Decent OWB holster for G19?

[BCMPatriot]

I'm looking for a OWB G19 holster for the price around what the Blackhawks are but one that doesn't "bend' away from your body. Had one of the Blackhawks and the grip always leaned away from my body. I want want that will stay tight to my body. Should be plenty of G19 carriers here, so fire away.

 

[addictedhealer]

Look at KT-Mech holsters. Cheaper than bravo and Raven and damn near as nice. Plus the akela holster looks sweet if u want a retention strap. They make good stuff and quick turnaround time.

 

[USMC-Johnson]

Safari land 6378 is the way to go. Real retention and it sits as close as a paddle holster can sit to your body

 

[MrHank]

Check out Alien Gear you can get owb and isw.

Alien Gear 2 Holster Combo - Glock - 19

 

[MCgrease08]

Personally I like my Raven Concealment Systems holster for OWB while still keeping the gun held in tight to the body.

It may not be for you if retention is a priority since there is no active retention feature. But if you plan to CC with a shirt or jacket over it then that shouldn't be an issue.

It is sort of pricey though at $90.

 

[Mr. Habib]

Check out Comp Tac. Equal, or better, quality than Raven. Fast shipping, I have never waited more than ten days to get anything. Outstanding CS.

 

[Tactically Fat]

I really enjoy Raven's stuff. But they're pricing themselves way out of my budget these days.

I also really like Henry Holsters' stuff. I have an OWB holster for my Shield and love it.

 

[Fordtough25]

Hooch Holsters | Custom Kydex Gun Concealment Holsters

Used several Hooch over the years, he used to be on INGO and is around Indy. Quality like Raven but for a lot less.

 

[bocefus78]

I've got this and love it. I can split wood with an axe and it doesn't move an millimeter. Amazon.com : Desantis F.A.M.S with Lock Hole Holster fits Glock 19, 23, Left Hand, Black : Gun Holsters : Sports & Outdoors

 

[Thegeek]

Interesting. My SERPA seems to hold mine pretty close. A lot closer than the paddle for my other pistol. Are you using a belt carried, or the paddle for the blackhawk? Could also be the tangent angle of my gut above the belt too.....

 

[Tactically Fat]

Those of you who wear retention holsters: Have you trained / practiced with them? Like an actual class?

 

[LtScott14]

The easy on/off factor makes the paddle style desireable as well. I like them in their application, but slip back to leather as a concealable rig. Many good ones, and recently tried Tagua leather, imported, and are well made, fit is perfect, eliminates any conceal straps. A dual belt loop model, straddled around a jeans belt loop, makes a secure mount and easy to hide under a flannel shirt with the tails out, or a Henley/vest option. Retention is a personal issue, ditched the thumbreaks years ago, only use a "draw n go" rig that is wet formed to that firearm. Don't use a one size fits all, try to run or low crawl and find your firearm on the pavement/yard. Bad feeling.

Not debasing anyones wear, just saying low profile works better for me. I enjoy casual wear, wore uniforms for years, and plainclothes required a thumbreak style back in the day ....
Look them up, the other names I look at are Galco, DeSantis, Bianchi, Safariland. All expensive, but worth it to protect my $500-up handguns. They deserve it.

 

[shootersix]

are you sure its your holster and not your belt?, a good belt will help keep the holster tight agains the body, dont buy a belt at wal mart!, get a good double stiched leather belt with a reinforcment layer sandwiched between the leather

blackhawk CQC® Pistol Belt - BLACKHAWK!
comptac Gun Belts | Comp-Tac Victory Gear
desantis ANNOUNCING NEW OFFICIAL DESANTIS HOLSTER BELTS

i use a carhart work belt i bought at walmart, it sucks! i need to get one of the ones above.

 

[Tactically Fat]

The easy on/off factor makes the paddle style desireable as well. I like them in their application, but slip back to leather as a concealable rig. Many good ones, and recently tried Tagua leather, imported, and are well made, fit is perfect, eliminates any conceal straps. A dual belt loop model, straddled around a jeans belt loop, makes a secure mount and easy to hide under a flannel shirt with the tails out, or a Henley/vest option. Retention is a personal issue, ditched the thumbreaks years ago, only use a "draw n go" rig that is wet formed to that firearm. Don't use a one size fits all, try to run or low crawl and find your firearm on the pavement/yard. Bad feeling.

Not debasing anyones wear, just saying low profile works better for me. I enjoy casual wear, wore uniforms for years, and plainclothes required a thumbreak style back in the day ....
Look them up, the other names I look at are Galco, DeSantis, Bianchi, Safariland. All expensive, but worth it to protect my $500-up handguns. They deserve it.

for ease of putting on and taking my holsters off, I use these: OWB Soft Loop Wings - Raven Concealment Systems

I've found that I carry much more of the time now that it's easy to put the holster on in the first place.

 

[Thegeek]

Those of you who wear retention holsters: Have you trained / practiced with them? Like an actual class?

Professional training, nope. Practice, tons of it. When I first got my serpa, I wore it around the house and drew on random objects in the house (unloaded of course). Repetition and muscle memory are the key. Never can train out the adrenaline.

I might be one of the lucky ones, but I never had to think about my release. When I first started carrying, my sister-in-law coached me on some best practices. It doesn't matter what holster I use, my trigger finger falls there, and my thumb is pointed up. Her point was that your hand should look like a kid pretending to shoot. Finger out, thumb up. This keeps you from shooting yourself in the leg, or the ground when you draw. The thumb hits the break. I carried a P95 in a Bianchi paddle with a strap and thumb brake for years. Even with my blackhawk, my thumb still ends up between body and the rear sight.

I understand your point though. I've heard the serpa called the "holster of death" and that a lot of training facilities don't allow them.

 

[88E30M50]

I have a Kramer Scabbard in horsehide for my G23/19 and love the thing. It keeps the gun nice and tight against your side unlike the Blackhawk Serpa I have that makes it stand away from your body. The biggest downside of the Kramer is that there is about a 2 month wait to get in line for one.

 

[BCMPatriot]

Interesting. My SERPA seems to hold mine pretty close. A lot closer than the paddle for my other pistol. Are you using a belt carried, or the paddle for the blackhawk? Could also be the tangent angle of my gut above the belt too.....

I could do either. Using a belt has always seemed to be a bit flimsy to me. I really like the retention system of the blackhawk, it just doesn't stay tight to my body.

 

[cosermann]

Check out Comp Tac. Equal, or better, quality than Raven. Fast shipping, I have never waited more than ten days to get anything. Outstanding CS.

The Flatline may fit the bill - Flatline Holster | Comp-Tac Victory Gear