Holster Recommendation

[leewardgrand]

Hello all,

I have obtained a WE Bulldog (compact). It's perfect for me! I always wanted a 1911 but alas, I have small hands, and this Bulldog fits like a glove (or rather I fit it like a glove).

I just want some help finding the right holster for it. From perusing around online a bit I gather that I'm essentially looking for a PX4 Beretta style holster?

Anyway, there's so many brands and names out there - I just want to make sure I get the right one and thought maybe someone with far more experience than I could help out.

Again, I'm looking for a holster for the WE Bulldog. This one right here: http://www.evike.com/products/42079/

Thanks!

PS. as a side note, yes I did look at the holster in the "you may also need" section from that Evike link. I am looking for a holster that does have some sort of locking/unlocking mechanism (ie a button to push in order to draw your weapon). The one in that recommended section is not like that.

[Jaeger_CDN]

The way you plan on carrying your pistol may impact what type of holster you want/can find.

-lefthand/righthand draw
-belt/molle/dropleg

Also the fact that your sidearm isn't a 'common' style will also impact your select and what I mean by common is Glock, Sig, 1911, M9, etc types

[Zack The Ripper]

You will be hard pressed to find a holster for that thing.

[daishi]

Get a custom made kydex one made. A few people in the GTA that make them.

[leewardgrand]

Am I incorrect in saying that the Bulldog is just a replica of a PX4 Beretta?
WE Bulldog:
http://www.wemodel.com.tw/ImgWemodel...0206124909.jpg

PX4 Beretta:
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wrd2mjVFNoM/maxresdefault.jpg

I could just get an actual Beretta holster and try it on for size and it should work? Any naysayers to that?

[Jaeger_CDN]

Think it'll depend on how close to 1:1 your pistol is to real steel holsters

[leewardgrand]

Originally Posted by Jaeger_CDN

Think it'll depend on how close to 1:1 your pistol is to real steel holsters

Makes sense.

My absolute best option would obviously be to just bring the thing with me to a retailer and trial and error holsters and find one that fits. I would rather do that than go through the rigmarole of ordering online/returning etc.

[leewardgrand]

Did some poking around.
The measurements are almost identical to the Storm SubCompact.

http://www.beretta.com/en/px4-storm-subcompact/

[RainyEyes]

No it's not a replica of the px4 Beretta.

The we bulldog is the compact version of the full version px4.

You may get it to fit in a normal px4 holster but you will have about 1-2 inches of unused space in the holster and if you're investing in a compact version it's a waste since you're using more space where you could save.

Unless you want to grab a normal px4 holster and cut it in half to save space you'll have a better time getting either a molle/drop leg or a custom one from kydex.

[leewardgrand]

Originally Posted by RainyEyes

No it's not a replica of the px4 Beretta.

The we bulldog is the compact version of the full version px4.

You may get it to fit in a normal px4 holster but you will have about 1-2 inches of unused space in the holster and if you're investing in a compact version it's a waste since you're using more space where you could save.

Unless you want to grab a normal px4 holster and cut it in half to save space you'll have a better time getting either a molle/drop leg or a custom one from kydex.

Well I never claimed it to be a replica of the PX4 Beretta. The PX4 Beretta comes in various sizes, there is a full-size/compact/sub-compact. I looked at the specs from Beretta's website and the subcompact is as close as it gets. I wasn't talking about the full size at all.

Is there anyone/anywhere in the GTA that still works with Kydex? I saw it on a few forums here but they're all from 2-3 years ago.

Cheers.


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[RainyEyes]

Originally Posted by leewardgrand

Am I incorrect in saying that the Bulldog is just a replica of a PX4 Beretta?
WE Bulldog:
http://www.wemodel.com.tw/ImgWemodel...0206124909.jpg

PX4 Beretta:
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wrd2mjVFNoM/maxresdefault.jpg

I could just get an actual Beretta holster and try it on for size and it should work? Any naysayers to that?

I was answering your question you asked... Smh.

[leewardgrand]

Originally Posted by RainyEyes

I was answering your question you asked... Smh.

I'm so terribly sorry. I had just made a comment eight whole hours before your reply that amended my previous statement. Relating the pistol to the Sub-compact; not the full-size. It's understandable that you didn't see that one. We all miss little things sometimes, just like I originally thought it was identical to the full-size pistol.

Thank you for your helpful input, though. I was in the wrong to say I 'never' claimed.

[Kungpow]

Originally Posted by leewardgrand

I'm so terribly sorry. I had just made a comment eight whole hours before your reply that amended my previous statement. Relating the pistol to the Sub-compact; not the full-size. It's understandable that you didn't see that one. We all miss little things sometimes, just like I originally thought it was identical to the full-size pistol.

Thank you for your helpful input, though. I was in the wrong to say I 'never' claimed.

Since it's difficult to find a dedicated holster. You may want to look at the Warriors Assault Systems universal holster.

[Kozzie]

Varidian makes a TACLOC holster for the PX4 subcompact. Not a bad looking holster, functions similar to a SERPA. Custom Kydex is also a great option.

Your guess is as good as mine as to how the airsoft version fits in a real steel holster. My TM PX4 was a snug fit in a real steel Safariland ALS holster but it still worked fine; for whatever that's worth.

[_Whiskey_]

Custom Kydex would most likely be your best bet for that gun.