Clinotus
11-28-2007, 04:04 PM
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Holster: Gould & Goodrich, Goldline Three Slot Pancake Model 803
Retail price: $60.26
Style: Pancake, OWB
Clips: Dual Slots for straight wear or cant wear.
Belt sizes: Up to 1-3/4.
Made of: Quality leather.
Manufacturers description:
Deep definition molding and unsurpassed quality. Wear tilted or straight up. Place on belt up to 1-3/4 in. Gold Line...The finest genuine leather holsters in the world.
The Holster front:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/front_small.jpg (http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/front.jpg)
The Holster back:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/back_small.jpg (http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/backt.jpg)
The Holster standing:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/top1_small.jpg (http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/top1.jpg)
The Holster standing (angle):
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/top2_small.jpg (http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/top2.jpg)
The snap interior:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/snapinside_small.jpg (http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/snapinside.jpg)
Holster with firearm:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/loadedprofile_small.jpg (http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/loadedprofile.jpg)
Top View:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/loadtop2_small.jpg (http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/loadtop2.jpg)
Worn profile:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/exposed1_small.jpg (http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/exposed1.jpg)
Rear view:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/exposedrear_small.jpg (http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/exposedrear.jpg)
(It looks like it is pinching me but I shifted right as the image took)
Canted exposed:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/cantprofile_small.jpg (http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/cantprofile.jpg)
Canted rear:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/cantrear_small.jpg (http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/cantrear.jpg)
concealed profile
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/concealedprofile_small.jpg (http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/concealedprofile.jpg)
concealed rear
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/concealedrear_small.jpg (http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/concealedrear.jpg)
Conceal ability: n/a
This is an OWB, you'll need to wear a cover garment if you want to conceal with this style of holster. Though because of its mold and body hug you could get away with a dark colored T-shirt.
Gun Fit: 10
This holster is molded for the gun you request.
Gun Retention: 10
The holster design provides retention by offering a leather retention strap that snaps on the side next to your body. The inside of the snap is plastic so you don't have to concern yourself with worries of the holster retention system scratching your firearm.
The retention system is very good, a firm yank on the gun will not draw the gun or move the holster. Unfasten the snap with your thumb and the gun slides out like a tight wedding ring with butter.
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/rearsnap_small.jpg (http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/rearsnap.jpg)
Firing grip/Draw: 7
The draw from this holster is natural, and if you cant it you will need to modify your draw style to accomidate this. Just remember to pop the retention snap else you'll just tug on your pants in your emergency situation.
Comfort: 7
The gun shown is a 229 which is a 'compact' so the holster was extremely unobtrusive for me, since its smaller than the normal full sizes I carry. I've been wearing holsters for a while and would give this a 9, but instead rounded it down for any of you first time holster wearers.
Final result: 8
Other notes:
The cant angle does drop the holster profile a bit but not enough to make a huge difference in wear, other than being aware that the bottom of the holster may peek out from under your cover-garment; the cant does hold the gun closer to the body and will allow you to carry the crossdraw.
The concealed photos were taken with the holster in straight mode.
Holster: Gould & Goodrich, Goldline Three Slot Pancake Model 803
Retail price: $60.26
Style: Pancake, OWB
Clips: Dual Slots for straight wear or cant wear.
Belt sizes: Up to 1-3/4.
Made of: Quality leather.
Manufacturers description:
Deep definition molding and unsurpassed quality. Wear tilted or straight up. Place on belt up to 1-3/4 in. Gold Line...The finest genuine leather holsters in the world.
The Holster front:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/front_small.jpg (http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/front.jpg)
The Holster back:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/back_small.jpg (http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/backt.jpg)
The Holster standing:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/top1_small.jpg (http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/top1.jpg)
The Holster standing (angle):
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/top2_small.jpg (http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/top2.jpg)
The snap interior:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/snapinside_small.jpg (http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/snapinside.jpg)
Holster with firearm:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/loadedprofile_small.jpg (http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/loadedprofile.jpg)
Top View:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/loadtop2_small.jpg (http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/loadtop2.jpg)
Worn profile:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/exposed1_small.jpg (http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/exposed1.jpg)
Rear view:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/exposedrear_small.jpg (http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/exposedrear.jpg)
(It looks like it is pinching me but I shifted right as the image took)
Canted exposed:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/cantprofile_small.jpg (http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/cantprofile.jpg)
Canted rear:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/cantrear_small.jpg (http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/cantrear.jpg)
concealed profile
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/concealedprofile_small.jpg (http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/concealedprofile.jpg)
concealed rear
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/concealedrear_small.jpg (http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/concealedrear.jpg)
Conceal ability: n/a
This is an OWB, you'll need to wear a cover garment if you want to conceal with this style of holster. Though because of its mold and body hug you could get away with a dark colored T-shirt.
Gun Fit: 10
This holster is molded for the gun you request.
Gun Retention: 10
The holster design provides retention by offering a leather retention strap that snaps on the side next to your body. The inside of the snap is plastic so you don't have to concern yourself with worries of the holster retention system scratching your firearm.
The retention system is very good, a firm yank on the gun will not draw the gun or move the holster. Unfasten the snap with your thumb and the gun slides out like a tight wedding ring with butter.
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/rearsnap_small.jpg (http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/8/rearsnap.jpg)
Firing grip/Draw: 7
The draw from this holster is natural, and if you cant it you will need to modify your draw style to accomidate this. Just remember to pop the retention snap else you'll just tug on your pants in your emergency situation.
Comfort: 7
The gun shown is a 229 which is a 'compact' so the holster was extremely unobtrusive for me, since its smaller than the normal full sizes I carry. I've been wearing holsters for a while and would give this a 9, but instead rounded it down for any of you first time holster wearers.
Final result: 8
Other notes:
The cant angle does drop the holster profile a bit but not enough to make a huge difference in wear, other than being aware that the bottom of the holster may peek out from under your cover-garment; the cant does hold the gun closer to the body and will allow you to carry the crossdraw.
The concealed photos were taken with the holster in straight mode.