Inside the waist-line holster - Need advice

[propellerhead]

Small holsters and those with a single clip tend to rotate on you when you sit or stand. The two clip design of the Crossbreed Supertuck (and like holsters) make it a very stable platform. Also, having the clips offset from the pistol makes it less bulky.

[ELVIS]

I sure hope I don't come to love my don humes more than the cross breeds

well, my feelings stem from the taking off and putting on being more difficult, the actual size of the holster, and the fact i cant tell the difference in comfort between the 2. i hope you are happy with them, i just could not tell a difference other than the don hume is so much easier to put on and off.

god bless.

[Droppedlime]

this is what i use and i have absolutely no complaints with it.

http://unclemikes.com/products/insid..._holsters.html

This is the one I just bought off of Amazon for $11. We will see how it does.

[big_tiger]

Texas heat makes horsehide a good idea. All mine on order are horsehide. What is $10 to make your holster more enjoyable? In the end the most important to carrying everyday is comfort. If it is not comfortable you won't carry.

Lights and lasers have their place. A light on a home defense gun is a great idea. A light on a carry gun may get too much to lug around; if it is winter no problem. My house gun and my carry gun are different but the same make and near same model. I keep a 5" XD9 with a TLR-1 as a bedside and a XD9sc for carry.

I did get a holster for the 5" XD with light but I don't plan on carrying it unless it is in the winter (jacket, sweatshirt).

I looked up why to get Horsehide.

What is the difference between cowhide and horsehide?

One of the more notable properties of horsehide is its natural ability to repel moisture. This is due to the dense cell structure of the hide thus limiting its porosity. This natural ability to repel moisture makes it very useful for certain applications, particularly for use inside the waistband.
Unlike with cowhide, horsehides non-porous nature reduces its ability to fully absorb the casing solution during the forming process, making it much more difficult to get good crisp detail of the weapon when molding around the gun. Also for the same reason horsehide tends not to absorb the dye and finishing materials as evenly making it in my opinion, somewhat inferior in that respect to good cowhide.
Horsehide is also somewhat rustic in appearance in comparison to cowhide. Cowhide is graded at the tannery in direct relation to the percentage of scar, range marks and other surface imperfections on the hide. Grade (A) being the best, is what we order from the tannery and a true Grade (A) will generally, but not always, be devoid of any surface imperfections. Horsehide on the other hand, basically only comes from the tannery one way, un-graded and usually with plenty of the above imperfections. On the bright side, much of the scaring, stretch and range marks common on much of the horsehide we get today, is present in unique patterns much like figured wood. We actually set aside some of the more distinct pieces to be used in conjunction with exotic trim where exotic trim is an option on some of our holsters. Since horsehide is unpredictable in its grading, you must accept the fact that any horsehide product you order from us may exhibit some of the above characteristics and is not considered by us to be a defective product. Any horsehide we use in our products is guaranteed to be structurally sound, regardless of any natural markings that may be present on the surface. I guess the bottom line is if you expect from us a clean holster, devoid as much as possible of any natural markings, order cowhide.
On the durability issue there has been much BS circulating on the mythical wear characteristics of horsehide. I will not argue that a well made horsehide holster will give you many years and possibly a lifetime of good service, but with proper care a good cowhide holster will last just as long.

That's pretty much what I was thinking about light/laser CCW. Maybe I can get a light/laser that goes on and off the rail easy for when I'm at home.

Horsehide Supertuck deluxe it is. Time to get in line??? I saw the 4-6 weeks wait thing.

[GhostTX]

I looked up why to get Horsehide.

That's pretty much what I was thinking about light/laser CCW. Maybe I can get a light/laser that goes on and off the rail easy for when I'm at home.

Horsehide Supertuck deluxe it is. Time to get in line??? I saw the 4-6 weeks wait thing.

I only have the one defense handgun (XD40 Service), and that's what I do: put a TLR-1s on it before I go to bed. I carry a Surefire G2 when I go out at night just in case I need a light.

I have a friend with a cowhide Supertuck that he's had for a year, and I've had my horsehide Supertuck for almost 3 years now. His cowhide is all floppy and mine is still stiff. In fact, over the years the horsehide has contoured to my body and basically retained that shape.

[GrayStangGT]

I've got a supertuck and it is comfortable, but I like to be able to take one on and off during the day when I'm sitting at my desk. So I picked up this one from holsterpro and like it pretty well.

http://www.holsterpro.com/

[Marss]

Whatever holster you get, don't overlook a good stiff belt. I carried with regular belts and finally got a thicker one. It just supports the weight better. I don't have to get it so tight to stay in place.
Here is the belt I went with. Not a carry belt, but thick, durable, inexpensive, made in the US, and they work.

http://www.hanksclothing.com/amish_belts_black_buy.html

[GhostTX]

Whatever holster you get, don't overlook a good stiff belt. I carried with regular belts and finally got a thicker one. It just supports the weight better. I don't have to get it so tight to stay in place.
Here is the belt I went with. Not a carry belt, but thick, durable, inexpensive, made in the US, and they work.
http://www.hanksclothing.com/amish_belts_black_buy.html

x2 on the belt. I have a Crossbreed belt as well. It's night and day carrying using a good gun belt versus a JC Penny special.

[KBScobravert]

I bought a Crossbreed belt too. I heard beltman makes a good belt but I could not find them online.

[big_tiger]

I noticed that you can get 10% off if you are/were in the military, or are a NRA member.

Just enter "NRA" in the coupon code section, and your NRA ID# in the additional instructions section.

[KBScobravert]

I noticed that you can get 10% off if you are/were in the military, or are a NRA member.

Just enter "NRA" in the coupon code section, and your NRA ID# in the additional instructions section.

I called my order in and he gave me the 10%. I have both a Military ID and a NRA membership.

Oh and Crossbreed charges you TODAY. Raven charges you when your build process begins (about a week before shipping).

[Venix]

I ordered a Supertuck a few days ago. I will let you know how it does when it comes in. After reading every forum I could find, it seems to be the number 1.

[bronco71]

I have a couple of supertucks and they work great! I also have a supertuck clone made by Parker that is great and a little cheaper.

[Spritle]

Mine:

http://www.remoraholsters.com/

Cheap, small, comfortable, awesome warranty, no need for a belt and has more uses than just IWB.

[pr1042]

Realize you already got one on order but here is the shielded holsters one. I carry at about 4:30-5:00 so the top digs into my side a little bit but it's not uncomfortable at all. Need to get a better belt though