Clinotus
10-13-2009, 03:44 PM
Holster: High Noon Topless.
Average price: $70.00
Style: OWB.
Clip(s): n/a Two slot holster.
Made of: Quality Leather with a Suede lined exterior which faces the body.
Other: 15 degree cant and open muzzle.
Manufacturers description:
For those preferring a holster without a thumb break, the Topless allows for a faster draw. This is a high ride two slot holster. It is superbly hand molded for a secure fit. It features an open muzzle design, 15 degree forward cant, double stitched seams, a covered trigger guard and a tension screw for adjustment of the draw.
Holster:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/7/holster.jpg
Holster rear:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/7/holsterrear.jpg
Holster with firearm:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/7/loaded.jpg
Bottom view:
(incidentally this is the best picture my camera has ever taken)
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/7/screwthis.jpg
Tension screw:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/7/tension.jpg
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/7/tension2.jpg
Worn profile concealed:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/7/concealed.jpg
Worn profile unconcealed:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/7/profile1.jpg
Rear view:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/7/rear.jpg
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/7/rear2.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. Because of the high ride it offers a nice firm press against the body you could get away with a t-shirt over an athletic cut undershirt.
Gun Fit: 10
This holster is molded for the gun you request. In my case because I tend to carry full sizes this holster was able to hold between both a SIG P220 and a SIG P226.
Gun Retention: 4
(see other)
Firing grip/Draw: 6
The draw from this holsters merits a 'good' from me. The open top design of the holster means that your hand is set in place to grab and present the firearm with ease though there is a bit of a yank and move for a really good draw.
Comfort: 8
I've been wearing this holster for the last week and have forgotten it is there. I like the fact that it has a 15 degree cant to it, so it does conceal with a lot more of the items in my wardrobe and will be an excellent choice for the colder spring days where I can simply wear a sweater.
Other: 2 (avg)
*Notes (other)*
Break in period: 2
There was a bit of a drawback initially to this holster, the gun fit. The gun fit so well that it would not come out of the holster at all. Even at the point where I had completely removed the tension screw from the holster. It took two hands at best to break the grip. thePATIO suggested that I stretch the holster out with a set of dress socks:
Day 1, one sock, Day 2 two socks:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/7/1sock2socks.jpg
After week one there was no progress, the grip was still so tight it wound up ripping the loop on my jeans.
Loop:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/7/loop.jpg
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/7/loop2.jpg
Well by day 5 the holster still would not give, so I left the gun in the socks and the socks in the holster for a week.
At this point with the screw back in place, -but not actually connected, the holster has somewhat stretched out the gun moves in and out with ease. But I am unable to actually use the tension screw.
So bear the above in mind if you purchase this particular holster, it has a fair amount of break in time.
Actual hug the waist snugness: 0
The holster loops do not actually confine to the contours of your body, there is considerable give with the holster the best example I can give of this is the space in this picture:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/7/space.jpg
For better example look at the amount of space their that will also allow me preparedness for random Sirloin encounters:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/7/a1.jpg
Total Score: 6/10
Despite the not so great parts of this holster this is a good holster if you can make it work for you. As I mentioned earlier I really like the high ride and the cant of the holster so I have been able to make it work for me in that regard.
Average price: $70.00
Style: OWB.
Clip(s): n/a Two slot holster.
Made of: Quality Leather with a Suede lined exterior which faces the body.
Other: 15 degree cant and open muzzle.
Manufacturers description:
For those preferring a holster without a thumb break, the Topless allows for a faster draw. This is a high ride two slot holster. It is superbly hand molded for a secure fit. It features an open muzzle design, 15 degree forward cant, double stitched seams, a covered trigger guard and a tension screw for adjustment of the draw.
Holster:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/7/holster.jpg
Holster rear:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/7/holsterrear.jpg
Holster with firearm:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/7/loaded.jpg
Bottom view:
(incidentally this is the best picture my camera has ever taken)
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/7/screwthis.jpg
Tension screw:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/7/tension.jpg
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/7/tension2.jpg
Worn profile concealed:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/7/concealed.jpg
Worn profile unconcealed:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/7/profile1.jpg
Rear view:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/7/rear.jpg
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/7/rear2.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. Because of the high ride it offers a nice firm press against the body you could get away with a t-shirt over an athletic cut undershirt.
Gun Fit: 10
This holster is molded for the gun you request. In my case because I tend to carry full sizes this holster was able to hold between both a SIG P220 and a SIG P226.
Gun Retention: 4
(see other)
Firing grip/Draw: 6
The draw from this holsters merits a 'good' from me. The open top design of the holster means that your hand is set in place to grab and present the firearm with ease though there is a bit of a yank and move for a really good draw.
Comfort: 8
I've been wearing this holster for the last week and have forgotten it is there. I like the fact that it has a 15 degree cant to it, so it does conceal with a lot more of the items in my wardrobe and will be an excellent choice for the colder spring days where I can simply wear a sweater.
Other: 2 (avg)
*Notes (other)*
Break in period: 2
There was a bit of a drawback initially to this holster, the gun fit. The gun fit so well that it would not come out of the holster at all. Even at the point where I had completely removed the tension screw from the holster. It took two hands at best to break the grip. thePATIO suggested that I stretch the holster out with a set of dress socks:
Day 1, one sock, Day 2 two socks:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/7/1sock2socks.jpg
After week one there was no progress, the grip was still so tight it wound up ripping the loop on my jeans.
Loop:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/7/loop.jpg
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/7/loop2.jpg
Well by day 5 the holster still would not give, so I left the gun in the socks and the socks in the holster for a week.
At this point with the screw back in place, -but not actually connected, the holster has somewhat stretched out the gun moves in and out with ease. But I am unable to actually use the tension screw.
So bear the above in mind if you purchase this particular holster, it has a fair amount of break in time.
Actual hug the waist snugness: 0
The holster loops do not actually confine to the contours of your body, there is considerable give with the holster the best example I can give of this is the space in this picture:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/7/space.jpg
For better example look at the amount of space their that will also allow me preparedness for random Sirloin encounters:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/7/a1.jpg
Total Score: 6/10
Despite the not so great parts of this holster this is a good holster if you can make it work for you. As I mentioned earlier I really like the high ride and the cant of the holster so I have been able to make it work for me in that regard.