Feedback on Galco Elite or Escort waistpack

[gregj]

Anyone use these or have any input on them? The LEO teaching my CCW class this weekend strongly recommended them for a number reasons. Mostly due to the impossibility of your CC being exposed and some anti-gunner calling the cops on you because he/she caught a glimpse of your CC, and felt threatened. They open really fast, and seem like they would be pretty handy. I'm just not a fannypack kind of guy, but trying to keep my options open.

http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterPT3.asp?ProductID=309&CatalogID=393

 

[ferretray]

The Galco version is nice. I've used them with revolvers and auto's.
In the course of your daily routine, do you see others wearing waist packs?
The general intent of a concealment system is that the wearer blends into their environment. If the waist pack would work for you the Galco version is a good choice. I always tuck the retention strap out of the way and attach a bob of some sort to the pull cord. The draw from a waist pack can be relatively fast, with practice.
Good luck in whatever you choose.

 

[TurboJeff]

I've got a Galco Escort that I primarily use when I'm out running errands in athletic shorts with no belt,

I carry a 5" 1911. It even has a slot for an extra mag. Great product.

Given that, in pants that use a belt, I'll carry either a 1911 or a Glock 30 on the belt, and a S&W 640 in a Mika poket holster

 

[lloveless]

wow, that is way too expensive! I use a Wal-mart $5.00 rig(fanny pack) with my weapon in the large area.
lloveless

 

[cpallenjr]

I bought a Medium Galco Escort a few years ago for my 4" Colt Diamondback and it was OK but a little heavy. I just bought a Ruger LCR (.38 snub) and for that it is absolutely perfect. Can load it up with a couple of speed strips, cell phone, etc and reamain absolutely comfortable with no worries of exposure.