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Found - Low profile Kydex pancake holster - Partial Review

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I’ve been searching off and on for several weeks for a low profile Kydex pancake holster. Most I have found are either large slabs that block access to your pockets and/or they have belt clips that make the holster stand away from the body.

Currently I have a leather pancake slide holster that I really like but it’s getting older. I’d like to find a minimalist low profile Kydex holster with the belt loops cut into the Kydex and not clips attached to the back.

Does anybody have any leads?
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Sounds like you need some kydex pancake wings for your existing holster.


https://rcsgear.com/owb-pancake-wings/

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JM Custom Kydex. https://www.jmcustomkydex.com/

Very thoughtful designs with subtle improvements you don't see in most holsters. I've gotten several holsters from him and they are top shelf... I have a box full of holsters, as most do, but nothing from JM Custom Kydex is in my holster box. ;-)

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Www.tacticalmeasure.com. Get the speed ease clips. I have one for almost all of my pistols, and I carry in them every day. Plus, they are Texan made in Lampasas.
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I know it isn’t exactly what you asked for, but it is sure a great holster.

https://www.giholsters.com/product-p/hst1490.htm

https://texaschlforum.com/viewtopic.php ... t#p1272416
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carlson1 wrote: Sat Jan 04, 2020 9:43 pm I know it isn’t exactly what you asked for, but it is sure a great holster.

https://www.giholsters.com/product-p/hst1490.htm

https://texaschlforum.com/viewtopic.php ... t#p1272416
I also had that thought when reading the OP's post. Garret makes great holsters.
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flechero wrote: Sat Jan 04, 2020 9:54 pm
carlson1 wrote: Sat Jan 04, 2020 9:43 pm I know it isn’t exactly what you asked for, but it is sure a great holster.

https://www.giholsters.com/product-p/hst1490.htm

https://texaschlforum.com/viewtopic.php ... t#p1272416
I also had that thought when reading the OP's post. Garret makes great holsters.
I have used their IWB holsters, but when the above thread was started I bought one for my 1911 and since then I have bought two more for different pistols I carry. I really like them, but I really like leather so this is the best of both worlds I guess.
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maverick2076 wrote: Sat Jan 04, 2020 9:10 pm Www.tacticalmeasure.com. Get the speed ease clips. I have one for almost all of my pistols, and I carry in them every day. Plus, they are Texan made in Lampasas.
I ordered the multifit (fitted to an xd). Not exactly what I’m looking for but for $35 its worth a try.

Thanks for the referral.
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troglodyte wrote: Sat Jan 04, 2020 11:00 pm
maverick2076 wrote: Sat Jan 04, 2020 9:10 pm Www.tacticalmeasure.com. Get the speed ease clips. I have one for almost all of my pistols, and I carry in them every day. Plus, they are Texan made in Lampasas.
I ordered the multifit (fitted to an xd). Not exactly what I’m looking for but for $35 its worth a try.

Thanks for the referral.
If that is the "slide" style that leaves the muzzle exposed, just be aware that when you sit in a car, chair, etc. the gun can push up, free from the retention of the trigger guard.

Either way, be sure to give us a report after you receive and try it out! :tiphat:

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I’ve never tried their multifit. Their appendix holster is ok. I like that their holsters can be ordered with a variety of different lights.
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Lately, I’ve been very satisfied with a fairly cheap holster from Raven Concealment called the Prerunner: https://rcsgear.com/perun-strongside-owb/. It costs $40, and holds my G19 securely and tight in close to my body. It’s fairly comfortable too, such that I bought a second one ($50), configured to carry a Glock 19/17 with a TLR-1S mounted. These holsters are ambidextrous and come with hardware for both left and right handed carry, and for vertical or FBI cant.
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I have the Raven Concealment wings on all my holsters. If you are in San Antonio area GT Distributers carries them.
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papabear wrote: Mon Jan 06, 2020 6:15 am I have the Raven Concealment wings on all my holsters. If you are in San Antonio area GT Distributers carries them.
They're probably also available on Amazon, as that's where I bought both of my RC holsters.
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The Annoyed Man wrote: Mon Jan 06, 2020 8:47 am
papabear wrote: Mon Jan 06, 2020 6:15 am I have the Raven Concealment wings on all my holsters. If you are in San Antonio area GT Distributers carries them.
They're probably also available on Amazon, as that's where I bought both of my RC holsters.
Thank you for this heads up. I never thought about Amazon.
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Have you considered Crossbreed? Really comfortable and fit very close. I have them for each of my carry weapons. Recommended them to couple guys at work and they bought and love them.
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