Concealed carry holster

[agentrod]

What concealed carry holster would you guys recommend (shoulder, waist,etc). What brand? What should I look for in a good holster?

I usually wear jeans and a T, what I currently use is a gun-belt-bag from final option but I want something more discrete. Something comfortable to wear for the whole day at the jobsite.

My pistol is a TaurusPT911 (9mm high cap, 4 inch barrel).

Thanks.

[mhpoole]

Milt Sparks VMII, expensive but you get what you pay for.

[9MX]

Originally posted by agentrod
What concealed carry holster would you guys recommend (shoulder, waist,etc). What brand? What should I look for in a good holster?

I usually wear jeans and a T, what I currently use is a gun-belt-bag from final option but I want something more discrete. Something comfortable to wear for the whole day at the jobsite.

My pistol is a TaurusPT911 (9mm high cap, 4 inch barrel).

Thanks.

rod,

go to "uncle" tony giron, his shop is in marikina, right after loyola. from qc its on your left side, across it is a branch of CA Roque. closed on sundays. i'd be dropping by at his place soon to have one made. :)

[Valor1]

Agree with 9MX. Or you can get the cheaper Uncle mIke's IWB holster at Twin Pines.

[julianz]

ito sana for me http://www.comp-tac.com/ ( click C.T.A.C)dont know if its available in PI otherwise have it made for you locally go wit 9mx's suggestion.

[Alexii]

It's not just the holster you should consider but the belt you intend to use it with. No matter how nicely constructed the holster is, if the belt is flimsy, it won't work well.

Your holster should allow full firing grip, covers the trigger guard, and allows one-handed reholstering (meaning it won't collapse close).

Your belt should fit snug with the belt loop of your jeans to minimize play.

Check these sites out:

www.thewilderness.com for belts

www.orcacustom.com for IWB Bodyguard holsters

[9MX]

Originally posted by Alexii
It's not just the holster you should consider but the belt you intend to use it with. No matter how nicely constructed the holster is, if the belt is flimsy, it won't work well.

Your holster should allow full firing grip, covers the trigger guard, and allows one-handed reholstering (meaning it won't collapse close).

Your belt should fit snug with the belt loop of your jeans to minimize play.

Check these sites out:

www.thewilderness.com for belts

www.orcacustom.com for IWB Bodyguard holsters

or you can have one made in marikina also, there is lordman and uncle tony ulit. magkatabi lang yan. i bought a thick belt from lordman two mos. ago for P250.00 only

[batangueno]

The belts you can get here. I haven't seen a locally made IWB holster that's good enough. So i suggest you get a IWB holster from Comptac. The Gurkha model can easily conceal a G17 under a shirt. Order from them direct, www.comp-tac.com .

[mc_oliver]

Agentrod, I suggest you get new pants instead. The dockers by Levi's are very good for casual wear. They also have generous pockets for that small PT911. No need for a concealed-carry holster. hehehe ;);f

[agentrod]

Wow thanks for the info guys. Didn't know there were a lot of designs out there for IWB. Looks like that is THE way to carry.

9MX,
think i will drop by those shops in Marikina.

Julianz, Batangueno
Nice holster designs from comp-tac, do they ship to the Phils direct?

Alexii, mc_oliver
Think I got new reasons to buy a new set of trousers and belt/s.
;)

Keep those replies coming...thanks

[batangueno]

Originally posted by agentrod
Julianz, Batangueno
Nice holster designs from comp-tac, do they ship to the Phils direct?
Yes, hindi naman bawal 'yan eh. :)

[mikey177]

Originally posted by 9MX
go to "uncle" tony giron, his shop is in marikina, right after loyola. from qc its on your left side, across it is a branch of CA Roque.

Is there a parking space in front of Uncle Tony's shop? If not, where can you recommend that I leave my car while I go to the shop?

Originally posted by mc_oliver
Agentrod, I suggest you get new pants instead. The dockers by Levi's are very good for casual wear. They also have generous pockets for that small PT911. No need for a concealed-carry holster. hehehe

mc_o, I think you're referring to the PT111 (Taurus Millennium). While the PT911 is a compact, I don't think its small enough to fit inside a pants pocket. I could be wrong though... must buy new wardrobe.

[9MX]

Originally posted by mikey177
Is there a parking space in front of Uncle Tony's shop? If not, where can you recommend that I leave my car while I go to the shop?





you can park on the street leading to loyola memorial park, right infront of those selling flowers. just act as if you're from marikina;)

[Eye Cutter]

Text niyo muna. Here's his cellphone number
Tony Giron (927) 291-9760

[vega]

Check Uncle Tony's website:
http://www.uncletony.com/

vega

[mc_oliver]

Originally posted by mikey177
mc_o, I think you're referring to the PT111 (Taurus Millennium). While the PT911 is a compact, I don't think its small enough to fit inside a pants pocket. I could be wrong though... must buy new wardrobe.
Jeezz, you're right. Mahina na talaga mata ko. Now you know why I'm loving the dot sight. ;f;f

[mikey177]

Originally posted by vega
Check Uncle Tony's website:
http://www.uncletony.com/

vega

The site doesn't want to open. Are you sure about the URL?

[Alexii]

Guys, I found this over at Kramer website. This might interest those who prefer leather holsters. Then again, it's a moot point if one uses a Glock.;)

What type of tanning is used in your leather?

KRAMER horsehide holsters are made with Bark tanned horsehide. Our cowhide holsters use vegetable tanned leather. The advantages of these tannages is that they provide a leather that will not cause your weapon to rust or corrode the way chrome tanned leather can do when the gun is left in it for extended periods of time. Chrome tanned leather is loaded with salts and chemicals that can destroy the finish on your gun. Want to know if a piece of leather is tanned using the chrome process? Simply cut a splinter size silver of leather and hold a flame to it. If the resultant fire has a greenish flame, the leather has been tanned using a chrome process.

[Saruman]

i use a galco stealth IWB for my G27.. but you can try the kydex IWB like RM holsters..

http://www.rmholsters.com/holsters/lowrider002.JPG

here is a pic of tuckable holster..

http://www.usgalco.com/Catalog/normal/DEEPCVR.jpg

[vega]

Originally posted by mikey177
The site doesn't want to open. Are you sure about the URL?
HEHEHEHEHE.
THat's a bogus one. Baka pag tinanong mo si Tony kung may website na siya ang isagot sayo, " Pakita mo sakin ang catalog, igagawa kita".;f

Guys, kung mapadaan kayo kay Tony paki tanong kung may pattern na siya for XD.

vega

[agentrod]

vega,

I was also suckered into believing there was a website, tapos a few replies after yours were topics on leather tanning and a photo of a leather holster, kala ko from uncle tony. - thought my computer was having lapses again.

Alexii,
Thanks for the info on tanning.

Saruman,
On Galco and RM, are they available locally? where?

[Saruman]

Originally posted by agentrod
On Galco and RM, are they available locally? where?

for the Galco tuckable holsters, you can try true weight.. meron sila Galco deep cover.. for the RM Holsters, you might have to order on line.. e-mail the owner/maker jeff.. he can make a kydex to your specs for gun type, cant, and belt loop size..

HTH

:)

[9MX]

Originally posted by agentrod
vega,

I was also suckered into believing there was a website, tapos a few replies after yours were topics on leather tanning and a photo of a leather holster, kala ko from uncle tony. - thought my computer was having lapses again.

Alexii,
Thanks for the info on tanning.

Saruman,
On Galco and RM, are they available locally? where?

Galco? kaya ni Uncle Tony yan, nagpagawa ako kanina for my G17

[Eye Cutter]

anong model pinagawa mo kay tony? ganito yung pinagawa namin ni casmot for idpa, Galco pancake holster and matching double mag pouch

http://www.usgalco.com/Catalog/normal/CM.jpg http://www.usgalco.com/Catalog/normal/CONHOL.jpg

[9MX]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Eye Cutter
[B]anong model pinagawa mo kay tony? ganito yung pinagawa namin ni casmot for idpa, Galco pancake holster and matching double mag pouch

IWB na deepcover/tuckable

[Saruman]

Originally posted by Eye Cutter
anong model pinagawa mo kay tony? ganito yung pinagawa namin ni casmot for idpa, Galco pancake holster and matching double mag pouch

http://www.usgalco.com/Catalog/normal/CM.jpg http://www.usgalco.com/Catalog/normal/CONHOL.jpg

doc, pasubok nga for my IPSC model.. kasya kaya yung pinagawa nyo?? long dust kasi eh..

9mx, patingin din ng finish product nya for the IWB.. pagawan ko din IPSC ko.. hehehe:) :)

[9MX]

Originally posted by Saruman
9mx, patingin din ng finish product nya for the IWB.. pagawan ko din IPSC ko.. hehehe:) :)

saruman,

no problem:)

[casmot]

Originally posted by Saruman
9mx, patingin din ng finish product nya for the IWB.. pagawan ko din IPSC ko.. hehehe:) :)

Ano?!? CZ IPSC lalagay sa IWB holster! ;e ;f

[flyboy 1]

Originally posted by 9MX

IWB na deepcover/tuckable [/B]

Pards, magkano pala singil? Thanks. :)

[MZBKA]

Hey Saruman, what Holster is that in your big pic. It looks like exactly what I'm looking for. (anybody else can answer too)

[9MX]

Originally posted by MZBKA
Hey Saruman, what Holster is that in your big pic. It looks like exactly what I'm looking for. (anybody else can answer too)

welcome to bogs MZBKA!:)

The picture details an original Galco pancake holster.Eyecutter and Casmot had this model replicated by a well known craftsman (Uncle Tony)here in the Philippines

[9MX]

Originally posted by flyboy 1
Pards, magkano pala singil? Thanks. :)

P350.00. tingin ko matatawaran pero hindi ko pa masyadong kaberks si uncle e

[casmot]

Originally posted by 9MX
welcome to bogs MZBKA!:)

The picture details an original Galco pancake holster.Eyecutter and Casmot had this model replicated by a well known craftsman (Uncle Tony)here in the Philippines

I think MZBKA was talking about the galco stealth IWB of saruman which is posted on the previous page. :)

[MZBKA]

Yeah, I was taking about the one saurman posted.

The galco stealth won't work for a g19 will it?

[Saruman]

Originally posted by MZBKA
Hey Saruman, what Holster is that in your big pic. It looks like exactly what I'm looking for. (anybody else can answer too)

that was a kydex IWB from RM holsters. it would surely work on a G19.:) :)

http://www.rmholsters.com/

[agentrod]

P350.00. tingin ko matatawaran pero hindi ko pa masyadong kaberks si uncle e


9MX,

Price is reasonable pala, post pics when available.

[Eye Cutter]

Tony doesn't charge that much. The pancake holster (P350)and double mag pouch (P250) set came out to P600 only. That's less than $12. If you want a matching belt, P350 only.

He can also make the IWB models with reinforced mouths for one-handed re-holstering. You can choose different colors from basic black, natural tan, dark brown and cordovan.

[Eye Cutter]

CZ-85B
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v341/aagustin11563/100_1352.jpg

1911
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v341/aagustin11563/100_1357.jpg

Para LDA
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v341/aagustin11563/100_1353.jpg

[Eye Cutter]

Taurus .537
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v341/aagustin11563/100_1354.jpg

Select fire Glock 19
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v341/aagustin11563/100_1351.jpg

[Eye Cutter]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v341/aagustin11563/100_1348.jpg

[Eye Cutter]

orig Galco Paddle
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v341/aagustin11563/100_1355.jpg

orig Dillon SOB
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v341/aagustin11563/100_1356.jpg

[JuDGe]

EyeCutter.... mas type ko áta yung grips ng cz85 mo kesa dun sa holster... ;f ;f ;f
(wala bang ibang kapatid yan?!)

[Eye Cutter]

kulitin ko muna yung gumagawa. busy daw sila ngayon e!

[casmot]

Originally posted by JuDGe
EyeCutter.... mas type ko áta yung grips ng cz85 mo kesa dun sa holster... ;f ;f ;f
(wala bang ibang kapatid yan?!)

Cute no... sigang-siga na dating. ;f

Eyecutter: Pagawa ka ng holster na same color nun grips.

[9MX]

Eyecutter,

Whats with the select fire G19? First time I saw one.

Did you acquired it like that or did you modify it?

Does it fire full auto?

[9MX]

Originally posted by JuDGe
EyeCutter.... mas type ko áta yung grips ng cz85 mo kesa dun sa holster... ;f ;f ;f
(wala bang ibang kapatid yan?!)


hep hep, sama ako diyan:)

[Eye Cutter]

magkasing kulay yun. dark brown color ng leather.

[Eye Cutter]

9mx: full-auto yan, gawa sa final option way back 1998 pa.

[jcmanarang]

sorry, wrong topic

[flyboy 1]

Can Uncle Tony copy almost anything? From the pics you have Doc, di ko alam na pati paddle kaya pala niya gawin. And from the pricing you mentioned, he is more than reasonable. Makapunta nga.... ;)

By the way Doc, naka select-fire Glock ka pala? What practice regimen do you utilize for it? I've been trying to develop one for mine also. Medyo experimentation ang kinalabasan. :)

[Eye Cutter]

it's now a novelty item. going full-auto with a pistol this small, you're just wasting precious ammo. if and when i carry it, its on semi-auto.

[doctabako]

Originally posted by Eye Cutter
9mx: full-auto yan, gawa sa final option way back 1998 pa.

Nice, the conversions I usually see with my club mates are usually located in the rear. Your's is better looking.:)

My contribution to this thread. This is how my Comp-tac CTAC looks like when I'm wearing it. I posted this in another thread a few months back
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/doctabako/CRPCIjk.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/doctabako/CRPCI110.jpg

[Eye Cutter]

doc: ayaw lumabas yung pics mo!

this was a copy of the G18 selector. Final lang gumagawa before. When the fss-g came out, we all got one but eventually sold all, including our personal units bec. of the demand.

[doctabako]

Concealed nga e. ;f
seriously, I can see it from my end but I edited the post and changed the image host just the same. Hope you can see it now.:)

[Eye Cutter]

Concealed nga e.

;f

ok, na! i can see already!

[Eye Cutter]

trigger happy! double post!

[rhino465]

The CTAC is a very versatile and well-made piece of gear.

I carry my strong side gun in a Ky-Tac BraveHeart IWB, but my second gun rides in a CTAC on the other side, crossdraw. It works nicely in that configuration!

It looks like Uncle Tony does some really nice work. He could make a lot of money if he shipped to the USA and charged prices comparable to our market even if he didn't make that many holsters!

[mc_oliver]

docT, I should have also pulled my boxers that high when I used to carry IWB. That way 'di sana puro gasgas skin ko nung mga araw na yun. ;f;f

[doctabako]

Originally posted by mc_oliver
docT, I should have also pulled my boxers that high when I used to carry IWB. That way 'di sana puro gasgas skin ko nung mga araw na yun. ;f;f

That's precisely the reason why I pull them up that high.:) An alternative is to wear a long undershirt but you know how hot and humid our climate is, pawisin pa naman ako.;f

[9MX]

as requested:

tadaaaaaaaaaa!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/9MX/BOGS/ResizeofIMG_0139.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/9MX/BOGS/IMG_0140.jpg

will add some details and user review later. wifey has my glock pointed at my head, she wants to use the pc;g ;f

[agentrod]

Pre,

Nice pics. Mukhang may stiffening pa sa opening for one hand re-holstering. Feedback na lang sa performance.

[9MX]

Originally posted by agentrod
Pre,

Nice pics. Mukhang may stiffening pa sa opening for one hand re-holstering. Feedback na lang sa performance.

yes there is. holster would collapse when the pistol is taken out. but i wouldn't recommend this set up unless your pistol is a g26 or any other of similar length. i've tried it last night and i think its best to go for the "small of the back" set up. as for the holster's finish, it is a bit plain. ithink one can request for a specific design. but i wouldn't bother since its iwb, aesthetics should be a minor consideration:)

one more thing, if you're carrying it either owb/iwb, you should get a sturdy gun belt, uncle tony has good ones at 250 a pop. its priced 1.5k sa malls

[flyboy 1]

Pards,

Thanks for the pics. I've been curious about Uncle Tony's "Tuckable" since you mentioned it. What is the clip made of pala? Can't tell for sure with the picture. Mukhang matibay ba? :)

[9MX]

Originally posted by flyboy 1
Pards,

Thanks for the pics. I've been curious about Uncle Tony's "Tuckable" since you mentioned it. What is the clip made of pala? Can't tell for sure with the picture. Mukhang matibay ba? :)

some sort of plastic/resin material, i don't think it would last if i sit wearing the holster, which is why i'm recommending the SOB carry

[Eye Cutter]

plastic/resin material

that's PVC plastic. he makes his magpouches out of the same material

[Eye Cutter]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v341/aagustin11563/100_1356.jpg

here's my dillon leather SOB holster.

problem is, its uncomfortable while seated like when you're driving.

[9MX]

Originally posted by Eye Cutter
here's my dillon leather SOB holster.

problem is, its uncomfortable while seated like when you're driving.


i think it is always uncomfortable when driving with an iwb

[jasonub]

i discovered that i can hide a full size usp 45 on my small at back holster by uncle mike. its real cheap and sweat resistant. i wear an untucked shirt and its hidden as long as i dont bend its invisible

[Saruman]

SOB carry is not advisable.. look at where the muzzle points when you draw.. you wouldn't want an ND under stress during the draw stroke;P ;P .. plus the fact that it sits on a dangerous part of the back.. a slip and fall on that area might mean major back injury.. MY2CW.:) :)

[mc_oliver]

Originally posted by 9MX
i think it is always uncomfortable when driving with an iwb
Acquired comfort yan dre. ;)

Mey pinagawa ako'ng holster very similar sa pics mo pero mas manipis na leather. Found it better for the glock w/c is already blocky to start with. Yung clip, like doc eyecutter had posted, is made of plastic orange pvc material. Pretty soon the black paint will wear off exposing the orange color. Pentel pen lang katapat nyan. ;f

[jasonub]

Originally posted by Saruman
SOB carry is not advisable.. look at where the muzzle points when you draw.. you wouldn't want an ND under stress during the draw stroke;P ;P .. plus the fact that it sits on a dangerous part of the back.. a slip and fall on that area might mean major back injury.. MY2CW.:) :)

i got used to it. i never did sweep myself ever and i can draw and hit an alpha at 7yards in less than 1.3 seconds at the buzzer. that is when my shirt is covering the pistol.(i practice a lot, it never stopped amazing the marine snipers where i shoot when they see me do it. Told them its just practice.)

if the shirt is tucked in i can draw and hit a 15 ft alpha in about a second

my mode of carry is not 90 degrees. meaning the muzzle is canted to the left (fbi cant). Ill take a picture soon and post it here.

its uncomfortable when you sit down. Thats why during driving i remove it and put it under my right thigh.

the mall guards never did search me since im wearing a hanes or a jockey tight fitting shirt. its when i go to the bank and deposit it with the guards that shocked them how i could have hidden a huge 45 on myself without them knowing it.

good luck

[mikol]

guys,

did anybody notice how cesar montano in "bida si mr bida si misis" uses his SOB? is it the propef way to use it?

i think he better change his SOB to a high ride pan cake type on the strong hand side holster. i even saw him drop his beretta or taurus (not sure of the model) pistol in one of his opisode in that sitcom ;Q well...nobody is perfect, just my 2cents.

[Saruman]

Originally posted by jasonub
i got used to it. i never did sweep myself ever and i can draw and hit an alpha at 7yards in less than 1.3 seconds at the buzzer. that is when my shirt is covering the pistol.(i practice a lot, it never stopped amazing the marine snipers where i shoot when they see me do it. Told them its just practice.)

practice.. practice... thats the best thing to do for that carry mode.. one more argument for that mode is the awkward draw stroke that exposes a twisted arm and an unprotected pistol from gun grab.. but different strokes for different folks..;) ;)

[9MX]

Originally posted by mikol
guys,

did anybody notice how cesar montano in "bida si mr bida si misis" uses his SOB? is it the propef way to use it?

i think he better change his SOB to a high ride pan cake type on the strong hand side holster. i even saw him drop his beretta or taurus (not sure of the model) pistol in one of his opisode in that sitcom ;Q well...nobody is perfect, just my 2cents.

i noticed this on his show last night, well that is showbusiness :cool:

[flyboy 1]

Guys,

Just got my Milt Sparks Versa Max II IWB look alike from Uncle Tony last weekend. I just showed him the picture and told him to make a copy for my SIG-SAUER 228. After one week, taadahh!! To say that I'm impressed with the quality of his work is a major understatement. Me and my Dad spend countless times each day admiring his rendition. In fact, he had one made also for his Commander, and will be getting it this coming weekend. I'm taking this opportunity to give credit where credit is due. Kudos to Pinoy craftsmanship!! ^c

The Versa Max II IWB is a very excellent and well thought-out design. The offset loops make for a very stable and thin profile for the holster, especially for wide double-column autos. I have found it to be very concealable and comfortable, and people in other forums (Carry Issues of Glocktalk, CCW in SIG FORUM) share the same experiences. I left Uncle Tony a copy of the pictures for anyone else who might be interested in having one made. ;K

Here's a pic of the original Versa Max II by Milt Sparks. I'll be posting the actual work of Uncle Tony as soon as I get back my Digital Cam from my brother. ;f

http://www.miltsparks.com/images/Photos/VM-2_large.jpg

And by the way, did I mention that the original costs almost $100 with shipping, and I only paid a sweet P450 for mine?!? One of life's little pleasures.... :cool:

[Eye Cutter]

flyboy: kung meron sana tayong source nang horse leather para mas matigas yung holster. i think i'll have one made for myself! ;f

anybody else who wants to have holsters made (carry and competition) here's his Cellphone Number.

Magnificent Leather
Tony Giron (0927) 291-9760

[chowchow]

Blade Tech UCH for IWB ok rin. Pero baka subukan ku rin yung CTAC Gurkha.

[AllanRR]

Originally posted by julianz
ito sana for me http://www.comp-tac.com/ ( click C.T.A.C)dont know if its available in PI otherwise have it made for you locally go wit 9mx's suggestion.

I live in Manila and I've ordered 2 CTac holsters from comp-tac already. I ordered straight from their website. Very fast shipping, around a week. They also give you a nice hand written thank you note plus a little "suprise" in the package. Very nice gestures if you ask me :hugs: .


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[toxic]

Allan..toxic here(formerly known as julianz) when did you ordered your CTAC...i inquired about an order but they decline di ko na matandaan 2 years na yata go..siguro may doubts kase nasa mideast ako and akala terrorista ako...i was given the option to have someone buy it for me there in Houston(Comptac Base)then that person will send it or bring it to the Phils..which i did i have a nephnew in Dallas..His courier services naman declined to have it shipped to the Phils..so pinabenta ko na lang sa Ebay dun..

[AllanRR]

Originally posted by toxic
Allan..toxic here(formerly known as julianz) when did you ordered your CTAC...i inquired about an order but they decline di ko na matandaan 2 years na yata go..siguro may doubts kase nasa mideast ako and akala terrorista ako...i was given the option to have someone buy it for me there in Houston(Comptac Base)then that person will send it or bring it to the Phils..which i did i have a nephnew in Dallas..His courier services naman declined to have it shipped to the Phils..so pinabenta ko na lang sa Ebay dun..

Just checked my receipt and I placed the order Aug 2005. I also found the "something special" Tammy of Comp Tac placed with my order (2 rolls of candy). I thought I ate these already:animlol:?! I hope these are still ok....


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[KevlarSix]

If my deal comes thru for a SIG P226, my choice would be the Answer IWB from Tucker Gunleather. It's not cheap at $125 but it's something that I would depend upon.

http://rlcompanyusa.stores.yahoo.net/answer.html

KevlarSix