A Compiled List of Holster Makers.

[Jesse H]

http://www.kt-mech.com/01Holsters.html

For patrol I've exclusively used Safariland, and a similar thigh rig for SWAT. Occasionally at work we wear a soft uniform (5.11 shirt and pants) so they issued us all Blackhawk Serpa holsters.

I dislike the Serpa because it doesn't accommodate the weapon light and it requires a different method to disable the retention device, something I wasn't comfortable with. I stumbled upon KTMech and gave them a try simply because they were priced a bit lower than the other brands and had a quick delivery (I received mine in about a week from ordering). I didn't want to spend too much on a holster that I only use a couple times a month from when we have in-service/classroom training.

Having the holster about 3 months, it's working out nicely. Based on appearance and feel, in comparing to the other brands I haven't found it to be of inferior quality (for reference off-duty I typically carry in Milt-Sparks or Comp-tac). It draws nicely and retention is fine. I did drain my batteries one time, as I inadvertently activated the WML while inserting it in the holster. I know with my duty holster it will click off the light when the weapon is inserted, not sure if this happens with other similarly styled holsters.

[jp0319]

SoCo Kydex

[kt1589]

Just got my Zero Concealment Systems "Surprise Holster" in and I'm extremely happy with it! Excellent, quality work from these guys! Check them out.

ZCS Holster1.jpg

[Toecheese]

http://www.bravoconcealment.com

MIL/LE pricing, and weapon light configurations.

[4DAIVI PAI2K5]

M4C member 4DAIVI PAI2K5 makes some great kydex. If you're a troglodyte like me and don't have the Bookface, you can PM him.

He's made me an OWB rig for my G17, off of the Safariland UBL/QLS system:


And an AIWB for my S&W Shield:


Great guy to work with, great turnaround, etc. Buy with confidence and support another member.

Just wanted to say my stuff has gotten much better since these were made. Better blocking is now used. And I offer camo cordura wraps.
Some crappy pictures.
1204141222c by 4DAIVIPAI2K5, on Flickr
1125142250 by 4DAIVIPAI2K5, on Flickr
1125142306 by 4DAIVIPAI2K5, on Flickr
g17 by 4DAIVIPAI2K5, on Flickr
_MG_6137 by 4DAIVIPAI2K5, on Flickr

[echo5whiskey]

I got a custom IWB from these guys for my Sig 1911 Carry Scorpion. I can't say much about the shipping, since I live in HI and nothing arrives here in a timely manner no matter who/where it's from. They do good work, though. The material on my backing is starting to peel in spots due to the amount of unholstering I do, but their site says they have a "forever warranty", so I guess I'll update once I get that one worked out.

http://aliengearholsters.com/

[Linea_de_Fuego]

Bob,

Nice job on the list.

Here are more links if you want to add them.

http://5shotleather.com/index.htm

http://kcloakusa.com/

https://www.zornholsters.com/

[Knownot]

Diamond D Custom Leather.
http://www.diamonddcustomleather.com

[Shao]

Don't forget Garrett Industries - leather lined Kydex for the best of both worlds:

http://www.giholsters.com/

[Rushing]

Looked through some of the pages and did not see any for G-Code Incog holsters.
They seem really nice, but I have yet to try one out for myself.

http://www.tacticalholsters.com/category/INC.html