Give Me a Reason NOT to Buy This

[PKendall317]

Getting ready to order a new holster this weekend and am Lea ing heavily towards Mills Tactical IWB. Can anyone give me a reason NOT to buy this holster?

 

[Jeremy1066]

A link would be helpful. Most of us are too lazy to google something ourselves.

 

[PKendall317]

IWB Hybrid Holster

 

[01deuce]

This would be the reason for me.
Alien Gear Cloak Tuck IWB Holster (Inside the Waistband)

 

[sloughfoot]

If you don't wear a belt it won't work too well.

 

[The Bubba Effect]

If he makes the type of holster I am looking for, I buy my holsters from Andrew Henry at Henry Holsters. He makes good holsters and he is local. Plus, the first time I bought a holster from him I picked it up from his shop and he got out a blue gun and helped me with my draw stroke. How awesome is that?


(I'm not trying to tell you not to buy the holster you want, that's just the closest I can come to a reason not to buy the holster you linked)

 

[magic man]

Getting ready to order a new holster this weekend and am Lea ing heavily towards Mills Tactical IWB. Can anyone give me a reason NOT to buy this holster?

I've had one for years for my G19 and it's been great.

 

[jb1911]

Among the Best Concealed Carry Holsters, Best IWB Holsters - White Hat

 

[Arthur Dent]

Getting ready to order a new holster this weekend and am Lea ing heavily towards Mills Tactical IWB. Can anyone give me a reason NOT to buy this holster?

You can get the same thing much cheaper elsewhere.

 

[yote hunter]

Your $62.00 Mills Tac. cost VS $24.00 Alien Gear cost is enough for me.. I was born at night but not last night !

 

[cosermann]

... Can anyone give me a reason NOT to buy this holster?

Sure, such holsters take up a lot of horizontal space on the belt - space that could be used for other purposes. This is the chief reason I'm not a fan of such holsters. Although, for many folks, they fit the bill nicely.

I also find the fit and retention of such holsters a bit "mushy". Prefer something more positive.

You said you wanted a reason. There's a couple. All holster designs have their pros/cons, advantages/disadvantages.

 

[PKendall317]

Thanks for all the input guys. I went ahead and placed an order with Mills Tactical, although I was seriously tempted to go with the Alien Gear.

 

[Steve.43]

For any still considering a holster and possibly a custom-built one, I suggest Alan Selleck in North Manchester, Indiana. He is a master craftsman in leather and made an excellent one for me last year.

Shoe Repair Service North Manchester, IN

 

[TB1999]

4 weeks for shipping would turn me off

 

[LCSOSgt11]

Try an IWB from Contact! Concealment. They're on the web, and I know the owner personally. His shop is located in NW Indiana.

 

[Tactically Fat]

Sure, such holsters take up a lot of horizontal space on the belt - space that could be used for other purposes. This is the chief reason I'm not a fan of such holsters. Although, for many folks, they fit the bill nicely.

I also find the fit and retention of such holsters a bit "mushy". Prefer something more positive.

You said you wanted a reason. There's a couple. All holster designs have their pros/cons, advantages/disadvantages.

Lots of real estate - yes indeed. But not such a big deal if you have lots of real estate - ahem.

Also the Henry Holsters hybrid: He uses two pieces of Boltaron in a "clamshell" that is then affixed to the leather backing.

Just about every one else just uses one piece of thermoplastic that is then affixed to the leather backer. This can certainly lead to failure points.

I know OP has already ordered a Mills - but my opinion is that the Henry is a much better quality buy. Not inexpensive - but it is quite high quality.