I found all Uncle Mike's holsters to be HIGH VALUE. When I say "High Value" I don't just mean low cost. To me the cost of a product is only part of the value equation. Low cost alone does not do it for me. I can buy junk very cheaply. I want something that works like it was designed to work. It has to be full of options and extra features for flexibility. It has to be very durable; I don't want to buy another one next year. Then I look at price, availability and service after the sale, etc.Keeping it real - Now before I go any further "Let Me Be Clear" - the Sidekick® is a cloth holster design. You need to keep in mind some general facts about holsters and cloth constructed holsters. Cloth will not form fit as well as leather, Kydex or hard plastics although Uncle Mike's has the best Form Fit of any cloth holster I have used and cloth holster are more flexible "you can use the same holster for many different models of fire arms - not just the one model it was designed for". That means you don't necessarily have to buy a different holster for every sidearm you own. That alone can be a big money saver.
Cloth holster's Mouth or Rim "the top opening of the holster" will often colaps when pushed "sat on or leaned against" which will in some cases prevent you from holstering your sidearm with only one hand. Why is this important, well - lets say you have a bag of groceries in one hand or maybe you are holding your childs hand or maybe you are a police officer trying to control a suspect - you would have to let go of what you have in your hand and use both hands to holster your .sidearm. Note: Uncle Mike's has a reinforced bridge "the part that connects the inner and outer sides" to help reduce collapse and in my experience does a very good job for a cloth holster.
It is true Uncle Mike's Holsters happen to be "very low cost" although that alone as I have stated does not make them a High Value. I have seen and used many different cloth holsters from other manufactures which cost about the same, some a little less and some a lot more, although Uncle Mike's Holster are far superior in many ways. Uncle Mike's Holsters are tried and true - they have been around since 1947 when they pioneered the use of waterproof nylon in holsters more than 20 years ago and truly revolutionized the industry. Their hole line of holsters have proven themselves and have been through countless hours of field testing – with hunters, law enforcement agencies and the military.
Uncle Mike's are constructed on incredibly tough Cordura® nylon, waterproof closed-cell foam padding, smooth nylon lining, tightly woven and double stitched material which "Keeps moisture off your sidearm and bolsters durability". Their combination adjustment buckles, easy draw snaps, retention straps, multi sized Medium high ride design - double-slotted molded belt loop lets you wear it on LBE/Training/Hunting belt up to 2-1/4" wide or a standard trouser belt" and their adjustment clips hold very well "which allows you to securely carry your sidearm without it loosening and falling out".
Uncle Mike's is the best-constructed and highest-quality line of nylon holsters I have seen.
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5
Size Chart:
Size 0 - PN: 81009 MSRP: $ 24.95 - 2-3" Barrel Small/Medium Double Action Revolver (except 2" 5-shot see Size 36)
Other "Size 0" Side Kick Holsters: RH Leg Holster
Fits: Astra .357 Doubl e-Action Revolver, .44/.45 calibers & CadixColt Agent, Cobra, Commando, Detective Special, Lawman & SPF-VIEAA WindicatorH&R 504, 532, 622, 632, 642, 732, 733, 900, 901, 922, 925, 929 & 930 New England Firearms .22 & .32, Rossi all double-action revolvers 31, 51, 68, 69, 70, 84, 877, 88, 89, 94, 971, 971, VRC, Cyclops, Rossi 351, Rossi 352, Rossi 461 & Rossi 462, Ruger Security Six, Service Six, SP-101 & Speed Six, S&W J-Frames w/hammer spur 31, 34, 36, 37, 60, 317, 331, 337, 632, 634, 637 & all K-Frame models, Taurus 85, 94, 731, 74, 415, 445, 606, 817, 431, 441, 605, 65, 66, 73, 741, 80, 82, 83 & 941
Specifications and features: Cloth Sidekick hip holster, Size 36, Fits small-frame 5-shot revolvers w/hammer spur. For 2" barrels, Right hand, Cordura nylon, Closed-cell foam padding, Waterproof, Medium-high ride design. Web-retention strap, Combination adjustment buckle & snap, Easy draw Patented nylon web sight channel, Molds to the shape of your gun, Returns to original shape when gun is withdrawn, Fits belts up to 2-1/4", Black
Size 1 - PN: 88201 MSRP: $22.99- 3-4" Barrel Medium Automatic
Size 2 - PN: 81021 MSPR: $22.99- 3-4" Barrel Medium & Large Double Action Revolvers
Size 3 - PN: 81031 MSRP: $22.99 - 5-6 1/2" Barrel Medium & Large Double Action Revolvers
Size 4 - PN: 81041 MSRP: $22.99 - 7-8 1/2" Barrel Medium & Large Double Action Revolver, Tie Down Loop Included.
Size 5 - PN: 81051 MSRP: $22.99 - 4 1/2"-5" Barrel Large Automatic (Open End)
Size 6 - PN: 81061 MSRP: 22.99 - 5 1/2"-6" Barrel .22 Automatic
Size 7 - PN: 81071 MSRP: $22.99 - 3 1/2"-5" Barrel Single Action Revolvers
Size 8 - PN: 81081 MSRP: $22.99 - 5 1/2"-6 1/2" Barrel Single Action Revolvers
Size 9 - PN: 81091 MSRP: $22.99 - 6 1/2"-7 1/2" Barrel Single Action Revolvers
Size 10 - PN: 81101 MSRP: $22.99 - Small Automatics (22-25 Calibers)
Size 11 - PN: 81111 MSRP: $22.99 - 9 1/2"-10 3/4" Barrel
Single Action and Double Action Revolvers
Size 14 - PN: 81141 MSRP $ 22.99 - 6 7/8" barrel, .22 automatic
Fits: AMT Hardballer Longslide & Automag IIBrowning Challenger & NomadRuger Mark II TargetS&W 41
Specifications and features: Cloth Sidekick hip holster, Size 14, Fits .22 autos 6-7/8" barrels, Right hand, Cordura nylon, Closed-cell foam padding, Smooth nylon lining, Waterproof, Medium-high ride design, Web-retention strap, Combination adjustment buckle & strap, Easy draw, Patented nylon web sight channel, Molds to the shape of your gun, Returns to original shape when gun is withdrawn, Double-slotted molded belt loop, Fits belts up to 2-1/4", Black
Size 15 - PN: 81151 MSPR: $22.99- 3 1/2"-4 1/2" Barrel Large Automatic (open end)
Size 17 - PN: 81171 MSRP: $22.99 - 10 1/2" Barrel .22 autos, tie-down loop included
Size 21 - PN: 71211 MSRP $ 25.99 - GLOCK Simi-Autos
Fits: Glock 17, 19, 20-23, 29, 30, 31, 32 & 36
Specifications and features: Cloth Hip holsterSize 21 Right hand, Cordura nylon, Sight track protects gun's front sight, Molded thumb break, Non-stretch retention strap, Strap Trap protects thumb break & retention strap, Hook-and-loop adjustment, Steady platform for drawing & reholstering, Nylon lining, Closed-cell foam padding, Waterproof, Dual-slot belt loop, Fits up to 2-1/4" trouser or holster belts, Black
Size 36 - PN: 71361 MSRP: $ 25.99 - 2" Barrel Small Frame 5-Shot Revolvers
Fits: Rossi 68 & 88Ruger SP-101S&W J-Frames w/hammer spur 31, 34, 36, 37, 60, 317, 317LS, 331, 337, 632, 634 & 637Taurus 85, 94, 941 & 731
Specifications and features: Cloth Hip holster Size 36, Fits small-frame 5-shot revolvers w/hammer spur. For 2" barrels, Right hand, Cordura nylon, Sight track protects gun's front sight, Molded thumb break, Non-stretch retention strap. Strap Trap protects thumb break & retention strap. Waterproof, Dual-slot belt loop. Black
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