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Mini Review - Craft Holster

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  • shipwreck

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    Last year, I got a Craft holster for my Walther P99 handgun, and I wrote a review of that particular holster on this very gun forum. Well, I decided to get ANOTHER holster from Craft - this time for my Hk P2000. ( https://www.craftholsters.com ). The P2000 is my main carry gun - it's been my daily carry for over 4 years now.

    For this second Craft holster, I got a different holster model - This time I got the Leather Pancake Holster with 2 positions. You can see it listed here: https://www.craftholsters.com/leather-pancake-holster-w-2-carry-positions-p77

    I went with a black leather holster for this occasion, instead of brown. And, I must say that the black leather looks great!

    I can also report that it really carries very well. I've had the holster for close to two months now, and I really like the retention strap that this model comes with. Plus, the holster holds the gun tightly to your waist so that printing is minimized. I also like the way the holster wraps around the gun with the retention strap, because the strap gives great protection from sweat.

    As I mentioned in my other Craft review - it gets super hot down here in Texas for the majority of the year. The strap acts like a sweat guard, and it keeps me from having to wipe the gun down daily (in the summertime). That is very helpful.

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    I had been previously using a Galco Matrix holster to carry my HK P2000, but it provides no protection from sweat at all. So, it is very nice to have that feature with this Craft Holster, as it was lacking iwth my previous holster.

    Once again, the quality and stitching on the holster is very good. And, the holster is available in mahogany (brown) and in black leather. So, two color choices.

    I had not really been familiar with Craft Holsters prior to getting my first holster from them last year. But, after I posted my previous review on a few gun forums, it was interesting to see many comments from others stating that they had been buying holsters from Craft for several years. So, it was good to hear that they have many satisfied customers.

    I am very happy with the holster - and if anyone else has an HK P2000, you can see the various models they offer here: https://www.craftholsters.com/heckler-koch-p2000-holsters

    But, they seem to make holsters for many other manufacturers as well. In fact, I am contemplating ordering a 3rd holster from them soon - for my Beretta PX4 Compact.
     

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    Mowingmaniac 24/7

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    Great looking holster.

    When un-holstering, do pancake holsters work as efficiently as belt holsters, that is, do they remain well anchored (if you will) and let the pistol come out of the holster without the holster riding up?

    Thanks
     

    shipwreck

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    They do remain anchored, but may move a little. It also depends if you broke them in yet or not. Most leather holsters are very tight when you first get them.

    There are ways to break them in. I use the plastic bag method. Put your gun in a plastic bag that you get at WalMart or somewhere else. Then, put the gun in the holster. Leave it there about a week, but take it in and out of the holster a few times each day during that period (then, reholster the gun with the bag on it - and let it sit again).

    This speeds up the break in process a bit. Over time, the holster loosens up, and it gets easier to remove the gun. If the holster is too loose to begin with when new, then it can get TOO loose on the gun over time.

    So, with break in, they will move less. The belt you use also has something to do with this as well - whether or not you get a lot of movement when removing the gun....
     

    Frank59

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    I've ordered several holsters from craft. Great company to do business with. What I like is they have something for every hand gun you could think of. Takes a little longer to get because they make everything to order to fit your personal preference and they are over seas, but well worth the wait.
     

    shipwreck

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    Update. I've had the opportunity to wear this a lot more often. I really am enjoying this holster quite a lot. Comes in handy during the summer heat - I am not getting the slide all wet from sweat with this holster compared to the one I previously used.

    Texas is HOT!
     

    shipwreck

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    So where overseas is craft holsters?
    Those are good looking and reasonably priced......

    Their FAQ says:

    Our company is located in Europe, close to our producers, so we can be in touch with them without any obstacles. We have two addresses:

    US Stock & Mail address:

    11407 SW Amu St
    Suite #10005
    Tualatin, OR 97062
    United States

    European office & store provider address:

    The Holsters Company, s.r.o
    Kammerhofska 8
    96901 Banska Stiavnica
    Slovakia
    European Union
     

    birddog

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    I checked out their website for options for a P30SK, there’s a ton to choose from. Nice.
     
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