Hopp Custom Leather....

[The Annoyed Man]

I just saw he has a combination IWB/OWB. That might fit the bill perfectly when I can't decide.

So that narrows it down to the DM Bullard Dual Carry, Galco Concealable, Minotaur Gladiator and this one. Too many choices.

Which one? I hate businesses on Facebook! Since I am not a SQL Geek, it's too hard for me to navigate.

This one, the Drop Top:



The only question I have is if the loops can be removed. I'll have to contact him.

The "Convertible" model can be configured that way OR worn OWB by removing the loops. And when you call him, Eric will customize the whole rig to your specs.

[SQLGeek]

And when you call him, Eric will customize the whole rig to your specs.

I sent him a FB message. And that could be a dangerous thing.

[The Annoyed Man]

And when you call him, Eric will customize the whole rig to your specs.

I sent him a FB message. And that could be a dangerous thing.

At least you know you're not psychotic.

BTW, I am wearing this new holster for the first time this morning. It carries very, very well. Quite comfortable. And the weight is spread out fore and aft enough that it is also very stable. It is snugging the XD(m) Compact .45 nicely into my waist, without pressing hard on my hip and causing me any pain.

[SQLGeek]

Good to know. This may be the way I end up going.

How stiff is the opening of the holster?

[The Annoyed Man]

Good to know. This may be the way I end up going.

How stiff is the opening of the holster?

It seems to be plenty stiff enough to hold it open. I haven't tried lying on my side with the holster empty to see if I can flatten it, but it seems pretty stout.

[rev210]

I just placed an order today for a holster, Eric was really easy to get in touch with and asked questions to find out what exactly I was looking for and how I wanted it, a very easy ordering and payment process. Can't wait for the holster to come in now!

[The Annoyed Man]

Good to know. This may be the way I end up going.

How stiff is the opening of the holster?

It seems to be plenty stiff enough to hold it open. I haven't tried lying on my side with the holster empty to see if I can flatten it, but it seems pretty stout.

I just went and checked it and took a picture which I'll post later (I'm BBQ'ing right now). Anyway, that strip of ostrich is merely deocration over a thick reinforcing layer to hold the mouth of the holster open. I woud guess that, unless you had been rolling around in the dirt and then laid on it for a while, you would have no problem reholstering. Even then it might be fine.

[JMPJr]

TAM, looks *great*. Congratulations on the gear!

[The Annoyed Man]

Here's that picture showing the reinforced holster mouth, so yeah, it's pretty stiff and stays open:

[SQLGeek]

Thanks Tam, I placed an order for a convertible holster today. I just have to decide on leather loops or steel clips.

[Jumping Frog]

This one, the Drop Top:

I wouldn't carry that. The entire trigger guard is above the belt line -- that gun sits too high for me to wear IWB.

All of my IWB holsters are set up so the top of the holster is about 1/8-1/4 inch above the belt line.

[SQLGeek]

That's only one configuration. The loops are removable and can be spun around.

[The Annoyed Man]

That's only one configuration. The loops are removable and can be spun around.

Or, you could just go with the clips which, I think, also fixes that. As for the OWB version, as you can see from the pics in my OP, the belt slots put the opening just a tick higher than the belt itself. For me, this is actually a better pattern than those holsters which carry the pistol kind of high up. I have a Galco retention holster I bought before placing the order for this oen, and it carries the pistol up higher than the Hopp holster does. The problem is that for my (ahem!) body type, this is not ideal. The lower holster actually snugs the pistol in closer to my body, and is both more comfortable and better concealment.

[SQLGeek]

Or the steel clips. I haven't decided which but I'm leaning towards the clips now.

And that is good to hear about the OWB configuration. ;)

[Songbird]

Mine has the clips and the OWB configuration. I'll post pics and review as soon as I get it. Hoping it's here tomorrow.