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Always have a spare

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Sometimes, the smallest thing can turn into a big thing.

One morning I was getting dressed and *crack* the shirt tucker clip I had gotten for my Comp-Tac Infidel holster broke. Luckily, I had the original belt clip handy and in a few minutes I had changed it out and was on my way.

We all think about spare magazines and even spare guns, but it would be wise to have a spare holster as well.
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According to a recent article in G&A, you should have a box full. :clapping:
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I've only been carrying for 6 years and I have 5. The lates being a Serpa Level 2.
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If my MTAC breaks (for which I have 3 holster bodies), I've got two other holsters each for 2 of my pistols, and one other for the third.
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Plenty of spare holsters here, too. I choose the holster I use based on what attire I'm wearing that day.
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The good think about comp tac is is it is still under a year since you got it they will replace for free. Should call them and see what they can do for you.
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Belly Band! The universal back up holster ;-)
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Several here too. Have a couple that are the favorites & get much more use.
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Same here, I have several on standby. However, I have a favorite that I ware most of the time.

One things for sure I would not be without a holster if something broke.

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I've got 3 so far, and I'm always keeping my eye out for others.. I love my Don Hume IWB tuckable holster though, I'm going to buy another for my Colt to live in... I bought a belly band last week, I wore it everday, it needs some mods though, for someone as active as I am it doesnt always stay where it should.. I've had it fall out twice :grumble Luckly I caught it both times. Still looking for a shoulder holster I like, haven't found one I like yet, probably have to have one made..
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Looking for a good holster for a Glock 23, any suggestions? I have one that was locally made, and I like it, but I don't have any spares. Personally, I like the small of the back type, but I'd be willing to try others.
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I also carry a Glock 23, the holster I use is a "Texas Heritage" IWB by Tucker Gunleather, out of Houston, Tx. Extremely well made and comfortable to wear. :tiphat: Can't believe this, seven months on the site and this was my first post, gotta do better in the future.
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Don't forget the original concealment holster - - - pants pockets!!!!!
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One of the kydex belt clips snapped on my holster last week. Good thing was I had the foresight to order 2 sets of them. It was a 5 minute fix,and 3 -4 minutes of that time was trying to find out where the kids had carried the screwdriver off to. :mrgreen:
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I don't own one of those style holsters, so I don't know but wouldn't it be better/cheaper/sturdier/more secure/less aggravating to have those clips made out of spring steel than those cheap plastic one's that constantly break? It seems like a common occurrence, as I've heard this story many times.
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