Handgun Holsters

[Fishman15]

Just got a new little toy for a night fishing companion...glock 42 380 pistol. Thinking about a clip on holster but would rather wear the gun outside the waist band. Most all of these seem designed to wear the holster inside your waist band and the clip attaches on the outside. If I bought a left handed IWB holster and used it as a right handed OWB holster would it work properly or do those holsters need to be inside the waist band to work?

[Plateauplower]

Just got a new little toy for a night fishing companion...glock 42 380 pistol. Thinking about a clip on holster but would rather wear the gun outside the waist band. Most all of these seem designed to wear the holster inside your waist band and the clip attaches on the outside. If I bought a left handed IWB holster and used it as a right handed OWB holster would it work properly or do those holsters need to be inside the waist band to work?

I don't think it would work well like that, it would be flopping around since the clips that go over the waistband are plastic and kind of long. Try it at a store. I have a ruger .380 I usually use the small uncle mikes sleeve, and just put it in my pocket looks like a wallet and is out of the way. They are very unpleasant to shoot with the short bbl and tiny grips, but great for night fishing in questionable areas.

[jdtemple]

Sidearmor makes excellent OWB holsters for Glocks. https://www.sidearmor.com/

I haven't purchased anything from them for years, but they're a mom & pop business and I'm pretty certain they make both left & right handed models.

I don't see anything for the 42 listed on their site, but send them a message. They might be able to hook you up.

[Fishman15]

I don't think it would work well like that, it would be flopping around since the clips that go over the waistband are plastic and kind of long. Try it at a store. I have a ruger .380 I usually use the small uncle mikes sleeve, and just put it in my pocket looks like a wallet and is out of the way. They are very unpleasant to shoot with the short bbl and tiny grips, but great for night fishing in questionable areas.

Yea, that's what I was kind of worried about. Have you tried a paddle type holster before PP?

[Fishman15]

Sidearmor makes excellent OWB holsters for Glocks. https://www.sidearmor.com/

I haven't purchased anything from them for years, but they're a mom & pop business and I'm pretty certain they make both left & right handed models.

I'll check into it, thanks JD

[Plateauplower]

Yea, that's what I was kind of worried about. Have you tried a paddle type holster before PP?

I have a paddle type holster for a ruger mark series .22 target pistol. Love it, it's adjustable friction fit (hard plastic like kydex), and stays out of the way. Usually use it when running trap lines and it holds the pistol very securely but easy to take out and put away. Plus it has a groove to accommodate a red dot sight.

[Jdizzlean]

i personally prefer the IWB holster style, however a friend of mine recommended this brand for comfort if you're going to go appendix or OWB

http://pjholster.com/products/owb-holster-gallery

[Fishman15]

I have a paddle type holster for a ruger mark series .22 target pistol. Love it, it's adjustable friction fit (hard plastic like kydex), and stays out of the way. Usually use it when running trap lines and it holds the pistol very securely but easy to take out and put away. Plus it has a groove to accommodate a red dot sight.

Here is one that De Santis just came out with this year for the Glock 42 that I just found. Not much info on it yet...http://www.desantisholster.com/C-H-A-M-P

[Fishman15]

i personally prefer the IWB holster style, however a friend of mine recommended this brand for comfort if you're going to go appendix or OWB

http://pjholster.com/products/owb-holster-gallery

Cool, I'll check it out. So many manufacturers out there now...

[v4lu3s]

I am partial to OWB holsters as well, I have two for my glock 19 that I use, one is good the other great. If I remember i will give the brand ont eh great one. I also much prefer leather to kydex or nylon...

I have a smaller handgun that I am trying an IWB on though, like I said I am not a fan, but recently I have lost 3 inches in the waist and all my pants and shorts are baggy enough that IWB may work out ok...

[v4lu3s]

http://www.alessigunholsters.com/ale...or-glock-guns/
this is what i use most often and I really like it as far as comfort and ease of concealment. pricey but well worth it.

[Corbi]

Have an IWB setup from Alien Gear and it's very comfy and holds the S&W securely, adjustable for height, angle, how secure it holds, etc.

[Brackneyc]

I just keep mine in my hand. Amidoingitrite.

[NorwichGrad]

Crossbreed holster is another good one, Fish.

Even if I'm sweaty in the summer, the aroma of my ballz don't transfer to my pistol. I think the leather absorbs the odor. It's also comfortable IWB.

[Jdizzlean]

Have an IWB setup from Alien Gear and it's very comfy and holds the S&W securely, adjustable for height, angle, how secure it holds, etc.

i have theirs as well for a full size sig 226, love it. mine's the original leather backed one, extremely comfy

[Fishman15]

I just keep mine in my hand. Amidoingitrite.

A pocket rocket ya mean?

[Fishman15]

Crossbreed holster is another good one, Fish.

Even if I'm sweaty in the summer, the aroma of my ballz don't transfer to my pistol. I think the leather absorbs the odor. It's also comfortable IWB.

Some of those look really nice...

[trickyB]

I have paddle style holsters for my Sig's and really like them. I'm not sure who manufactured them but they are comfortable and provide a secure hold. Perfect for night fishing.

[Fishman15]

Yea, that looks about what I'm looking for right there!

[Corbi]

Got a couple holsters from Rawdog, one for my .380 and the purple one for the wifes LC9S Ruger. I had to go with green just in case of a zombie invasion. Also pictured is the Alien gear setup which is very comfy as well as an Uncle Mikes pocket holster.

[Fishman15]

Got a couple holsters from Rawdog, one for my .380 and the purple one for the wifes LC9S Ruger. I had to go with green just in case of a zombie invasion. Also pictured is the Alien gear setup which is very comfy as well as an Uncle Mikes pocket holster.

Hey Corbi that Green one would match some of my workout attire handsomely. I'm sure my gym would get a kick out of it...

Seriously nice looking stuff, will check out the Alien and Rawdog gear. Thanks

[Like It Or Not]

This chick doesn't need a holster

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...arry/71899282/

WACO, Texas — Officers searching a woman after a traffic stop found a fully loaded pistol in her vagina, Waco police said.

[jdtemple]

That AlienGear holster looks like a Comp-Tac MTAC clone (which is what I use):

[Flounderbout]

I have paddle style holsters for my Sig's and really like them. I'm not sure who manufactured them but they are comfortable and provide a secure hold. Perfect for night fishing.

Why do you need a pistol to go night fishing? WTF are you fishing for?