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    G19 holster and belt reccomendations

    My father recently came to me seeking advice about a CCW. I really don't know anything about the CCW world but he told me a guy he works with was selling a G19 with 45 rounds through it. Since I know a ton of people CCW this weapon I told him to jump on it.

    I have also heard that you need a good belt and holster but like I said I don't know much about all the options.

    CCW guys, what would be a good beginner holster and belt for a guy who is 5' 8 170?

    Also, whats the deal with the lead bullets in the glock barrels. Is it true the lead will build up due to the type of rifling causing unsafe chamber pressure or is it a myth? I have read a ton of conflicting reports.

    Thanks

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    MTAC for IWB.

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    Do not shoot lead (unjacked) bullets in a Glock - it is referenced in the owner's manual. If you must shoot them, you need to replace the barrel with one that has conventional rifling, such as a Storm Lake or KKM.

    A good belt from Dillon Leather and an IWB CompTac, Raven Concealment or Blade Tech will last him the rest of his life. Do not overlook extra magazines. Speer 124 gr. +P has proven to be effective from Glock 19s as well.

    When he's had a chance to carry for a while, you might consider upgrading the sights to 10-8. The factory ones are less than ideal.

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    I use a wilderness instructor belt and an Andrews McDaniel II IWB sheath.
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    Quote Originally Posted by modern_pirate View Post
    Do not shoot lead (unjacked) bullets in a Glock - it is referenced in the owner's manual. If you must shoot them, you need to replace the barrel with one that has conventional rifling, such as a Storm Lake or KKM.

    A good belt from Dillon Leather and an IWB CompTac, Raven Concealment or Blade Tech will last him the rest of his life. Do not overlook extra magazines. Speer 124 gr. +P has proven to be effective from Glock 19s as well.

    When he's had a chance to carry for a while, you might consider upgrading the sights to 10-8. The factory ones are less than ideal.

    M_P
    Thanks for the suggestions. I looked in the owners manual and all I could see regarding ammunition was a statement saying use only high quality new ammunition. I will still tell him to stay away from the lead though.

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    One thing I can say is that a good belt and holster are a must. Having said that I carry my G22 and G19 in a Kramer Vertical scabbard made of Horsehide. This is the 2nd one I have owned and I find that the horsehide lasts longer than cowhide. His stuff is top-notch.

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    Get a good belt. I use a Beltman belt, velcro lined to use with the Velcro clips.
    It has been a great belt.

    http://www.thebeltman.net/

    MTAC is my favorite holster right now. It works great and is adaptable for different clips, carry styles and even different guns. I use the V-Clips.

    http://www.comp-tac.com/product_info.php?products_id=95

    CompTAC also had some of their belts on sale. Any good GUN BELT will do. The comptac one was reinforced with kydex and available velcro lined and sounded pretty good. I only have first hand experience with the Beltman.

    http://www.comp-tac.com/product_info.php?products_id=43

    Oh, I carry a Glock 19 as well. The problem with lead is with the polygonal rifling. It causes a tighter seal with the bullet and when the barrel leads up, it can lead to increased pressures and blow up your gun. The same recommendation against lead is from all guns that use poly rifling (Glock, HK, etc.) If you want to shoot lead, just pick up a Lone Wolf drop in barrel.
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    holster and belt

    I have rafter S double wide belt in shark its 2 years old and still looks great
    and a kramer #3 horsehide both work great for my 23 or 19 thinking of getting a #3 for my 17 and 22 also

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    I carry my G19 in a Kramer #3 IWB Horsehide, a Kramer Vertical Horsehide Scabbard or a AIWB kydex holster from Carry Concepts. These holsters are always supported by a gun belt from The Beltman or a Wilderness 5 Stitch Instructors Belt. I can comfortably carry with any the above configurations for 16+ hours a day.

    Of course YMMV......

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    If you don't mind, let me toss out an explanation of why guys are recommending the belts that they are. (The issue of holsters is an entirely different and in many ways more complicated one, so I'll leave that to someone who can address that appropriately.) Bottom line, the stiffer your belt is, the happier you'll be carrying a gun on it. This stiffness can be achieved a few different ways; leather belts are often made from bullhide or horsehide, double-layered, etc. Nylon belts can have multiple rows of stitching (Wilderness, et al.), a plastic/HDPE insert (Galco, et al.), or stiffer webbing (Ares Gear, et al.). The best belts do multiples of these, and if you were to look at a Wilderness belt (or one of the others), you'd notice that it likely does two or even three of these things. When you draw your handgun, that belt should NOT move with it. We all have experience with different brands, and many of us have multiple belts from different companies; these are the people whose advice you should weight (positively), as compared to the folks who say "My (insert brand here) belt is the best ever, and it's the only one I've ever had!" Many (perhaps most) of these companies have some sort of satisfaction guarantee. As the price goes up, so does the quality, and so does the customer service (generally).

    I hope this wasn't "teaching my grandmother to suck eggs"; just trying to point out a few things that you should be looking for and paying attention to when you go belt shopping.


    Full disclosure - I work for Ares Gear. I'm not telling you to buy one of my belts, I'm telling you how to choose the belt that's right for you. If that's not one of my belts (and it might not be), then I hope this can help you find the one that best suits your needs.

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