IWB hoster suggestions--Kydex vs. leather---glock subcompact

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  • KANER88

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    I usually carry appendix or hip IWB. I have since given up my glock 43 of which I used an alien gear cloak tuck 3.0 iwb which was a pretty nice holster and couldn't even tell I was carrying. (part of that could have been due to how small the g43 is.) I just picked up a G26 in its place and want to go with a smaller IWB holster rig as the alien gear do take up large portion of the body. I know many people go with kydex, but I have been partial especially to the leather desantis heat iwb holsters in the past. I want to know what other CC glock or subcompact gun owners go with for their IWB carry. thanks
     

    rjsone

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    I have used Comp-Tac holsters for years. The Infidel is good, but I prefer the C-Tac as it moves the mounts off the holster body making for a slimmer overall profile. I can conceal a Glock 19 almost as well as the G43 with that setup.

    Comp-Tac also has very good retention. I like the positive "click" around the trigger guard.
     

    Small's

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    I would go with kydex if it was me. Cook holsters makes a kydex holster using the ulticlip which i really like. No need for a belt. The ulticlip attaches to your pants and wont come off unlike the plastic belt clips. The other holster i like for my 19/17 is a kydex with a single belt loop. I believe the seller was bdstactical on ebay. It was like $32 shipped. I do have an alien gear but i prefer kydex holster just behind the hip. I dont really like the small of the back carrying. Tons of options out there and its hard to pick since most shops only carry uncle mike style holsters.
     

    Rockhopper

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    May 15, 2013
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    I use Bravo Concealment DOS for my Glock 43. The kydex took some getting used to, I just tucked in an undershirt beneath it. Pretty used to it against skin now.
     

    oldpink

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    Neither...horsehide for the win.
    Here is the one that I bought three years ago, and I haven't once regretted the premium I paid for it - Inside the Waistband Holsters IWB
    I carry a full size auto in it in total comfort and concealment.
    This really is one of those situations where you get what you pay for.
     

    Will317

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    I could never get the all kydex holsters to be comfortable. Alien gear is close to perfect. Still haven't found one to beat a good worn in crossbreed supertuck.
     

    caltem

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    I have tried several different types of holster through the years. I have found the the Kydex works well for me. It is both comfortable and functional, especially when re-holstering my weapon. I got my from Cry Havoc Gear. He offers great products and they're affordable too.
     
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