advice on holsters for G23

FLGlocker23 · January 25, 2013, 11:07 PM

just got a G23 and looking to pick up a quick holster for now. Then in a 2-3 months (when my concealed permits hopefully arrives) going to invest in a top quality IWB holster. But for now I saw on glock.com homesite they sell their basic "sport" holster for only 14$. Thats a killer deal. or is it? is this thing a waste of money and I should spend the 15 bucks extra for a blackhawk or fobus or a like brand? Thanks for everyones help. I would also like to use this one for future OWB use on winter days or days I'm wearing larger clothing.

m.p.driver · January 26, 2013, 12:19 AM

Check out CDNN for Israeli Retention holsters for $16.99.Bought two and so far they have been great.

JimmyR · January 26, 2013, 02:21 AM

I'm not too impressed by their holster, to be honest. I'm not seeing much, if any, retention to it, which you really kinda need for an OWB holster. I carry my CZ75 in a pancake holster from Barsony leather, and it's held up nicely. It keeps my gun close, and can be used for OC or CC. They generally run about $40, but worth every penny and then some.

riddleofsteel · January 27, 2013, 12:00 AM

I am strong side carry guy myself. This Kramer horse hide belt scabbard is 17 years old daily carry.

redrick · January 27, 2013, 12:57 AM

If I needed one fast like you do I would go to Galco's websight and find the holster that I wanted, then buy it from opticsplanet. You might not want to change. I use a Milt Sparks VMII, but it takes about 7 months to get one. Galco now makes a copy of that and if you order from opticsplant you should get it in a week with free shipping.

double bogey · February 3, 2013, 03:08 PM

Bianchi #5. Its for a G17, but fits my 23 like a glove. I inherited mine from a cousin. I probably wouldn't have bought it on looks, but it is so comfortable i don't notice I'm wearing it.

January 27, 2013, 12:00 AM	#4
riddleofsteel Senior Member Join Date: January 18, 2000 Location: above ground Posts: 1,523	I am strong side carry guy myself. This Kramer horse hide belt scabbard is 17 years old daily carry. __________________ For him there was always the discipline of steel. Pulpa est valeo

February 3, 2013, 03:08 PM	#6
double bogey Junior Member Join Date: April 16, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 12	Bianchi #5. Its for a G17, but fits my 23 like a glove. I inherited mine from a cousin. I probably wouldn't have bought it on looks, but it is so comfortable i don't notice I'm wearing it. __________________ Nos operor non pensio volutabrum (We don't rent pigs)

January 26, 2013, 12:19 AM	#2
m.p.driver Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 540	Check out CDNN for Israeli Retention holsters for $16.99.Bought two and so far they have been great.

January 26, 2013, 02:21 AM	#3
JimmyR Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2012 Posts: 293	I'm not too impressed by their holster, to be honest. I'm not seeing much, if any, retention to it, which you really kinda need for an OWB holster. I carry my CZ75 in a pancake holster from Barsony leather, and it's held up nicely. It keeps my gun close, and can be used for OC or CC. They generally run about $40, but worth every penny and then some.

January 27, 2013, 12:57 AM	#5
redrick Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 744	If I needed one fast like you do I would go to Galco's websight and find the holster that I wanted, then buy it from opticsplanet. You might not want to change. I use a Milt Sparks VMII, but it takes about 7 months to get one. Galco now makes a copy of that and if you order from opticsplant you should get it in a week with free shipping.