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astral · 09-06-2005, 10:23 PM

So what I am looking for is a good OWB holster that stays close to your body for good concealment. I will be wearing this in the winter under a coat and/or under an untucked shirt. I will go with the IWB for when I need the most concealment, but I would also like an OWB option. Right now I am looking at the comp-tac paddle holster, but I have never worn a paddle before. I am would like kydex, but I am open to different ideas. Suggestions? Maybe I should look at FIST and Hume a little more too.

astral · 09-06-2005, 10:26 PM

also since open carry is an option, I am kind of undecided on retention.

Eric Larsen · 09-07-2005, 08:04 AM

90% of the OWB holsters I make for CCW's are pancake's. They hold the gun in close to the body without compromising grip access. They conceal well and just work. Paddles are good but put the gun out farther away from the body which is great for speed in presentation but bad for concealment.
Fist makes good stuff.....look around and make sure of what will serve your needs the best before you buy. Patience is a necessary evil!

Shoot well.

R/T Performance · 09-07-2005, 08:42 AM

Galco fletch high ride. Nice and tight to the body foward 15 degree tilt and thumb break
http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterG2.asp

Epeez · 09-07-2005, 11:39 AM

I have the Bianchi Carrylok for CCW. It is a leather pancake type holster with auto retention. It rides close to the body and has excellent retention. To draw all you have to do is slide your middle finger over the release latch when drawing. Works great and the gun will not slip out when running or jumping,(just to test it out). The model is #is 82. I love it.

**R Dub** · 09-07-2005, 09:56 PM

I'm with Eric, the pancake style snugs 'em good and close. And for the most comfort, especially if you do alot of sitting and driving, the high rise is the ticket.
For kydex, Blade Tech has new model out that snugs it up good. Also take a look at the Cen Dex line. They come in different heights for your needs.
Blade Tech
Cen Dex

mcg-doc · 09-09-2005, 08:59 AM

While we on the subject of holsters, would some one recommend a fast IDPA-compliant leather?

Eric Larsen · 09-10-2005, 08:03 AM

Well competition holsters are quite common. It just depends on what you want it to do. Blade Tek/Cen Dex and other Kydex companies are probably the best for slick Belt Slide style holsters. As a leather guy...I can recommend a good slick kydex rig for IDPA.....as far as approval goes.
Damn near anything you buy nowadays will fit the rules and regs for competition.
Shoot well.

Rob Longenecker · 09-14-2005, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcg-doc

While we on the subject of holsters, would some one recommend a fast IDPA-compliant leather?

If you want all leather, the Tucker HF1 is proven in competition and rides like a pancake for concealment.
http://store1.yimg.com/I/rlcompanyusa_1854_2346621

If you want a hybrid, the Tucker Speed Slide (avail. in black leather).
http://store1.yimg.com/I/rlcompanyusa_1851_16466006

**Old School** · 09-14-2005, 06:44 AM

I agree that the Tucker holsters are great. Considering your need, I think the HUME D.A.H. is a holster to consider. It is very comfortable and easy to conceal.

09-06-2005, 10:23 PM	#1
astral XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 350	Looking for a good OWB holster So what I am looking for is a good OWB holster that stays close to your body for good concealment. I will be wearing this in the winter under a coat and/or under an untucked shirt. I will go with the IWB for when I need the most concealment, but I would also like an OWB option. Right now I am looking at the comp-tac paddle holster, but I have never worn a paddle before. I am would like kydex, but I am open to different ideas. Suggestions? Maybe I should look at FIST and Hume a little more too. __________________ XD9 Service Taurus 85 Glock 22 Glock 27 Savage 93r17 DPMS AR15 flattop Ruger 10/22 Yugo SKS Egyptian AK47 Charles Daly 12 gauge semi auto Remington 870 express 12ga folding stock

09-06-2005, 10:26 PM	#2
astral XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 350	also since open carry is an option, I am kind of undecided on retention. __________________ XD9 Service Taurus 85 Glock 22 Glock 27 Savage 93r17 DPMS AR15 flattop Ruger 10/22 Yugo SKS Egyptian AK47 Charles Daly 12 gauge semi auto Remington 870 express 12ga folding stock

09-07-2005, 08:04 AM	#3
Eric Larsen XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 72	90% of the OWB holsters I make for CCW's are pancake's. They hold the gun in close to the body without compromising grip access. They conceal well and just work. Paddles are good but put the gun out farther away from the body which is great for speed in presentation but bad for concealment. Fist makes good stuff.....look around and make sure of what will serve your needs the best before you buy. Patience is a necessary evil! Shoot well. __________________ If they cant tell your carrying...I did ok! If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.....Rush.

09-07-2005, 08:42 AM	#4
R/T Performance XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Saranac Mi Posts: 3,491	Galco fletch high ride. Nice and tight to the body foward 15 degree tilt and thumb break http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterG2.asp __________________ XD-9 Tacticle Tru-glow tfo's 3# Canyoncreek trigger Dillon Rl550 1911 Springfield Champion loaded 45 acp Kahr p40 Watch me shoot http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...32660329653237

09-07-2005, 11:39 AM	#5
Epeez XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 26	I have the Bianchi Carrylok for CCW. It is a leather pancake type holster with auto retention. It rides close to the body and has excellent retention. To draw all you have to do is slide your middle finger over the release latch when drawing. Works great and the gun will not slip out when running or jumping,(just to test it out). The model is #is 82. I love it. __________________ Yugo 59/66, Remington 870 Marine Magnum, S&W Model 638, Glock 19,20,21,34,35, Beretta 92f, Ruger 2 10/22s, Ruger MKIII Hunter, RRA AR15, Barrett M99.

09-07-2005, 09:56 PM	#6
R Dub XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Last Frontier Posts: 3,629 Blog Entries: 1	I'm with Eric, the pancake style snugs 'em good and close. And for the most comfort, especially if you do alot of sitting and driving, the high rise is the ticket. For kydex, Blade Tech has new model out that snugs it up good. Also take a look at the Cen Dex line. They come in different heights for your needs. Blade Tech Cen Dex __________________ Need XD Accessories? Support the XDTalk Sponsors. They support us! Need some competition? IDPA / USPSA

09-09-2005, 08:59 AM	#7
mcg-doc XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 11	Game holster While we on the subject of holsters, would some one recommend a fast IDPA-compliant leather?

09-10-2005, 08:03 AM	#8
Eric Larsen XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 72	Well competition holsters are quite common. It just depends on what you want it to do. Blade Tek/Cen Dex and other Kydex companies are probably the best for slick Belt Slide style holsters. As a leather guy...I can recommend a good slick kydex rig for IDPA.....as far as approval goes. Damn near anything you buy nowadays will fit the rules and regs for competition. Shoot well. __________________ If they cant tell your carrying...I did ok! If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.....Rush.

09-14-2005, 06:44 AM	#10
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,633	I agree that the Tucker holsters are great. Considering your need, I think the HUME D.A.H. is a holster to consider. It is very comfortable and easy to conceal. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

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