Dilbert Posted March 21, 2012 at 10:43 PM Share Posted March 21, 2012 at 10:43 PM Hello IllinoisCarry Members, This is our time! I can feel it. Some time ago I started thinking I wanted a very functional, comfortable and durable holster to carry when they (the legislature) finally get their heads out of their arm pits. A friend recommended getting a Milt Sparks VM2. The $115 isn't a problem for me but Milt died in 1995 and the company has continued in his name. Their products are first class. But they open the website for orders for a short period and if you miss that window, you will wait 6 to 8 months to place an order. I decided to use my computer skills to find what I wanted. So I thought, I can't be the first person to think of this and set out to find a compiled list. What I found were several lists that overlapped many times. I decided to cull through them and delete the duplicates, add the ones I had found on my own along with some unique products. I put it all into a spreadsheet and included hyper links to jump to the site quickly. I also added photos of the flagship products so a user could hover over the link and see a quick image of their work. Unfortunately, Google docs does not import the images, only the links. I'd like to thank Mauserme for his assistance guiding me through the process of creating the Google spreadsheet. I probably could have done it after a while but you sure made it painless and helped me avoid the struggle of trial and error. Thank you sir for your kindness. It took me several months to complete the list. Please scroll through the makers, visit the ones that are of interest and if there is some value to the information consider it a small contribution to the cause. Listed are 258 sites that cover mostly leather holsters to CC clothing (pants) to women's handbags to bed holsters to car holsters even some pistol sling rigs. It is NOT an extensive or complete list by any stretch of the imagination. It is however a fairly good start to some of the better leather holster makers in the US and some unique CC products you may not be aware of. Enjoy https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?hl=en_US&hl=en_US&key=0AuKWjhiCEfMqdEJ1Y1dMT1VDYnBLRXd1Rk9oNjhQQmc&output=html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Posted March 21, 2012 at 11:47 PM Share Posted March 21, 2012 at 11:47 PM This is so way cool, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFC Posted March 21, 2012 at 11:48 PM Share Posted March 21, 2012 at 11:48 PM Excellent list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Harley Posted March 22, 2012 at 12:15 AM Share Posted March 22, 2012 at 12:15 AM thats impressive, yet slightly overwhelming, glad I make my own! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vezpa Posted March 22, 2012 at 12:30 AM Share Posted March 22, 2012 at 12:30 AM Can one of the mods make this into a sticky please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingWalleye Posted March 22, 2012 at 12:59 AM Share Posted March 22, 2012 at 12:59 AM This is like waving a dime bag of heroin in front of a room full of junkies. Nicely done, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Posted March 22, 2012 at 01:26 AM Share Posted March 22, 2012 at 01:26 AM Yea right - thanks. Just what need , an easy way to add more holsters to my huge box of holsters so that I have the PERFECT combination of holster/tool for every possible situation. Seriously good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeckler Posted March 22, 2012 at 01:58 AM Share Posted March 22, 2012 at 01:58 AM The only thing missing is the ability to "rank" the company. It would be cool to have a user feedback column.One star, two star, three star. Thanks to your list, I know what I'm doing this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinp Posted March 22, 2012 at 02:33 AM Share Posted March 22, 2012 at 02:33 AM Good stuff. Thanks for sharing your research/work with us. Excuse my ignorance, but when I copy/paste this to Word it comes out looking like a puzzle. How do I save this for future reference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyre400 Posted March 22, 2012 at 02:51 AM Share Posted March 22, 2012 at 02:51 AM Good work, Dil. This looks really good - thanks for your efforts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Fife Posted March 22, 2012 at 04:08 AM Share Posted March 22, 2012 at 04:08 AM A link to the googledoc would be cool, then I could add it to my favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa Posted March 22, 2012 at 05:09 AM Share Posted March 22, 2012 at 05:09 AM You really did a great job putting this together. Thankfully , I already have all the holsters I will ever need or want . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauserme Posted March 22, 2012 at 05:43 AM Share Posted March 22, 2012 at 05:43 AM Thanks for all your work Dilbert. I just hope I don't go into "one of each" mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilbert Posted March 22, 2012 at 11:40 AM Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 at 11:40 AM A link to the googledoc would be cool, then I could add it to my favorites. Let's try this. Link to Holster Data Spreadsheet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaden Posted March 25, 2012 at 05:44 PM Share Posted March 25, 2012 at 05:44 PM Thanks! I was about to make a post because I'm looking for a certain style of holster for my 1911 and when I saw this I clicked the 1911 holsters link and it was on the first page. Excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tompo Posted June 4, 2012 at 09:18 PM Share Posted June 4, 2012 at 09:18 PM I'd like to add Hidden Hybrid Holsters to the list. http://www.hiddenhybridholsters.com/ I bought the HHH C-1 (IWB) for my M&P Shield. Fits great. Very comfortable. And cheaper than the Crossbreed. AND, it can be used as an OWB by removing the clips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ccspinner Posted June 24, 2012 at 03:10 AM Share Posted June 24, 2012 at 03:10 AM https://clevelandsholsters.com/ Great info bit you missed Clevland Holsters, they have great holsters at good prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nocaster Posted June 24, 2012 at 03:38 AM Share Posted June 24, 2012 at 03:38 AM http://oldfaithfulholsters.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTIN Posted November 20, 2012 at 01:38 AM Share Posted November 20, 2012 at 01:38 AM (edited) I would love both a car and a bed holster.Wish there was a way with your list as to where you could find a specific type holster.Sorry,just had to whine about something. Nevermind,I'm a dumba$$ Edited November 20, 2012 at 01:46 AM by TTIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbuell1203 Posted June 23, 2013 at 01:18 AM Share Posted June 23, 2013 at 01:18 AM (edited) I would like to also mention that crossbreed has another site called crossbreedseconds.com that are same holsters but that have been returned for dislikes of some reason or another. I have bought one off of this site because of the wait time was less then a week to get. Instead of 6 to 8 for a regular one, but without the lifetime warranty. Edited June 23, 2013 at 01:18 AM by redbuell1203 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack69 Posted June 23, 2013 at 02:33 AM Share Posted June 23, 2013 at 02:33 AM I'd like to add Theis custom holsters.http://theisholsters.com/?a=1370480214454Tommy makes a real nice holsters, mag carriers and belts..Great prices to.I just received mine for my new Shield. Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobapunk Posted June 26, 2013 at 03:04 PM Share Posted June 26, 2013 at 03:04 PM Can I add myself? North-central Illinois Custom Kydex. I'm out of Peoria, IL Custom Holsters from right here in ILLINOIS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGT Posted August 3, 2013 at 03:59 PM Share Posted August 3, 2013 at 03:59 PM I have a 30" waist line and wear american eagle small shirts. Looking for a holster inside waistban that will suit me comfortably and be very little imprint. Firearm is xd40. Looking small of back if possible. Any recommendatiions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted August 11, 2013 at 03:39 PM Share Posted August 11, 2013 at 03:39 PM http://aliengearholsters.com/ http://www.pantherconcealment.com/ Here's a couple more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted August 11, 2013 at 08:50 PM Share Posted August 11, 2013 at 08:50 PM 1911 Pistols is either defunct or the link is wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTC Hunter Posted September 1, 2013 at 03:30 AM Share Posted September 1, 2013 at 03:30 AM Anyone making custom holsters in the Quad Cities area (IA/IL)? I've got a few pistols to which I've had rails added to the dustcovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobapunk Posted September 1, 2013 at 04:57 PM Share Posted September 1, 2013 at 04:57 PM Anyone making custom holsters in the Quad Cities area (IA/IL)? I've got a few pistols to which I've had rails added to the dustcovers. I got your PM and I think I can help you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Tactical Products Posted October 2, 2013 at 04:10 PM Share Posted October 2, 2013 at 04:10 PM I'd like to add our company if possible to the list? We make a few different holsters for just about any gun. We're located right in illinois! Thank you! Http://www.StormTacticalProducts.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbarry Posted January 5, 2014 at 06:45 PM Share Posted January 5, 2014 at 06:45 PM I like Turtle Creek for thin leather front tuck holsters. http://www.tarpoff.com/turtlecreek_holsters.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicyclenut Posted February 12, 2014 at 12:20 AM Share Posted February 12, 2014 at 12:20 AM I purchased a Black Mamba holster from Concealment Solutions, didn't see on list, that I like pretty well in my limited use so far. http://www.concealmentsolutions.com/ High quality, well made and quick to ship. 30 day trial period, so you try it and if you don't like it you can return it for a full refund less shipping. Lifetime Warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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