I purchased this holster as an experiment. I’ve never owned a G code holster before so I didn’t know what to expect. This particular model is the XST for a Glock 17, 22, and 31, mounted by their RTI system to a Mule leg shroud. It’s in multicam because that’s my favorite color.
First off I will say that I don’t think you can find many holster companies who make this quality product. G code does injection molding instead of the sheet and heat mold of common Kydex companies. It is essentially a custom fit for each gun. My Glock fit perfectly in this holster. It has a rotating hood for retention, which upon pressing a button with the primary thumb, pops out of the way for smooth easy draw. It’s a hood that is similar in fashion to the Safariland ALS type, but is defeated automatically by pressing the button.
My purpose for this holster is to use at the range and to have for my molle belt rig. This is not for duty use or for concealed carry.
From a product quality standpoint G Code hit it on the head. This Holsters rugged, functional and looks good. The multicam fabric coating is very well done and looks like it’ll hold up to a beating. The one point where I feel the product was lacking is in the actual button itself . It doesn’t feel as solid as the rest of the holster. It’s also not ideally placed for my high grip. Because my thumbs to be a little misplaced on the draw, however it is not something I have practiced extensively.
This particular holster model just feels a little over secure for my purpose. I think they are attempting to satisfy some shooters requirements of having a hood retention system, but the holster itself is capable of security. Personally I would say after using this holster, the XST hood just gets in my way. There is a definite positive retention with the gun simply resting in the holster and the hood is not truly necessary. I jumped, I rolled, I went from standing to prone, and I never found the holster retention without the hood was inadequate.
So while I like the holster, I’m not a huge fan of the XST system. Again, for my intended purpose that is. I am definitely going to purchase more products from G code but I think I’m going to shy away from the retention systems. I’m not using these holsters for duty use. If that were the case, then yes, I would want the extra retention and the XST would be a good option. Overall this is a good holster and would be a good tool for duty use.
One more thought I wanted to share is that the RTI system is really cool. For my set up I have a belt attachment with the RTI which allows me to move the holster from thigh rig to the belt in a matter of seconds. It also means that you could interchange multiple holsters on the set up. The Mule is pretty cool too. The RTI and Mule get a thumbs up from azRambo.
Anyone have any experience with other G Code holsters? I’m in the process of putting together another order, so more gear to come!
NOTE: I’ve seen a lot of complaints on the web about this company’s product delivery times. I spoke to G code staff yesterday and asked them about the lead out times for their deliveries. He stated that they are around a 10 week delivery point so it’s not something that you’re going to get right away if you make an order. Their reasoning is because each item is custom-made and made in lots, so if the product you order is on the shelf they need to make one for you. And he stressed that there is a long line.
azRambo