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06-17-2013, 07:08
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top 5 handguns?
I have been doing leather work for awhile. I am stating to make leather holsters. I've make some "geniric" holsters but what to start making fitted holsters. In order to do so I'm going to buy some resin guns to form the holsters with. Just starting out I thought I would start with the top 5. Then progress from there. Does anyone know what the top 5 handguns would be?
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06-17-2013, 07:25
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Presuming that you want to know what holders would be popular. .. the question is really about what pistols are the most popular for carry. Is that more to the point?
Glock certainly. Pocket holders for lcp sized pistols. Maybe 1911s.
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06-17-2013, 08:16
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Yes, I'm looking for the Top 5 "carry" handguns. I figured the Glock and the Colt 1911, but wasn't sure about the other 3.
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06-17-2013, 10:56
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M&P Shield
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06-17-2013, 10:59
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Curious... Wouldn't the Tupperware gun owners be more of the kydex crowd?
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06-17-2013, 11:15
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1911
Compact Glocks 19/23/32
Subcompact Glocks 26/27/33
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06-17-2013, 11:24
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Shield, baby glocks, some kahr arms cm or cw models. Of course lcp/lcr. Polymer ( or as some people like to call Tupperware, idk ) owners love a quality leather holster just like the next person. No kydex for me.
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06-17-2013, 11:42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by moeman
Curious... Wouldn't the Tupperware gun owners be more of the kydex crowd?
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I would think so. Plastic in leather seems a bit strange to me, but to each their own.
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06-17-2013, 11:48
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I could be wrong...buuut, aren't most LEO holsters some kind of the leather variety? And with a lot of them on duty with Glocks, S&W, you know...plastic guns :/
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06-17-2013, 12:01
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From a business standpoint I cant help but think of guns that are popular, or becoming more popular tat don't have a lot of holstermakers in line yet.
The large format Glocks .45 & 10mm seem to be "underserved".
1911s with rails seem to be catching on and are short on holsters.
There was a bit of a problem for good holsters for the CZ 82-83s when they picked up in popularity. I am keeping an eye on the number of Star BMs that are available now and thinking that just a couple of the right people recommending them and they could be the next CZ 82. Good holsters that fit them well are not common.
Caracal if they overcome the recall setback.
Springfield XD M M compact, and especially the S .45 & 9mm are going to catch on.
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06-17-2013, 12:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by moeman
Curious... Wouldn't the Tupperware gun owners be more of the kydex crowd?
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Most of my carry pistols are polymer and I don't own nor want kydex. I like leather.
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06-17-2013, 12:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WayneJessie
Most of my carry pistols are polymer and I don't own nor want kydex. I like leather.
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Totally agree, Ive been through all the plastic holsters and just don't like the feel of hard plastic grinding against my hip. Ive been using Desantis IWB leather holsters for awhile now for a few of my guns and love the soft feel. lts like night and day for me for carrying-and the more you wear them the more they mold to you. I also noticed one of my plastic Fobus paddle holsters was "scuffing" the finish on an older Glock- not a fan.
My G27 and Bodyguard 380 Desantis holsters below with adjustable clips
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06-17-2013, 13:11
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+1 on the DeSantis
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06-17-2013, 13:16
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Quote:
Curious... Wouldn't the Tupperware gun owners be more of the kydex crowd?
I would think so. Plastic in leather seems a bit strange to me, but to each their own.
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I don't know why that is weird. I find leather to be more comfortable to wear, regardless of what kind of pistol is holstered.
My guess for the top five sellers for holsters would be the subcompact and compact Glocks, 1911, LCP, and S&W J-frame.
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06-17-2013, 13:31
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+2 for desantis. I have two sizes that fit XDs and G26 or G30 and G19/23. Work well with or without belt.
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06-17-2013, 18:59
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Thanks for all the info! I'm going to move to the "design" phase now! I really appreciate all the input!
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06-17-2013, 19:06
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Holster I made for a friend. Beretta Nano 9mm
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06-17-2013, 19:13
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You couldn't pay me to carry my gun in anything but leather.
kydex holster scratched the living hell out of my 1911 never again.
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06-17-2013, 22:53
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For an ankle holster, kydex Fobus is better.......mainly because it requires no snaps or buttons. Retention is adjustable.
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06-18-2013, 07:29
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I have Kydex and leather holsters. I can't see myself buying Kydex again unless it's an OWB hip or leg holster. Leather is far more comfortable for carry.
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06-18-2013, 12:20
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1911
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06-18-2013, 12:50
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If only someone/some company, would produce and sell a version of the Glock Sport/Combat Holster to fit most popular handguns - I would buy one for all of my carry pistols.
There is something about a softer polymer holster, with those belt wings (added holster tension without crushing my gut), that I find appealing. Could also be made with differing barrel lengths and several colors.
Can you hear me, Blade-Tech; Comp Tac; etc???
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06-18-2013, 22:50
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Everyone's leaving out revolvers! There's always a market for a good 686, Python, 19, etc holster, and those guns look better in leather.
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