Where do i get holsters and gear in canada?

IanC

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I want to get a holster and speed loader pouches for my GP-100.
Im sort of on a budget and am pretty new to all this so dont want
to buy the wrong thing and be selling it later.. I know its suggested to try out a few
but have no access to places that really sell holsters

Might ask some wierd questions so bear with me. My revovler is blued.
Is there a difference between the amount of wear that occurs to the finnish of the gun from the holster with leather versus nylon?

What do i really need? HOlster and a double speed loader pouch or do i need two pouches for PPC/IDPA

Im looking into uncle mikes products and want the thumbreak hip holster versus the sidekick who has them?

Also which speed loader pouches are better, velcro closure or button snaps?

One more thing are there any regs stopping me or my friend who is a US resident from buying this gear there and bringing it back?

Anyone have any better suggestions on gear or have a deal for me?

Here are the two products i want from cheaper than dirt where do i get em?
they dont ship to canada

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/Hols...evolvers-6-inches-Barrels-Size_QQ10692_QQ2271

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/44188-10979-2087.html
 
No regs on bringing holsters, magazine holders etc... back from the States, I just checked a couple of weeks ago.

Try Wolverine supplies (see their ad at the top of the page). They carry Safariland stuff, and apparently from what I hear, some of it is not as expensive as you might think. Phone 'em though, they don't have much stuff listed on their website. They should also be able to help you out in regards to holster wear questions...

TFC
 
you can try here
http://www.safariland.com/index2.asp

Ishoot PPC with a S&W 686 I use for holster the Model 002
"Cup Challenge" Competition Holster with comp lll speedloader you will need atlest 4 of them. I use the Model 333
Competition Speedloader Holder which hold 3 speedloader the 4th one is used to load the gun at the start

as fas as speedloader go you can use comp l / comp ll / comp lll its up to you i like comp lll because they have longer handle for me to grip

for IDPA you will need a different holster that holster must be Concealment
if you only want to buy one holster then i would buy the Concealment holster and use it for the PPC shoot aswell

forgot williams arms in port perry carries eveything you need
 
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Leather revolver holster

I just bought a very nice leather holster for my revolver from Joe Laroche in Aylmer, Quebec.
He's a very nice guy and I'm very happy with the holster.
Robert
 
Originally posted by IanC: My revovler is blued.
Is there a difference between the amount of wear that occurs to the finnish of the gun from the holster with leather versus nylon?
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See these frequently asked questions (FAQ) here:

Kramer


Will a lined holster protect my guns finish?

Generally speaking the finish on a gun is more likely to wear in a loose fitting holster than it is in a snugger fitting moulded rig, since the gun moves around all day long with your body motion. In a moulded rig however, the drawing of the gun will obviously cause more wear than in a looser fitting generic holster that offers less resistance during the draw. It is our opinion that a gun that is carried every day and used at the range to practice one's draw technique etc. is going to wear the bluing to some degree sooner or later regardless of whether or not the holster is lined. Horsehide is usually smooth as any that could be added to the holster and we therefore have elected not line our holsters. A gun is a working tool and if it is used with any regularity, it IS going to show a certain amount of blue wear, if you use your gun, it will shows signs of blue wear regardless of what type of material your rig is lined with.

http://www.kramerleather.com/faq.cfm#q30


Milt Sparks


I am concerned about holster wear on my guns finish. Is there anything that can be done to prevent this?

Our holsters are designed for use by professionals and others who carry a handgun routinely for sport, personal defense or as mandated by their profession. We would hope that anyone considering carrying a sidearm for sport or personal defense would seek out and attain proper training, and then practice regularly. Having said that, I'll get to the heart of the subject. The act of drawing your pistol from whatever container you choose to carry your weapon in, creates friction at the points of contact, and eventually those points will begin to show signs of wear. For that reason it would be unreasonable to expect that your personal sidearm will remain in pristine condition forever. It matters not whether your holster is lined or un-lined, as a lined holster simply delays the inevitable. If you practice hard your guns finish will wear, or maybe it would be better to say, develop character. You will have to learn to deal with it.
This is not to say we are insensitive to our customers concerns about holster wear, its just that the reality of the matter sucks. Holsters whether they are made of plastic, leather, horsehide/cowhide, lined or un-lined, soft leather/ hard leather do not protect gun finishes as much as we would like. Nobody in the industry (at least the ones that are honest about it) can claim they have the solution in their product.

Certain gun finishes are more prone to wear then others and this may be food for thought for those that are concerned about it. Blued finishes are at the bottom of the list in terms of durability and corrosion resistance, but IMHO nothing compares in terms of beauty. Parkerizing offers better corrosion resistance then bluing, but is only slightly better in the wear department. Baked on Teflon or Poly finishes offer better corrosion and wear resistance then bluing or Parkerizing but can scratch easily. Hard Chrome and Nickel based finishes such as NP3 offer excellent wear and corrosion resistance, but are only available in silver or gray finishes. And then finally, there is always stainless steel. Stainless steel is not totally corrosion resistant, but the appearance can be maintained by polishing or bead blasting when needed.

http://www.miltsparks.com/



When it comes to holsters, you really only get what you pay for.
 
Try some of the guns shops and surplus stores, there has to be some old police holsters. No need to pay the big bucks for a brand new holster. Also try Blade Tech as they can make Kydex one for you. Put a thread in the EE forum under other stuff some one will have one.
 
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