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GALCO Stow-N-Go Suede IWB Holster Mod.



These holsters can be found in the wild for ~ $30, and are hands down the thinnest, lightest, most comfortable IWB/3:30 holster out there.

The clip has a fore and aft 3/8" hook, with rebates for them in the pocket that holds the clip stem, and a 3/4" space between them that spans the stem, so the clip clamps tight against the belt.

The only drawback is - it has a 0° cant on the clip... which results in a 90° "mailbox flag" pistol grip that not only prints, but also makes it hard to get out, because it is buried into the belt.


So - I clipped off the aft hook (w/ a pair of dikes), and then trimmed off the end of the clip where it was located, so that it wouldn't leave a raised tab above the rebate to snag on anything.


The result - is that the holster/pistol can now be pivoted forward on the single fore hook, up to ~ 30°, or until the top front of the clip contacts the belt.

... and it stays put pretty well, b/c of the friction of the clip/suede/belt/trousers, and that the center mass of the pistol is now forward as well.

It will also nestle into your particular body contour and go invisible.

Because the remaining rebated fore hook is located near the slide top radius at the belt, it acts more like a snap ring loop than a hook, as it always positively engages the belt whenever the holster is pulled up.

And because the pistol grip is tipped up and away from the belt, it is very easy to "grip-n-rip," w/o the need for adjustment once it is out.

A Scoop Draw - is slick and fast.






GR

That looks like nice inexpensive and comfortable to carry holster.

Here is mine which I used to carry between belt and pants (IBC). It is empty now, but I suspect soon it will be filled with another plastic-framed clunker pistol.

Used to run it like this:



But, w/ activity, the aft hook would always pull it back to 0° cant.

Not any more.




GR

A man can modify about anything to suit his needs. I've done similar as what you've done. Anymore I buy a big piece of 5-6 oz leather and make what I want. A little sewing & wet molding is pretty easy. Make many holsters and other items cheap.

My labor opportunity cost - would quickly exceed the acquisition price.

8>)

The mod took about five minutes.




GR

High Noon makes similar, more comfortable holsters (and more expensive). They are better because the clips are much stronger and they aren't suede, they're rough side out leather. They also don't have the funky squared-off opening.

Get a TXC & you won't have to worry about modifying it & the gun will be held much more securely besides.

And carry appendix style, too.

MM

Well...

The Galcos have tanned leather inside.

The squared-off opening - is a flat-wire support, so that it doesn't collapse for holstering.

The clip - even w/ only the single hook, appears to be plenty strong and 100% reliable.

As for Comfort - don't see how anything would improve on thin suede holster over a slab-sided pistol.

W/ cover garment - Scoop Draw times are ~ 1.5 seconds w/ the Glock G36, which facilitates a 3 second/3 shot draw from concealed.




GR