I’m looking for a leather holster for appendix carry that secures with a snap loop instead of a metal or plastic clip. More than once I’ve had a clip on holster slip off my belt and hit the floor. I really don’t need that kind of attention. In case it matters it will be for a Walther PPS.

This message has been edited. Last edited by: 400m, March 07, 2025 01:53 PM

Budget? Off the shelf or custom? There ought to be dozens of them out there, just order it with zero cant for vertical carry.

Let’s say less than $175.

Check out Ryan, one of our long time members and exceptional craftsman.

https://rgrizzleleather.com/index.html

I wrote to Ryan. Sadly he had to decline. He is the only member I know that makes holsters but I’m sure there are others. Please share if you know of any.

I get a left hand holster and fasten a belt clip to the back.

Now it is carried in the waist band for a right-handed draw. Works great when driving with the seat belt.

TT Gunleather makes what you’re looking for (runs $145). I’ve used one for a P224 before and it was very secure and comfortable.

https://www.ttgunleather.com/p...arry-reinforced-aiwb

100% RGrizzle (Worth the wait and the $)

But, if they don't have what you are looking for, how about this?
(No personal experience, but when I have the free cash I will be ordering one)

"Carjacker" from Andrewsleather.com
http://www.andrewsleather.com/traditional.htm

Delfatti's ISP-A2. Only downside is it's $270

Kramer's IWB #5. It's closer at $198.

Ryan does beautiful work and is absolutely first class to work with. Sadly for me (since I need to order another holster) others have figured that out and there is a wait. Totally worth the wait, but nobody loves waiting…

Scott at BRL has also made some nice holsters. There used to be a thread about SIGforum leather artists, but I don’t recall which subforum it was in.

I like DW Bullard and DiSantis

I really like two custom makers - Ryan and Lance Nixon. Lance has made me several knife sheaths and a holster. His turn around was fast and price OK. I think he's only on FB.

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Originally posted by 220-9er:
Check out Ryan, one of our long time members and exceptional craftsman.

https://rgrizzleleather.com/index.html

^^^^
Nobody better.

It looks like TT Gunleather checks all the boxes for me. I’ll give them a call. Thanks for your suggestions.

Update
TT gunleather knocked it out of the park. I ordered and just received their Appendix Carry Reinforced holster for a Walther PPS and I’m more than pleased. The fit, the craftsmanship, the whole experience was great.
Two things are certain: I will be doing business with him again and I’m never going to have kydex touch my skin again. It’s leather from here on out.