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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: Westside88 on March 15, 2023, 05:35:52 PM

Title: Diamond D -Denali or Gunfighters inc- Kenai for S&W N frame
Post by: Westside88 on March 15, 2023, 05:35:52 PM: Like the title says Diamond D or Gunfighters inc for a S&W 629? Who has experience? Have you tried both? I was ready to buy the gunfighters, but I sure like the retention on the Diamond D and maybe the protection too. I’m sure they are both quality, just curious about other’s experiences
Title: Re: Diamond D -Denali or Gunfighters inc- Kenai for S&W N frame
Post by: Duckslayer89 on March 15, 2023, 05:37:40 PM: Quote from: Westside88 on March 15, 2023, 05:35:52 PM
Like the title says Diamond D or Gunfighters inc for a S&W 629? Who has experience? Have you tried both? I was ready to buy the gunfighters, but I sure like the retention on the Diamond D and maybe the protection too. I’m sure they are both quality, just curious about other’s experiences

Tag. Was looking at both of these as well
Title: Re: Diamond D -Denali or Gunfighters inc- Kenai for S&W N frame
Post by: jrebel on March 15, 2023, 08:03:16 PM: Tagging as well.

I have a the Gen 1 Kenai for a Ruger Super Redhawk 454 casull and love it. I hear the the upgrades make it even better. Retention is not an issue....I can and have ridden motorcycles, quads, horses, ect. and my pistol is not falling out unless I grab and pull. With all that said, I love leather!! I am in the market for another chest holster for a Glock and keep looking at the diamond K....just don't know anything about them.
Title: Re: Diamond D -Denali or Gunfighters inc- Kenai for S&W N frame
Post by: Westside88 on March 15, 2023, 08:18:46 PM: I'm thinking maybe there's more than one company called Diamond D in Alaska. Diamond D Leather and Diamond D outdoors seem to be different. Different websites, different contact emails. This is the one I was looking at
Title: Re: Diamond D -Denali or Gunfighters inc- Kenai for S&W N frame
Post by: jrebel on March 15, 2023, 08:28:32 PM: I'm not a cordura / nylon fan. Leather or kydex would be my pic. Between the two you show...the gunfighters would be my choice no questions ask. :tup:
Title: Re: Diamond D -Denali or Gunfighters inc- Kenai for S&W N frame
Post by: Westside88 on March 15, 2023, 08:39:42 PM: Quote from: jrebel on March 15, 2023, 08:28:32 PM
I'm not a cordura / nylon fan. Leather or kydex would be my pic. Between the two you show...the gunfighters would be my choice no questions ask. :tup:

Thanks for your input on Kydex. I don’t have a Kydex holster and retention is my main concern. I like the idea of grab when needed, no straps to fumble with
Title: Re: Diamond D -Denali or Gunfighters inc- Kenai for S&W N frame
Post by: jrebel on March 15, 2023, 08:42:39 PM: Quote from: Westside88 on March 15, 2023, 08:39:42 PM
Quote from: jrebel on March 15, 2023, 08:28:32 PM
I'm not a cordura / nylon fan. Leather or kydex would be my pic. Between the two you show...the gunfighters would be my choice no questions ask. :tup:

Thanks for your input on Kydex. I don’t have a Kydex holster and retention is my main concern. I like the idea of grab when needed, no straps to fumble with

You should find someone close that has a gunfighters inc holster and feel their retention. You will be very surprises. I wish I could post a video on here....I would take my ruger super redhawk and turn it upside down and shake it vigorously with 100% confidence it isn't falling out. You won't be disappointed.
Title: Re: Diamond D -Denali or Gunfighters inc- Kenai for S&W N frame
Post by: teanawayslayer on March 15, 2023, 08:53:34 PM: I have a smith-Wesson 500 with a scope and just purchased the kenai scoped hunter from gunfighters inc. it is kydex with outer fabric. It holds the revolver very solid and does not move. It is a heavy pistol and the harness distributes the weight very well.
Title: Re: Diamond D -Denali or Gunfighters inc- Kenai for S&W N frame
Post by: Shoofly09 on March 15, 2023, 11:18:07 PM: I have a gunfighter for my 6" judge. You can pull it with one hand, but it's not falling out. It really seems to lock in there. I hated to carry that large gun on my hip, the gunfighter chest harness was a game changer.
Title: Re: Diamond D -Denali or Gunfighters inc- Kenai for S&W N frame
Post by: Sakko300wsm on March 16, 2023, 07:10:45 AM: If you’re looking at Kydex - also check out Hosking Holsters out of Lewiston idaho- I have 3 of Matt’s holsters and retention is definitely not an issue.
Title: Re: Diamond D -Denali or Gunfighters inc- Kenai for S&W N frame
Post by: Oldguy on March 16, 2023, 07:31:54 AM: Quote from: Westside88 on March 15, 2023, 08:18:46 PM
I'm thinking maybe there's more than one company called Diamond D in Alaska. Diamond D Leather and Diamond D outdoors seem to be different. Different websites, different contact emails. This is the one I was looking at

Same address with different phone numbers. I have the leather version and love it for backpacking.
Title: Re: Diamond D -Denali or Gunfighters inc- Kenai for S&W N frame
Post by: HUNT JR on March 16, 2023, 07:47:42 AM: Not to jump on the thread - but I do have the above posted Diamond D Denali holster I am looking to get rid of. PM me for any details as to not sidetrack this thread.
Title: Re: Diamond D -Denali or Gunfighters inc- Kenai for S&W N frame
Post by: kselkhunter on March 16, 2023, 08:24:14 AM: I have a Diamond D leather chest holster for my S&W 627 5" and love it. After a few years of using it, I later added a red dot and cut little slits in the holster on either side to accommodate it. The nice thing about leather is you can get away with doing that compared to a cordura holster. But it's worked well for me for years and been on many backcountry trips.
Title: Re: Diamond D -Denali or Gunfighters inc- Kenai for S&W N frame
Post by: Westside88 on June 05, 2023, 11:07:56 AM: Finally got around to ordering the Gunfighters inc. they’re upfront about extended lead times, so hoping by late summer I’ll have it for riding the mountain bike
Title: Re: Diamond D -Denali or Gunfighters inc- Kenai for S&W N frame
Post by: CaNINE on June 08, 2023, 06:45:13 AM: I have both. The biggest drawback with kydex for me is how loud it is when you draw and holster the gun.