[Eric2340]

Galco Fletch ?


Anyone use a Galco Fletch holster for CCW? How "tight" does it ride to the body?

I don't want to get into the whole "thumb strap" on a carry gun debate, but I'm just curious how close this thing will actually ride on the body and not stick out like a sore thumb.

According to Galco, it uses their "forward molding" process that some of their other holsters do (http://www.galcogunleather.com/fletch-high-ride-belt-holster_8_4_1118.html) which supposedly helps it carry better/closer than traditional pancake style holsters.

Please, again I do not wish to get into the whole thumb strap debate, I just want to know about THIS holster from those who have experience with it specifically.


Thanks -


Eric

 

[bigchuck83]

Owned one for a Glock 19 and it was a good holster, rode well even though i was using a belt that was kinda weak.

 

[Jack Ryan]

I've got one for my 1911. I like it, it sticks tight to my side. I wear it at 3:00.

 

[Scott3670]

I used to have one for a SIG P228, and it was a great holster.

 

[Pofficer]

I tried the Fletch for both a P229 and G23/19. I switched to Bianchi model 7 Shadow as I liked the way the guns rode better. It feels tighter to the body, at least in my case, and does not print as much as the Fletch. As always YMMV.

 

[UtahG20]

I have several of the fletch. It works great under a coat, but under a T-Shirt untucked the retention strap is too far forward and prints really bad. I went to the consealable for this reason alone. They both ride real tight with a good gun belt.

 

[jsnake]

Yes, I use one everyday. G19 and think it carries wonderfully. However, as above, you will need an hawaiin shirt or something. I use the columbia fishing shirts.

 

[Eric2340]

I have several of the fletch. It works great under a coat, but under a T-Shirt untucked the retention strap is too far forward and prints really bad. I went to the consealable for this reason alone. They both ride real tight with a good gun belt.

How good is the tension on the Concealable ???


Thanks -

 

[UtahG20]

How good is the tension on the Concealable ???


Thanks -

Tight, as tight as it could be. I have several other open top holsters and this is by far a tighter fit than any others.

 

[RCP]

I too used the Fletch for awhile, it was comfortable enough but the retention strap would always end up unbuttoned. I switched to the combat and it works great. For an OWB leather concealment holster you might also consider DeSantis. They can usually be found for less money and work just as well as the Galco products.

 

[Bill Lumberg]

Thumb breaks are no slower in the hands of a trained user. Worn on ta proper gunbelt, the fletch is one of the better pancake holsters out there. Very tight to the body. A direct copy of the fletch is available from strong leather for a quarter of the cost, and is widely used by federal LE. The fletch is a nicer leather than the knockoffs.

Galco Fletch ?


Anyone use a Galco Fletch holster for CCW? How "tight" does it ride to the body?

I don't want to get into the whole "thumb strap" on a carry gun debate, but I'm just curious how close this thing will actually ride on the body and not stick out like a sore thumb.

According to Galco, it uses their "forward molding" process that some of their other holsters do (http://www.galcogunleather.com/fletch-high-ride-belt-holster_8_4_1118.html) which supposedly helps it carry better/closer than traditional pancake style holsters.

Please, again I do not wish to get into the whole thumb strap debate, I just want to know about THIS holster from those who have experience with it specifically.


Thanks -


Eric

 

[Rinspeed]

I've owned several Galco holsters and I really like their products for the money. I owned a Fletch and it worked well, I'm not real big on retention straps much though. I have three or four Concealables and love the design so I always recommend them for people who want a good holster without having to wait months.

 

[Hugo R]

Thumb breaks are no slower in the hands of a trained user. Worn on ta proper gunbelt, the fletch is one of the better pancake holsters out there. Very tight to the body. A direct copy of the fletch is available from strong leather for a quarter of the cost, and is widely used by federal LE. The fletch is a nicer leather than the knockoffs.

I carry my EDC G26 in one when not working. As Bill says above, worn with a proper belt it is very tight against the body and when new the gun sits tightly inside the holster.

The thumb strap provides good retention and security and breaks quickly and with practice is very fast.

I highly recommend the FLETCH for concealed carry.

JM2C,

HR

 

[jakebrake]

had a fletch for my h&k. the galco c.o.p. series rides same way. carry my 1911 in one.

3 o clock, and as comfortable as can be.

 

[Jack Ryan]

I like the Fletch, I use it most of the time. It's fast but don't kid yourself, it's not as fast when it's snapped as it is when it's NOT snapped.

If things look hinky, I'm unsnapping the retention strap. That's the thing with the Fletch vs the Combat, you have options.

 

[NEOH212]

I have one. It's a darn nice holster and is very well made. What I don't like about it is it shifts around on my belt. (It's a thick Galco gun belt too!)

Also, it doesn't conceal well without a outer garment. I switched over to Raven Concealment and haven't looked back since. I can't even stomach leather holsters anymore.

If you don't mind wearing something over the holster go for it. I would personally look to something more concealable.

 

[Bill Lumberg]

It is as fast snapped as unsnapped, if you're using it right. Breaking the snap is not a separate motion from acquiring the gun. Just like dropping the hood on a duty retention holster, with practice, you disengage the thumb break in the normal grasping of the weapon. If you're unable to do that consistently and smoothly, it may not be the holster, or the retention device, that's right for you.