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Just received my CHL and I need holsters.

Looking to carry a Bersa .380 and M&P Compact 9.

Who's better of the two listed?

The M&P will be a owb carry and the Bersa will be both IWB and OWB and maybe even pocket carry.

My only concern about Don Hume is there really isn't a tuckable IWB.

I have a couple of Don Hume pocket holsters and a owb. I love them. Good leather and well made. I don't own any high noons. Don Hume was behind when I ordered mine several months back, but their customer service was great they called several times along the way letting me know they were still trying to get them out to me. I will probably continue to do as much business with them as I can just because of that.

I have worn both. For the money Don Hume all the way. If they have a modle to fit your gun I believe they are the best bang for your buck of any holster on the MKT.
My .02cents & some think it worth about half that.

Have owned both. Done Hume is probably slightly better quality/better materials. But I have only owned the less-expensive "in stock" cowhide versions of the High Noon holsters. I assume their horsehide holsters, which cost three times as much and take months to make and deliver, are much higher quality. Not that there is anything wrong with their in stock cowhide products, just made with less expensive materials, don't have the stay-open tops on their in-stock IWB holsters etc.

High Noon's tuckable canted versions - for me - are a better carry option than Don Hume.

As long as you select the material and style you like, I don't think you could go wrong with either brand.

I have no experience with Don Hume, but my daily carry is a High Noon "Down Under" IWB with straps (cowhide). I have no complaints with quality or finish. The sight track insert (a plastic piece that keeps the front sight from making contact with the holster) keeps the top open so re-holstering one handed is not an issue (not sure if this is what Austinrealtor was referring to). I went with High Noon primarily because of their selection of "in stock" holsters. It only took 3 weeks instead of 3 months+ to receive my holster.

I'm sure either is a good choice though.

Dave

Dave01 wrote:The sight track insert (a plastic piece that keeps the front sight from making contact with the holster) keeps the top open so re-holstering one handed is not an issue (not sure if this is what Austinrealtor was referring to).

Dave is correct. Some of their "in-stock" holsters do have this "sight track" which keep the IWB holster from collapsing on itself when no gun is present. I should have been more specific that each of the HN holsters I own is a "Split Decision" model, a cowhide tuckable IWB with 15% "FBI cant" but no "sight track". These Split Decision holsters sell for $35 and ship in a week or two, compared to $100 or more for their better constructed holsters - some of which can also be ordered/shipped in a week or two. But to get those design elements I wanted - tuckable IWB with 15% cant - in one of their "better quality" holsters, I would've had to order from the "not in stock" designs and they quote 6-8 weeks turnaround for those.

I own and use both brands and can say with confidence you can spend more but you won't get more. I'm not an IWB fan so I can't speak to that style of holster other than to say I have a High Noon hideaway w/clip for a 1911 that is good. OWB I really like Hume's JIT, First Agent, and 721 OT all are first rate and under $75 some are under $25.

Don Hume holster designs seem to be slanted towards police duty. They may not be the best for ordinary carry. That said, I have a Hume JIT belt slide that is the cat's meow for a J frame.

Dave01 wrote:I have no experience with Don Hume, but my daily carry is a High Noon "Down Under" IWB with straps (cowhide). I have no complaints with quality or finish. The sight track insert (a plastic piece that keeps the front sight from making contact with the holster) keeps the top open so re-holstering one handed is not an issue (not sure if this is what Austinrealtor was referring to). I went with High Noon primarily because of their selection of "in stock" holsters. It only took 3 weeks instead of 3 months+ to receive my holster.

I'm sure either is a good choice though.

Dave

Like Dave, I have no experience with Don Hume, but I like my High Noon "Down Under" with straps for my Detective Special. Because of the humidity of Houston summers, I opted for the horsehide version. They are a pleasure to do business with and I recommend them.

All good help. I have always liked the JIT slide. Saw one at Marksman gun range and one of the shooters said it's a good carry holster for my 9. Will probably go with a highnoon split decision for the IWB for my bersa. Will probably also order Don Humes pocket holster for my glove box holster for my bersa. Still have to make one more decision about the 721 type holster. I definately want something with a strap for comfort in knowing my gun is secure.

Appreciate the feedback.

I have several Hume holsters. They have always worked for me. There quality is good and you cannot beat the price. I bought one High Noon IWB clip holster for a 642 that would not work. No matter how hard I tried I could not get the little revolver in it. I called them up and they said what I got was for the 642 and to jam it in harder. I wound up throwing it away. Their other holsters may be OK but this one was not.

stash wrote:I have several Hume holsters. They have always worked for me. There quality is good and you cannot beat the price. I bought one High Noon IWB clip holster for a 642 that would not work. No matter how hard I tried I could not get the little revolver in it. I called them up and they said what I got was for the 642 and to jam it in harder. I wound up throwing it away. Their other holsters may be OK but this one was not.

I've had similar trouble with HN Split Decision for my Smith 638. Tried loosening the retention screw, but still seemed too tight and gun didn't slide in far enough. Finally got a bit drastic and cut some of the inner row of stitching around the trigger guard (two rows, stiched parrallel for extra durability, so this cut row was a bit redundant anyway). This help a ton and holster carries very well now.

I wonder why Don Hume doesn't have a tuckable IWB?

9mmfish wrote:I wonder why Don Hume doesn't have a tuckable IWB?

They do. But only 1. And even then the selection of guns isn't so great:

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I have Don Hume JIT holsters for several of my guns and a high noon slide for my Hipower. They are all good holsters. I don't think you can go wrong with either company.