Leather vs Nylon - a Gun Holster Choice

A frequent question – which type of holster should I purchase for concealed carry – a leather holster or a nylon holster? It’s a fair question – but there’s no simple answer - as with many situations of choice. A number of variables come into play when choosing between leather and nylon. For instance, what type of holster are you planning to purchase? Will it be an ankle holster, a belly holster (or waistband holster), an inside the pants holster, a shoulder holster, a hip holster (or side holster). It would be hard for me to recommend a leather shoulder holster to many customers. They are quite expensive and rarely comfortable until thoroughly broken in. Additionally, leather shoulder holsters are much heavier than there nylon counterparts.

Often, leather holsters cost 3 to 4 times more money than nylon. The primary disadvantage of increased cost is not an obvious one. It’s been my experience – most people who carry a concealed handgun will purchase a number of holsters before finding those two or three they like. This fact alone is enough of a deterrent to prevent me from recommending many leather holsters.

Additionally, some types of concealed carry holsters are not available in leather – nor are they practical. For instance, the belly holster (or waistband holster) is only practical in a stretching nylon material. These holsters are quite popular for concealed carry – particularly when the weather dictates less clothing.

Before getting down on them – allow me to assert those qualities I enjoy in a good leather holster. Leather has an amazing quality – as a holster is broken in – it begins to mold to your body – and to your firearm. It’s quite durable and for the most part – comfortable.

Nevertheless, in most situations, the conclusions are the same – nylon is generally preferred over leather in the short term. Leather holsters are sort of a luxury item – purchased out of desire – rather than need.

E Lawrence Welch

Pyle Mountain Holsters

Pyle Mountain Holsters - Surging in Search Engine Rankings

Two months ago Pyle Mountain Holsters wasn’t in the top 100 results of major search engines for it’s most important keywords – today the company has multiple keywords on the first page.

Pyle Mountain Holsters - a Welch, Inc. and Native American owned and operated business is the creation of Ed Welch, a member of the Choctaw Nation Indian Tribe. It’s primary business is online retail of handgun holsters – ranging from shoulder holsters to belly holsters – while targeting a market segment of law enforcement, concealed handgun license holders, hunters, fisherman, and general shooting enthusiasts. According to Welch, sales have tripled during the two month time period.

Although his formal education is grounded in the area of finance, Welch is quite an SEO (Search Engine Optimization) strategist. When asked if he would ever consider SEO consulting – he simply smiled and offered the following – “the net is full of SEO guru’s – I’ve got to be really excited about a project before I’ll take it on” – which reflects in his enthusiasm of Pyle Mountain Holsters.

When asked if he had any advice for other entrepreneurs striving to get ahead in the world of online retail – “You’ve got to be hungry – when you’re hungry you persevere. You’ve got to want it. Use the net – every business resource you need is on the net. Learn as you go – if you need to accomplish something – learn about it – then overcome your challenge. But the most important thing I’ve learned – enjoy the process – if you don’t learn to enjoy the process – it will be difficult to maintain the positive attitude needed to overcome those adversities standing between you and success.

Belly Waistband Holsters – A Great Way to Carry Concealed Handguns

As men and women across the United States continue to receive concealed handgun licenses – the need for quality concealment holsters has never been greater. Sure, you can always wear a traditional shoulder holster or even double shoulder holster – but when your clothing is slim and you really need to make sure your weapon is concealed – a waistband holster – often called a belly holster – is a great alternative. Having tried vast numbers of concealment holsters – I’ve found the belly waistband holster to be far superior when your clothing is limited or when your activities demand a tightly held holster – preventing that familiar old “weapon flop”. However, don’t simply settle for just any old waistband holster. Choose one with a thumb break and manufactured from a heavy duty nylon elastic material. You won’t be disappointed.

E Lawrence Welch
Pyle Mountain Holsters

A Quest for the Ultimate Concealed Carry Holster

Some quests are simply not meant to end and it seems that some are simply meant for everyone. Consider this - you’ve received your concealed carry permit, something you treasure and proudly secure in your wallet. You’re ready to venture into the public – carrying your handgun and permit – ready for whatever deadly action someone might intend to inflict upon you.

Your thoughts turn to properly concealing and carrying your weapon. Since you’ve invested much time, effort, money and training into this moment – you’ve likely purchased a couple of holsters – confident they’ll serve your needs. Remembering your handgun must be concealed at all times (unless you actually need to use it) – you’re thoughts are on your handgun, its concealment holster and your overall comfort.

The first day in public with your new protection went well – but something just wasn’t quite right. The holster you purchased feels different while wandering in the store than it felt walking from the kitchen to the living room. Not satisfied, you log onto the internet and look at some alternative carry methods. Whether you know it or not – you’ve just begun a quest for the ultimate concealed carry gun holster. Sound familiar?

It’s familiar to me – simply because I continue the quest today – not expecting it to end. After years of testing various holsters and wearing numerous styles of clothing – it’s become apparent that no single concealment holster, handgun size or style of dress will satisfy my needs.

During the winter – when likely to be wearing a jacket – a shoulder holster or double shoulder holster usually fills my needs. However, when the weather dictates shorts and t-shirts – I find myself using a belly pack holster – I don’t even like them. If jeans are appropriate for the day, an ankle holster is my personal favorite – but you’ve got to carry the right size handgun for an ankle holster to be comfortable and practical. One of my personal favorites is the waistband holster, also known as the belly holster or belly band holster. These holsters are great when you find the right fit and become used to the feel. They simply wrap around your chest or belly – fastening with Velcro. Think of them as a bra for your handgun. They can be worn and concealed during just about any weather and while wearing almost any clothing. Purchase one with a thumb break – I’ve had my handgun fall completely out of those without thumb breaks – not good. There are times I use an inside the pants holster – but more often than not – my belly causes them to be uncomfortable – guess I’m too fat. A good side holster or hip holster is nice for the shooting range – but they’re almost impractical for concealment – unless maybe you’re wearing a long overcoat.

Regardless of your choice for concealed carry – learn to enjoy the quest and don’t become frustrated with your handgun holster combinations – simply be ready to try many combinations. If your quest is anything like my own – you’ll find yourself with a number of different handgun/holster and clothing combinations – designed to match the weather and your activities for the day.

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A Shoulder Holster Dilemma

If you're like most handgun enthusiasts - you own more than one - and usually looking to purchase another. You're excited, you've picked the pistol of your dreams (for today) and you've smooth talked your wife into allowing the purchase (the hardest part by the way). Now, you're ready to go shooting - you purchased several types of ammunition to test with your new baby. However, the dilemma arises, you don't have an adequate shoulder holster for your new gun. Sound familiar?

Costing anywhere from $45 to over $100 each - a shoulder holster represents a considerable investment in your shooting hobby. Plus, if you're like me, your closet is full of holsters that don't fit correctly. At any rate, you must purchase at least one holster to properly carry the new handgun.

Purchasing a new shoulder holster can be a difficult experience. Most gun shops do offer holsters - but they're quite expensive - and you've learned from experience that you'll need to purchase more than one before you find the right fit. Compounding the situation, you can't exactly carry your new handgun and a shoulder holster out for a test drive. At this point - you're feeling a little frustrated.

Wait, there's a better way - we've found the solution! Modular shoulder holster designs available at Pyle Mountain Holsters are here to solve your shoulder holster problems. These shoulder holsters, manufactured by Pro-Tech Outdoors, are designed in a manner enabling you to purchase one initial shoulder holster rig - followed by as many additional holster modules you will ever need. So, what's a holster module? It's the part of the shoulder holster where your handgun is held. The shoulder harness and magazine holder are separate. Each part of the holster system is attached via removable fasteners - allowing you to easily switch one holster module for another. For example, suppose you're planning to carry your snub nose revolver today (it uses a size 3) - you simply attach your size 3 module to the shoulder holster. Perhaps you desire to carry your full size 1911 tomorrow - a size 7? Great, simply detach the size 3 holster module and attach the size 7 module. Possibly, you would like to carry both of these handguns the next day - no problem - simply detach the magazine holder in the same manner - and reattach the size 3 module. Now, you're able to carry your snub nose revolver and your 1911 at the same time - a double shoulder holster. Each of these holster configurations could have easily cost in excess of $200 - but you can purchase the shoulder holster rig described above for less than $60 at Pyle Mountain Holsters!