Holster options

[markiver54]

I'm getting a Streamlight TLR-7 for my EDC Springfield XDS-9. I am looking for a OWB holster that will accommodate the light. I've seen a couple possibilities on line but looking for some help and hoping someone can help narrow my search.

[dave77]

I'm happy with the 2 OWB holsters I've got from MTR Custom Leather. Can get expensive with the available options (they seem to have molds for just about every gun and light/laser made). Depending on the holster you select you're looking at around $200. That's with double stitching and lined and closed end. Right now you're looking at a 10-12 week wait which I think you will find is fairly common for good custom holster makers. If you can't wait an extra $100 will get it made in 1 to 2 weeks, you're basically paying one of their holster makers overtime to complete your holster ahead of earlier placed orders.
Here are photos of the two I've got from them, a quick snap for my PX4 Compact Carry and a quick snap with thumb break for my friends PX4 Compact. Both have Crimson Trace lasers.



I would definitely get it lined, makes it a lot stiffer and the inside is smooth leather.






Conceals well with a long baggie t-shirt.


https://www.mtrcustomleather.com/produc ... tband-owb/

[markiver54]

Thank you Dave for the valuable information. I will spend some more time looking at their website. After seeing them, I remember the pic of you wearing one. That's a good looking holster. $200.00 is more than I hoped to spend, but I guess you get what you pay for. Sure wish I could get it faster too, but I can understand that the only way to get one with a good fit is probably custom made. I just wish one of the large retailers had something that would work.
Thanks again for your input!! Much appreciated.

[John E Davies]

Simply Rugged pancake holsters, super well made, with option$ for fancy extras if you like that stuff. The cutout for a light will add cost ($75 in this case).

https://www.simplyrugged.com/ecommerce/ ... cat_id=669

I carry my great big CZP10F in a waist pack, it has a light and optic, it drops right in. I personally wouldn’t want to carry any pistol OWB with accessories on it…. Gun people laugh but in 20 years of use I would not choose any other method, except when out in the woods.

John Davies
Spokane WA

[markiver54]

Simply Rugged pancake holsters, super well made, with option$ for fancy extras if you like that stuff. The cutout for a light will add cost ($75 in this case).

https://www.simplyrugged.com/ecommerce/ ... cat_id=669

I carry my great big CZP10F in a waist pack, it has a light and optic, it drops right in. I personally wouldn’t want to carry any pistol OWB with accessories on it…. Gun people laugh but in 20 years of use I would not choose any other method, except when out in the woods.

John Davies
Spokane WA

Thank you John. Its looking like there's no way to avoid high$$$. I just hate to spend almost half as much as I did for the gun.I guess it is what it is though.
I'm used to carrying OWB, so that's how I want to continue. The Streamlight is all I intend to add to it.

[Shakey Jake]

I'm getting a Streamlight TLR-7 for my EDC Springfield XDS-9. I am looking for a OWB holster that will accommodate the light. I've seen a couple possibilities on line but looking for some help and hoping someone can help narrow my search.

I get emails from Versacarry all the time. They're prices are great, and they don't look at all bad (although I don't own any). I don't need a new holster at the moment but thought I'd give them a try when I need a replacement. I don't know if they make one that accommodates a light, but they might.
Jake
https://versacarry.com/shop-all-products/

[markiver54]

I'm getting a Streamlight TLR-7 for my EDC Springfield XDS-9. I am looking for a OWB holster that will accommodate the light. I've seen a couple possibilities on line but looking for some help and hoping someone can help narrow my search.

I get emails from Versacarry all the time. They're prices are great, and they don't look at all bad (although I don't own any). I don't need a new holster at the moment but thought I'd give them a try when I need a replacement. I don't know if they make one that accommodates a light, but they might.
Jake
https://versacarry.com/shop-all-products/

Thanks Jake! Looks like a strong possibility.

[dave77]

Thank you Dave for the valuable information. I will spend some more time looking at their website. After seeing them, I remember the pic of you wearing one. That's a good looking holster. $200.00 is more than I hoped to spend, but I guess you get what you pay for. Sure wish I could get it faster too, but I can understand that the only way to get one with a good fit is probably custom made. I just wish one of the large retailers had something that would work.
Thanks again for your input!! Much appreciated.

There are just so many different guns, lights and lasers it's just not possible to have them ready made. Also if the maker offers a very large selection they've had to invest quite a bit on all the various molds. Also leather is going to be more expensive than kydex, more work involved to make.

The price I mentioned included lined, double stitched and closed end. Without those options (which might not be really needed as the XDS is a pretty light gun) the price would only be around $120 (including USPS shipping), only around another $55 if you want the 1-2 weeks shipping option.

[John E Davies]

Are you handy? …. https://www.holstersmith.com/vcom/hols ... l?view=all

John Davies
Spokane WA