Review: HBE IWB Comm2 and Belt

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Today I received my HBE package. It has been almost two months since I ordered this holster and belt. Eric, from HBE, originally sent me the belt and holster a couple weeks ago. It took longer than expected because his shop had flooded and he went a while without power he also go married in that time. When the holster and belt got here I found that the holster was the wrong one. I called Eric and he was very apologetic and wanted to make it right. He did. He promptly made the correct holster for my P-01 and sent it out.

That brings us to today. I got to play with the holster a bit at lunch and I have worn the belt the rest of the day. I really really like both.

First I will start with the belt. It is two pieces of 6-7 oz. cow hide stacked and sewn together with a brass buckle. This is a good stiff belt that is excellent for handguns. It is 1 1/2" wide and to the middle hole it is 38" long. There are 4 holes on each side spaced 3/4" apart. I opted for the brownish color as my second choice. At first I wanted a more reddish tint but then I didn't many my wife saying,"That belt doesn't go with that shirt." Now she can't. The stitching on this thing is perfect. All perfectly even and no loose threads at all.

Next is the holster. It is an IWB Comm2 with a bit of a cant. Exactly what I wanted. The first holster Eric sent me was the same thing only for a makarov. Both holsters are equally superb quality. One difference is that the loops on the first holster had snaps on it. The second holster doesn't. That may be an option I did know of or didn't think about. Either way. This holster is also the brownish color to match my belt. Again as with the belt, the stitching is perfect with no loose threads and all even. The pistol fits in the holster like a glove that was custom made specifically for your hand. It is a little tight but with some needed break in it will be perfect.

The end product was great and while it did take a while (that was due to things beyond anyones control) Eric was still great to work with. He will get my business again.

So now, here are the pictures of the gun, holster and belt.

Here is the gun in the holster.
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Here is the gun in the holster on the belt.
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Here is the back of the holster.
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Here is a closeup of the stitching on the holster.
holsterstitching.jpg

And same on the belt.
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Here is me with the holster on. Can't see until I show you I am wearing it huh?
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And a closer look.
p01inholsteronme.jpg

If you have any questions just let me know.

clipse
 
Good review!

I own two holsters made by Eric. Simply excellent quality. I wanted something special and discussed the matter with Eric on the phone.

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When it arrived it was exactly what I ordered. Essentially it is a Com-2 but with clips in place of belt loops. Works for me. Good shooting;)
 
Who? Where? What?

Since I don't know Eric or anything about his holsters. Maybe you could post his URL if he has a Web site.
 
You will have to contact him as there are several options that add and subtract from the original price. For the belt and the holster it was $130 shipped. For the quality I got the price is great.


clipse
 
Great to find new Holster Craftman

I am glad to find new Holster Craftman I used to think Milt Sparks was great and still think their products are. But I can't say the same for their owner anyone who trys to use their power and money to dictate a persons free speech and tell them they won't sell to them because they don't like your views sure won't get any thumbs up from this poster. Same can be said for SideArmor great products but owners who don't like seeing anyone post anything but buy from SideArmor on their GlockTalk Forum.
 
Well, well, well......I cant take you guys anywhere :D :rolleyes:

Thanks again for the kind words Clipse......very very nice gesture.

DairyCreek that holster is the "DC Special" I made one for 12 Volts Brother in Law......."BIL" (or Doug as he's called sometimes) and he loves it.

It will be an official style of IWB carry holster on my site.

Thanks again for all of the kind words..........I think youre all nuts but appreciate it none the less......

Shoot well.......Eric
 
OK Eric....When ya gonna teach me how to make an IWB that pretty?? COME ON!!!!:D

Bummer about the basement... :(





Kudos on the holster....it looks sweet..



I AM

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