Leather holsters

[patterson]

I am planning on purchasing a HK 45C soon and have been searching the internet for a holster and Ive narrowed it down to two. The two I like are Southern Trappers Professional and Privateers Highman, do any of you have any experience with these two holsters? Im not interested in any other holster choices but these two.

[patterson]

Sorry I meant Privateers Highwayman

[johncanfield]

This isn't a flippant answer but I suggest you buy both. I have about 10x the holsters than handguns, some are okay, some are great and some are a total waste of money.

[patterson]

I may just do that

[patterson]

still would like hear from someone that has these holsters to get their opinion on their quality and do they carry well etc.

[longtooth]

still would like hear from someone that has these holsters to get their opinion on their quality and do they carry well etc.

Sir, LT here. I am one of the real old hands here. These are 2 new brand names to me and I am sure to others on the forum. I am a retired instructor. Have worn leather for years. Carried since the beginning. I know several others with a lot of leather experience here too.
If you would give their web sites I would be glad to look at them and give you an experienced opinion and see that would help any. I will be sure to tell you if I find any real flaws in design or workmanship.
Also I am always interested in the chance to look at quality products.

[flechero]

For that kind of money, I'd go with a name I knew... The southern trapper is similar to the I-Bak by Milt Sparks but the Sparks is molded all on the outside for extreme comfort and is a known commodity.
https://www.miltsparks.com/products-i-bak.php


The other one I would steer you towards would be the Tucker HF1- also a gem and universally loved.
https://tuckergunleather.com/hf1-belt-holster/

No disrespect meant towards the 2 you mentioned... they may be very good, I just never heard any reviews of them. The Privateer is a name I've hear a couple times over the years but the Tucker and Sparks are names I hear weekly and in the last 10 + years, I can't recall a single complaint. That says a lot.

[patterson]

For that kind of money, I'd go with a name I knew... The southern trapper is similar to the I-Bak by Milt Sparks but the Sparks is molded all on the outside for extreme comfort and is a known commodity.
https://www.miltsparks.com/products-i-bak.php


The other one I would steer you towards would be the Tucker HF1- also a gem and universally loved.
https://tuckergunleather.com/hf1-belt-holster/

No disrespect meant towards the 2 you mentioned... they may be very good, I just never heard any reviews of them. The Privateer is a name I've hear a couple times over the years but the Tucker and Sparks are names I hear weekly and in the last 10 + years, I can't recall a single complaint. That says a lot.

Thanks for your input but as I said in my post Im not interested in other choices as Ive akready narrowed my choice to those two

[srothstein]

I have no experience with either of these brands, but I did look at them. I found these two websites:

https://www.thesoutherntrapper.com/

https://www.privateerleather.com/

I am not an expert with holsters and my decisions have generally been made for me (military or agency rules). I am in the market right now for a new holster because I haven't found one I like yet for my latest carry gun. I have a problem where very few companies seem to list my specific model (Springfield XDM-10) and I don't quite trust when they list generic models (some say XDM or XDM-45) even though it should work.

From a purely personal viewpoint, of these two I would choose the Southern Trapper but it is for a reason you may not agree with. I like a thumb snap on my holsters. This is in part from my training (though I know it is very little security) and in part from the things I do. I do not want to drop a pistol when I get active for any reason (I keep thinking of the FBI agent dancing, though I don't dance). This may not be a matter for you to worry about.

If you get one of these, I would really like to know how it works out. I am seriously considering the Tucker HF-1 right now, but I would need to call them about the pistol also.

I will also add that I would seriously consider any advice from LT. I respect his opinion greatly.

[patterson]

I've bought from Wes at Privateer - excellent communications throughout the process and his lead-times were accurate. This is the Cutlass model I have (left the pic big so you can see the detail):

If I remember right the webisite says the cutlass rides low so does it conceal good?

[patterson]

If I remember right the webisite says the cutlass rides low so does it conceal good?

It does ride slightly lower - I have long arms so drawing is faster/easier for me with a lower holster. I didn't buy it for concealment, so I can't speak to that aspect - but here it is with me wearing it, to give you some idea:

what do you think of Privateers quality?