Kholster

[ss1]

I came across a company that makes a very similar concept called kholster (http://www.kholster.com/). The price point on these is much lower than the Crossbreed, but comfort and quality is essential for a holster you are going to want to carry and possibly rely your life on. So before the SHOT Show, I ordered one for a 1911 to try and compare to the Crossbreed. It only comes in cowhide, so my biggest concern was stiffness, as it seems to have a little more leather coverage. The holster arrived yesterday and my initial thoughts are:


The leather is about the same thickness as the horsehide crossbreed which could mean less durability
The leather comes very supple and would probably feel comfortable without using any leather conditioners.
The plastic holster portion is rivited to the rough side of the leather with the smooth side facing your body
There are more mounting positions for the belt hooks since there is a lot more leather, but no-J hooks as an option - It does appear that the hooks are exactly the same length and width, so using Crossbreed's J-hooks is certainly possible.
At least on the 1911, the mold they used was for a series 70 which has the standard ejection port. This allows both 70 and 80 series 1911's to fit perfectly, unlike the Crossbreed which uses the series 80 lowered ejection port which binds on 70's series 1911's.

Anyhoo, I'll see if I can muster up some holster time for the Colt Commander, but it does seem like a good value.

[ProfessorStoneFace]

can you say "supple" on a tactical forum? :confused: :D

[RCSRT8]

You can say it on the forums, but you can't say it at Guntech in front of Rich, he might break the apron out

[Cris]

Made this a new post for you Phil. I saw the holster last night, it is very soft right out of the box with no conditioners. I am curious to see how the smooth side of the leather will be against your skin especially if you are sweating. I also question with how soft if already is if it will keep form and not roll up while wearing it. Let us know how it works out. The price is definitely better for sure, I just question if you get what you pay for.

[ss1]

Made this a new post for you Phil.
Thanx Cris


I saw the holster last night, it is very soft right out of the box with no conditioners...........I also question with how soft if already is if it will keep form and not roll up while wearing it. Let us know how it works out.
I was surprised as well. I didn't think about it rolling on me. Great point and I'll watch for it.


I am curious to see how the smooth side of the leather will be against your skin especially if you are sweating.
That's just your homosexual tendencies talking. Get one for Rich and ask him. lol


The price is definitely better for sure, I just question if you get what you pay for.
Something I subscribe to as well. Maybe it might be a good excuse to get a New Agent or some other small 1911.

[ZO6Vettever]

I have been wearing a Kholster for about 5 months now to carry a Sigma 9mm. I wear it about 1:30 - 2 o'clock. Conceals good and is very comfortable. The heat and sweat have not been a problem and I'm in Key West, don't get too much hotter than here. I'll have to wait for the dog days to be sure. I have the "Full Moon" and there is a good bit of leather for me to trim and still not lose any comfort. Someday I'll get around to it. My problem with IWB was the sandpaper like grips rubbing my belly and the Kholster solved that problem. It looks like the leather would get in the way when drawing but I have found that not the case at all. Thumb between grip and cow skin or grip and my skin makes no differance. I can find no fault with this holster, you have to try one to believe how good they are. I'm sure the CrossBreed is just as good or may be better. Don't know for sure as I have never tried a CrossBreed. I have nothing to do with Kholster other than being a satisfied customer and can assure you this is not posted by a spammer.

[Cris]

Hehe, thanks for the post and update on this holster Z06Vettever. I have also been talking to the Desantis rep for several weeks about there scorpion holster trying to attack the Crossbreed market. So far they have not had the success they were hoping for. So after several conversations we made up a list to go the owner of Desantis. They are working on a new holster to try and combat the Crossbreed design again. Hopefully they get it right because I know Desantis will be cheaper than the Crossbreed's are.

[JaxChris]

Desantis is trying to build a better supertuck? Interesting.

[Cris]

Yes they are. They are well in the works of it with my list of flaws of the scorpion holster plus a crossbreed sample.

[JaxChris]

And what price target is Desantis planning to hit with this new product?

[Cris]

Once they make it I will let you know.