Comfort of kydex holster?

[elcoqui814]

Hey everyone,

I have been doing a bit of research on holsters and I just can't figure out from all the research how a piece of plastic would feel around the back with an IWB. A few people say its great, comfortable, but do you feel the kydex sticking to your back etc?

 

[elcoqui814]

I just went to the grocery store and stuck the gun in my pants haha. I don't have a holster yet, I am trying to decide between leather or kydex. Was looking at these 2.

Inside Waistband Holsters - products new home - The Infidel Holster
or
My original "Texas" holster

Just can't decide because everyone says both are comfortable but what about sticking to your waist, scratching of the kydex etc. I have a glock 19. Thanks for the replies. Sorry, I am still a noob.

 

[mconley]

RAVEN RAVEN and RAVEN they will make you what ever you want and they have been super comfortable for me, nice guys too.

they make to order and not every model is on the site, give them a call or email and tell them what you want and they will make it. I would also HIGHLY suggest getting one to fit your favorite weapon mounted light. AWESOME HOLSTERS.
Raven Concealment Systems - Holsters

 

[elcoqui814]

Thanks man, Ill give them a check.. Never heard of them.

 

[melensdad]

Kydex does NOT equal comfort. I have a drawer full of unused holsters that seemed like a good idea but didn't work well. The most comfortable in the waistband holster is the Cross Breed Super Tuck. The design is so successful that now some other makers have copied it with their own variants.

Cross Breed Super Tuck IWB - Inside Waist Band

 

[GarandMD]

I second the recommendation for the Comp-Tack Infidel. I use it for my XDs and find it works very well. Because I am picky about the finish of my EMP, I use the Tucker Silent Thunder (made by Garrett Industries) because it is leather lined kydex. I am also very happy with it.

Inside Waistband Holsters - products new home - The Infidel Holster

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

 

[elcoqui814]

Thanks for the replies.

 

[elcoqui814]

I have been conceal carrying recently by just having the gun tucked in my pants, no holster. (Chamber unloaded). I find that the super tuck is just to much for me as far as the holsters size itself. I want something that I can just grab and stick on my belt and go. The super tuck looks great, but just not what I am looking for. I just made the kydex purchase, so hopefully I will be happy.

 

[huntall50]

rmholsters.com the low rider IWB. I have this for my glock 27, and just love it. I wear it every where and at almost all times. I considering another for my compact 1911 but must admit I am also leaning toward the Tucker. I have a Raven coming for the FS guns OWB.

 

[elcoqui814]

Just made my purchase and went with the Comp Tac. Everything seems out of my price for the mean time. Got a great deal from someone here selling on classifieds. Can't wait to get it.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Me personaly I prefer leather for IWB, and kydex for OWB.

 

[Rob377]

Good Kydex can be very comfy. I've used both the Comptac CTAC and MTAC for full size 1911s, Glock 20/21, and Glock 17s. Just as comfortable if not more so than some of the cheaper leather IWBs I've used.

Based on reviews, I ordered up a Raven Phantom for my M&P, but I'll be waiting another 2 months for that one though. lead time is 75+ days.

 

[rhino]

Hey everyone,

I have been doing a bit of research on holsters and I just can't figure out from all the research how a piece of plastic would feel around the back with an IWB. A few people say its great, comfortable, but do you feel the kydex sticking to your back etc?

Here are some keys to making any IWB holster work better for you (and more comfortable):

• proper belt that will support the weight of the gun and all of your other gear
• pants that fit with the IWB holster in place
• an undershirt between you and the holster

Those make any IWB work better, whether kydex or leather.

The key things that can make a kydex holster more comfy than leather are that they are usually thinner (compared to a decently stiff leather holster) and they do not absorb sweat. If you think a piece of plastic against is not good, try a sweat-soaked leather holster, especially if it's rough-side out.

 

[Biohazard]

You get used to the holster (leather or kydex) after time. Like wearing a watch, after constant use, you don't even realize that it's there.

Besides, who was it that said a gun isn't meant to be comfortable, it's meant to be comforting.

 

[Glock Lover]

I've tried dozens of IWB holsters: comp-tac, high noon, crossbreed, don hume, blade tech, raven etc etc. And out of everything a Kydex won in comfort, Raven Concealment. It's incredibly thin, and seems to follow the lines of my body. Perfect holster.