I prefer the Tom Threeperson design with a retention strap.
However...when open carrying* my 1911 this has worked for me in the past as well as the present.
* like hiking , hunting camping etc...or when in the Army...
Andy

Colt Series '70 Government Model

• Andy54Hawken
• Sep 18, 2024

 

[Andy54Hawken]

This "No name" leather holster works well for my H&R 649 revolver when I take it out and about.
Andy

H&R 649 Revolver.

• Andy54Hawken
• Jul 22, 2024

 

[Tlock]

I prefer the Tom Threeperson design with a retention strap.
However...when open carrying* my 1911 this has worked for me in the past as well as the present.
* like hiking , hunting camping etc...or when in the Army...
Andy

Colt Series '70 Government Model

• Andy54Hawken
• Sep 18, 2024

Beautiful colt!

 

[orygun]

Ya know, Andy, that's a nice gun.

edit cuz I'm slow. I meant the Colt, but that H&R is pretty darn shiny, too.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

@Tlock

@orygun

Thanks fellas...I grew up with those guns...the Colt was my dad's....first handgun I ever shot.
The H&R was a birthday gift from my dad when I turned 13...lots of memories with both of them.

The pistol belt...flap holster and magazine pouch...followed me home from the Army.
Andy

 

[Tlock]

Very disciplined 13 year old to keep that in such good shape!

 

[orygun]

Very disciplined 13 year old to keep that in such good shape!

Yeah. I've had this one on my possession since about the same age. I might be a little older than Andy, but I don't think he's too far behind me.
This one was my Grandpa's. I added the Ruger wood grips, but have the originals safely tucked away.
Since this is a tread about holsters I will add that I carry this gun in a standard Hunter Belt holster, which hangs from the belt. Because this gun is light, it's ok, but heavier guns tend to flop around with holsters like that.

edit: the wear on this gun's bluing is from that same holster! Dammit.