This is a holster
that I particularly like. In general, “inside the waistband” (IWB)
holsters provide some of the best concealment and security of any type
of holster. In specific, the High Noon Down Under provides a superb
combination of value, quality and features.
The Down Under is worn inside the pants
and rides extremely low for superior concealment. It features rough side
out for additional grip to the exterior, leather lining, and a
reinforced holster opening that is crush resistant for one-handed
re-holstering. Additional features include stitched in sight track,
tension screw for adjustment of the draw and a slide guard which
prevents the slide, hammer and sight from wearer contact. It is made to
fit up to a 1-3/4 belt (1-1/2" is optimum) and is available in right or
left hand, natural finish. Optional 1 1/4'' strap may be purchased
separately. The Down Under is IDPA Approved.
The
feature that initially drew to the Down Under was the “ear” or slide
guard which prevents the gun, and especially the safety, from rubbing
against the body. The result of the ear is comfort and protection of the
gun’s finish. This is appreciated during the hot months when sweat poses
the greatest threat to gun finishes.
The combination of being an IWB and
having the tensioning screw makes the Down Under ideal for those who
like a very secure holster which grips the gun tightly. The only style
of holster more secure would be one with a thumb break.
The
stitched in sight guide is hard rubber which we have found to greatly
enhance the speed and smoothness of the draw. IWB holsters which lack
the sight guide can catch the back of the front sight during the draw
stroke, depending on the shape of the sight. The sight guide on the Down
Under eliminates this snagging for a smoother and quicker draw while
nevertheless holding the gun securely. One of my friends who tested this
holster switched to the Down Under for his IDPA matches from a much more
expensive holster because he liked the smoothness of the draw with the
Down Under.
Add all of these features and an
extremely reasonable price, and you get a package that is hard to beat.
I like this holster so much that I have three of them.
The
High Noon Down Under
The
feature that initially drew to the Down Under was the “ear” or slide
guard which prevents the gun, and especially the safety, from rubbing
against the body. The result of the ear is comfort and protection of the
gun’s finish. This is appreciated during the hot months when sweat poses
the greatest threat to gun finishes. 
The
stitched in sight guide is hard rubber which we have found to greatly
enhance the speed and smoothness of the draw. IWB holsters which lack
the sight guide can catch the back of the front sight during the draw
stroke, depending on the shape of the sight. The sight guide on the Down
Under eliminates this snagging for a smoother and quicker draw while
nevertheless holding the gun securely. One of my friends who tested this
holster switched to the Down Under for his IDPA matches from a much more
expensive holster because he liked the smoothness of the draw with the
Down Under.