pgreen7436 said:
I'm very interested in this holster. The Slide seems to be the best for me with the J-hook. Do you have any experience with that setup? I will be carrying both a 1911 (SA9151) and the 24/7 Pro 40S&W with it. It looks like, from the webpage, that they will accommodate both guns and possibly even my S&W 9mm. Is that accurate?
I have used my CTAC as my daily carry for over 2 years. Mine is for an XD and I think I got the Slide version. I use the Standard clips. I wear it tucked the majority of the time. No one has noticed (or atleast questioned me) the clips sticking over my belt. But you should get the belt and clips to match as close as possible so there is less to attract attention.
I just checked and the XD model will not carry a 1911. It will go in but I wouldn't carry it that way unless I was way up the proverbial river without any propulsion system. As to whether or not the various models will interchange in the same holster (I'm not sure from you post if you're thinking 1 holster for 3 different guns or 3 holsters for 3 guns) I'd suggest calling and ask. The 24-7 is listed as are various configurations of 1911 (depending on rail and possibly the shape of the trigger guard) but I don't see much for Smith autos (which surprises me a little). When I ordered my XD. on either a tues. or wed. afternoon, the gentleman apologized that he couldn't ship it out yet that day, but that it would be out the next. I received it that friday. It even came with the allen wrench to tighten the clips.
If I was looking at more stealthy clips I would lean towards the C-clip instead of the J-clip. The bottom piece is smaller and you should have a more secure grab (for lack of a better term) with the addition of the top piece. And I suspect it will be harder to see if the color of the clip matches your belt as there is less material showing. But for true stealth I'd lean towards the Velcro clip. Yes, it will likely be more hassle until you are used to it
Another tip I came across a while ago is that the Wilderness belts don't agree well with the clips (I think it was the standard clip the guy had). He was using a CTAC for a class and the clips didn't hook onto the belt real well due to the thinness of the belt. He had the holster come out with the gun more than once. With a leather gun belt it works fine.
I also don't know if CT makes the Slide model for all their listed weapons but according to the Gunner Alley page for the Slide they only make it for 1911's and Glocks. Once again, a call would work best I'd think.
FYI Gunners Alley is an online holster (and some other accessories) retailer. They have slightly cheaper prices and shipping than the manufacturers. And they also have a great return policy, incase you need to return your holster. They also stock Don Hume among a few others.
http://www.gunnersalley.com/
This ended up longer than I was thinking it would. ;D
Steelheart
