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Much debate goes on about this one. We find it amusing what some holster makers and gun writers claim horsehide can do. There is no scientific test that we know of that has been done, that can prove one is better than the other. Which means
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Horsehide is not as readily available as cowhide, we eat more cows than horses. In other words, using the supply and demand principle, horsehide will be more of an investment then cowhide when it comes to your holster. Vegetable tanned horsehide is extremely firm-grained, dense and water repellent. One of the more notable properties of horsehide is its natural ability to repel moisture. This is due to the dense cell structure of the hide. This natural ability to repel moisture makes it very useful for certain applications, particularly for use inside the waistband or if you were going to be exposed to an excessive amount of water, moisture and humidity. Unlike cowhide, horsehide's non-porous dense nature reduces its ability to fully absorb the molding solution during the forming process, making it much more complex to get good detail of the weapon. Some holster makers claim horsehide can't look as good as cowhide after the molding process. We disagree with them 100%. With High Noon Holsters' special forming process it can be done and look just as detailed as cowhide.{Click here for Picture of Horsehide Holster} Also horsehide tends not to absorb the dye as well as cowhide. That's why you see many horsehide holsters sold as natural finish only. The firm grain texture that you will see in a natural finished horsehide holster is considered part of the beauty of the material and attests to its authenticity. When horsehide is dyed black it hides allot of the beauty of the material. We recommend the natural finish highly. Some makers also claim the stitching will wear out faster on a horsehide holster because horsehide is so hard that the thread sits on the surface of the holster where it is easily damaged, unlike cowhide which is just soft enough to allow the stitching to be pulled tight below the surface, where it is protected from abrasion. Don't believe it, they are splitting hairs. If you are using a quality thread it doesn't matter. And if you do believe it and are worried, our stitching is guaranteed for the life of the holster, cow or horse. The holster makers that come up with these claims, do not want to carry horsehide, they flat out do not want to work with the material and you can tell from their one sided opinions. Also, its not a big money maker, lots of waste and a cemetery full of products that do not turn out good. The bottom line is, Horsehide is more difficult to get and work with than Cowhide. Most holster makers will not touch this material and even if they do put it in their line, eventually discontinue it because of not being able to make a profit on it. We understand, the material kills the sewing machine needles, dulls them and breaks them quickly, puts more stress on all the machines being used ( its a dense, dense, hard material), and its unpredictable in the manufacturing process. Also its harder to sew horsehide and harder to get a good mold on the holster. We have a grave yard full of them, that did not come out right. Sometimes its not at all profitable. But from the consumer end horsehide has some extraordinary properties cowhide doesn't have. So which material is better? Well, you can't deny there are more famous horses then cows. How can you beat Mr. Ed, he even spoke English, a plus in our book! And don't forget about Black Beauty. And HEY we never seen a cow in a merry go round. We can't even think of a famous prime time cow. Anyway, enough nonsense, we like the horsehide for inside the pants holsters better because of its water repellent properties and makes a slightly stiffer holster then the cow. That's not to say cowhide is inferior for inside the pants or makes a soft holster, its stiff, just not as stiff as horse. Now some people hate that never ever break in feel from horse, but that's the material. Outside the pants they are both excellent materials. It all depends on you and the application the holster will be used for. You can not go wrong with either choice. This needs to be treated as an exotic material like shark or gator skin and is a personal preference issue. You may not need it but it sure would be nice to have. If you do not own a horsehide holster try the material , you will not be disappointed!
Our holsters are designed for use by professionals and others who carry a handgun consistently. The
act of drawing your pistol from a holster creates friction at the points of contact, and eventually those points will begin to show signs of wear. For that reason it would be unfair to expect that your personal sidearm will remain in new condition forever. A lined holster is a way to simply delay the inevitable, which is holster wear. If you practice hard, your guns' finish will wear, lining helps retard the
process. Our lining is made from a material that is produced exclusively for High Noon Holsters®. It is a special synthetic material (man made) that is super slick and has cutting edge durability. It wears in cell by cell and burnishes smooth by use. The material will draw moisture from the surface of the weapon and then, dissipates it quickly into the atmosphere. Being a man made material, it has water repellant properties. Also, because of the laminating process creating a sandwich of leather, glue and lining creates a stiffer holster then an unlined version. This does not mean a unlined holster is soft, its just means when you compare them side by side, the lined holster has a stiffer temper to it. Some makers offer suede lining, in other words some animals skin, there are drawbacks to to this lining method. In our tests, most of them absorb oil, dirt and powder residue. We feel our synthetic material out classes and out performs the suede lining. We do not care if it costs more money and is more time consuming to apply, its the best and that's why we use it. High Noon Holsters® is not into cutting corners or making the most money we can from a holster. High Noon Holsters® is all about producing the ultimate best holster we can. That's why we have the reputation we have.
As you know, there are many other holster makers out there that make a similar product, thats designed a bit differently than we do. Almost all of the top shelf custom holster makers are the same page with this one. We respect each others' work and let the customer make their own decision without speaking negatively of a competitors' product in a attempt to try and convince you that ours is superior. With that said, there are some out there that do not follow this rule. Anyway before you make a decision to purchase, you must compare the quality, design, price, guarantees, return policies, what's written in published books and gun magazines and delivery time of our product with what other makers offer. When you are ready, if you still have any questions give us a call and we will be more than pleased to discuss the benefits of our designs with you so that you can make an educated decision. But our web site is second to none, 99% of the information you need is here. We have put a lot of time and effort into our web site so you can cruise around 24/7 without having that hollow feel you get from most other sites.
We build our holsters for a snug fit. It may appear the holster fit is too tight at first but this is by design. Tightness in a new holster is not uncommon and is much preferable to the alternative. If the draw is a little stiff at first, it is recommended that you work with it to see if it doesn't loosen up with a bit of use. About 25 to 35 draws should be a good indicator of whether the holster will break in on its
own. Tension Screws I f the thumbreak strap is difficult to use at first, insert a completely unloaded handgun into the holster. Be sure the handgun is fully seated in the holster. PUSH the gun in all the way so the trigger guard is stopped by the stitching. Hold the gun with your right hand, hold the strap with your left hand. Now at the same time pull the gun to the right and the strap to the left. Right handed shooters should pull to the left while left handed shooters pull to the right. Once the thumbreak is fastened over the handgun keeping it fasten will quickly
break it in. 1. Another way to stretch your new holster is a process called blocking: first place a completely unloaded handgun into the 4 mil plastic bag {nylon stockings work also} that your new holster was packaged in. Then carefully insert the bagged gun all the way into the holster, do not wet or spray the holster with any solution to aid in the stretching process. Next, work the weapon in and out of the holster a few dozen times. Remove the bag and see if you like the fit. If it is still too tight, then repeat the process. This blocking out process as described above will in no way harm the detailed molding of your new holster, nor will it ruin its retention qualities. It serves simply to stretch the leather a few thousands of an inch larger then the gun. The amount of stretching time needed for satisfactory results range from a just a few minutes to overnight. 2. You could also try wrapping it with 1 layer of wax paper (with the wax to the outside), and seat the completely unloaded handgun fully into the holster. Next, work the weapon in and out of the holster a few dozen times. Remove the paper and see if you like the fit. If it is still too tight, then repeat the process with 2 layers of wax paper. Continue until you get it close to the desired fit. Remove the paper and do a few dozen practice draws. The holster should now be sufficiently broken in to allow you to wear it and finalize the break in process. The amount of stretching time needed for satisfactory results range from a just a few minutes to overnight. 3. If you feel the body of the holster is too tight, using your hands only, loosen up the seamed edges by gently flexing the holster in all directions repeatedly. This does not mean severely folding, bending or smashing the leather. Once the body of the holster starts to feel less rigid, insert a completely unloaded handgun into the holster. Be sure the handgun is fully seated in the holster. Holding the handgun by its grip and the holster with your other hand, twist the gun to the right and then to the left. Etching It is common for the inside of a leather holster to scratch from a single holstering. A smooth leather lined holster will be even more subject to this normal occurrence, called etching. After this initial etching the holster will custom fit your handgun. Sharp Edges he break in process.
They are both great holsters, the main difference is the Down Under has a stitched in sight track, slide guard protector, 15 degree cant and is reinforced around the mouth of the holster with a stitched in synthetic material in between the leather layers instead of just two pieces of leather. The Hideaway has no cant its a straight drop holster, comes with a clip or strap. The Down Under is a more advanced version of the hideaway which is why it is priced higher. The real question you need to answer is: Do I want a straight drop holster or do I want a cant. Straight drop, take the Hideaway or the Public Secret, if its' a cant take the Down Under.
We use synthetic thread. Synthetic thread is impervious to deterioration from the long-term effects of perspiration, UV light, chemicals, moisture and will not rot. They are far stronger and
more resilient to the effects of abrasion in addition to having a higher tensile strength. Many are put off by the erroneous idea that synthetic threads have a plastic appearance. This may have been the case in the early, experimental days of manufacture. Since then, however, the industry has spent a fortune in ensuring that modern synthetic threads are equally attractive and indistinguishable in appearance from cotton. Our stitching is guaranteed for the life of the holster.
FBI tilt refers to a holster that is designed in such a manner that the grip of the gun angles forward and the muzzle of the gun points to the rear, as opposed to a neutral or vertical rake where the gun rides straight up and down. Usually the FBI tilt is approximately 15 degrees. This tilt offers an advantage in concealment keeping the butt of the grip from protruding away from the body.
Depending upon the application, we will use either standard or high tension snaps. In some cases we use "pull the dot" snaps. These are one way snaps and will only snap on and off when pulled in a specific direction. These snaps are used for additional security, when it is essential that the snap not come undone.
9. How important is it that the holster slots match the belt width? Our slots are made 1-3/4 to fit a 1-1/2 belt perfect. Common sense tells you that if the holster slots are 1-1/2 and the belt is 1-1/2 you will tear up the top and bottom of your belt because of the friction when you put the holster on and off the belt. It's not critical at all to use a 1-1/2 belt with 1-1/2 slots. The belt slots on the holster has to be a minimum 1/4 over sized. A difference of 1/4 between the width of the belt and that of a concealment holster's belt slot is not generally significant. You need that extra 1/4 so the holster goes on the belt without friction points. It will rarely move once the belt is tightened. The tighter the belt the less movement you will have. If you use a narrower belt then 1-1/2 and want to lock it in place better, you can run the belt through a holster slot and then under your belt loop on the pants before you run it back out the other holster slot. We do this when using a dress belt 1-1/4 and it makes the whole thing more secure. Do not be fooled by other makers claims that you have to match the belt width with the holsters slots. This is untrue and the friction caused by this setup will prematurely wear out your expensive gun belt.
10 How do you draw the gun out of the Pocket Grabber or Pocket Reload. Put gun in holster. The holster should not move upwards more than an inch. If it does you are not pressing hard enough or the holster has to break in. It could be a combination of both. To break in a Pocket Grabber or Pocket Reload:
Warning – Important Consumer Information These warnings should be read prior to the use of any High Noon® products. All firearms are potentially dangerous weapons. Firearms should be kept out of the reach of children. Use of a handgun under any conditions may be dangerous. Serious personal injury or even death could occur without proper training in the safe handling of firearms by an accredited firearms safety course. No person should handle any firearm unless such person has successfully passed an accredited firearms safety program. Great care should be used when handling, storing or transporting firearms or when placing or removing a handgun from your High Noon Holster®. Never place a loaded handgun in a holster without first testing, in an unloaded condition, for proper fit with the handgun. Carrying any handgun with a live cartridge in the chamber immediately in front of the firing pin may cause an accidental discharge. Single action revolvers and some semi-automatic pistols, should be carried with the hammer or firing pin resting on an empty chamber. It is the user's responsibility to exercise extreme caution when handling or carrying any handgun and to assume at all times that the gun is loaded. Do not attempt to cock a handgun while it is in the holster. Cocking the handgun while holstered can cause damage to the holster, gun or both and may cause an accidental discharge. For information on how to carry your particular handgun, please refer to your handgun manufacturer's safety and instruction manual. High Noon Holsters® are designed to fit factory equipped handguns. The use of trigger shoes or grip adapters or any modifications to the handgun may cause improper holster fit and accidental discharge. All High Noon Holsters® are designed to function safely and are made for specific handguns. Any alteration to the holster or using a holster with a gun for which it was not made could also, render an unsafe condition. It is the user's responsibility to; personally check for holster handgun compatibility using actual products. It is also the user's responsibility to regularly check the holster and its hardware (including but not limited to, snaps and screws) not manufactured by High Noon for proper fit and function. Should any High Noon Holsters® product become worn, loose, broken, defective or ill-fitting, cease use immediately. Please be certain that your gun is securely seated in the holster before use. Keep thumb on the back of the hammer {excluding cocked and locked carry method, slide must be used} or slide when inserting the handgun in the holster to help assure that no movement occurs during insertion. Keep fingers clear of the trigger when drawing or replacing the handgun in the holster. For maximum safety, holster retaining straps must be used when provided. During vigorous physical activity, such as running, the gun should be held in place with your hand to prevent the gun from falling out of the holster. We strongly recommend a regular practice routine be utilized to assure the continued capabilities of both product and user. You must acknowledge and realize that this disclaimer is a condition of the sale of the High Noon product involved. Click here for our Guarantee !!!!
TERMS OF SALE — All High Noon products are sold as is and "with all faults". The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the product is with the buyer. Should the product prove defective following its purchase, the buyer and not the manufacturer, distributor or retailer assumes the entire risk of all necessary servicing or repairs. Under no circumstances shall High Noon be liable for incidental or consequential damages, such as loss of use of property, commercial loss and loss of earnings or profits. The implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and all other warranties, expressed or implied, are excluded from this transaction and shall not apply to the product sold. The determination of the fitness or the suitability of any product for a specific use is the responsibility of the buyer. High Noon reserves the right to make changes in products built and/or sold by them at any time without incurring any obligation to make same or similar changes on products previously built and/or sold by them. All High Noon products are made in the U.S.A. and produced according to rigid specifications. Prices and models are subject to change without notice. High Noon Holsters® designs, features and model names are the exclusive property of High Noon Holsters® {a registered trademark}. Any and all persons including , but not limited to, individuals, firms and/or corporations are forbidden from imitating, copying or reproducing them in any way. You must acknowledge and realize that this disclaimer is a condition of the sale of the High Noon product involved. Click here for our Guarantee !!!!
14 Why are there some marks on my holster?
15 How do I adjust the tension screw? Your High Noon Holster® may have one or more tension screw adjustments. These screws are not preset at the factory. You may need to loosen the tension to holster your gun the first time, after which you can adjust the tension screw(s) to the tension you desire. We recommend you check your screws and adjustments before and during each use.
16 Do you make combination holsters? All of our holster designs take a great deal of time to develop and field test. It is difficult enough to manufacture a holster to perform one function correctly, let alone two! Don't be fooled by the lower quality products on the market that promise far more than they deliver.
17 Care and Maintenance Answers Care and Maintenance of Leather High Noon's® cowhide and horsehide holsters, belts, and accessories will need minimal care and maintenance. Our products are made from natural cowhides and horsehide's that are range bred and grown. Therefore, there may be natural range markings in the grain of the hide. This is normal for top grain cowhide or horsehide and is a very desirable feature among collectors. This holster may contain range mark/marks. A range mark is a natural occurrence in the hide. It tells a story of the animal's life. It also adds to the beauty and character to your High Noon product. DO's Don't
18 What's the difference between the Bare Asset and the Mr Softy? The Mr Softy is a straight drop holster meaning it has no cant, best worn from 12 o'clock to 3 o'clock. The Bare Asset has a cant to it and is best worn from 3 o'clock to 6 o'clock.
19 How do I choose a holster for concealed carry Choosing a holster for concealed carry will depend upon many factors. It is imperative that the weapon you choose be in keeping with your physical characteristics. If, for instance, you are very slight of build but feel the need to carry a large handgun or a wide-bodied weapon, then you are creating a set of problems that aren't going to be solved by anything as simple as a holster. The same set of difficulties may also be experienced if you have a large waist. A Surplus waistline will tend to push out and highlight any additions on your belt ,such as a sizable, holstered handgun. Don't worry. You'll find the perfect compromise among body size, weapon size and clothing style. It's a personal thing. You will need, ultimately, to invest in about two, or possibly three, holsters to cover every eventuality. For most males { and slim females } a belt holster mounted just behind the strong side hip is perfect. The covering garment drapes down from the latissimus dorsi { shoulder area } muscle and hides the holstered gun in the natural hollow of the hip. Or if you have a proportionally large waist, you may be better served with an "appendix carry" forward of the strong side hip. In other words between your belly button and the strong side hip. The appendix draw is much more natural for people with impaired mobility of elbow or shoulder. Only you can decide which holster will work best for you and the chances are, that no one single holster will meet all of your requirements. Now answer at least some of these questions below, you will have a better idea of a starting point for both a holster and a handgun. 1 Your Body: Are you tall or short? Is your torso long, regular or short? Are you thick or thin? Is the cross section of your waist round, round oval or flat oval? Do you have any shoulder mobility problems? 2 Clothing/Weather: What climate do you live in. What will you normally be wearing for clothing when you carry the handgun? Will the pants you wear help to support the weight of the handgun (jeans vs light weight dress slacks)? Do you typically wear draped or fitted outer clothing? Do you normally wear your pants fairly snug or comfortably loose? Do you have fairly large weight fluctuations? Do you wear a belt with sufficient support capabilities? 3 Time and Activities: What will you be doing while carrying this handgun? Standing? Sitting? Will you be removing your covering clothing frequently? How many hours a day will you carry? Are you seated most of the day? Are you riding in a car most of the time? Will you be removing the holster frequently during the day? 4 Concealment Level: How critical is it that you cover or conceal your handgun? Are you in Law Enforcement and just need "casual concealment" and cover? Does it matter if someone sees a "bump" in your clothing if you move wrong? Is it absolutely critical for the handgun to be completely undetectable? 5 Choice of Handgun: How long is the handgun you wish to carry? How much does it weigh loaded? Is it thick or thin? Is it fairly smooth or does it have sharp edges? Is it new or have you carried it for some time? 6 Other considerations: Have you carried a gun for some time? Where and how have you been carrying it? If you already have a holster type and cant that works well for you, what is it?
20 What is your best holster for concealed carry? Asking a hundred different shooters their favorite modes of carry will probably get you a hundred different answers. Each will swear by his or her own particular preference. And in a way they are all correct. But what works for a 6.5 225 LB person may not work for a 5.4 150 LB person. Clothes that you wear plays a big factor here also. Suit and tie every day or work boots and jeans? Narrowing the choice down to match your own particular set of needs is not always easy, so you shouldn't be discouraged if you don't get it right the first time. Very few people ever do. The honest answer is that there really isn't one. Every one of our holsters is designed for a specific application and performs admirably within the parameters of that application. Many are very strictly task specific, so any sort of general comparison would be quite inappropriate. A lot depends on body type, climate, concealment level, time, activities and weapon choice. You will need, ultimately, to invest in about two, or possibly three, holsters to cover every eventuality. Don't worry. You'll find the perfect compromise among body size, weapon size and clothing style. It's a personal thing.
21 What if my holster gets wet? DO NOT force dry it with hot air{ Like a hair dryer or an oven }, this will cook and dry out the leather. Just let it dry naturally under a fan, blowing room temperature air does a good job.
OEM means original equipment manufacturer. In short, its' something that a manufacturer makes, then sells to a company, that then sells at the retail level. Many people don't understand the important differences between OEM and retail.. Some holster buyers don't even know this distinction exists, and they sometimes make regretful buying decisions such as buying an OEM holster thinking it is a retail version. OEM is always slightly different Lets' take a look at some specific issues that differentiate OEM and retail parts:
If you can live with the limitations of the OEM part in exchange for the cost savings, go for it. If you want the accessories, warranty and support , buy from the manufacturer. In our case, we sell overrun OEM's at huge discounts and also when purchased from us, they carry High Noon Holsters' full guarantee. We will not sell any overrun OEM modified holsters that we feel are sub standard designs and will not put our High Noon Holsters logo on the product for the OEM.
23 What's better for an IWB, a clip or strap? They are both good and get the job done. It all depends on what you want out of the holster.
24 What's the difference between the Hideaway and the Mister Softy? They are both the same holster except for the material used. It's a trade off .The MS is super thin, but when the gun is drawn the holster will collapse. The hideaway is thicker leather and when the gun is drawn, will allow a one handed reholster. So, if you want a super thin holster the MS is better. If you want a holster that doesn't collapse when gun is drawn the hideaway is better. Some people get both and wear MS for summer because it's so thin and The Hideaway for winter.
25 Why don't you sell Kydex holsters? We haven't found a Kydex holster that didn't scratch your weapon!!! It's a dust magnet to hold your gun in. It's a maintaince problem also. You need to keep the inside CLEAN, or you could damage the finish on your gun with dirt. They are also very noisy going in and coming out, which lets everyone know where you are. This noise or the click that Kydex fans rave about can get you in a lot of trouble. And just forget about inside the waistband carry with Kydex!!!! Don't believe a word about it. It's a painful thing to do to yourself. It's not flexible, so it does not follow your moves as well as leather. Leather or Horsehide is impossible to beat for IWB carry. It's more comfortable against the body then a HARD synthetic {plastic}. Did you ever wear a pair of Kydex shoes? This also stands for the new half leather/half kydex holsters. The kydex makers are trying to address the shortcomings of their plastic holsters. Its still kydex against your gun and the same concerns as you have just read about above. If kydex is so great why do you need leather to make it better? Hey throw some nylon in there also!!! Enough said here. Go sit on your kydex couch.
26 Why do you use full grain leather on your shoulder holster harness, when other manufacturers tend to use suede harness or nylon? We call suede harnesses the one year rig. It absorbs everything it comes in contact with , which is mostly body perspiration. Don't believe us , put a drop of water on it and see where it goes. After a while it gets a perspiration stain that smells like your under arms after you have sweated all day long. It does not come out even if its' washed. Most of the big boys on the block use full grain leather. Its' MUCH more expensive to stock than suede and has the strength to support the largest of handguns in a shoulder rig. Our full grain harness repels moisture, it will last a lifetime and will not absorb your body perspiration. Nylon is too slippery and will slip and slide on the shoulder and creates an unstable situation.
27 Why Don't you stock more holsters? I It is impossible for us to stock everything. We currently produce more then 36 holsters in our line , in three colors, left and right hand, lined or unlined and two different materials{Horse or Cowhide}for over two hundred semi autos and revolvers, which means that we would need to have about 90,000 holsters in stock just to have one example of each.
28 What do you guys recommend, thumbreak or open top holsters? We like open top holsters better than thumbreaks. They are quicker on the draw and on the reholster. The straps on the thumbreak always seem to get in the way. Its' also harder to practice drawing with a thumbreak holster than open top. People that have thumbreak holsters usually do not practice. People that have open tops seem to practice more, because it's a lot easier. For most people that have a concealed carry permit, open top is the way to go.It's just simple, nothing to worry about except drawing. Most people are not going in harm's way, you are avoiding it, so a thumbreak holster is not needed. Law enforcement is a different story, some departments mandate a thumbreak off duty holster. Its also difficult to try and hand cuff someone if you can't reholster. Some people believe a thumbreak is safer in case someone tries to take the gun away from them. It's not safer when you need the gun in a hurry, to have to go thru a thumbreak to get to it. As we said before simple is always better. Here's the part everyone is forgetting. It's a concealment holster. It's supposed to be covered so no one knows you are carrying a gun, it was designed to conceal, rather than secure the gun. It's not like a cop's duty holster, for all the world to see. That needs to be in a secure holster. They need level 2,3,4 holsters. Most of us will not be carrying a gun for all to see. Some people also believe that if the holster does not have a thumbreak on it, the gun will fall out. This is a tall tale. Our open top holsters are molded to a specific gun you order it for and will be so tight when you get it you will hardly be able to put the gun in or get it out till the break in period is over. Also we have designed a tension screw into the holster to adjust the draw. This could be tightened down so much that the gun may not come out. Some people also believe that if you run with an open top holster it will pop out. First of all you need to learn how to run properly with any holster on, this would be the key. If you are running with a gun holster on, the first thing you should do is put your hand over the gun and holster. This serves two purposes, first one is you will be able to run allot faster without something bouncing up and down , the second would be to make sure everything stays in place{ shirt or covering garment, holster shift front to back } in case you need the weapon. You would be surprised how the shirt or covering garment bunches up right over the handle of the gun when running.
29 I will be visiting Florida can I have a tour of your factory? Unfortunately, the answer is no. We also do not have a cash resister at hand, we are not setup for retail visits. We are a working factory complete with heavy duty machines. For your safety, tours or visits are not available.
30 Can I stop by and take a look at your holsters before I buy?
31 Why is your site red, distorted, dark, unclear etc. etc.
To check your settings ... Now view a Web site with your new setting and see if it's more comfortable. If not try another setting. Don't worry, it's very easy to restore your original settings just by repeating the process. . You'll find more setting buttons on the front of your monitor. Remember it's like a TV. Every make is different, so we can't give precise directions. Look at your manufacturer's handbook for instructions. Adjust the contrast and brightness ect ect. Black should be black and not gray for instance. Then adjust back to suit your own preferences. If you monitor allows it, tweak the picture for horizontal and vertical settings so that it's perfectly central and fills the screen. Also if it's not a newer model computer with a good video card {within the last 3 years at least} there is not much that can be done.
32 Will the salts used to tan the leather attack my firearms finish? Gun holster leather is tanned using the "vegetable tan" method not the "chrome tan" method. Chrome tanned leather is what you will find in shoes, jackets, wallets, and certain outdoor leathers like that used to make Harley saddlebags or motorcycle chaps. Chrome tan leather cannot be shaped and molded like holster leather. Vegetable tanned leather, which is what we use for making quality holsters, is not tanned with any kind of salts. Vegetable tanning uses only organic substances like
live oak bark, tree bark, beets, walnut shells, clay, plant extracts or other vegetable matter containing tannins, not man made chemicals to tan the leather. Just as a comforting thought for you, perspiration and humidity will have a far more damaging effect on a firearm than any chemical traces left from modern tanning processes. Also there are way now to seal the back of any chrome tanned leather making it just as good as Veg tan.
33 How will I know my holster is ready to be shipped?
34 How will I know you got my online order?
35 I'm not sure whether to order the right or left handed version. I am right handed and want the butt of my gun to point toward my right side while wearing the gun. I want to carry it in the small of my back and draw across, with my palm facing out.
Its called shoot yourself. It's an unnatural move. Just try it yourself with just the gun, you do not need a holster to test this out. Now if you buy a right handed version, as you draw, the muzzle is pointed to the ground and then comes up, around and to the side of your body, to its intended target without the muzzle ever crossing your body path.
36 I am from XYZ forum , why don't you advertise with us? f First of all, we are popular on all forums, our products speak for themselves. Also, when you see holsters makers or anyone advertising, your forum content is censored to a certain degree on most forums, not all of them. We have heard the same thing, over and over again, from the members themselves. When they have tried to do a comparison of products, or had a bad experience with an advertiser and posted, it was pulled off. You will not hear of any bad things about any advertisers, most times. Its common sense, money is changing hands. They are allowed to hide behind the white veil of the forum. At High Noon this can not happen, we have a 30 day beat it up guarantee return policy in place to insure a customers satisfaction, it just can not happen here. So even if you see a High Noon Holsters® banner up on a forum, we have a guarantee in place for our customers, we can not hide behind the white veil and we do not want to. Also, we do not like the idea of holster makers or anyone who has an interest in selling a product they manufacture to be moderators on a forum, unless they own the forum. For us it crosses the line of ethics. High Noon will not lose the respect of our customer base. We have from time to time advertised on forums, but very selectively. We are not forum Vultures, like some of these part time, residential garage, self proclaimed holster makers. They sit atop of the forums waiting to answer questions and hope for some business. High Noon Holsters® is a more main stream company in the public eye. We do not have to hawk business off the forums, we do not have the time. We are a full time holster making company. Our product speaks for itself. We are written about in almost every major gun magazine in the United States and you will see our advertisements in them. We are in the gun Paparazzi cross hairs. 90% of these fly by night companies do not even have a paper catalog or the money to even take out an ad in a real gun magazine.
37 Why don't you use steel to reinforce your holsters like some other makers? First of all, it's old technology that has some serious drawbacks, we used to do that 20 years ago!!! When we had NO CLUE what a synthetic was. There are better ways to deal with reinforcing holsters than steel. If you are on the cutting edge of holster making, synthetics are the way to go, they are light in
weight, does not rust, will not let the holster mouth crush close and will not eat away the leather. We have had law enforcement agencies test our synthetic reinforced holsters against makers who use steel reinforced holsters. There is no comparison, our holsters won hands down. There are also many examples of where synthetic material has replaced steel in the world. One would be garbage cans, remember the old steel ones, They got all dented, disfigured and had sharp edges all over the
place. What type of garbage cans do you buy now? Synthetic Only !!!!! Light weight and crush resistant . The leaders in the field of holster making are using synthetics. Oh, not to mention metal detectors will find you every time, they are not just at airports anymore. And yes, we know the gun will get picked up also, but some people have to check the weapon at the door and then walk thru the detector. An example would be if you have to go into a court of law or some restricted area. So
much for trying to do the right thing and being discreet. Stay away from these makers who use steel.
38 What's a good holster for a women? The Slide Guard is a best seller, for women. Ladies hips are bigger then men which tends to make the gun dig into their ribs and the Slide Guard gives a lot of protection from the digging.
39 Why don't you sell a J hook for your IWB holsters? We have tested the J hook. We HATE IT. This goes for the newer version also, a three point that attaches to the top and bottom of the belt, which addresses the original J hook's short comings. PRO'S CON'S You make the choice, do you want to know for sure only the gun is coming out and going back in, or do you want to go for more concealment and in the gravest extreme when you need that gun to defend your life, not really know if it's coming out with the holster because the clip slipped under the belt. All you are betting is your life when the gun is drawn. Just look at the two designs, you can figure it out yourself without even wearing it. Click here for pictures. Also our black clip against a black belt DISAPPEARS. You can barely notice it. Also,almost everyone these days has either a cell phone or pager attached to their belt.
40 Why doesn't the holster hold the gun closer to my body? Most times this is due to your choice of belt. The holster and belt are part of a system. A cheap belt or even a double thickness non reinforced belt will allow the gun to hang outward from the body. This bulges and violates concealment discretion. It can even caused the gun to bump into things or snag on them. And before long, it becomes uncomfortable. High Noon Holsters® belts are double thickness and reinforced. If you wear our belt , a piece of paper can not separate you from your holster. In other words nothing gets between me and my High Noon.
41 Why doesn't my holster conceal well? First off its your own newbie self Conscious. We have all gone thru it. People who are new to carrying worry about printing simply because they are not use to having a gun on them. Think about every time you have been out around town, have you ever noticed someone else with a firearm? Generally you are not going to notice unless you know what to look for. We have found that the vast majority of the world is not looking. They don't care, they don't expect people to carry guns, and it is not in their domain of thinking.
Do not be afraid to buy clothing that will help to conceal the gun. In fact you NEED to buy clothing that helps conceal the gun and holster combination. Here is an example. Many people have tried an inside the waistband {IWB} holster and found it uncomfortable. Of course it will be !!!! You bought the pants to fit you. Now they have to fit both you and a holstered gun. That's a tight fit, no doubt !! Here's the solution, a simple experiment. This accomplishes two things: Next Assemble a holster wardrobe:
42 Why are your magazine carriers not molded? Some holster makers do mold on the exact magazines. But where does this leave the customer? Having to buy different carriers for each different magazine that person owns. Lets say you own a Glock 19, a Sig 226 and an H&K compact. All three are staggered magazines and if you look at them closely, they are very similar. So, if you buy from a maker who molds on the exact magazine, you need three different carriers. We agree when it comes to a gun holster it has to be molded on the exact gun or it will not work properly, no two guns from different makers come that close in design, but when it comes to a magazine, we knew we could design something different that would help the customer handle the problem of buying different carriers for different magazines. So the answer to the question is, our magazine carriers, the Tie Breaker, Double Take, Single Skin, and Double Skin do not have to be molded on the exact magazines because of our double tension screw setup and the fact that most staggered magazines and single column ones are close in dimensions. What does this all mean? It means that you need one mag holder for staggered 9/40 magazines. Yes, if you own a Glock , Sig, H&K, CZ, Browning, S&W etc etc etc. As long as its a staggered 9/40 magazine , the double tension setup will work and can be tightened down so much that in some cases you won't be able to get the mags out. The same goes for single column mags and staggered 45's. So who needs the old way of doing things, molding on the exact magazine? One carrier takes care of all staggered 9/40 mags , another one does all single column mags and another one does staggered 45's. Three sizes , that's it. So, we saved you some money, go buy more guns, ammo and maybe another High Noon Holster.
43 Why don't you sell a 3 slot holster? It looks great doesn't it ? You can have a choice of a straight drop or a canted holster. In reality, you are going to adopt only one of these cants, now what you have left is a wide over bloated piece of leather. Its like buying a quart of milk in a one gallon container. Its a concealed carry holster, less is better. It is difficult enough to manufacture a holster to perform one function correctly, let alone two! Don't be fooled by the lower quality products on the market that promise far more than they deliver.
44 Why don't you make a holster with all the molding on the front of the holster? With all the molding on the front, the gun sticks out and creates a big bulge. Also if you use the holster day in and day out, with many draws for long enough, it will get a little loose. And then instead of just not liking it because it sticks out now you will hate it because it LOOSE. A picture is worth a thousand words. Look for yourself As you can see, with all the molding on the front of the holster it is less concealable. Pancake style holsters have been used for hundreds of years since the beginning of holster making. 95% of makers today are producing pan cake style holsters. There are a few holster makers touting this molding on the front design as better, a more comfortable carry, a narrower profile than ordinary pancake-style holsters, more compact and concealable. We have tested both designs and find the opposite to be true. We hate all the molding on one side, it does nothing but let everyone know there is something on your hip. Also some makers refer to this as "offset construction" . It's the same thing.
45 Why are other holster makers' delivery times so backed up? We do not want to bash anyone, but we are tired of answering this question. Just because you have a garage at your house, bought a top of the line utility knife, own a computer and can make a leather holster does not mean you can run a business. It does not mean you know how to handle other people's money. It does not mean you know how to direct traffic. Here are two of the most recent examples of this below, we are sure there are more out there in the wild just waiting to rear its ugly head. Also, one telltale sign of problems brewing behind closed doors is the maker being backed up by more then 10 to 12 months. Another one is its difficult to get in touch with them.
Truth be known there are many factors why a maker would be backed up by 11 or 12 months or even 2 years. Also, there is nothing right or wrong with what is said
below, that's just the way it is. You need to know this as a consumer.
46 Why do some other holster makers have two versions of the same line? We do not want to bash anyone, but we are tired of answering this question.
Here at High Noon we do not put out a cheaper line imitating the same holsters. There are NO second lines made without the molding and cheaper components with a cut corner quick delivery time. We will not economize anything. Our decision was made a long time ago to manufacture a high quality line at a reasonable price. There is no need to second guess the pricing and come out with a cheaper line of the exact same holsters. It just does not make any sense and does not do you any good.
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