Holster suggestions?

[Rogue1]

Tex,if you already have a Blackhawk,try this: they come with two thigh straps usually,remove one and adjust it so the holster only hangs low enough to get the thigh strap around your leg as high as possible,high in the crotch as you can stand it without rubbing on your package( ) That should make it much more stable and just below your hipbone. This is right where Jacko said it should be with your hand resting on the grip while your arm is hanging down at your side.

[Zorak]

Elastic makes all the difference.

On some of my drop-legs where the elastic was absent or inadequate, I tried the HSGI/Militarymoron solution. Get some shock cord. Find a couple spots on a strap where you can anchor it. Tie the shock cord up so that when completely slack, it takes an inch or so out of the length of the strap. Hey presto, now that Cordura strap stretches like elastic. It's maybe even a little better than elastic, since if the shock cord breaks, you can just tie another loop.

[Tex]

Zorak, can you take a picture of this? Or doodle it on a peice of paper? I am having a hard time visualizing it but would like to try it on another drop leg of mine.

[Zorak]

I knew I was describing it badly. Take a look near the bottom of www.militarymorons.com/weapons/ar.slings.html , that's where I got the idea. He used shock cord to create some stretchiness in his sling, and that's where I got the idea. I think he got it from HSGI, and you can sort of see it in this picture here: www.highspeedgearinc.com/proddetail.asp?prod=HSG%2FUDHP

If none of those work I'll take pictures at some point. Haven't gotten around to putting the drivers for my digicam on my computer since the last reload, and I'm trying to avoid the bother.

[Devil]

I just ordered a UTG Drop leg holster. I hope it works good.

[Яoman]

I got a free leg holster when I purchased some springer crap for friends. There decent for the price (20$ but I got it free). Only problem is the belt is BIG. If you have skinny legs this is not for you and even if you have the right "girth" for this holster there is still a lot of leftover strap from adjusting. I ended up not even bothering and cut the strap down to size and used a hot knife to melt the edge to prevent fraying. Even then Its still a problem if your a "sniper" or even a person that does a lot of crawling and "low profile" moves.

For my sidearm I place it on the back of my leg/thigh. Low enough that it does effect running but high enough so that it doesn't effect crouching.

This is a semi-old thread so watch it on the posts there devil.

[Zorak]

airsoftdvl said:

I just ordered a UTG Drop leg holster. I hope it works good.

Airsoftdvl, this was a poorly thought out post. If this was a thread you started asking what holster to buy, it would be somewhat useful, since it would implicitly close the thread. If you had done a lot of research and explained all the reasons you chose the UTG instead of some other holster, that might help other people make buying decisions. If you had already received it and were posting a review, of course that would be fine. But announcing that you ordered it and that you hope it works doesn't help anyone. It's just noise.

[Mosin]

I can't think of the name of the holster but I remember seeing one that was designed for snipers, it was like a shoulder holster but the gun was on your back, right about where your sholder blades are. It also came with a webbed netting around all but the gun release so you could insert vegitation and jute into it. If I find out what it's called I'll let you know.

[Tex]

I have nothing else to say, don't worry about it. I have the giant revolver now... doesnt fit into much

[Яoman]

You need to throw a scope on it, just for shits and giggles and give it a little nickname.

[venom]

Hope this helps...

Copy and paste to your browser:

airsoftgunhobbyequipment.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_22&products_id=35

[Tex]

Interesting first post their venom... thanks for using proper english and such, love seeing that in new members, but, perhaps a little more info on what you linked? If you have used it before, why you suggest it, etc?

I'm not in the market for a holster for my 1911 anymore, but incase someone else is, a little personal experience with a product means a lot more than any review on that retailers site. Thanks for the link however, and welcome to MiA!

PS - If anyone happens to know of an affordable (under $60) holster for a Smith & Wesson Model 500, I'd love to see it!

[Jacko]

Tex - Like this?

[Tex]

Hot diggity, how did I miss that? I even checked Cabelas, doh!

Much thanks Jacko.

[nevermore]

Hey Tex did you ever consider one like this?

www.cowboyneeds.com/Pass_Bandolier_Holster.html

Or for a slightly more protected feel

www.shopping.com/xPC-Uncle-Mike-s-Uncle-Mike-s-Sidekick-Scoped-Bandolier-Hunting-Holster

Neither of these are very tactical but I think they would be functional anyway.