Quick Connect/disconnect Options

[IngleGunLeather]

I'm looking around the web and seeing several options available for quick connect/disconnect for Outside Waist Band holsters. For those makers that are making these style holsters, what are some of the ways you are doing this? I've seen the ones on Brigade's website and they are very nice looking. They look like a pancake style holster, but instead of having slots punched for the belt, they have what appears to be a wrap with snaps. Are these type of holsters selling better than the belt slide holsters? I'm asking because I want to have more options available. I just finished the holster below for my personal use and as much as I like the looks of it, I'm not happy with having to undo my belt to put it on/take it off.

[triage1998]

CountryTrash nice work on that professional holster.

As to your question. Some people call them snap cake holsters. I use a "pull the dot" directional snap on mine.

Many holster makers make a variation of the style. Milt Sparks Axiom, Del Fatti LPS, Brigade Gunleathers M-5 Aspis. My style that I sell is based off the Brigade GunLeather design. It is my best selling OWB holster and I probably sell them 2 to 1 over my professional style that you show above. I personally wear my version of the snap holster, the Griffon V, everyday carrying my HK P30 and it is one of the most comfortable style I have ever worn.

Here is a couple examples of my Griffon V OWB holster.

Edited May 12, 2013 by triage1998

[IngleGunLeather]

Thanks for the reply Triage! That's the info I was looking for. I think this type of holster would be a great addition to my line up. Now it's time to hit the drawing board.

[chiefjason]

One of the drawbacks to that style, and something you will want to watch out for, is that the front part of the holster has a tendency to lift away from the belt at the snap. Several folks have figured out how to keep that from happening. I built myself one. It does exactly what I want it to do. But it's not a CC holster because of the problem mentioned above. I can see between the holster and belt when I wear mine. Occasionally I can CC with it if I push it back behind my hip more so that the angle at the hip covers up the problem on the front snap. I've seen that same complaint come up a few times on other boards.

Done right, it seems to be a better idea than a paddle. Done wrong, it goes in a box. Not knocking the idea at all. Just hope I can help you pay attention to that issue and avoid it.

[IngleGunLeather]

Thanks for the information Chief. I'm gonna continue research and try a few variations out.

It does look like the holster would lift or twist with the weapon during a draw.

[triage1998]

Thanks for the information Chief. I'm gonna continue research and try a few variations out.

It does look like the holster would lift or twist with the weapon during a draw.

I have seen no issues of lifting or twisting with the design in the 4 months I have been wearing it.

[IngleGunLeather]

I have seen no issues of lifting or twisting with the design in the 4 months I have been wearing it.

That's good to hear as well. It seems to be a popular style with some of the major holster makers. I'm at least gonna have to give it a shot.

[Dwight]

You could lessen the probability of looseness in the front if you did away with that extra half inch of leather between the straps and the sight channel of the weapon.

Secondarily, . . . move more of the gun into the back piece. I make an IWB that is positively flat on the back, . . . super comfortable, . . . but if worn OWB, . . . it flops like a fresh caught catfish. It'll work and is designed for putting on quick and making a 7-11 dash as an OWB.

Most pancakes that hold the gun in tight to the body, . . . have a lot of the gun molded into the back piece, . . . and I's suspecting from the looks of yours, . . . it doesn't.

Anyway, . . . to the OP, . . . the craftsmanship is really good, . . . you make a fine looking product, . . . good luck with the "snapcake".

May God bless,

Dwight

Edited May 13, 2013 by Dwight

[chiefjason]

You could lessen the probability of looseness in the front if you did away with that extra half inch of leather between the straps and the sight channel of the weapon.

I think this ^^ is the main issue with mine. But since I built it to for one purpose, and it fits that purpose fine, I've just not bothered to try again.

Oddly, all my OWB holsters are now flat on the back and everyone that has bought one loves it. I have also considered trying that with a snap on. Just not motivated enough I guess. Or too little time. Probably both.

[malabar]

This is my best-selling holster design. It is flat-backed, heavily molded on the front, and has a steel band in the mouth. The straps are replaceable. These are made from 9-ounce, drum dyed Herman Oak veg tan, and dried to a very firm body. They ride high and hug tight. I also make a cross draw version and a revolver version, and have made several for the 586/686.

There are significant advantages to a quick-release holster, so it's worth tweaking your design.

tk

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Edited May 15, 2013 by malabar