G26 OWB CARRY WITHOUT BELT?

[GlockZ]

What is the best way to carry a Glock 26 OWB without using a belt? My wife wants to carry now on her person vs in her purse. She doesn't was to have to wear a belt. Any ideas?

 

[nra4ever]

Fanny pack possibly.

 

[romad7]

Yep, my wife does the fanny pack with a 26 when she doesn't have her purse. Good for things like fairs and other active outings.

not much different than a belt though.

 

[GlockZ]

I don't think she'll wear a fanny pack. I was thinking a paddle holster?

 

[lovemachine]

The glock 26 would be rather heavy to carry without a belt. An option would be a belly band. I like the crossbreed belly band.

 

[EOD Guy]

If she wants to carry OWB on her hip...talk her into using a belt. A secure pistol is a happy pistol.

My wife wanted the same thing when we're out "woodsing", 4-wheeling, camping, etc... I told her its best to use a belt...she said she complained and didn't want one, I showed her how the sloppy positioning of a tension style holster doesn't like to release as the angle cants due to lack of stability. I also told her to jog in place and she would see how OWB magnifies the weight of a pistol. Eventually she saw things my way but my wife usually wants the impractical.

 

[Dead Duck]

Tell your wife to man up and wear a..............wait....er..no.

 

[croy]

Going to have to wear a belt, or she may end up leaving her gun for a stranger to find in the bathroom

 

[GlockZ]

If she wants to carry OWB on her hip...talk her into using a belt. A secure pistol is a happy pistol.

My wife wanted the same thing when we're out "woodsing", 4-wheeling, camping, etc... I told her its best to use a belt...she said she complained and didn't want one, I showed her how the sloppy positioning of a tension style holster doesn't like to release as the angle cants due to lack of stability. I also told her to jog in place and she would see how OWB magnifies the weight of a pistol. Eventually she saw things my way but my wife usually wants the impractical.

What holster did you end up getting her?

 

[Nam1911]

Shoulder holster

 

[EOD Guy]

What holster did you end up getting her?

I got her a basic Fobus holster. It has a paddle base that hooks onto a belt and has a tension screw so you can set the "grab". You can remove it without taking off the belt too. She initially didn't like it but once she understood that a holster needed to hold a pistol securely, she liked it. It makes for a sloppy CC but easily hidden if wearing a loner jacket.

 

[kungfupipe]

Glocks
maybe this will work

 

[GlockZ]

Shoulder holster

I actually thought about that since most 20 somethings wear jackets and looser fitting cardigans. However I'm not sure I like the idea of her using a cross draw. Isn't cross draw dangerous? Shooting yourself in the midsection? She isn't as experienced as she needs to be, but if I do get her a shoulder holster and some snap caps to practice. Do you think that would be enough?

 

[Bigtanker]

Glocks
maybe this will work

This "holster" does not cover the trigger, which is an ABSOLUTE MUST for a Glock. It also needs a belt to support the weight of the gun.

 

[mikeruth]

Tell your wife to man up and wear a..............wait....er..no.

Tell your wife... I can't tell my wife anything, I have make her think that it was her idea, whatever it was.

 

[CPT Nervous]

I actually thought about that since most 20 somethings wear jackets and looser fitting cardigans. However I'm not sure I like the idea of her using a cross draw. Isn't cross draw dangerous? Shooting yourself in the midsection? She isn't as experienced as she needs to be, but if I do get her a shoulder holster and some snap caps to practice. Do you think that would be enough?

At no point during drawing, either cross draw or string side, should the muzzle be pointed at yourself. I do not personally like shoulder holsters. Tell her to wear a belt. Carrying a gun isn't trivial. A belt is vital, and if she can't deal with that, she doesn't need to be carrying.

Whatever route you take, train her. Practice. Find what works, and get good at it.