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urbantacticalgearreview
01-05-10, 20:14
The list of Hybrid Holster makers is a relatively short one. Some of the Holster Industry's top names come to light with a quick Google search, Tucker, Comp-tac, Hoffner's, and Crossbreed are pretty much the top three that have been recommended in the past.

I'd like to introduce you to (clickable image)
http://www.urbantacticalgearreview.com/images/reviewimages/ccc-hybrid/cccholsterslogo.jpg (http://jndtactical.com/index.html)

During a very extensive search for a in the pants holster to fit my glock 19 AND mounted Streamlight TLR-1, I ran across Rob Durham (rob@jndtactical.com). When I first contact Rob he was in the process of moving his shop into the back of one of his local gun shops. This move has enabled him to make holsters for pretty much anything that the shop might carry.

After hammering out all the details of what I was looking for Rob was able to put together a mold for my combination and for future use
http://www.urbantacticalgearreview.com/images/reviewimages/ccc-hybrid/640x480/SSPX0197.jpg

Due to the holidays and complications with my local post office having extended holiday hours, I wasn't able to get the holster till 1/4/2010.

The holster is constructed from a thick grade of cowhide leather and .093 thick kydex.
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/DSCF0618.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/DSCF0630.jpg

Instead of leaving a waxed backing on the holster Rob has mated a second layer of leather for added comfort. It does not affect the flexibility of the holster.
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/DSCF0621.jpg

It doesn't affect the thickness either. This holster is fairly thin.
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/DSCF0625.jpg

As pictured below you can see the layers in the lower left. I think I would have liked to see him run a row of stitching In the sculpted track running the entire perimeter of the holster, but we'll see how it holds up in the long run as is.
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/DSCF0636.jpg

The Holster is set up for adjustable ride height and/or cant. It has Three holes on each side to adjust the placement of the belt clips.
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/DSCF0623.jpg

All of Rob's holsters allow you to tuck your shirt in, further concealing your sidearm. Note the gap between the clip and holster backing.
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/DSCF0633.jpg

Something I really thought was a good idea was adding a lip to the bottom side of the holster. Some manufacturers leave this off, depending on the tightness of the holster for retention.
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/DSCF0628.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/DSCF0629.jpg

The holster Features a sweat guard. As of right now there is not a "combat cut" like cross breed offers. But I have a feeling it will be an added feature in future holsters. It does not effect the draw, but would be a tad more comfortable on first "grab".
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/DSCF0637.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/DSCF0638.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/DSCF0639.jpg

More pics to come, including mounted pictures, and initial wear thoughts.

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vaglocker
01-06-10, 07:21
Are those metal or plastic clips?

Buckaroo
01-06-10, 07:53
Are those metal or plastic clips?

Those are metal but you can use plastic ones if you wish, I have purchased them separately from makers. I use velcro clips for the most part.

Buckaroo

jdavis6576
01-06-10, 09:14
Looks sweet. I don't carry with a light attached but I was talking with a relative who works for a federal agency a few weeks ago and he said he needed something like this. Only problem is he is left handed and I doubt this is on the approved list.

urbantacticalgearreview
01-06-10, 09:26
they are metal clips. he doesn't have plastic listed on his site, but i'm sure the ones from other manufacturers will bolt right up.


After playing with the cants I finally settled in on the front clip all the way to the top and the rear clip in the middle position. It provides a slight cant, and makes the weapon print ALOT less.

The Following Series are taken at the 3 o'clock position. That is directly on the hip. You'll notice in this position that it "squares off my side". Also note the bulge around the pocket. This position is NOT okay while seated. The grip and sweat guard tends to push into my side in this position while seated.
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/p3open-front.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/p3open-side.jpg
From the rear in this carry position the weapon is still visible, but not as much
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/p3open-side.jpg

Same carry position while wearing a t-shirt:
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/p3shirt-front.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/p3tshirt-side.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/p3tshirt-rear.jpg

And Finally Tucked. Again note the bulge at the pocket:
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/p3tucked-front.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/p3tucked-side.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/p3tucked-rear.jpg

The next series is my personal favorite. Around 4-430 carry position. In this position there is little to no bulge in the pants, and the grip is pulled tightly against the body.
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/p4open-front.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/p4open-side.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/p4open-rear.jpg

Position 4 with a t-shirt covering
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/p4tshirt-front.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/p4tshirt-side.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/p4tshirt-rear.jpg

Position 4 with the shirt tucked in:
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/p4tucked-front.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/p4tucked-angle.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/p4tucked-side.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/p4tucked-rear.jpg

urbantacticalgearreview
01-06-10, 18:06
The final position I tried out was the small of the back. There is next to no print, no bulge, but was a tad uncomfortable, due to the length, while seated.
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/sobopen-rear.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/sobopen-side.jpg

SOB with the shirt tucked in:
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/sobtucked-rar.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/sobtucked-side.jpg

and finally drawing from the small of the back position:
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/sob-draw-2.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/sob-draw-3.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/arolfsen/reviews/ccc/sob-draw-3.jpg

JackOSU
01-06-10, 23:38
Very nice review.

I was just curious as to your EDC belt. Do you notice any lack of performance with that leather belt at all? It just appears from the pictures to be a flimbsy/soft leather belt?

Again solid review!

urbantacticalgearreview
01-07-10, 02:30
it is just that. prior to getting this holster my edc belt was a osoe cobra belt. problem being that this holster doesn't fit it. there again, not many itw holsters do fit a 2" belt. guess i'll probably have to make some.

but that belt works, it's not the greatest, but it works.