Galco Holster Owners Need Not Read Further
920348
Like many of you who regularly carry a firearm, I have multiple holsters for each one.  Those that see regular use are the most comfortable, functional, and durable of the lot.  Functionality for me consists primarily of the following, in nearly equal priority:  (1)The gun presents swiftly and smoothly without groping or fumbling in full combat grip. If I decide it needs to come out, it's out, ready to fire and acquiring target as soon as that decision is made.  (2)When I put it in the holster, it's not coming out unless I draw it.  (3)If it's concealed, it's concealed.
  My experience with Galco holsters repeatedly confirms that they are outmatched by none in any of these criteria.
  The SP101 is one of my favorite guns, particularly for regular carry, but even as a subcompact, there's no denying the weight and bulk of a stainless magnum revolver.  Adequate support is definitely required to keep it secure and unnoticed without being inaccessible.  Galco's SOB fits this Ruger so well that, after a little break in and tweaking of the tension screw, I know the .357's gong to stay right there until draw, when it will come to bear quickly and cleanly.  Early in the break in process, I had considered some of their Draw-Ez.  I'm glad I waited.
  The cant of the holster and spacing of the belt loops also help keep the gun in place both in the holster and on the body.  I certainly wouldn't advocate running or gymnastics with any holster without a hand on the gun, but this feels just about as secure to me as my thumb-breaks.  I also respectfully acknowledge, and respectfully disagree with those who feel that a holster worn on the back is inherently unsafe.
  The fit of the holster against the body makes it the most comfortable one I own for this gun.  Even sitting down--seriously.  Granted, accessibility is unacceptably compromised in some seated situations.  It's probably not your best choice for driving.  However, given the position and angle of the weapon, maintaining concealment while sitting or doing other physical tasks is much easier than with most other outside-the-waistband holsters.  It's much less likely to be revealed by a jacket coming unbuttoned or riding up.  Of course, the gun also prints less (if at all) snug up in the small of your back than almost anywhere else besides in a very good IWB or shoulder rig.  We certainly don't want to alarm anyone unnecessarily, or commit the unintentional crime of apparent brandishment of a weapon we're legally required to keep concealed.
  I own a number of other fine holsters from other quite respectable manufacturers.  None comes close to Galco's quality of material, design, or craftsmanship.  That goes for their belts and magazine carriers as well.  My Glock 27, which has a few holsters of it's own already, will be given a Galco SOB soon.  I use this gun left handed, and experimentation has shown that I'll be able to wear both subcompacts SOB style at once.  Really.  With a COP series belt, that is.
  And finally, the surprise ending.  I fully intend to defy Galco's explicit instructions not to use Loctite on the tension screws.  I have enough mechanical experience to know the bomb proof grades of Loctite from the kindlier, gentler stuff.  Sorry guys, I don't expect the screws to back out, but the clear nail polish doesn't seem to do a thing.
  Thanks for listening.  Enjoy your new holster.
2902910
I realizing that universal holsters are not the way to go.  Purchased a Crossbreed holster and it's amazing.  Highly recommend Crossbreed.
2249613
They aren't lying....  This doesn't fit the MKII.  I was hoping USG part was out of date since the part number is for both on the Galco, not idea where you are supposed to find a MKII version.

I cut out a row of switching by the trigger guard.  With the break in process and some mink oil and the gun slides in and out fine.  For the super high cost I wish it was an MKII version
4797857
This does not fit the Glock 43 safely. The trigger can be exposed while wearing this holster! With a firearm that has no actual safety mechanism I'll have to say no to this holster. The Sof-Tuck holster for the Ruger LC9S/EC9S actually fits my Glock 43 much better (where it looks like it was actually made for it).
3448344
Does not fit Glock 21, Hope this saves someone the frustration it has caused me.
3499972
Great little holster however I agree with a number of others who complain about the retention being excessive.  In fact this would be on it's way back if I had not read of the solution posed by other reviewers.  As delivered you will never get the gun out of the holster without dislodging it from your apparel.  You must heat it with a hair dryer to relax it enough so that the weapon will release from the holster.  Beyond that little problem I believe it to be excellent.

Mfgr. note.  If you replaced one rivet with a small screw and a self locking nut your product would then have the adjustability required to move this from a good product to an excellent one.
1017576
I have a glock 22 with an ozark armaments light.  I have tried to adjust the torsion on the holster, but no matter what I do, the grip of my gun wiggles back and forth.  The holster still retains the weapon, but it feels unsafe.  Its akso incredibly annoying to hear the gun wiggling back and forth while Im walking or running.  Makes it really hard if Im trying to be stealthy.  Not a good option for duty carry.  Could be an isolated problem, because I have 3 coworkers with the same holster who haven't had any issues.  They all carry blocks as well.  Ill be going back to my old Safariland for now.
1798224
The holster does not fit the Glock 37. I purchased this and was unable to test the item until after the return window closed.

The item does seem well constructed, and adjusts well. The plastic is firm. The thumb release fuctions nicely.

1 star for the product because it does not fit my Glock 37 as advertised, otherwise it would have been at least 4 stars.
2712030
This product is not functional as a concealed carry holster. If you are just needing a holster to transport and shoot at the range this will suffice. This product has a death grip on my pistol and even after much use it has not broken in. I am very disappointed purchasing this and wish that I had gone with a higher priced holster. I love the hip hugger and the angling hardware, but I cannot use it because when it comes time to draw a concealed carry weapon you are going to need every millisecond you can get, and having to free up my non-dominate hand in order to draw it is unacceptable.
3619989
Firstly I should say, I love Galco and I have many of their products. My 3in 686 fit perfectly in this holster, which was great because it seems no one makes holsters in this barrel length.

I also should say I didn't own a paddle holster before this one. I was disappointed. Maybe it's too heavy of a gun for this product, or maybe the paddle design just doesn't work well with the weight. Either way, it shifted constantly and the paddle would ride up and almost fall off my belt. It's as if the paddle is too loose, and doesn't grip onto the belt.

Leather quality is great, and I suppose at the range this is fine. But for all day carry I can't trust this product.
369803
I just put mine on my LCP last night, it actually makes it feel like a "normal" gun now. I have yet to shoot with it, but I cant see where it wouldnt be an improvement. I would imagine somebody with large hands would notice even more of a difference. The rubber grip has not slowed down my draw out of Desantis Nemesis holster. It should have been a factory option from Ruger!
4585539
I have the .380 version by KO and i love it! Its fantastic. So i went to get this for my G19 and the clip slipped right off. Poorly firmed leather. I really like my .380 version but idk what to do. I really feel like its a manufacturing error. King holster please contact me.
2923784
You will love this leather shoulder holster. It isn't a Don Johnson Miami special. In other words, the barrel doesn't point backward, it points down to the ground. It fits -- but only if you are patient and SLOWLY follow the instructions. And, do not trim the leather straps until you have a comfortable fit that allows you to both carry concealed and draw the weapon without a glitch.
The holster will be plenty weighed down by your sidearm, and the double magazine pouches help balance that weight on the opposite side.
I ordered extra screws to tighten the strap fittings. Called Galco and they were very cool about sending a pack of screws for about $6. Better to put the screws in place before any stretch or wear-and-tear begins.
Bottom line: be happy you bought the best holster, but take your time fitting it over a few days. Little tweaks at a time. Once you have the perfect fit, then trim the straps with a scissor. If you do that right, you'll have a holster that you'll barely notice and it won't stick out like a bulge under your suit coat. There are a lot of other holster manufacturers out there, but Galco seems to have it down to a science. I'm glad I bought it.
4585609
I asked some friends and read many reviews before spending (what I think) is a lot of money on a holster.  I was told this was comfortable, holds the firearm well, and holds the firearm at a good angle.  All were correct!  However, I was also told that the holster squeaks.  It does.  I emailed Galco a decently sized paragraph about the squeaking, and was given this lengthy response:

"It depends on the squeak.  Usually the creaking of leather goes away with time."

That's it.  Now, I am aware leather creaking goes away, and I am aware of what one sounds like.  This is a metallic squeak that I can't seem to stop.  It's only noticeable in a quite area, so it's not THAT big of a deal.

The other thing I noticed is that it is a little uncomfortable to wear while driving.  Now, I have bucket seats, and the kydex/firearm is right where the seat belt is.  I'm not holding that against the holster, just throwing that out there.

Overall, I like this holster a lot.  The next time I get another handgun I plan to carry, I will look at another Galco King tuck.  If only it didn't squeak.
2188877
This holster is just too big for pocket carry.  I wanted a holster that I could put in my back pocket and carry my LCP.  This Galco holster was really a well put together holster but it really is too big for a standard mens rear , or front pocket.
4010817
I don't carry my Glock 19 with a light on it, but got a Streamlight TLR-3 to keep mounted on the gun at home. I bought the Condor holster because I know how rugged their gear is from when I used to take part in military-simulation airsoft. With its universal adjustability this looked like it would easily accomodate whatever I need to put in it.

I actually cut off the excess backing and straps which are designed for solid mounting on a MOLLE vest. I also removed all the retention since this is just for around-the-house and nightstand duty, and you can easily make it tight enough to hold the gun in (even if you hold it by the end of the holster and shake it).

At $17 I might even buy a second one and see if I can do a cleaner job of hacking off the bits I don't need.
4237232
Too many pockets means taking up space.  It will hold almost nothing.  I cut out the internal pockets to give it a bit of room.  It will not hold a glock 380.