[G21.4Me]

If I were given a choice between a Galco holster (of which I have owned many), and a Wm. Tucker 'HF-1' holster, I would choose the Tucker every single time.

Why? Because Tucker holsters are made out of a much higher grade of leather—Vegetable-Tanned, 'Oak', I believe.

There's another reason too: Tucker's
'HF-1' pulls the butt of the gun in tight against your body; and keeps it from patterning very well.

 

[1L26]

If I were given a choice between a Galco holster (of which I have owned many), and a Wm. Tucker 'HF-1' holster, I would choose the Tucker every single time.

Why? Because Tucker holsters are made out of a much higher grade of leather—Vegetable-Tanned, 'Oak', I believe.

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There's another reason too: Tucker's
'HF-1' pulls the butt of the gun in tight against your body; and keeps it from patterning very well.

I've got an HF-1 and an HF-2. Those are great holsters.

 

[Biggfoot44.5]

My druthers are for a thumbreak on Pancakes . But the pictured Galco is certainly a representative of the breed in an open top .

As a Class , all of the Dead Cow Pancakes of at least moderate quality are at least Reasonably Good , very versatile holsters . But each one has subtle differences of rake and ride height .

Once upon a decade , at the semi local LE Supply store with massive depth of inventory , I said to the owner that I would like to try out a Pancake holster. No Problem ! He laid out TEN different ones to try. ( All at least decent -ish brands )

1 sucked , 2 only marginal, and 6 that would have seemed good enough , if I had only tried that one . Yup , do the math , and that left one .

The one that fit Perfectly , and could conceal a gun one size larger the the average Pancake was ........ Original Roy Baker Magnolia , Arkansas .

 

[pastorles]

I picked up a Sig P229r Elite and decided to look at options for leather, and I say leather because I am not a fan of Kydex, what do you think of the Galco Combat Master? I've looked at other options, and right now the Galco or an offering from Tucker.

I love my Galco Combat Master holsters (I own three), and like you, I prefer leather over Kydex. Best holster I've ever used.

 

[gunsmoke92]

I should apologize for not updating this sooner. While digging through my box of holsters, I found a Simply Rugged Defcon4 I bought some time ago. It might have been for a 229 or 228 I had a while back and it fit like a glove. It also carries the 229r comfortably all day. A real bonus is it's a two in one, both OWB and IWB with the included belt loops.

 

[greg vanstralen]

Just make sure to have a high quality belt.. I feel outside the belt needs a stiff belt and the wider the better. Iwb doesn’t matter as much..
Best of luck to you…

YES!!!
I have a "Gunner" by Hank's Belts and a Bullhide "Eastwood". Both work well with jeans and cargo pants and my Urban Carry OWB, even for my SA XDM in 45 acp, G-29SF and Sig P-365.

 

[pastorles]

I own 4 Galco Combat Masters (new one for my Glock 21 SF not pictured), which are handmade from the back (not the sides) of the cowhide, which is thicker. I run a thick belt through them, so they hold up nicely, plus they ride higher which helps keeps them concealed.

 

[StraightG48]

My EDC G43 rides in one and the two have been a constant companion for a few years now.

 

[WAA]

I have several Combat Masters. I’m happy with them. They work well if your conditions don’t preclude an open top.