Urban Carry Holster

[RCCrawler]

Has anyone tried one of these? Looks pretty interesting.

http://urbancarryholsters.com/holsters-39/original-urban-carry/original-urban-carry-holster-black.html


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-hcS5hpMCM

I saw a little mention of it in another thread, but no one with experience.

[kidicarus13]

Interesting

[lex137]

Won't always have two hands to draw, looks cool just not for me.

[HoneyBadger]

Won't always have two hands to draw, looks cool just not for me.
This seems like an obvious flaw, but this product is clearly intended for a different style and philosophy of carrying.

I do really like innovative products like this that allow a new style of concealment. +1 to the manufacturer.

[vossman]

Looks cool. If they had a trial period I might give it a shot.

[crashdown]

Would make drawing from any kind of seated or crouching position all but impossible.

[RCCrawler]

I've got a bunch of different holsters currently that all have their advantages in different situations. There are time now where I choose not to carry at all due to possible printing, ect in sensitive situations.

With the way things are going I'd like to be able to carry more and I think this could be a good option for those times.

I agree it may be harder to draw in certain positions and I agree it will be a slower draw, but I will only be using it in situations where my pistol now would be sitting in the safe at home.

I ordered one, we'll see how it is.

[Fentonite]

I've got a bunch of different holsters currently that all have their advantages in different situations. There are time now where I choose not to carry at all due to possible printing, ect in sensitive situations.

With the way things are going I'd like to be able to carry more and I think this could be a good option for those times.

I agree it may be harder to draw in certain positions and I agree it will be a slower draw, but I will only be using it in situations where my pistol now would be sitting in the safe at home.

I ordered one, we'll see how it is.

looking forward to your review

[legaleagle]

Looks like pager pal concept without pager. That caused gun to sit deep in pants so that when sitting is was on your high. Basically impossible to draw sitting and required two hands. Also puts muzzle in direction of femoral artery. Not for everyone.

[hurley842002]

looking forward to your review

Same.

It's good to have options, my IWB and OWB Hbar holsters are by far my favorites, and they get 99% of carry duty, but I've also got an ankle holster that gets used from time to time, and a smart carry style holster that also sees some use. If I only use my ankle holster once or twice a year, it was worth it, because other holsters weren't an option and I won't compromise on my family's safety. I'm definitely interested in trying out one of these holsters.


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[Rumline]

I like the idea but I would be concerned about that soft leather bunching up or getting pushed around inside the trigger guard. Maybe I'm paranoid but I like stiff holsters.

[blacklabel]

It's apparently a good way to throw things too.

[https://fat.gfycat.com/TerribleUniqueBushsqueaker.webm

[ronaldrwl]

I'm temped to give it a try. The $65 price struck me as a little high. I got a laugh at some of the FAQ's

Is the Urban Carry only for skinny people?No. Your body type does not make any difference on comfort or your ability to draw. A little extra love around the waist is not a problem. What is a problem is form fitting or skinny jeans (which in some peoples opinion most guys shouldn't wear). If your pants are on really tight it will make it hard to draw and will constrict the holster pushing the firearm up and jamming you in the stomach or side. If your pants are form fitting they will naturally form around the holster. One size larger or baggy cloths are not needed, comfortably fitting shorts, jeans or pants are perfectly fine. Just not tight pants.


Do I have to wear baggy pants?Baggy pants usually work well with any IWB but are not required for the Urban Carry. Comfortable commonly worn jeans or shorts are preferred. Tight form fitting or skinny jeans will generally be a problem for any IWB and the Urban Carry is not an exception there. If the jeans are worn tight it will constrict the gun pushing it up and possibly form around the holster as the jeans are ment to do. Most people have found if you shove a giant gun down your pants and there's no room for it the gun will be uncomfortable. No big surprise there. Skinny jeans really do not work. Snug form-fitting jeans are not recommend but okay. In many cases we do recommend going one size up in the holster and avoid full size guns. The reason we recommend one size up is because the jeans will usually push the holster in and up a little which brings it closer to the waistline. Having one size up in the holster will give a little extra slack to accomodate this. This isn't always required so check the Urban Carry size chart (http://urbancarryholsters.com/size-chart-v1), if there is nothing in the optional column go with that suggested size, if there is a smaller size in the optional column go with the suggested size. However, if there is a larger size listed in the optional column go with the optional larger size. Since it is hanging lower than normal you may need to nudge the belt a little to draw like in in the overview video, it is a very simple move but does require a few minutes of practice.

[RCCrawler]

It's apparently a good way to throw things too.

[https://fat.gfycat.com/TerribleUniqueBushsqueaker.webm

Not surprising, I don't see a reason to yank it like you're starting a chainsaw.

[blacklabel]

Not surprising, I don't see a reason to yank it like you're starting a chainsaw.

From the poster on Reddit, he wasn't going ham on it and was under the impression that he'd be pulling harder in a high stress situation.

[RCCrawler]

In keeping this thread going posting that I got it today. Ordered on the 6th received 15 days later on the 21st.

Initial unboxing thoughts:

-Looks nice
-Good quality leather
-Put together well
-Looks like maybe it's a little small for the pistol I am using, but don't have pistol here to confirm. I bought a medium for the XDs as recommended on their site.

Not sure how much I'll be able to mess with it this week with all the family stuff going on, but I hope to run home and at least stick the pistol in it tonight and let it start to stretch to fit.

[argonstrom]

Got a black medium - played with it a couple times, but it's not my style. Granted, it's nice - good leather, stitching, etc... It'll be posted for sale as soon as I have time to take pictures.

[Great-Kazoo]

I like the idea but I would be concerned about that soft leather bunching up or getting pushed around inside the trigger guard. Maybe I'm paranoid but I like stiff holsters.

In a more "sensitive" setting i pocket carry my 38spl inside a DeSantis.
http://www.desantisholster.com/desantisholster/content/images_inv/c/j/1467/N38_large_1467.jpg
Or my latest Hbar IWB