pacific nw guy
12-10-2009, 02:01 PM
I bought my PM 40 with the inexperienced idea of being able to carry it in my pocket. With that in mind I started out my CC experience by purchasing a very nice pocket holster (pocketholsters.com). When it came in I was impressed by the piece but I soon realized I was not going to be carrying this gun in my pocket. The holster is great for storage of the gun or to use in transport or when placed in the car but for me the pocket is not going to work.
From there I started looking for an IWB tuckable holster. Once I really started researching holsters I began to realize they are an item that people buy a lot of and are never fully happy with the product. Time and time again i read quotes such as "i have a box of holsters sitting in my closet". From that I got a bit discouraged thinking it may take a while to find what I am looking for.
Reading any website or completeing a google search Crossbreed gets a lot of press, most of it very positive, with a few unhappy customers here and there. I initially thought the crossbreed was the way to go but in looking at all of the different options I began to want something a bit more polished, such as Mitch Rosen. I almost ordered the Mitch Rosen IWB but the basic premise of one belt attcahment verse 2 turned me off. I did order a CLP for my XDM, but that is not for a conceal carry option like the PM 40.
I went to the Crossbreed website and decided on the mini tuck. I read on the Rosen site that horsehide is a falacy as being any better and I wanted all black so I went with the cowhide. I actually bought it from the Kahr webiste and got it in less than a week, what is even cooler it that it came with the Kahr logo stamped on.
Now to the comfort......WOW is all I can say, after reading everything I have I started to think conceal carrying a weapon may never be comfortable but I WAS WRONG! I put it on yesterday at the 330 position and had a little rubbing, this morning i went to 4 oclock and for the most part I dont even feel it. I drove with it on and have been in and out of my office all day, this thing is really, really comfortable.
It is also a great draw. I did adjust to the highest hole on one side and the middle on the other and withthat the angle and ride height are perfect. The holster sits mostly below my pants, which brings me to my next point. Every picture or video I have seen demonstrates people wearing loose or large fitting clothing. I am an athletic type who wears my clothes to fit. Anything is going to be concealable/comfortable if you are wearing a huge baggy shirt and loose pants but if your clothes "fit" that is another story. By no means and I trying to be offensive toward loose or baggy clothing but my point is that this thing is going to conceal even in clothes that are less than forgiving and that is why I say the hype is real.
Now to what I consider the less than stellar aspects of the rig. I am not overly offended by the price. I think it was about 70 on the kahr site (add 10 if you want horsehide). What I am offended by it the finish for that price. Lets be honest this is a very basic piece of leather with a few holes cut out, clips, hardware, and a kydex holder. I dont mind crossbreed making money but I expected a little more attention to detail.
What sticks out to me is that I moved the clips from their shipped position. In doing so there are small holes and marks in the leather from where it was initially set up. Yeah not a big deal and the integrity of the holster is there but the point is I paid 70 and I would expect a better method or finish. Also the kydex holder was a little marked up, nothing really bad but again at this price point they are competing with a finish and interchangeability of the minotaur (which I may have chosen over this had I seen it originally due to the finish only though I have not heard much about the wearability). Overall in every aspect the attention to detail and finish is sub par, this is an item that works, nothing more.
In conclusion I would give this holster 4 stars out of 5 because in the end it is comfort that matters. Truth be told no matter how pretty the holster is if it ends up in a box with other pretty holsters it isnt worth the leather it was made from!
Crossbreed Minituck
From there I started looking for an IWB tuckable holster. Once I really started researching holsters I began to realize they are an item that people buy a lot of and are never fully happy with the product. Time and time again i read quotes such as "i have a box of holsters sitting in my closet". From that I got a bit discouraged thinking it may take a while to find what I am looking for.
Reading any website or completeing a google search Crossbreed gets a lot of press, most of it very positive, with a few unhappy customers here and there. I initially thought the crossbreed was the way to go but in looking at all of the different options I began to want something a bit more polished, such as Mitch Rosen. I almost ordered the Mitch Rosen IWB but the basic premise of one belt attcahment verse 2 turned me off. I did order a CLP for my XDM, but that is not for a conceal carry option like the PM 40.
I went to the Crossbreed website and decided on the mini tuck. I read on the Rosen site that horsehide is a falacy as being any better and I wanted all black so I went with the cowhide. I actually bought it from the Kahr webiste and got it in less than a week, what is even cooler it that it came with the Kahr logo stamped on.
Now to the comfort......WOW is all I can say, after reading everything I have I started to think conceal carrying a weapon may never be comfortable but I WAS WRONG! I put it on yesterday at the 330 position and had a little rubbing, this morning i went to 4 oclock and for the most part I dont even feel it. I drove with it on and have been in and out of my office all day, this thing is really, really comfortable.
It is also a great draw. I did adjust to the highest hole on one side and the middle on the other and withthat the angle and ride height are perfect. The holster sits mostly below my pants, which brings me to my next point. Every picture or video I have seen demonstrates people wearing loose or large fitting clothing. I am an athletic type who wears my clothes to fit. Anything is going to be concealable/comfortable if you are wearing a huge baggy shirt and loose pants but if your clothes "fit" that is another story. By no means and I trying to be offensive toward loose or baggy clothing but my point is that this thing is going to conceal even in clothes that are less than forgiving and that is why I say the hype is real.
Now to what I consider the less than stellar aspects of the rig. I am not overly offended by the price. I think it was about 70 on the kahr site (add 10 if you want horsehide). What I am offended by it the finish for that price. Lets be honest this is a very basic piece of leather with a few holes cut out, clips, hardware, and a kydex holder. I dont mind crossbreed making money but I expected a little more attention to detail.
What sticks out to me is that I moved the clips from their shipped position. In doing so there are small holes and marks in the leather from where it was initially set up. Yeah not a big deal and the integrity of the holster is there but the point is I paid 70 and I would expect a better method or finish. Also the kydex holder was a little marked up, nothing really bad but again at this price point they are competing with a finish and interchangeability of the minotaur (which I may have chosen over this had I seen it originally due to the finish only though I have not heard much about the wearability). Overall in every aspect the attention to detail and finish is sub par, this is an item that works, nothing more.
In conclusion I would give this holster 4 stars out of 5 because in the end it is comfort that matters. Truth be told no matter how pretty the holster is if it ends up in a box with other pretty holsters it isnt worth the leather it was made from!
Crossbreed Minituck