Stronghold Phoenix IWB Holster by Occidental

Hello All,

I recently purchased a new holster for my Sig P228 called the Stronghold Phoenix IWB Holster. This holster is made by Occidental Leather (http://www.bestbelt.com/). The company has been around a long time (since 1980 I believe) making quality tool belts/holders and now are trying their hand at making all-leather gun holsters. This holster was designed by Tim Thurner of TTGunLeather. A picture and details of the Stronghold Phoenix can be foundat:http://www.ttgunleather.com/catalog/i72.html

I would put this holster up against my Milt Sparks VMII any day of the week. The build and material quality seem to be in the same class as the VMII. It looks like the Phoenix has more forward cant than the VMII does. Since I've only had it a couple of weeks there is not much more I can say other than what I noticed about the build and material quality. The pistol fits nice and snug into the holster. Even my P225 and P239 seem to fit well. I'll leave the pistol in the holster and stick it in the safe for the next week or so until I'm ready to start wearing it and breaking it in.

Some things that are noteworthy:
Since the holsters are relatively new the wait time to receive the holster is unbelievable. I received mine in about 10 days and I had to wait a little longer than others because I ordered a left-handed holster. IMHO the price you pay for the short wait time is literally the price you pay. Mine cost $145 plus shipping. I think you can find other like quality all-leather holsters like TT's in-house IWB for about $30 or so less. On the flip side I've seen some of their right-handed holsters for sale at ebay for a lower price of about $115(probably to help get the product out into the market).
Also, the only options available are: left or right-handed, black or brown, and 1.25,1.5 or 1.75 leather belt loops.

That's about all I got so far (sorry no pics yet but I'll work on it if someone is interested)

BTW I'm posting this because I'm happy I found a place to buy a leather holster and not have to wait 24-28 weeks to get it. Most of the guns I've owned don't even last that long before they were sold or traded [Whacko]

If anyone has any questions let me know.

Patrick (sawjack)