M229 Holster

[Snarf]

I'm planning on getting a new holster for my KJW M229, but I've had some trouble deciding between a hard and a soft holster. I know most of you will recommend the hard hoslter, but for the M229 I could only find one, the G-Code holster:

www.airsoftgi.com/product_info.php?cPath=28_102_456_458_694&products_id=9223

I also would like a drop leg mount over a belt or paddle: www.airsoftgi.com/product_info.php?cPath=28_102_456_459&products_id=8804

But the main problem is that both of those items combined are going to be about $90 including shipping, and being a 15 year old without disposable income really doesn't help (please don't tell me to get a job- I've heard it before). So in that case I'd cheap out and go for a soft holster, like so: www.airsoftgi.com/product_info.php?products_id=11750

The problem is that is that I've heard that soft holsters press the mag release button on the pistol and you lose your magazines. That really discourages me from the soft holster, but my current setup is far from ideal: a molle soft holster strapped on to the top left of my vest in a sort of "crossdraw" fashion; I despise that because I have to reach across and open the velcro from under my rifle strap and so on...it's just cumbersome, slow, and loud. The hard hoslter seems the best for fast draw and quietness, but it's too expensive. Basically, what I'm asking you guys is are there any cheaper M229 hard hosters or how bad are soft holsters? Thanks.

[Kilo Oscar Tango]

I bought one of those cheap soft holsters for random cheap pistols I loan out for specialty games, literally the same model, and the loan gun was lost the first time the holster was used (the next day we found it). So you run the risk of losing your mag (~$30) and your entire pistol (~$100). There's a reason hard holsters are a higher price, they work, are more comfortable and customizable, and you keep your stuff. G-code is "real steel quality", be sure to check for a cheaper package, I've seen the thigh rig setup sold together before, but for perspective I grabbed a Safariland 6004 on sale for $115 in a thigh rig setup.

[Bubba]

The G-Codes are definitely worth the money. You could also get somebody to make you a kydex holster if you could find someone to do that.

Cloth holsters might not always drop the mag, better safe then sorry. Most are pretty slow on the draw compared to the kydex holstters too.

If you really don't want to save up try and find somebody to make you one. If you are set on a cloth holster keep the mag out and keep it in a pouch that would be easily accessible and train with it.

[Knief]

The KJW P229 is a snug fit in the P226 SERPA, but it does fit. I use a SERPA for my KJW P229.

[echo5]

I have a Safariland RH drop leg holster for sale in black. 80.00

[Snarf]

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[ctres]

There are quite a few options for kydex/other hard material holsters out there. G code is a great option as are safariland and bladetech. Safarilands are extremely common in the LE world so you can often find them for a really good deal on ebay.

I'm not sure what your motives for a drop leg are, but unless you really need it that low to clear your gear (in which case I would recommend you rethink your 2nd line setup) they aren't realy necessary. They are not any faster than a waist holster, they tend to flop around more, they weigh more etc. The list goes on and on, hence why you see a lot of more recent pics of highspeed guys with belt holsters. I know for a while they were quite the cool-guy fad but they will end up costing you more in most cases and won't bring any advantages.

This one is ending soon but will probably go for cheap.
www.ebay.com/itm/SAFARILAND-MID-RIDE-LEVEL-2-DUTY-HOLSTER-SIG-P229-/300840387309?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item460b7c02ed


Here's another good option
www.ebay.com/itm/Safariland-ALS-6378-Holster-Sig-Sauer-P228-P229-3-9-Right-Hand-SL637874411-/380541818835?pt=BI_Security_Fire_Protection&hash=item589a0f57d3

[Da Vinci - Да Винчи]

Heck, I could make you a Kydex holster if you pay for it. Won't be perfect, but it's cheap and holds the gun securely.