Received my BrigadegunLeather IWB holster today. (PICS)

[Right2Carry]

Finally after 7 months I received my IWB holster (M-11) today. When I ordered the holster they only had a 16 week lead time which grew to 35 weeks during my wait. I will post pictures later but I am really impressed with the holster. Brigade was one of the few Holster manufacturers that actually made an IWB for a Baby Eagle .45. At the moment I am trying to stretch the holster just a bit as it is really tight. I am looking forward to wearing this baby and getting in broken in. This is my first IWB as I usually carry in a fanny pack (very convenient). Sorry for the poor quality of pictures, I am not that great of a photographer. I went to cabela's today and bought a brown double duty belt with a brass buckle. The belt is normally 39.95 and they had it on sale for 12.95. I would have bought a couple more but that was the last one in my size.

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[mrvmax]

7 months, man you are patient. I wouldn't wait 7 weeks much less than 7 months.

[thankGod]

That is patient.

Didn't you try any other brand of IWB holster during the wait?

Just curious, but what kind of fanny pack did you use, as I have been thinking about getting one.

[particle]

Brigade is at the top of my list, without a doubt. Only problem - I'm not willing to wait NEARLY that long. I read one guy waited just over 12 months to get his from the time he placed his order. That's just insane. His holsters look incredible though...

[Right2Carry]

Brigades western gun holsters have an 18 month lead time, not what is long. Anyway like I said when I ordered it it was only supposed to be 16 weeks. I was getting ready to take some pictures when I discovered the batteries are dead in the digital camera. Guess I have to make a battery run tomorrow.

[Right2Carry]

That is patient.

Didn't you try any other brand of IWB holster during the wait?

Just curious, but what kind of fanny pack did you use, as I have been thinking about getting one.

My fanny pack was made by Anderson Enterprises, I picked it up a long time ago at a gun show in Fort Worth. It is extremely durable and conceals a large frame handgun easily with additional room for two magazines, IPOD, Cell phone and whatever. I will post a pic of it tomorrow. What I like about it is that it doesn't look like a fanny pack that is carrying a gun. It really comes in handy when I am bike riding at the park or just out walking. I am past the age where I care what anyone thinks anymore, unless it is my son or wife.

[Right2Carry]

Added pics to first post.

[Shorts]

Nice holster and nice score on the belt as well.

[billfromtx]

My shark skin trim M-11 has been on order for 22 weeks and from the monthly updates I should get it around October!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Im not going to canx the order though! I have one already that took 17 weeks...I love it!

[Mike1951]

Just curious, but what kind of fanny pack did you use, as I have been thinking about getting one.

Tommy's Gun Pack is a popular fanny pack and they routinely offer sales with deep discounts. The last sale was July 4th when they had them as low as $12 after all possible discounts. They sell a few other items and many bags that may be of interest.

If I was guessing, I would expect a sale around Labor Day.

http://www.tommysgunpack.com/ProductDet ... ductCode=1

[Right2Carry]

My shark skin trim M-11 has been on order for 22 weeks and from the monthly updates I should get it around October!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Im not going to canx the order though! I have one already that took 17 weeks...I love it!

I love my holster and would gladly wait 35 weeks for another one. It is extremely comfortable and seems to be breaking in nicely. I love the fact that it comes with loops and not clips. The holster stays put and so far I have had no problem with it dragging my pants down, weight is distributed nicely.

I bet that sharkskin is going to look really nice. Make sure you post some pics when you get it, it will be worth the wait.

[Right2Carry]

That is patient.

Didn't you try any other brand of IWB holster during the wait?

Just curious, but what kind of fanny pack did you use, as I have been thinking about getting one.

http://www.gungear.com./cgi-bin/ez-cata ... i?3X300536

I got the Stock #: 400C-3LG in black and blue.

[nemesis]

At the moment I am trying to stretch the holster just a bit as it is really tight. I am looking forward to wearing this baby and getting in broken in.

Don't.

Good holsters always start off tight and that's good. A loose fitting new holster isn't going to magically tighten up next Thursday morning but a tight holster will relax to an optimum fit with the gun left in it for a day. "Working" the leather or treating with leather oils and greases will produce a nice, soft leather sock but socks aren't much good for carrying guns.

Wearing it and using it is the best way to condition a new holster.

[billfromtx]

Well....I ordered my Brigade holster Feb 28th and its now Jan 6th. I called Brigade and was told it would be about 2 weeks...AGAIN...I was told 2 weeks in November too.
If it wasn't such a beautiful holster I would tell them to pack sand. I'll post pictures when and if it ever shows up. I had another one I gave to my brother and I loved it.
It didn't take near this long!

[KRM45]

Sweet holster.

I waited about 5 months for my VM2. A good IWB holster is worth the wait.