I picked this up used from an OSA member for an excellent price (thanks) and have worn it for a week or so for about 12 hours a day and thought I would report my findings.
First a couple of pictures. It is a Don Hume 715 open top with a steel clip
REVIEW:
Finish: If you have used Hume leather goods before you know that they are some of the best for the money. They use fine leather and they typically have an excellent fit. This version is no different. The stitching is tight and the edges have a nice rolled finish so there are no rough edges. The opening is reinforced so it stays open for re holstering.
The holster is smooth side out to aid in the retention of the weapon. I think if it was rough side out it might be a little more stable in your pants but the weapon retention might not be as good. Maybe they know what they are doing
Performance: If you are an IWB type of person (which I am) you know that stability is the cornerstone of a good IWB holster. The clip doesn't lend itself to the most stable platform but when worn over the belt (instead of under it) it actually holds pretty steady. One note is that if you have a thick belt (thickness, not width) the clip won't close completely over the belt and there is a danger of it slipping off. As long as you wear it over a good gun belt you will be good to go.
The cant is straight but the gun will "find" its most stable position on the belt and that might actually be a little bit of cant. Mine does cant a little.
Overall: I LIKE IT! This is an exceptional value in a holster and I think I will use it for a while for my knock around revolver. Which brings up a good point; This review is for a snub nose J frame revolver. I don't know how well it will work for other guns.
Here is a picture of it on my strong side at about 3 o'clock.
First a couple of pictures. It is a Don Hume 715 open top with a steel clip
REVIEW:
Finish: If you have used Hume leather goods before you know that they are some of the best for the money. They use fine leather and they typically have an excellent fit. This version is no different. The stitching is tight and the edges have a nice rolled finish so there are no rough edges. The opening is reinforced so it stays open for re holstering.
The holster is smooth side out to aid in the retention of the weapon. I think if it was rough side out it might be a little more stable in your pants but the weapon retention might not be as good. Maybe they know what they are doing
Performance: If you are an IWB type of person (which I am) you know that stability is the cornerstone of a good IWB holster. The clip doesn't lend itself to the most stable platform but when worn over the belt (instead of under it) it actually holds pretty steady. One note is that if you have a thick belt (thickness, not width) the clip won't close completely over the belt and there is a danger of it slipping off. As long as you wear it over a good gun belt you will be good to go.
The cant is straight but the gun will "find" its most stable position on the belt and that might actually be a little bit of cant. Mine does cant a little.
Overall: I LIKE IT! This is an exceptional value in a holster and I think I will use it for a while for my knock around revolver. Which brings up a good point; This review is for a snub nose J frame revolver. I don't know how well it will work for other guns.
Here is a picture of it on my strong side at about 3 o'clock.