Clinotus
11-06-2007, 10:58 AM
Holster: DeSantis The Insider
Average price: $25.00
Style: IWB
Clips(s) Single
The Holster:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/1/holster.JPG
The Holster with firearm:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/1/holsterloaded.JPG
Side view concealed:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/1/sideconcealed.JPG
Rear view concealed:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/1/backconcealed.JPG
Side view exposed:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/1/sideexposed.JPG
Rear view exposed:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/1/backexposed.JPG
Concealability: 9
The holster is very concealable as far as I am concerned. It does not press against your side for a close fit, but it is there and it does not pinch either.
Gun Fit: 8
Firm grip, no movement whatsoever. The holster will mold to the firearm after a bit of time. When you first get the holster seat the firearm inside it and pinch all around the edges where the seams are sewn, do this for a few days then start to work on draw/presentations. After a week the holster will have broken in and molded to the shape of your firearm. In my case the gun has rails and the holster molded to them as well. You can actually see the molding in the first pic sans firearm.
Firing grip/Draw: 8
My grip and draw with this holster is very good. I am able to with a cover shirt draw with a full no fumble grip on the gun. As always, with the gun unloaded, I drew on my fattest cat. She was unfazed at the speed of my presentation, but did wink at me so she's voting it two winks.
Comfort: 8
No draw backs, You know the holster is there, it doesn't have much of an noticeable imprint on the mind after a bit of time.
Final result: 8/10
This holster is a simple Inside the Waistband holster, it is made of an acceptable grade of leather, comparative with an above average yet cheap driving glove. Despite the cheapness of the holster it is by far the best concealed holster that I own when you consider that I am concealing a fullsize semi-auto in the above pictures.
Other notes: The holster clip is the same clip as the previous Desantis holster I reviewed.
Average price: $25.00
Style: IWB
Clips(s) Single
The Holster:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/1/holster.JPG
The Holster with firearm:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/1/holsterloaded.JPG
Side view concealed:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/1/sideconcealed.JPG
Rear view concealed:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/1/backconcealed.JPG
Side view exposed:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/1/sideexposed.JPG
Rear view exposed:
http://230grain.com/images/articles/holsters/1/backexposed.JPG
Concealability: 9
The holster is very concealable as far as I am concerned. It does not press against your side for a close fit, but it is there and it does not pinch either.
Gun Fit: 8
Firm grip, no movement whatsoever. The holster will mold to the firearm after a bit of time. When you first get the holster seat the firearm inside it and pinch all around the edges where the seams are sewn, do this for a few days then start to work on draw/presentations. After a week the holster will have broken in and molded to the shape of your firearm. In my case the gun has rails and the holster molded to them as well. You can actually see the molding in the first pic sans firearm.
Firing grip/Draw: 8
My grip and draw with this holster is very good. I am able to with a cover shirt draw with a full no fumble grip on the gun. As always, with the gun unloaded, I drew on my fattest cat. She was unfazed at the speed of my presentation, but did wink at me so she's voting it two winks.
Comfort: 8
No draw backs, You know the holster is there, it doesn't have much of an noticeable imprint on the mind after a bit of time.
Final result: 8/10
This holster is a simple Inside the Waistband holster, it is made of an acceptable grade of leather, comparative with an above average yet cheap driving glove. Despite the cheapness of the holster it is by far the best concealed holster that I own when you consider that I am concealing a fullsize semi-auto in the above pictures.
Other notes: The holster clip is the same clip as the previous Desantis holster I reviewed.