Question Holster info for relative newbies

[Librarian]

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Holster info for relative newbies - IWB, AIWB, OWB, what's all that stuff?

The Firearms Blog has a nice beginner's summary.

Their list of holsters they like is a good place to start looking, as they include some 'big name' manufacturers.

Best Glock 19 Holsters

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[Malibu]

I skimmed through the article, and yes, it had some good info.
I would strongly advise anyone who is new to firearms, and in particular those who are going to carry one, to seek out competent instruction in such. There is a lot to learn, but it is not difficult. Considering the responsibility and liability that goes with owning and using weapons, good instruction is well worth the expense.

 

[SomeOne]

This is a great article, giving really great cues to a new shooter in one compact format. The best holster selection is very subjective, tho. Also, being G19 oriented, it does not cover a pocket holsters, which also are a viable choice for (much) smaller gun.

 

[Librarian]

This is a great article, giving really great cues to a new shooter in one compact format. The best holster selection is very subjective, tho. Also, being G19 oriented, it does not cover a pocket holsters, which also are a viable choice for (much) smaller gun.

Yes holster choice really is subjective; the common summary is you'll have a box of holsters you tried before you get one or two that actually work for you.

I don't have quite so many as that, but a few are gathering dust. Some of that is holsters pre-WML. I could take off the light and still use them, if necessary.

If you like kydex, you can play the game at about $60 per ticket; it's much more expensive for leather.

I can vouch for good experiences with Simply Rugged, Crossbreed, Vedder and Dara.

Pewpew Tactical has an article on makers they like

Best Kydex Holster Makers

Finding a Kydex holster you like can be a long, annoying, and often expensive process. Here are our favorites after dozens of holsters and countless hours of carrying.

www.pewpewtactical.com

 

[SomeOne]

Yes holster choice really is subjective; the common summary is you'll have a box of holsters you tried before you get one or two that actually work for you.

I don't have quite so many as that, but a few are gathering dust. Some of that is holsters pre-WML. I could take off the light and still use them, if necessary.

If you like kydex, you can play the game at about $60 per ticket; it's much more expensive for leather.

I can vouch for good experiences with Simply Rugged, Crossbreed, Vedder and Dara.

Pewpew Tactical has an article on makers they like

Best Kydex Holster Makers

Finding a Kydex holster you like can be a long, annoying, and often expensive process. Here are our favorites after dozens of holsters and countless hours of carrying.

www.pewpewtactical.com

Thank you for another great article.
I don't have a box, but I invested (syn. wasted) a ton of my time into researching the holsters and trying some via Amazon. My short list is Bravo Concealment, Safariland (I love their ALS), Vedder, Tenicor. Again, it very subjective and likely not applicable to someone else. I actually went full kydex, so the price of a mistake is not expensive, indeed

 

[Hopi.]

After about 10 years of carry, I have switched my two primary holsters to Precision. I have the typical box of “retired” holsters, most have worked well, but Precision has really impressed.

Concealed Carry | Precision Holsters | Ultra IWB Concealment

Precision Holsters Conceal Carry With Confidence

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