Cheap IWB Holster Question

[Virtualmatt]

I currently have a normal Galco holster for my PPK that works well, but is difficult to conceal. I generally wear fairly tight clothing, and am a pretty small guy (5'7", 140lbs). I'm 22, and would prefer being able to not have to buy a new wardrobe or start dressing in baggy clothing. I was thinking an IWB holster would help. I have some room in my jeans, so I don't think an IWB would have a fitting problem.

I'm also on a college student budget, so money really matters. I know you don't want to go cheap with something so important, but I was looking at this holster from Galco:

http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterPG3.as...1197&GunID=168

$30 bucks seems cheap, but I was under the impression Galco was a reliable holster company? Does anyone have any experience with this particular holster?

[bighornjd]

I am new to carrying a handgun and asked the same question on this board awhile back. A member on here pointed me towards www.theholsterstore.com and i am glad they did. I ended up with an IWB from there in the 30 dollar range and am very pleased so far. They seem to have reasonable prices, a nice selection, good service, and fast shipping. I like mine so far although I have limited experience with it and have absolutely nothing else to compare it to so my opinion doesn't hold much weight. Worth checking out though for sure. Good luck.

[ReefBlue]

There is always www.rigrate.com

[Dredly]

They have some good holsters at good prices here

http://www.theholsterstore.com/servl...ers/Categories

I have the Pro Carry II and it does the job fairly well, especially for the price

[Cookster]

Check out High Noon Holsters. . .

http://highnoonholsters.com/Stocking..._stuffers.html

The 'Bare Asset' and 'Mr Softy', and maybe some others fall into your price range. I have read on various gun forum's that folks are happy with High Noon's products.

Rob

[Virtualmatt]

Thanks for the replies! I'll check all those out.

I'm also looking at this one now:
http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterPG3.as...3261&GunID=168

[Penguini66]

I have a Bianchi 6D ATD that I use for my G19. IWB at 4:00. They make one sized for the PPK. Should be priced in the sub $30 range. I picked mine up on a whim at Bass Pro for $25 and have been using it daily for nearly 2 years.

http://www.bianchi-intl.com/product/...?TxtModelID=6D
http://www.copsplus.com/prodnum2877.php
http://www.opticsplanet.net/bianchi-...and-19034.html

It is not smooth leather. It is suede I believe.

I like the thumb break. It was easily adjusted to work with my G19. Since I do Open Carry, I wanted something with at least a thumb break for retention and I don't like the "plasticky" holsters. The main drawback is that the leather is not stiffened and re-holstering is not possible without removing the holster from your waistband.

[kx90]

Check out High Noon Holsters. . .

http://highnoonholsters.com/Stocking..._stuffers.html

The 'Bare Asset' and 'Mr Softy', and maybe some others fall into your price range. I have read on various gun forum's that folks are happy with High Noon's products.

Rob

+1

I have a Bare Asset for my SigPro which is not a small pistol by any stretch. It's thick and the butt is wide. However I can conceal it fine under a sweatshirt.

Due to back issues I have resorted to carrying my G26 in a Don Hume 721OT, which is an OWB holster. Conceals perfectly under a T-shirt.

[Deanimator]

All of the IWBs I use are Don Hume clip-ons. They work great, whether it's for a full sized M1911 or a 3" S&W Model 65. I ordered my Glock 19 holster from Gunner's Alley. Here's their page for that holster. BTW, they're cheaper than Hume themselves. My total with shipping was $34.00.

http://www.gunnersalley.com/product/...r_H715MWC.html

[Virtualmatt]

Thanks everyone. I ended up ordering the "Mister Softy" from High Noon. I didn't get the Bare Asset because I don't know much about cants.