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Firearms and Equipment Reviews => Firearms Related Equipment Reviews => Topic started by: Sigarms12 on February 17, 2013, 10:35:25 PM
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I recently switched my everyday carry firearm from a Glock 19 back to a Sig Sauer P225 / P6 and needed a new holster. After looking at what has been my all time favorite holster manufacture Crossbreed Holsters and seeing that the wait time for a SuperTuck is now 4 to 6 weeks I felt that that was an unacceptable wait time, and started to look for a different style holster. What I found is SHTF Gear and their ACE-1 Holster. My first impression was it looks almost exactly like the Crossbreed SuperTuck but with the combat cut. This is standard on the ACE-1. SHTF Gear advertises a shipping time of 7 to 10 business days as opposed to 4 to 6 weeks for the SuperTuck. SHTF Gear ACE-1 holsters come with a lifetime warranty just like the Crossbreed SuperTuck, however the ACE-1 has a lifetime belt clip warranty.
The cost difference between the SuperTuck and the ACE-1 before S&H is The SuperTuck with combat cut is $77.25 and the ACE-1 is $59.95. Both holsters have the kydex mold riveted to the leather but the ACE-1 also has Kevlar stitching to add additional support.
The big difference between the two holsters is the back of the holster is dyed black on the ACE-1 where the SuperTuck is unfinished leather. (As of today I have not noticed any bleeding of the dye onto me or my clothing).
Pro's
* Adjustable ride height and cant
* Each is custom made
* good retention
* comfortable for all day carry
* metal belt clip
* Tuck-able
* Available for most firearms.
SHTF Gear also offers 10% discount for Military and LEO and 5% for active NRA members, (Coupon Codes Military: MIL-10 Law Enforcement: LEO-10 NRA Discount: NRA-5).
When I first opened the package I was very impressed with the quality of the holster, it felt very sturdy and the leather felt thicker then the SuperTuck. I found the metal belt clips to be nice and sturdy, I truly can't say I find anything "cheap" with this holster. I have been wearing this holster for about 4 days now and can say it has been as comfortable as any SuperTuck holster I have ever worn. For those of you who are looking for a new everyday IWB carry holster you will not be disappointed with the ACE-1 holster.
If you have any questions about SHTF Gear holsters you can contact the Owner Clay Moultrie at SHTF Gear's website at www.shtfgear.com (http://www.shtfgear.com). SHTF Gear holsters may be purchased at their website, eBay or amazon.com.
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Nice review Sig. Crossbreed style is my favorite when the G19 is concealed also.
CMF
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Thanks for the review. I've been looking at both this and the Crossbreed. Leaning more towards the for both the cost and much quicker shipping times. Custom or not 4-6 weeks is simply not acceptable IMO and means they need to hire additional staff. I have heard from 1 person of dye bleeding but that's it. I'd love to see a follow up posting in a month or so of your use and if there has been any bleeding at all.
Thanks
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Custom or not 4-6 weeks is simply not acceptable IMO...
I guess you're not interested in custom orders from Milt Sparks, then, which can take up to six months!
Good stuff when it comes in, though.
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Custom or not 4-6 weeks is simply not acceptable IMO...
I guess you're not interested in custom orders from Milt Sparks, then, which can take up to six months!
Good stuff when it comes in, though.
You'd guess right. I don't doubt it's a great product. : )
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I never thought I would like these type of tuck hoslters, but I got a desantis style one like this for my colt 1911 and it is really comfortable. The only thing I dont like is i have not yet found how to carry with my shirt tucked in and it look right with this.
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This is a follow up to my review one year later, no dye bleeding and still going strong with little to no wear. A++ IMO
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I am also looking for something like that. Does this holster work with the a Glock42 w/ Crimson Trace laser guard accessory attached? Is it fit on the side or in the small of back or both?