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Tex1961 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 09, 2020 7:46 pm

oljames3 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 09, 2020 11:52 am

Tex1961 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 09, 2020 7:04 am Have you looked into Alien-gear. Their shape shift system gives you multiple carry options all with one package.

There are many better holster and companies than Alien Gear. The Shape Shift, in particular has many drawbacks. In this video, John Correia (Active Self Protection) demonstrates and explains.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw2yY0N78u4&t=55s

If you say so. But thousands of satisfied customers (me included) might disagree with you.

I have heard good things about Alien Gear's 30-day Test Drive form people who have returned holsters. Also good things about the Forever Warranty from folks who have used it often. Selecting a holster can be a uniquely personal experience and what is important and works well for one person may not matter to another.

bagman45 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 04, 2020 1:48 am Howdy folks, looking for recommendations for holsters for the Hellcat and P365. Like probably everyone here, I've got boxes and drawers full of the ones that just didn't work out over the years. Hoping to avoid that this time. Likely impossible; but thought I'd give it a shot anyways.... Looking at both IWB and OWB. The Crossbreed Reckoning is intriguing, since it can be modified for either, but I'm no fan of the appendix carry, so interested to hear if anyone has experience with these.

As always, with holsters, I'm wandering in the dark, but looking to lighten up my EDC load from a G23/G27 to the Sig and Springer. Open to ANY holster options that have worked well for you.

We must each decide for ourselves with risks we are willing to manage and which benefits matter most to us.

Mission drives the gear. Knowing how and what you want to carry and why you have made those decisions will inform your choices.

I do not have a box of shame. I did send one holster back to the seller because they did not send the size I ordered. I do have multiple holsters for all of my pistols; i.e. IWB and OWB. Some of my holsters fit multiple pistols; i.e. a holster for a double stack M&P M2.0 will fit any M&P M2.0 with the same or shorter barrel length. None of my holsters are just sitting in a drawer. It helps to take advice from knowledgeable folks. In my case, I have seen them carry and shoot. Master and Grand Master USPSA shooters and recognized instructors.

My favorite training outfit, KR Training, has a box of loaner holsters. They help students by letting them try the gear during class. Sometimes, students show up with substandard gear and KR offers better options for use in class. Training and competition are also good ways to see what works for others and what works for you.

bagman45, for an OWB holster for your Springfield Arms Hellcat, take a look at the Safariland 7TS ALS with the 567BL belt loop. https://safariland.com/products/model-7 ... ster-34850 This is an excellent holster for carrying openly here in Texas. It also works for concealing under a jacket. The 7TS ALS is also available for the Sig Sauer P365. I carry my S&W M&P9 M2.0 5" openly in a 7TS ALS using the 567BL at 3. My 88 year old father carries his S&W M&P9 M2.0 Compact 4" in an ALS at 3, usually concealed under a jacket or suit coat. Your mileage will vary.

This link goes to a list of gear that instructors at KR Training use. These are quality holsters that may or may not work for you. https://blog.krtraining.com/2020-kr-tra ... ters-ammo/

Tex1961 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 09, 2020 7:04 am Have you looked into Alien-gear. Their shape shift system gives you multiple carry options all with one package.

There are many better holster and companies than Alien Gear. The Shape Shift, in particular has many drawbacks. In this video, John Correia (Active Self Protection) demonstrates and explains.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw2yY0N78u4&t=55s