BLACKHAWK Stache IWB Base Holster Kit

Well, as many of you firearms enthusiasts know, finding a comfortable inside the waistband concealed carry holster, is not really as easy as one might think. A friend who got me into guns said to me- "You're gonna have a drawer full of holsters." I thought he was nuts. Now, I have a drawer full of holsters. I really don't want to add up how much I've spent on all of them... it's considerable. For my other guns, I have plenty of good, comfortable holsters. I'm left handed, so my choices are limited. The weird thing, I used to believe that a backing pad, and a full slide protector/ sweat guard, was the most comfortable carry for me. It turns out, that my ultra thin, minimalist polymer Zahal holster for my Canik METE is the most comfortable holster I have. I'll never do any business with them again, they sent me the wrong holster last order- and blew me off when I wanted to exchange it. Since then, I've been looking for the same type of thin polymer minimalist IWB left hand holster for my Walther PDP. THIS IS IT! It's reversible- left or right- same utility! The clip is simple, and it works well. I was wearing the gun in it around the house today, and it's very comfortable! Tomorrow, I'll carry it outside. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! *EDIT: I carried it all weekend, and today as well. It really is a very comfortable holster, and has good retention. I'm going to buy more of these. I carry on my left side- at about the10 O'clock position, sometimes closer to my hip. So far, no printing and no poking into my side, either. I'll never Appendix carry, and don't need the mag carrier, or even the claw. Great new holster line.

I’ve purchased several “pricey” holsters, but this wasn’t one of them…to my surprise it’s one of my favorites for my sw equalizer. It fits perfectly and locks it in with just enough pressure that it’s always secure. Nice and great value. I wear it IWB and OWB.

This is a great beginner concealment holster. Adjustable retention is a must and helps things to fit properly. Carryability is good for the price but for me, there are better options out there, however more costly. Overall, it functions as it should and I would recommend to anyone.

Materials, construction, hardware, and fit are excellent. But, considering that this holster is intended as AIWB, there is an issue to consider. The Echelon has "gas pedal" protrusions from the slide on both sides and this extra material has to be accounted for in the holster. The result is that you are likely going to have a corner of the holster pressing into your hip when wearing this as IWB. Having a paddle attachment bolted on to the inside of the holster helps reduce the discomfort (not included). Also, the clip is a bit small and I have to work to get it onto a 1.5" belt or a belt thicker than about 1/8". Overall, it works better as an OWB paddle holster.

Great holster. This is me second one for my chest pack.

I’m in the market for a new holster and I picked up a handful hoping one would work. Pros - does not print - definitely a minimum holster, but is definitely secure - extremely comfortable - adjustable cant - movable clip up and down for more customization Cons - the back could go up a little higher to cover the slide - does not cover the magazine release An even contender is the Pole Craft holster. Albeit does not have as much cant adjustment, it does come up higher on the slide, and covers the magazine release and for these reasons the Pole Craft holster is my final selection. I also picked up the N.A.C.H.O. Belt, but it was too small so I am going off wearing as IWB. I did order another N.A.C.H.O. Belt so I’ll review this when it comes in.

My main beef with this holster is it's poor weapon retention. Granted it's not a Serpa, but I was expecting a bit better. It has tension screws (2) for retention adjustment below the trigger guard. Even with those bottomed out (as tight as they will go) weapon retention is so so at best. What I noticed was that when the weapon is inserted into the holster, the holster separates above the trigger guard which I believe is where the loss of retention power is originating. It isn't feesible to put another retention screw above it, but if the material were less flexible in that area, either thicker material or reinforced somehow, it would not flex so much and retain the weapon better.

This is my favorite budget and holster in general. I've had Safariland OWB holster break before any of these Staches I've purchased in the past. Easy to piece together and use on a daily basis. For which has been at least 4 years at this time of writing. Used even in a clean sterile room with deep concealability and have been fitted under scrubs for years at a time. I cannot complain about the quality fit and daily use for my dollar. Would recommend 10 times over.

Zero retention on G17