I am looking for a good open carry holster

[helomech]

I want a leather with a thumb release. I am having a hard time finding one, almost all of them have the middle finger release, but I don't like those. Outside the waist band, I have a concealed holster already. Any help is appreciated.

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Something like this, but with automatic retention.

http://www.lapolicegear.com/desantis-speed-load-holster.html

[helomech]

I found one, I like this one, but if you know of any others please let me know.

http://www.desantisholster.com/CHEK-MATE

[Sniper-T]

sorry, no experience here... but I have to say I love the look of that second one!

[helomech]

That is the one I like so far.

[ElevenBravo]

Be specific of the weapon and Ill see how I can help friend.

EB

[jamesneuen]

I doubt you will find many like that unless they stick out from your side really far. The majority of the americans, even gun carrying ones, are overweight so manufacturers take that into consideration that they may not be able to shove their fat thumbs in their to hit the release if their life depends on it.

Not trying to be controversial, just saying exactly how I would think of it from a manufacturing perspective. I wouldn't design anything that low profile that relies on a release on the inside edge.

That being said, I can understand exactly why you would want one and if you have the physique for it then go you. I like having a "body side" thumb break on my thigh holster because it makes it that much harder for someone to get your gun from you.

BUT that is also why I am a huge pusher of only concealed carry when possible. I was so paranoid when carrying for work because everyone could see I was carrying and exactly where and how to get it.

[helomech]

Be specific of the weapon and Ill see how I can help friend.

EB

Sig 229 for open carry, in 40 S&W

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I doubt you will find many like that unless they stick out from your side really far. The majority of the americans, even gun carrying ones, are overweight so manufacturers take that into consideration that they may not be able to shove their fat thumbs in their to hit the release if their life depends on it.

Not trying to be controversial, just saying exactly how I would think of it from a manufacturing perspective. I wouldn't design anything that low profile that relies on a release on the inside edge.

That being said, I can understand exactly why you would want one and if you have the physique for it then go you. I like having a "body side" thumb break on my thigh holster because it makes it that much harder for someone to get your gun from you.

BUT that is also why I am a huge pusher of only concealed carry when possible. I was so paranoid when carrying for work because everyone could see I was carrying and exactly where and how to get it.

Concealed carry has as many draw backs as open carry, the one thing that can not be argued is open carry is faster and easier to deploy. There are many holsters that use the index finger to manipulate the release, but in a tense situation the first thing you loose is fine motor skills, this is why the thumb release works better, you hit it while grabbing the gun, it also is hidden and most thieves know nothing of the release that is hidden from their view. I plan on carrying both ways. I already have the inside the waist band holster for my kahr cw-40. Which is this holster. http://www.vedderholsters.com/comforttuck/

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I had a concealed license 15 years ago, but have let it expire and have been open carrying for at least 15 years now.

[jamesneuen]

I agree once again Helo, though I believe you can close that gap using quality practice. I was simply arguing that I always feel better with people never even knowing I have the gun in the first place.

In the event that something happens I don't want to be the last one to have their gun out and the only real situation I would draw is if someone else has a weapon and I don't want to draw their attention as they look for potential threats.

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Not trying to be argumentative, just stating why I thinkthe type you are searching for are few and far between, and also why I prefer concealed carry. To each their own and so long as you practice the way you carry then more power to you!

[helomech]

I agree once again Helo, though I believe you can close that gap using quality practice. I was simply arguing that I always feel better with people never even knowing I have the gun in the first place.

In the event that something happens I don't want to be the last one to have their gun out and the only real situation I would draw is if someone else has a weapon and I don't want to draw their attention as they look for potential threats.

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Not trying to be argumentative, just stating why I thinkthe type you are searching for are few and far between, and also why I prefer concealed carry. To each their own and so long as you practice the way you carry then more power to you!

I think you give crooks too much credit. Most people never even realize I am carrying a firearm. I am always conscious of what direction people are to me, if I am standing I turn so that people if possible are always on my none firearm side. I really doubt 95% of the criminals would even notice I am carrying. The few that would would probably be so organized it would be hard to engage them anyways.

I have carried both ways, and I actually prefer open carry. I already found one holster exactly like I am looking for, so I know there are more out there. Just looking to see what is available.

[ElevenBravo]

A couple...

http://www.desantisholster.com/THE-T-GAT-SLIDE

http://www.desantisholster.com/THUMB-BREAK-SCABBARD

http://www.desantisholster.com/D-H-S-I-C-E-HOLSTER-2-SLOT



El Paso is one of my FAVORITE makers
http://www.epsaddlery.com/pc-269-13-strongside-select.aspx

http://www.epsaddlery.com/pc-160-13-dual-duty-three-slot.aspx

[helomech]

A couple...

http://www.desantisholster.com/THE-T-GAT-SLIDE

http://www.desantisholster.com/THUMB-BREAK-SCABBARD

http://www.desantisholster.com/D-H-S-I-C-E-HOLSTER-2-SLOT



El Paso is one of my FAVORITE makers
http://www.epsaddlery.com/pc-269-13-strongside-select.aspx

http://www.epsaddlery.com/pc-160-13-dual-duty-three-slot.aspx

Thanks, but all those have a strap across the top. I don't like those, the one I am looking for has the button you hit with your thumb to release the lock on the trigger guard. No noticeable lock, and very fast. They make a bunch of them in kydex, but I like leather holsters.

[jamesneuen]

I LIKE that bottom link. That one is purdy.

[ElevenBravo]

Ok helo, good luck with your unicorn hunt! Haha

[helomech]

LOL, no unicorn hunt. I already found one, still looking for more choices.

[realist]

Helo depending upon what I am doing I carry outside the waist band a lot. Two thoughts, Kydex or leather our pretty much your construction materials unless you wanted to combine the two.

Leather - Most good leather holsters will run you around $100 to $150. As they get older they will stretch out and some become difficult to holster without the use of your other hand, which can lead to lasing your hand if you don't pay attention. Below are all great and I have used them.
Desantis
Bianchi
Alessi
Safariland

Kydex
There are so many choices when it comes to Kydex it will make your head swim. They do not loose their shape and make it very easy to holster if need be. Now I want you to understand I do not buy a holster on just to make it easy to holster. No one has won a gunfight by speed holstering. I carried a Kydex holster everyday for seven years before it broke, the newer ones are even better. My recommendations are based on ones I have used but they are not all inclusive. I have been using the G Code for about 18 months now with a lot of luck. The thing I like about it is modular, I can switch from my 1911 to my S&W. All mine have the thumb release hoods because it is the same as the Safariland 6004 and the Raptor which I used to carry.

G Code
Crossbreed
Blade tech
Safariland
Raven Concealment
Comp-Tac

I did not include the Blackhawk Serpa because some of the places I train do not allow them. The reason is when sand or small rocks get into the release mechanism you are screwed. However one guy I work with a lot has used one for years and has never had a problem so I leave that to you.

One last thing I do not recommend the Fobus at all, they break. Stay away from any Kydex holster which is held together by rivets, because that is the fail point.

[ak474u]

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Helo depending upon what I am doing I carry outside the waist band a lot. Two thoughts, Kydex or leather our pretty much your construction materials unless you wanted to combine the two.

Leather - Most good leather holsters will run you around $100 to $150. As they get older they will stretch out and some become difficult to holster without the use of your other hand, which can lead to lasing your hand if you don't pay attention. Below are all great and I have used them.
Desantis
Bianchi
Alessi
Safariland

Kydex
There are so many choices when it comes to Kydex it will make your head swim. They do not loose their shape and make it very easy to holster if need be. Now I want you to understand I do not buy a holster on just to make it easy to holster. No one has won a gunfight by speed holstering. I carried a Kydex holster everyday for seven years before it broke, the newer ones are even better. My recommendations are based on ones I have used but they are not all inclusive. I have been using the G Code for about 18 months now with a lot of luck. The thing I like about it is modular, I can switch from my 1911 to my S&W. All mine have the thumb release hoods because it is the same as the Safariland 6004 and the Raptor which I used to carry.

G Code
Crossbreed
Blade tech
Safariland
Raven Concealment
Comp-Tac

I did not include the Blackhawk Serpa because some of the places I train do not allow them. The reason is when sand or small rocks get into the release mechanism you are screwed. However one guy I work with a lot has used one for years and has never had a problem so I leave that to you.

One last thing I do not recommend the Fobus at all, they break. Stay away from any Kydex holster which is held together by rivets, because that is the fail point.

I disagree 1000% with rivets being a failure point on a holster. If your talking about Fobus holsters failing at the rivets, that's different. Fobus rivets 2 clam shells of injection molded material, not kydex, and it is SUPER brittle. I've never had a kydex holster fail other than me being stupid and not using Loctite on the screws. I have seen kydex loops that were riveted onto a holster fail, but it was due to the material being too thin, it didn't fail at the rivet.

[ElevenBravo]

Anything and everything made by Fobus is a piece of shit.

[Gunfixr]

I absolutely love my safariland als, but it is not leather.

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[realist]

AK that is what I meant the Fobus. They are junk.

[helomech]

Well the one I wanted has been discontinued. That sucks

[T70]

Try GT distributors. Just google it and their site will pop up. They have a lot of stuff.


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