Members malabar Posted November 30, 2014 Members Report Posted November 30, 2014 I've made quite a few paddle holsters. In fact,they're one of my most popular models. My thoughts, for what they are worth.... -- Paddle holsters are best for small, lightweight guns, like, PPKs, J-frames, P938s, etc. -- Ultimately, it's not the paddle that supports the gun, but the waistband. -- My paddles are made out of kydex covered in leather. While the kydex backbone provides stiffness, the leather "ears" are flexible enough that they conform to the hips and keep the holster from sliding out of the waistband. -- Properly made, a paddle holster for a lightweight gun does not require a belt for support, but it does require a decent waistand. -- Within the pantheon of concealment holsters, paddles are the ultimate in convenience. tk Quote
Members msdeluca Posted March 3, 2016 Members Report Posted March 3, 2016 Nice! You wouldn't happen to have photos of the backsides would you? I've made quite a few paddle holsters. In fact,they're one of my most popular models. My thoughts, for what they are worth.... -- Paddle holsters are best for small, lightweight guns, like, PPKs, J-frames, P938s, etc. -- Ultimately, it's not the paddle that supports the gun, but the waistband. -- My paddles are made out of kydex covered in leather. While the kydex backbone provides stiffness, the leather "ears" are flexible enough that they conform to the hips and keep the holster from sliding out of the waistband. -- Properly made, a paddle holster for a lightweight gun does not require a belt for support, but it does require a decent waistand. -- Within the pantheon of concealment holsters, paddles are the ultimate in convenience. tk Quote Michael www.conceptleather.blogspot.com www.temptedthreads@blogspot.com
Members Red Bear Haraldsson Posted March 4, 2016 Members Report Posted March 4, 2016 Does anyone know where to get just the paddles? Well, let me be a leeeetle more specific.I can find Blade-tech, G-Force, and Blackhawk, but I am trying to find smaller, narrower paddles like Fobus uses for their mag carriers. I couldn't find any Uncle Mike's at all. Quote
Members malabar Posted March 9, 2016 Members Report Posted March 9, 2016 I think you'll find that the ones that you make are better quality. I make mine from leather with a kydex backbone, but you could make the whole thing out of kydex if you prefer. The real trick is in the way that you attach the paddle to the holster. Quote
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