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Shortly after I bought my new XD(m)-45 Compact 3.8, I ordered a holster and magazine carrier from Eric Hopp of Hopp Custom Leather: http://www.facebook.com/HoppCustomLeathers

Anyway, here's the front and back views. The holster is horsehide, and there is a leather reinforcement at the mouth with a full quill ostrich decoration for the struttin' factor. He also personalized it by putting my initials on the back of the holster.



And here's a picture with my ostrich boots.....not a perfect match, but not bad either (ignore the poor composition, I was in a hurry to show off):


Total for the holster and magazine carrier was $135 shipped, and I placed it on June 27, so it took about 6 weeks to get it. He told me 5-8 weeks, so he was on the early side of things. Eric Hopp is a really nice guy and we had a couple of great conversations, both online and by phone. I would highly recommend his products. The gun fit perfectly into the holster. Unfortunately, Eric sent me a right handed magazine carrier. He warned me that it was coming and that it was an accident. I'll be returning it to him and he'll replace it right away with a left handed one, but I included it here so that you all could see the quality of his work. I was VERY impressed, and I would definitely buy from him again.

Hat tip to BritOnTour who turned me on to this supplier and who uses his products also.

Thanks Tam. I'm currently shopping for an OWB and was settling on the Galco Concealable Holster because it is on Amazon and is available now. That is not a bad turn around time though.

SQLGeek wrote:Thanks Tam. I'm currently shopping for an OWB and was settling on the Galco Concealable Holster because it is on Amazon and is available now. That is not a bad turn around time though.

Good price for a holster and a magazine carrier.

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.

SQLGeek wrote: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.

SQLGeek wrote: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.

I am not familiar (other than pictures) of the Bullard holster, but I have a Galco Concealable, and it is an excellent holster. On the other hand, it costs more than the Hopp holster, and it's not quite as fancy.

Heck of a good looking rig, TAM!

I have put a lot of thought into buying a pretty OWB rig. The day that Texas passes OC, I will put one on order so that I can have it by the time the law takes effect. Until then, the broke-college-fund doesn't accommodate it.

He has some nice looking holsters, I just sent him an email asking how to place an order.

Mine for my Walther PPS is shipping out tomorrow. I can't wait to get it! Eric is GREAT to work with and FAST! He told me probably 6 to 8 weeks and it's been 4. I'm getting the "convertible" that you can wear IWB or OWB. He also made me a belt to match. Pictures to come soon!

By the way, he's in the process of getting a website up, but right now, he's really easy to contact on facebook or by email.

Songbird wrote:By the way, he's in the process of getting a website up, but right now, he's really easy to contact on facebook or by email.

Lord, don't rub it in. I'm a self employed website designer, and he and I were talking, and he didn't know that's what I did. He had already hired a friend of his to build his site, but after having looked at my book of business, he told me he would have hired me on the spot if he had known. So I told him to call me if he ever had any questions, and maybe down the road if he rebuilds his site some day, he can give me a call.

I have a Bullard Dual-Carry for my SigP239. I will say I'm not as impressed as I thought I would be. Wearing it with the clips over the belt, the clips show through my shirt, wearing the same shirt, my MS VM2 and Summer Special doesn't show at all. I have a Bullard Bodyguard for my Defender and it works well for an OWB.

The Dual-Carry is not real comfortable IMO, I'm sure it needs a little break-in.

The Annoyed Man wrote:

Songbird wrote:By the way, he's in the process of getting a website up, but right now, he's really easy to contact on facebook or by email.

Lord, don't rub it in. I'm a self employed website designer, and he and I were talking, and he didn't know that's what I did. He had already hired a friend of his to build his site, but after having looked at my book of business, he told me he would have hired me on the spot if he had known. So I told him to call me if he ever had any questions, and maybe down the road if he rebuilds his site some day, he can give me a call.

Aw, man, that's a bummer! Hope his friend knows what he's doing. Eric deserves a good set-up. He's such a great guy to work with, and he's got a wonderful product!

WildBill wrote:

SQLGeek wrote: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.

SQLGeek wrote:

WildBill wrote:

SQLGeek wrote: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.

Thanks! All of the loops I have seen on other brands can be removed.