Holster I just ordered. - Got it! Very good.

[JRyan]

I jsut ordered one of these sort of on a whim after random googling turned up really positive reviews. Why the crap am I posting this you ask? I'll tell you: because it's an IWB/OWB, and I've never seen that before. That makes the price about 1/2 in my mind, as I only need one holster to do the job of two. Great deal to me, assuming I love it as much as others seem to.

I also post this because he is having a sale right now that ends NY's eve, in case anyone wanted one.

http://www.kdholsters.com

I ordered the Thunderbird defender. I'll review it when I get it in the mail. Based on other reviews though I'm sure it will be very functional and high quality.

 

[Jose]

I've been a fan of Kevin Manley's holsters for some time now. You will not be disappointed.

And if you ordered it for an M&P or 226, I'll take it off your hands for a reasonable price if you don't like it.

 

[JRyan]

I've been a fan of Kevin Manley's holsters for some time now. You will not be disappointed.

And if you ordered it for an M&P or 226, I'll take it off your hands for a reasonable price if you don't like it.

It's for an M&P 9c. If I do not like I will let you know, but I bet I will.

 

[jenlynn724]

I don't have any experience, but they look pretty nice to me.. Enjoy your new holster..

 

[edin508]

I hope to see a review after you get it and try it out.

 

[Lone Wolf McQuade]

I have two Thunderbirds. One for my Smith 1911PD, and the other one for my Ruger P345
Very well made holsters. Great fit and finnish. Also have a belt from K & D.

 

[JRyan]

I hope to see a review after you get it and try it out.

I definitely will.

 

[DJF3864]

The lead time for the holster is 8 to 10 weeks? Or was that for the customization of the holster?

 

[Jose]

The lead time for the holster is 8 to 10 weeks? Or was that for the customization of the holster?

That is normal for them. Actually, that's pretty short. At one point Kevin was 16 weeks out.

His work is first rate.

 

[JRyan]

The lead time for the holster is 8 to 10 weeks? Or was that for the customization of the holster?

Seems normal for high end holsters. I'm a patient man, OK, that's crap, but I can wait, I'll use the uncle mikes until then.

 

[MetalgodZ]

I've been eyeing one of those for a while now, although between an existing holster that's "good enough," their new quota ordering system, and still wanting to try a Crossbreed, I haven't ordered one. Definitely interested in how you like it.

 

[JRyan]

I've been eyeing one of those for a while now, although between an existing holster that's "good enough," their new quota ordering system, and still wanting to try a Crossbreed, I haven't ordered one. Definitely interested in how you like it.

See, I was about to buy a different one, found this one via google, and decided to go all out. I'm expecting it will be great. I'm using an uncle mikes right now, which I do not like.

 

[Jose]

Just to whet your appetite, some pics of my Cochise Defenders from Kevin. These are the older model and basically a Thunderbird without the OWB belt slots.

 

[JRyan]

Looks really nice. I can't wait for mine to show up.

 

[JRyan]

Got my holster today from the post office.

So far

Very comfortable. It's smaller than you'd think.
Workmanship appears top notch, I'm expecting it will hold up for quite a long time.
Retention is excellent, there is a noticeable "snap" when holstering the firearm.
Re-holstering is very easy, the leather fits the m&p 9c very exactly and does not collapse at all when being worn. I'll update this in a year to see if it's still the case, but I expect it will be due tothe workmanship.
I have not tried it OWB yet but the slots are self explanatory.
All in all, having just got the holster, I am very pleased.