Who makes a good OWB for CCW?

kristop64089 · October 23, 2007, 06:30 AM

I just got a comptac C-TAc for my G33. and absloultley love it. Adjustable cant, intercgangeable clips....COMFORTABLE. I know kydex isn't for everyone, but, I wear undershirts. So, they don't bother me.

My wife on the other hand, can't stand IWB. (she wears tight pants

so she don't like to wear loose jeans).
I told her I'd look into a good High riding OWB for ccw?

Any suggestions?

dwatts47 · October 23, 2007, 07:54 AM

don hume....

they make lots of them. I have some, they're good.

gvf · October 23, 2007, 08:16 AM

I use Uncle Mike's Professional, light, inexpensive, gun rides high. You can also use this as sort of "half-IWB", at least I found a way to do it. That is, it's a belt slot type and you can run the belt OVER the holster on the outside of it and the gun to keep it real close to your body for better conceal (just make sure you practice-draw it like that so you don't interfere with gun draw by having the belt too tight).

Kreyzhorse · October 23, 2007, 07:03 PM

Any Galco or Bianchi is an excellent choice.

http://www.usgalco.com/

http://www.bianchi-intl.com/

If you find one you like, check here for good prices and good customer service.

http://store.packinheatleather.com/index.html

Stumpy16076 · October 26, 2007, 11:40 AM

Try El Paso Saddlery (www.epsaddlery.com). Good quality, reasonable prices, leadtime 4-8 weeks.

rantingredneck · October 26, 2007, 12:11 PM

I like the Bianchi Minimalist personally.

ZAT · October 26, 2007, 04:11 PM

If you like the CTAC you may want to give the Comp-Tac web site a look see. They make some good OWB holsters as well. I have used the Galco Concealable for a USP compact once with decent success. Not so successfully with a G21. I am told that one of the better OWB holsters around is the Allesi CQC/S. Have one on order for the G21 but the wait is LONG at 20 weeks. Depending on what she is intending to carry you can try Dillon as they stock Rosen Express line holsters for some guns. Same thing goes for Brownells.

DanV1317 · October 26, 2007, 04:17 PM

By far the best OWb concealment holster is made by Themalabarfront.com

http://www.themalabarfront.com/index.php?cPath=82_85_93

308nato · October 28, 2007, 07:01 PM

You can try www.ubgholsters.com works for me.

FirstFreedom · October 28, 2007, 11:02 PM

I dig OWB *paddle* type holsters - so far this is the highest quality one I have found:

Well nevermind, I don't see it in the current Gould & Goodrich catalog - maybe it was discontinued....

http://www.gouldusa.com/2007-2008-catalog.php

Dangit, I *knew* I should have bought a few more of those for other pistol models like 1911.

BruceGibson · October 29, 2007, 03:00 PM

www.tuckergunleather.com or www.kdholsters.com. They both have a knack for doing exactly what they say they'll do.

kristop64089 · October 30, 2007, 08:10 PM

The problem I have is buing sight unseen
Gun stores seem to carry "catchall" holsters.

I bought the C-tac unseen because of rave reviews.

I may have to go to a purse setup (which I don't like) to many liabilities stem from a loaded gun not on ya.

I may try a slide M-tac and see what she thinks

**Shane Tuttle** · October 30, 2007, 08:16 PM

+1 as BruceGibson stated on KD holsters...

Talk to Cindy or Kevin. They will treat you right. I have several holsters and belts from them. Couldn't be happier with the quality of materials, service, and very reasonable prices...

Shooters Plus · October 30, 2007, 09:28 PM

My wife carries OWB in a Alessi CQC/S. She was the same way about IWB. Holsters for females is like finding a needle in a haystack. I thought I went through a lot of holsters trying to find one I liked but she definately has me beat.
Nonetheless we both now wear the Alessi and both very satisfied.

Good luck.

scsov509 · October 30, 2007, 11:06 PM

I've been really pleased with High Noon holsters in every regard (price, design, quality, etc.) A while back I was looking specifically for something that rode exceptionally high on the belt and yet still pulled my G-23 in close to the body. Of all the holsters I found, the High Noon topless was the best for my needs. Be sure to check them out as a consideration...

http://www.highnoonholster.com/

October 23, 2007, 07:54 AM	#2
dwatts47 Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2007 Location: arkansas Posts: 995	don hume.... they make lots of them. I have some, they're good. __________________ *I see no reason why man should not be as cruel as mother nature.*

October 23, 2007, 07:03 PM	#4
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	Any Galco or Bianchi is an excellent choice. http://www.usgalco.com/ http://www.bianchi-intl.com/ If you find one you like, check here for good prices and good customer service. http://store.packinheatleather.com/index.html __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

October 26, 2007, 04:11 PM	#7
ZAT Member Join Date: August 9, 2005 Posts: 15	If you like the CTAC you may want to give the Comp-Tac web site a look see. They make some good OWB holsters as well. I have used the Galco Concealable for a USP compact once with decent success. Not so successfully with a G21. I am told that one of the better OWB holsters around is the Allesi CQC/S. Have one on order for the G21 but the wait is LONG at 20 weeks. Depending on what she is intending to carry you can try Dillon as they stock Rosen Express line holsters for some guns. Same thing goes for Brownells. __________________ "Liberty is never unalienable; it must be redeemed regularly with the blood of patriots or it always vanishes." -R.A. Heinlein

October 28, 2007, 07:01 PM	#9
308nato Member Join Date: July 11, 2006 Location: Near Houston Posts: 68	You can try www.ubgholsters.com works for me. __________________ Member NRA,TSRA www.texasguntalk.com www.usguntalk.com www.patriotsforamerica.ning.com

October 29, 2007, 03:00 PM	#11
BruceGibson Junior Member Join Date: January 25, 2007 Location: Northwest Florida Posts: 13	www.tuckergunleather.com or www.kdholsters.com. They both have a knack for doing exactly what they say they'll do. __________________ "He who is silent is deemed to consent." www.GibsonGunleather.com

October 23, 2007, 08:16 AM	#3
gvf Junior member Join Date: July 30, 2006 Posts: 1,226	I use Uncle Mike's Professional, light, inexpensive, gun rides high. You can also use this as sort of "half-IWB", at least I found a way to do it. That is, it's a belt slot type and you can run the belt OVER the holster on the outside of it and the gun to keep it real close to your body for better conceal (just make sure you practice-draw it like that so you don't interfere with gun draw by having the belt too tight).

October 26, 2007, 11:40 AM	#5
Stumpy16076 Member Join Date: August 21, 2007 Posts: 19	Try El Paso Saddlery (www.epsaddlery.com). Good quality, reasonable prices, leadtime 4-8 weeks.

October 26, 2007, 12:11 PM	#6
rantingredneck Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,728	I like the Bianchi Minimalist personally.

October 26, 2007, 04:17 PM	#8
DanV1317 Senior Member Join Date: August 27, 2004 Posts: 331	By far the best OWb concealment holster is made by Themalabarfront.com http://www.themalabarfront.com/index.php?cPath=82_85_93

October 28, 2007, 11:02 PM	#10
FirstFreedom Junior member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: The Toll Road State, U.S.A. Posts: 12,451	I dig OWB paddle type holsters - so far this is the highest quality one I have found: Well nevermind, I don't see it in the current Gould & Goodrich catalog - maybe it was discontinued.... http://www.gouldusa.com/2007-2008-catalog.php Dangit, I knew I should have bought a few more of those for other pistol models like 1911.

October 30, 2007, 08:16 PM	#13
Shane Tuttle Staff Join Date: November 28, 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 9,443	+1 as BruceGibson stated on KD holsters... Talk to Cindy or Kevin. They will treat you right. I have several holsters and belts from them. Couldn't be happier with the quality of materials, service, and very reasonable prices... __________________ If it were up to me, the word "got" would be deleted from the English language. Posting and YOU: http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting

October 30, 2007, 09:28 PM	#14
Shooters Plus Member Join Date: October 6, 2007 Location: MS Posts: 84	My wife carries OWB in a Alessi CQC/S. She was the same way about IWB. Holsters for females is like finding a needle in a haystack. I thought I went through a lot of holsters trying to find one I liked but she definately has me beat. Nonetheless we both now wear the Alessi and both very satisfied. Good luck. __________________ www.shootersplus.com Guns for Sale! Glock, Colt, Ruger, Sig Sauer, Springfield, Smith & Wesson, HK and many more! Wilson Combat 1911 parts and accessories

October 30, 2007, 11:06 PM	#15
scsov509 Senior Member Join Date: November 22, 2006 Posts: 819	I've been really pleased with High Noon holsters in every regard (price, design, quality, etc.) A while back I was looking specifically for something that rode exceptionally high on the belt and yet still pulled my G-23 in close to the body. Of all the holsters I found, the High Noon topless was the best for my needs. Be sure to check them out as a consideration... http://www.highnoonholster.com/