Galco or Desantis

[Terry]

The only gun I can carry IWB is a 1911, all other's are to thick.
Having said that I am looking for an OWB holster for a 2" revolver.
I have found 2 that look comfortable http://www.lapolicegear.com/gaspma.html and http://www.rfholsters.com/rfholsters/product.asp?dept%5Fid=11&pf%5Fid=DS%2DBSO
Does anyone have any experience with either of these, or have any other suggestions please?
If this is in the wrong forum, can a mod please move it.
Thank you, Terry.

[Robb Jensen]

I have experience with both Galco and DeSantis and own some of each. The Galco are a little nicer holsters but the DeSantis holstes aren't low quality by any means.

[John_Wayne777]

I've used a couple of Galco IWBs, including their horsehide IWB holster.

I didn't like it nearly as much as I liked my BladeTech IWB holster for my 1911.

For "other suggestions" I would encourage you to look at Raven Concealment Systems' fine Phantom holster (which can be configured for a number of IWB options) or Blade Tech's IWB holsters. I prefer Raven's products.

[Terry]

I have been carrying long enough to know I just can't carry IWB.
I have a Milt Sparks IWB holster that I never use because it is just not comfortable.
I didn't see a "Phantom" for a small revolver.
I'll call Malabar before I order just to be sure.
Appreciate the help.
Thank you, Terry.

[Alpha Sierra]

If you are willing to wait, there is much higher quality to be had for the same money.

Here's an Eagle Defender OWB pancake for a 4" S&W K frame from Kevin Manley of K&D Holsters (http://www.kdholsters.com). Superb carftsmanship for $60. He can make them for almost any S&W or Ruger revolver.

http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp290/JRossy/guns/eagle1.jpg

[John_Wayne777]

I have been carrying long enough to know I just can't carry IWB.
I have a Milt Sparks IWB holster that I never use because it is just not comfortable.
I didn't see a "Phantom" for a small revolver.
I'll call Malabar before I order just to be sure.
Appreciate the help.
Thank you, Terry.

Thy make Phantoms for Smith J frames and for Taurus .38 snubbies. I have one for my Smith 442.

[Terry]

I looked around on Malabar's sight and found what I was looking for.
The K&D holster's looks very nice, but I prefer synthetic.
Thanks JW, everyone.
Terry.

[Sam]

Recently I've been experimenting with appendix carry IWB after reading a long thread here. It's more comfortable than the conventional behind the hip IWB. The Looper by Custom Carry Concepts is the ticket for my 2" K frame, Rich Schaefer also make them for 2" J frames.

http://www.shop.customcarryconcepts.com/main.sc?categoryId=1

http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/Looper_002.jpg

http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/Looper_001.jpg

[Terry]

I could move the Milt Sparks holster around, it is a straight drop.
I have tried, and I like the concealment benefits of IWB, but unless it's a 1911, it just doesn't work for me.
I have adjusted the clothes I wear to regain the concealment lost by going OWB.
I am going to try a Phantom, see what happens, and go from there.
Thanks again for all the help.
Terry.