Holster: Belt slide or snap on?

[Shorts]

As it says, do you prefer a belt slide attachment or snap on attachment for OWB/pancake style lobsters?

[pa_guns]

Hi

It depends a *lot* on what I'm doing. For a run over to the range the snap on is a great thing. The belt slide is a lot more reasonable for running around the castle ....

Bob

[Shorts]

Come on folks, please vote. If you can, explain your answer. I'm doing a little research.

pa, thanks for voting. Do you find any difference in retention or comfort between either style?

[VFR_STPETE]

I go paddle for OWB, but for IWB I prefer snaps. The new skin I am getting has directional snaps which have to be pulled in a certain manner to open. I just hate diddling with j-hooks and spring hooks.

[pa_guns]

Come on folks, please vote. If you can, explain your answer. I'm doing a little research.

pa, thanks for voting. Do you find any difference in retention or comfort between either style?

Hi

The pancake feels more "solid" and seems to keep the pistol positioned better. The belt slide is more comfortable when you are sitting.

Bob

[Rio Vista Slim]

As it says, do you prefer a belt slide attachment or snap on attachment for OWB/pancake style lobsters?
My vote just evened up the score...........for the moment.

Shorts,
I prefer the belt slots for a couple of reasons. As Bob said, it feels more comfortable to me. Also, I find the snaps stick out a little more, giving one something else to conceal. Finally (as Bob also said), the belt slide allows postioning of the holster to exactly the spot I want, with no movement on the belt. It's in the same spot with each draw and with each reholstering.

(By the way, I saw your photos of the holster you made. Quite nice work! :D )

[Quasi Moto]

Considering I am in/out of vehicles frequently, my employer doesn't want weapons in the workplace, and I don't want to disrobe to carry, I prefer snap on OWB. Mitch Rosen Premier for my commander length .45. Also I am thick in the middle, very broad shouldered and short. IWB is uncomfortable for me and wearing pants a size larger makes me look rediculous IMO.

[pa_guns]

Hi

I've often thought that what I need to find is a work related tool I can carry in a belt slide holster ... :D :D :D

Bob

[Shorts]

:) Thanks Slim. I'm working on 2 other patterns now. My blue guns came in yesterday so I'm getting my dad and myself outfitted with a little something while I'm at it.

[Hill]

LOL! I just made it a dead heat, but it's funny because I use an IWB holster that snaps on but I'm getting r-e-a-l tired of messing with the snaps so I voted slide.

I don't think there's anything wrong with the snaps but having to close them just right takes me too long and I can't see what I'm doing. Maybe they're taking an extra long time to break in or something but I've been looking at alternatives for the last few weeks.

I'm either getting too old or too fat for the silly things, probably both.

[OD*]

Belt slide.

[Shorts]

LOL! I just made it a dead heat, but it's funny because I use an IWB holster that snaps on but I'm getting r-e-a-l tired of messing with the snaps so I voted slide.

I don't think there's anything wrong with the snaps but having to close them just right takes me too long and I can't see what I'm doing. Maybe they're taking an extra long time to break in or something but I've been looking at alternatives for the last few weeks.

I'm either getting too old or too fat for the silly things, probably both.


Hill, I think its possible the reason why those snaps are hard to get is they may be Pull-the-dot snaps, compared to Line 24 snaps.

Pull the dot snaps only open and close easily when pulled at a particular angle. They are built specific to that task so they don't inadvertently release if caught on something. They open at an angle one way, and close at the opposite angle. Anything other than those angles and the snap is difficult.

Line 24 snaps are easier to open and close as they don't need a particular angle, but they are stronger than standard pull the dot snaps (there are 'hard snap' versions as well).

[chimkayu]

Halito, all. Belt slide was my choice. The Yaqui is handy, whether you are carrying a 1911, bananas or...oh, just about anything. Screwdrivers, hammer, pliers. Love the 1911, Antarctica (will it someday be THE summertime vacation spot?) and this forum.

C......

[Phelptwan]

I prefer snap on, as it's easier to get on and off for me.

[Old Zebra]

Hi

It depends a *lot* on what I'm doing. For a run over to the range the snap on is a great thing. The belt slide is a lot more reasonable for running around the castle ....

Bob

I'm with PA GUNs on this one. While overall I prefer a belt slide, both kinds have their use. So it depends on what I'm doing.

[AZ Husker]

My holster never comes off. I find it easier to thread the belt through the loops before I put my pants on, even with my VM2 which has snaps. I'd prefer they all be riveted or sewn for less bulk.

[BillyD]

Belt slide

Just like'm more never really thought about why