New Holster - The Firearms Forum

wingspar · 02-02-2010, 01:15 AM

Not sure I’ve ever seen Uncle Mike’s holsters mentioned here, or not much anywhere for that matter. I do not carry, and don’t plan to. I’m a plinker. I wanted something soft that would protect the gun when I throw it in a bag to go shooting, and something to strap onto my belt while shooting. I also wanted a mag pouch, which this holster has, but it took several tries to get a mag to fit in the pouch. There is only one way a mag will fit. I didn’t think about taking a photo with the mag in the pouch, but can if there is any interest.

When I first got the holster, I hated it, but once I got the metal belt clip and super stiff straps off the holster, it is turning out to be just what I wanted, and to my surprise, the holster holds the gun well. You can not shake the gun out of the holster, well you might be able to if you grabbed the holster by the barrel end, and shook it violently.

Zane71464 · 02-02-2010, 02:46 AM

I have several of the Uncle Mike's holsters and they are nice! I use a couple of them while out and about and while hunting as well.
And one good thing I have noticed, they will save your blueing on a pistol very well as unlike the leather holsters. On my hunting/plinking pistols weather I have a leather holster or not, I always have a Uncle Mike's holster to use for just an occasion.

wingspar · 02-02-2010, 12:30 PM

I don’t think nylon holsters are all that popular, but it is just exactly what I wanted. I have a couple of leather holsters, and both guns I keep in those holsters show holster wear. That is a Glock in the photo, and the Uncle Mikes holster isn’t going to put wear marks on the Glock. I think it will serve my purpose well.

Now, I need to see if Uncle Mikes makes one of these to fit a Sig Mosquito. I just ordered one of those.

CampingJosh · 02-02-2010, 03:32 PM

When you can find one that actually fits your gun, Uncle Mike's are pretty nice (great for the money). But they are usually designed to fit several models, which means that they don't fit any one gun very well.

kda · 02-02-2010, 04:33 PM

I have several Uncle Mikes also. Certainly not for my EDC (every day carry) but for purposes like you mentioned. Great bargain too.

wingspar · 02-03-2010, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by CampingJosh

When you can find one that actually fits your gun, Uncle Mike's are pretty nice (great for the money). But they are usually designed to fit several models, which means that they don't fit any one gun very well.

The holster came in two sizes for large frame semi-automatics.

One for large frame semi-automatic 3-3/4" to 4-1/2" barrels.

One for large frame semi-automatic 4-1/2" to 5" Barrels.

Since the barrel length of my Glock 17 is 4.49 in, I decided to go for the larger holster. Fits like a glove. Doubt I could improve it.

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Originally Posted by kda

I have several Uncle Mikes also. Certainly not for my EDC (every day carry) but for purposes like you mentioned. Great bargain too.

Yep, great for my purpose. Not for everyone tho.

02-02-2010, 01:15 AM	#1
wingspar V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 479	New Holster Not sure I’ve ever seen Uncle Mike’s holsters mentioned here, or not much anywhere for that matter. I do not carry, and don’t plan to. I’m a plinker. I wanted something soft that would protect the gun when I throw it in a bag to go shooting, and something to strap onto my belt while shooting. I also wanted a mag pouch, which this holster has, but it took several tries to get a mag to fit in the pouch. There is only one way a mag will fit. I didn’t think about taking a photo with the mag in the pouch, but can if there is any interest. When I first got the holster, I hated it, but once I got the metal belt clip and super stiff straps off the holster, it is turning out to be just what I wanted, and to my surprise, the holster holds the gun well. You can not shake the gun out of the holster, well you might be able to if you grabbed the holster by the barrel end, and shook it violently. __________________ Gary Will Fly for Food -->

02-02-2010, 02:46 AM	#2
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,352	Re: New Holster I have several of the Uncle Mike's holsters and they are nice! I use a couple of them while out and about and while hunting as well. And one good thing I have noticed, they will save your blueing on a pistol very well as unlike the leather holsters. On my hunting/plinking pistols weather I have a leather holster or not, I always have a Uncle Mike's holster to use for just an occasion. __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!

02-02-2010, 12:30 PM	#3
wingspar V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 479	Re: New Holster I don’t think nylon holsters are all that popular, but it is just exactly what I wanted. I have a couple of leather holsters, and both guns I keep in those holsters show holster wear. That is a Glock in the photo, and the Uncle Mikes holster isn’t going to put wear marks on the Glock. I think it will serve my purpose well. Now, I need to see if Uncle Mikes makes one of these to fit a Sig Mosquito. I just ordered one of those. __________________ Gary Will Fly for Food

02-02-2010, 03:32 PM	#4
CampingJosh TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 4,788	Re: New Holster When you can find one that actually fits your gun, Uncle Mike's are pretty nice (great for the money). But they are usually designed to fit several models, which means that they don't fit any one gun very well. __________________ Nothing posted on TheFirearmsForum.com constitutes legal, accounting, gunsmithing, or other professional advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals for real advice. Your life is lived at your own risk. Don't blame me for the dumb things you do.

02-02-2010, 04:33 PM	#5
kda Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 49	Re: New Holster I have several Uncle Mikes also. Certainly not for my EDC (every day carry) but for purposes like you mentioned. Great bargain too. __________________ Always Carry, Never Tell NRA Life Member, GSSF member, AZCDL member I no longer trust my government to act on my behalf.