Women & Guns

BaxterTheBunny · Joined: 06 Jun 2008 Posts: 217

http://www.kramerleather.com/productDetail.cfm?productID=4&categoryID=23

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I've had this holster for a week now so I thought I'd post a review. (This is the first IWB holster I've had so I can't compare it to anything else)

Pros
- Very comfortable
- Good retention
- Clips on easy
- Fits my gun w/ laser grip

Cons
- Can't re-holster w/ one hand
- Doesn't have a 'speed draw' cut out
- I would prefer the butt of the gun to be closer to my body, but this might be a plus for someone who has problems w/ the butt digging them in the ribs.

This is a handmade holster so if you wanted special things like an FBI cant I believe they would do that. I told them I had a crimson trace laser grip on my gun and they made a special note of that.

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I wear it in the 4 o'clock position and it's comfortable when sitting. I sometimes wear it at the 1 o'clock position but this is not as comfortable when sitting and is mainly when I'm walking more. But it gives me some flexibility depending on my outfit.

Hope this helps!
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Peggy · Joined: 26 Jan 2010 Posts: 26

Thank you for this review. I can't seem to find a bad review of this holster and think it will fit my needs. Darn the 6-8 week production time though!!

Samuel · Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Posts: 133 Location: Oregon

Good review.

Did you buy this directly from their website, or did you get it at another place? If you ordered it directly, how quick did it ship and you recieve it?

The butt of the gun protruding a little bit , as you said, isn't necessarily a bad thing. Other advantages are being able to draw it quicker, not pinching or scratching your skin.

jomoncon · Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Posts: 29 Location: New Orleans, LA

I've been looking real ard at this holster for a while now. I did order the Belt Scabbard from Kramer in mid-December and am still waiting for it. http://www.kramerleather.com/productDetail.cfm?productID=15&categoryID=22.

My concern with the Sheepskin holster is how hot it is in the summer. I live in New Orleans where it's warm 10 months of the year. I spoke with the folks at Kramer & they would not recommend it for hot weather use.
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Peggy · Joined: 26 Jan 2010 Posts: 26

Samuel · Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Posts: 133 Location: Oregon

Thanks for the information.

BillinPittsburgh · Joined: 01 Nov 2007 Posts: 492 Location: Southwest PA

This is the second report of a participant here successfully using this holster. After watching so many ladies struggle with male holsters at the range, and reading about the various efforts here and elsewhere to find some workable way for a lady to carry on her person, I am happy to see a way for the ladies to carry in the same position that has worked so well for me despite the differences in hip structure.

cfm925 · Joined: 18 Jul 2008 Posts: 330

I've used mine for 18 months and it will move around and require adjustment after sitting and it does loosen up quite a bit and the retention for holding it upside down is lost

However, it has a very quick draw and when you have to dash out of the house you can holster a gun, clip it on and go.

AssexBala · Joined: 04 Oct 2009 Posts: 8 Location: United States

Cant beat an old Kramer Its looking hot these days - I remember when you first got it. Love the Strat too - a nice pair

MamaLiberty · Joined: 14 Jul 2008 Posts: 380 Location: Wyoming

Hadn't seen this thread before, so I'm glad it got bumped. I'm always interested in seeing different holsters.

Two problems I have with this one (from the picture... never held or used one). Well, three actually. The price is high too.

1. Only one clip for the belt. This would mean it was not very stable, as one poster mentioned. Would get loose. I much prefer a holster with a solid flat base and two clips for the belt.

2. Poor retention would be a deal breaker for me.

Note to the one who mentioned one handed reholster. I'm wondering what you mean by that. I'd assume you'd need two hands to reholster, just as you would to draw. One hand to move the clothing, and one to replace the gun. I'd sure love to get details of the problem you had. Do you mean that you need to actually hold the holster as well as move the clothing with the other hand? That would be a deal breaker for me as well.
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cfm925 · Joined: 18 Jul 2008 Posts: 330

MamaLiberty · Joined: 14 Jul 2008 Posts: 380 Location: Wyoming

BillinPittsburgh · Joined: 01 Nov 2007 Posts: 492 Location: Southwest PA

Although I'd rather have one hand reholstering capability than not, I don't see too many non-law-enforcement contexts where this is important. If you still have a threat present, you should not be reholstering. If you don't have a threat present, you can use two hands.

MamaLiberty · Joined: 14 Jul 2008 Posts: 380 Location: Wyoming

cfm925 · Joined: 18 Jul 2008 Posts: 330