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**nikon777** · 06-18-2007, 10:21 PM

Uncle Mikes. Its the sidekick model to be exact. I'm really surprised how much I love this very cost friendly holster.

First, its made of a neoprene type of material(think wet suit). So like nylon, there's no need to worry about holster wear(my sig's sexy nitron finish likes that idea). Secondly, this neoprene material is extremely thin. Its also cut to cover the entire slide. So no worry of pinching, or sweat coming into contact with the slide causing a rust issue. The clip is made of plastic, but is quite durable. I clip it to the waistband on my pants, then strap my blackhawk belt over it, providing a firm attachment. No worry of snatching the entire holster out while drawing. The outside has a grippy feel to it further promoting this. The inside has a different texture that is smoother, further enabling a smooth draw.

Due to how thin the material is, this is by far in my opinion the closet you can get to a mexican carry WITH a holster. The holster is extremely comfortable also due to the soft material.

One other thing I hate on most nylon holsters is that they all seem to have thumb break retention straps. A no-no in my book for concelead carry. "Excuse me sir, before you shoot, give me a second to unsnap my holster" or "yes, I'm getting out my wallet like you asked, oh that snap/velcro sound that's nothing"

No retention snap here, just a swift smooth draw. I love this holster. The best thing is its a smashing $23. And here I am about to spend $69.99 on a bladetech UCH. : )

Sometimes simple is better.

propellerhead · 06-19-2007, 07:46 AM

I carried with an $11 Uncle Mike's for the longest time. Works great. Less filling.

Pinedawg · 06-19-2007, 11:39 AM

I use one for my Kahr P9...works great.
Comfy on the skin.

KnightHawk · 06-19-2007, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by nikon777

One other thing I hate on most nylon holsters is that they all seem to have thumb break retention straps. A no-no in my book for concelead carry. "Excuse me sir, before you shoot, give me a second to unsnap my holster" or "yes, I'm getting out my wallet like you asked, oh that snap/velcro sound that's nothing"

I don't use thumbsnap holsters, although they remain quite popular. You should note that a thumb-break requires no particular manipulation. The extended thumb simply splits it apart while drawing and it requires no significant additional time.

Quality holsters do not use velcro for thumbsnaps although they may be a characteristic of inexpensive, entry level holsters.

powerstroker · 06-20-2007, 08:10 AM

I got my Xd45 4" stuffed in a sidekick for now and I find it ok, just im always repositioning it.

para_org · 06-20-2007, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KnightHawk

I don't use thumbsnap holsters, although they remain quite popular. You should note that a thumb-break requires no particular manipulation. The extended thumb simply splits it apart while drawing and it requires no significant additional time.

Quality holsters do not use velcro for thumbsnaps although they may be a characteristic of inexpensive, entry level holsters.

Um, yep on the thumbsnap holsters, which I DO use and have for many years. (Read that to mean decades.) I have also used open top holsters. I prefer the retention and stability of carry of a strap over the back of the gun.

There is no effective difference in the draw times worth discussing. IF anyone think there is, then they are probably doing something wrong.

I have never used any velcro closures, but I have used nylon holsters with the thumbsnap-ed straps attached to the holster with velcro. (The straps had snaps where the two pieces of strap meet and not velcro there.) The velcro actually works great for attaching the straps to the holster AND aids in getting a proper fit of the holster to the body as you can position the gun with the straps NICELY.

Gravel · 06-27-2007, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by powerstroker

I got my Xd45 4" stuffed in a sidekick for now and I find it ok, just im always repositioning it.

Exactly the same thing here! Not bitching about it, it's a hell of a unit for the price! One of these days the wife and kids will leave a little more in the wallet and I can get what I really want though.

USMC_1983-89 · 06-27-2007, 04:00 PM

Great avatar, Gravel.

06-18-2007, 10:21 PM	#1
nikon777 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH. The Danger Zone. Posts: 7,424	Cheap IWB holster from.... Uncle Mikes. Its the sidekick model to be exact. I'm really surprised how much I love this very cost friendly holster. First, its made of a neoprene type of material(think wet suit). So like nylon, there's no need to worry about holster wear(my sig's sexy nitron finish likes that idea). Secondly, this neoprene material is extremely thin. Its also cut to cover the entire slide. So no worry of pinching, or sweat coming into contact with the slide causing a rust issue. The clip is made of plastic, but is quite durable. I clip it to the waistband on my pants, then strap my blackhawk belt over it, providing a firm attachment. No worry of snatching the entire holster out while drawing. The outside has a grippy feel to it further promoting this. The inside has a different texture that is smoother, further enabling a smooth draw. Due to how thin the material is, this is by far in my opinion the closet you can get to a mexican carry WITH a holster. The holster is extremely comfortable also due to the soft material. One other thing I hate on most nylon holsters is that they all seem to have thumb break retention straps. A no-no in my book for concelead carry. "Excuse me sir, before you shoot, give me a second to unsnap my holster" or "yes, I'm getting out my wallet like you asked, oh that snap/velcro sound that's nothing" No retention snap here, just a swift smooth draw. I love this holster. The best thing is its a smashing $23. And here I am about to spend $69.99 on a bladetech UCH. : ) Sometimes simple is better. __________________ 1. Banning of future weapons. 2. Registering current weapons. 3. Confiscation. My blog

06-19-2007, 07:46 AM	#2
propellerhead XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Foat Wurth, TX Posts: 3,559	I carried with an $11 Uncle Mike's for the longest time. Works great. Less filling. __________________ XD-9 Tactical for IDPA, XD-40 Subcompact for concealed carry, XD-45 Service for home defense. Three calibers, three models, three purposes. No compromises.

06-19-2007, 11:39 AM	#3
Pinedawg XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lower Slower, DE Posts: 725	I use one for my Kahr P9...works great. Comfy on the skin. __________________ "How'd you get the beans above the frank?" Yes I am a pirate, 200 Years too late, The cannons don't thunder, there's nothin to plunder, I'm an over 40 victim of fate, Arriving too late, Arriving too late... Jimmy Buffet

06-20-2007, 08:10 AM	#5
powerstroker XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: northern va Posts: 38	I got my Xd45 4" stuffed in a sidekick for now and I find it ok, just im always repositioning it. __________________ xd 45 service dark earth mossberg atr100 .270 marlin stainless 30-30 "wyatt"

06-27-2007, 04:00 PM	#8
USMC_1983-89 XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 92	Great avatar, Gravel. __________________ XD40 Service 4" CCW Springer Precision combat trigger job and triggerbar, Dawson Precision night sights, polished feedramp, Don's Guide Rod with 22# spring. RRA DEA Model TAC CAR A4 5.56mm w/many mods. USMC Veteran

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