leather vs kydeks iwb holster

[Cali_Ed]

Hello all I have started looking for a iwb holster what do ypu guys reccomend. I tried a single clip at sportmans don't remeber the brand but felt comfy with a shield 40.

I appreciate it

[Robocop1051]

Mernickle Holsters... you won't regret it.

Too bad you didn't say something earlier. I was just talking to Bob Mernickle at the Reno Gun Show yesterday. I bought my wife two holsters for her new P938 (IWB & OWB).

I have 3 or 4 of his holsters already. From my 5" 1911 to my Derringer. Great leather.

[Robocop1051]

I also suggest his leather belts. I own two and wear them every day.

[Cali_Ed]

I'll look into them thank you, I didn't start looking till today unfortunately

Edited August 18, 2014 by Cali_Ed

[98Z5V]

I second Rob's recommendation, Mernickle holsters are fantastic. 

[Cali_Ed]

This looks like a solid piece right here gonna have to order it thanks guys.

http://www.mernickleholsters.com/ps/PS2APX_REF1/ps2apxr1.html

[98Z5V]

Make sure you check all the leather treatments he can do, because there are alot of them!

 

I've got this exact holster for a 4" 1911, and love it.

 

[Cali_Ed]

What do you mean by treatments brother?

[98Z5V]

All the different materials, leather colors, carved or uncarved, airbrushed, etc.  He offers alot of stuff.  Take your time and pick a good one. 

 

Mine for the 4" 1911 is the Sunset Duotone.  Love that holster.

[survivalshop]

 I prefer Nylon holsters myself , remove the clip & throw them in the washer , but also like those Leather Mernickle ones . I'm just cheap , what can I say . <dontknow>

[edgecrusher]

I have Mernickle holsters, can't go wrong. Also have kydex, which I feel is better for duty type draws.

[planeflyer21]

With either leather or kydex, you get what you pay for...to a point.  I've seen the less expensive kydex snap when rolling around on the ground.  The less expensive leather seems to wallow out with hard use.

 

Mernickle is some GREAT stuff!

[Robocop1051]

Here's some of mine. This is my EDC. All my leather (including the belt) is made by Bob Mernickle, in the mahogany red/brown color.

2:00/IWB = Walther PPK/s .380

4:00/OWB = Springfield TRP Operator .45ACP

8:00 = Dual 1911 mags. CMC Power+ 10

10:00/OWB = Maverick .357Mag Derringer (Xdraw)

[Robocop1051]

PS. I'm 5'10" 185# and none of these print through a button up shirt.

[Cali_Ed]

Those look mighty nice, I think I'm gonna have to buy one of these. Thank you for the pictures. For the appendix carry one you have is it very comftdrable?

[Robocop1051]

It's a cheap Eagle nylon holster. I think I scored it as an extra in a gun deal. It was so simple and slim that I never stopped using it.

[Cali_Ed]

Ah ok, do you own a leather one for the same carry position you could compare to?

[Robocop1051]

Give me a few weeks for delivery. I just ordered one for the P938.

[Cali_Ed]

Ah, the lead time is a few weeks? Thanks again

[Robocop1051]

Ah, the lead time is a few weeks? Thanks again

 

They have a LOT of holsters on hand. If they have it, you'll get the holster in a few days. If they have to make it from scratch, they ask you be patient for up to 5 weeks. I don't think I've ever waited that long. The only one I special ordered was for my TRP Operator, due to the full length rail. I still only waited 3 or 4 weeks. The Derringer, Double Mag holder and Glock G17 were all immediate.

[Cali_Ed]

I see, thanks brother robo, I aapricate your time

[shibiwan]

White Hat Holsters

 

 

 

I usually carry it in the small of my back (hence it's LH)  but here it is on the side...

 

Edited August 18, 2014 by shibiwan

[warthog984]

I have a Tucker "The Answer" IWB for my Glock 23 which I like.  The just did a 20% sale, but I don't know if it is still going on.

[98Z5V]

I'm not kidding you guys, when I met Rob the first time (which is a funny story all by itself...  <lmao>), he had all that stuff on.  ALL OF IT.

 

 

He says, "what are you carrying?"  At the time, I have the 4" 1911 with 8rd mag and one in the chamber, plus a 10rd spare mag.  I ask him, "What are YOU carrying?"

 

It was like a cartoon - he kept pulling out more and more stuff...  <laughs>

 

Not long after that trip, I picked up the XD45, 13rd mag and one in the chamber, with two 15rd mags as spares.  44 rounds of .45 ACP on me - just so I could feel "adequate" if he showed up again...  :eek: <lmao>

 

 

Love, ya, brother!  :happydrunks:

[Cali_Ed]

Do you guys cc with just normal t shirts ir a t shirt tucked in with some sort of lose garment on top