Has anybody tried their holsters & mag pouches? Cheaper than Bladetech and Comp-tac but looks like they're well made. I'm looking to get one for my 1911.

 

here's a link:

http://www.gunnersalley.com/product/GCODEBELT/G-CODE-Kydex-Holster.html

I've been using G-code holsters for years. The owner was the son of one of my guys at the firehouse.

 

I got a have for a 92FS, and also bought one for my M&P.

 

Several people have comment how nice they are.

I've been using a Gcode holster on my "battle belt" for a couple years. Good holster, especially for the money. There are a ton of mounting options, which is also a big plus. My only real criticism is that it wouldn't be my first choice if concealment was a concern.

 

Natchezss has the best prices on G-Codes that I've found:

http://www.natchezss.com/category.cfm?category=14&brand=EY&catLevel=1

I have one for my 1911 and it's a nice holster - not as good as my Blade-Tech, but good. The best part is I got it from Gunner's Alley by trading some holsters I had that I didn't use, so all it cost me was the outbound shipping on the trade goods.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

I have one for my 1911 and it's a nice holster - not as good as my Blade-Tech, but good. The best part is I got it from Gunner's Alley by trading some holsters I had that I didn't use, so all it cost me was the outbound shipping on the trade goods.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

 

 

Pizza Bob - would you be able to explain how the Blade-Tech is better? That's pretty much the comparison I want to hear. I was leaning on the Blade-tech but saw the G-code as another option.

 

Thanks!

Pizza Bob - would you be able to explain how the Blade-Tech is better? That's pretty much the comparison I want to hear. I was leaning on the Blade-tech but saw the G-code as another option.

 

Thanks!

 

 

I think the Blade-Tech is made out of marginally thicker material. I am also a big fan of the Tech-Lock belt attachment - not real important if you have a comp belt and shoot USPSA, but very nice for IDPA where holsters and accessories go on and off your belt. The G-Code for my 1911 does not fit correctly around my Bomar rear sight - if it was equipped with something like Novaks, it would be fine, but the forward corner of the base of the Bomar hits the holster (no relief molded in) and displaces the holster slightly. Not a big issue, as the gun still "clicks" completely into place. I have gotten a rub-spot on the blued finish of my slide. Not sure if this is they way the holster is fitted or if the slight displacement of the holster at the top (sight issue), causes a pressure point lower down (about 1.5" back from the muzzle on the slide flat).

 

I really don't like Kydex holsters for anything but stainless guns, and only for competition. I got the G-code because it was essentially free and I intend to get an all SS 1911 as soon as the model I want is available. If you are looking to buy one or the other, and the cost difference is negligible, then I'd recommend the Blade-Tech with the Tech-Lock belt attachment.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

Great info Pizza Bob. Thank you!!!

 

Caine and Wastegate - I appreciate your feedback as well.

Just wanted to add that holsters are a very subjective thing. I own G-Codes, Comptacs, and Bladetechs (as well as a number of other brands), and for ME, the BladeTech is my least favorite. I know I'm in the minority in that respect, but again, it's a subjective thing.

 

Just for reference, I snapped some quick pics.

 

From left to right - G-Code for Glock, CompTac for M&P, BladeTech for Beretta

 

G-Code, CompTac, BladeTech

 

G-Code

 

CompTac

 

BladeTech

 

In my mind, the build quality between the 3 is similar enough that it's hard to argue against the G-code when you can get them for under 20 bux.

 

That said, I don't own any 1911s and can't speak specifically to the quality of G-Code's 1911 holsters. I probably wouldn't think of them as highly as I do if I ran into the problems Pizza Bob did.

 

At the end of the day, all 3 are quality brands, and you won't go wrong with any of them.

I own, and have used Bladetech, G-code, Comptac (among others). The vast majority of my use is with Glocks.

 

Within those 3 I like Conptac best by a small margin, then G-code, and lastly Bladetech.

 

By the way use code SPOOK-3111 for 15% off at Comptac through Sunday.