Holster Thoughts/Recommendations/Wisdom/Advice

Matlack said:

I really dislike my DeSantis iwb leather for my G19. It is a nice holster and is comfortable, but being a bigger guy who needs to wrench my belt to keep the pants up, it doesn't draw easily. If my waist was concave rather than convex, it would probably be nice.

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COACH1106 said:

Personally I'd say go on Shooters Connection website and see all the options. Once you get overwhelmed give them a call. The people there are extremely helpful once you tell them what you're looking for. Kydex is what 99.99% of people are going to be using at competitions.

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Bullfrog said:

The most damaging thing for the finish is grit/debris that accumulates. A lining would make that worse. Kydex is easy to wipe clean.

If you go with a single clip kydex IWB, get one with a claw/wing attachment (different makers call it by different names). It is a 3" or so piece of plastic on the trailing edge. The most common thing to print is the butt of the grip, and the wing/claw pushes on the inside of your belt and rotates the butt toward your body.

I don't want to discourage you from going to the show, but MD shows in my experience haven't been great for holsters, probably because fewer people carry (except criminals, who don't use holsters).

York next weekend and Chantilly later this year would probably have a better selection.


I have a couple from Blue Line LLC. https://bluelinellc.com/about-us/
He is always at Chantilly, main room on right toward front. If he doesn't have what you want on the table he can talk with you about it and make it right there or you can fill out a form and he'll mail it to you. You can also order online.

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Biggfoot44 said:

Straight vertical is most common for " participation in these types of competition- like events " , but ultimately it is your personal preference .

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kb830 said:

So, considering I'm primarily looking for OWB for events, not to carry, should I worry about a sweat guard (usually a piece of Kydex goes between me and pretty much the whole slide)? Or just go with the shorter holster without the full slide coverage?

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kb830 said:

Yes, I'm in the same situation as you.... Right now I'm looking for OWB for steel challenge, not to carry, so I'm hoping the belt wrenching won't make as much of a difference.

Now if I get my W&C, then I'll have to deal with it. But I'm eying up Glock 43X so hopefully the smaller size will help, at least a little.

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Bullfrog said:

I don't want to discourage you from going to the show, but MD shows in my experience haven't been great for holsters, probably because fewer people carry

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