Honoring a Legacy - CrossBreed Holster's Founder Series: Guns & Gear| S9 E1

Published on October 12, 2017
Duration: 3:36

This video highlights the CrossBreed Holster Founder Series, an evolution of the hybrid holster concept pioneered by Mark Craighead. It emphasizes the combination of leather comfort and Kydex rigidity for a consistent draw and reholster, suitable for all-day concealed carry. The Founder Series features a specially developed harness-style, vegetable-tanned leather infused with oils for enhanced comfort and faster break-in, along with the original CrossBreed logo and Mark Craighead's signature.

Quick Summary

The CrossBreed Founder Series Holster is an evolution of the hybrid design, combining comfortable leather with rigid Kydex for reliable concealed carry. Pioneered by Mark Craighead, this design ensures a consistent draw and easy reholstering. The Founder Series features a special oil-infused, vegetable-tanned leather for enhanced comfort and durability.

Chapters

  1. 00:11Introduction to Mark Craighead & Hybrid Holsters
  2. 00:15The Origin of the Hybrid Holster Concept
  3. 00:21Combining Leather Comfort and Kydex Rigidity
  4. 00:35All-Day Carry Comfort and Consistency
  5. 00:47The Tuckable Feature for Concealed Carry
  6. 00:59Introducing the Founder Series Holster
  7. 01:05Details on the Founder Series Leather
  8. 01:18Custom Harness-Style Leather Explained
  9. 01:23Vegetable-Tanned Leather Infused with Oils
  10. 01:34Break-in Properties of the New Leather
  11. 01:47Upgraded Look and Feel of Founder Series
  12. 01:50Founder Series Logo and Signature
  13. 02:01Reliability in Critical Moments
  14. 02:28Importance of Kydex for Reholstering
  15. 02:39Training with Easy Reholstering
  16. 02:48Why Reholstering is Always Necessary
  17. 03:04Perception by First Responders

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary innovation of the CrossBreed hybrid holster?

The CrossBreed hybrid holster, pioneered by Mark Craighead, combines the comfort of leather with the rigidity of Kydex. This design ensures the holster maintains its shape for easy reholstering while remaining comfortable for all-day concealed carry.

What makes the leather in the CrossBreed Founder Series holsters unique?

The Founder Series features a custom-made harness-style, vegetable-tanned leather that is infused with oils. This infusion provides a dark color without dye, enhances comfort, and allows for a faster break-in period compared to standard leathers.

What are the benefits of the Kydex component in a hybrid holster?

The Kydex shell in a hybrid holster provides essential rigidity. This prevents the holster from collapsing, ensuring a consistent and safe draw and, crucially, an easy and reliable reholstering process.

How does the Founder Series honor the legacy of Mark Craighead?

The Founder Series honors Mark Craighead by using his original logo and signature on each holster. It also represents an upgrade to his foundational hybrid holster design, using premium materials and construction techniques.

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