G19 holster and belt reccomendations

[Rider79]

I use one of these:

http://www.lapolicegear.com/blcqcleinho.html

It's not super expensive, I've run it through some drills and it's worked for me. The sweat guard works well, and it's comfortable for long carry. I'd like to get a Kramer or Milt Sparks and try it out eventually though. As for a belt, I have a Apex dress type belt that has a polymer insert in it that works well, but usually I use a Wilderness 5 stitch belt without the polymer insert. It works well enough, but I kinda wish I got the one with the insert in it.

[DBR]

The most economical and very serviceable rig I use is the Glock "Sport Holster" (about $15)- it is not a toy and is actually quite rugged - with the 1 1/2" Wilderness Instructor 5 stitch Belt (about $40). This is an OWB rig.

After spending more than I want to admit on holsters for IWB including horsehide, cowhide and Kydex, I use the K. L. Null UNS Horsehide for several guns and particularly for Glock.

http://www.klnullholsters.com/

I think it is the best IWB holster available for a Glock. It is not cheap but you can also get it in this lifetime. He usually delivers in less than three weeks. Once you find the "sweet spot" you will forget it is there and the draw is VERY fast. I wear mine either at 3:00 or about 4:30 depending.

Personally, I like a heavy leather single layer belt for IWB. It eventually conforms to me and the other stuff. Nylon never will.

"Filson" makes an excellent Bridal Leather belt for this purpose.

http://www.filson.com/product/index....entPage=family

I have been using a couple of their belts for more than 10 years and they still are serviceable.

[Robb Jensen]

I use a Galco Side-Snap-Scabbard and the Royal Guard with my Glock 19. I wear Galco leather belts and a Wilderness instuctor belt.

[jsebens]

Personally, I like a heavy leather single layer belt for IWB. It eventually conforms to me and the other stuff. Nylon never will.

Filson makes great belts. Like leather, a good nylon belt can and should conform to you after regular wear. For an example, look at a police officer's nylon duty belt - they're usually straight when you buy them, and contoured within a week.

[Littlebear]

I have been very happy with this guy's work: http://www.c-rusty.com/pages/product_index.htm
Horsehide indeed seems to "age" better than cow/bullhide. After six years of daily wear, holster and mag pouches have not lost any of their retention. The belt is more pliable, but still offers the same "vertical" stiffness and support.
C. Rusty is also a good guy to deal with.

[parishioner]

I use a Galco Side-Snap-Scabbard and the Royal Guard with my Glock 19. I wear Galco leather belts and a Wilderness instuctor belt.

It seems there is a lot of praise for the wilderness instructor belt. And at a decent price Ill try to turn him on to that one. Thanks.

[wargasm]

Wilderness belt / Crossbreed Supertuck @ 4 o'clock with my G19 & 22.

[SteyrAUG]

Depends how he intends to carry.

I personally prefer a OTW holster under a reporter vest as it provides better access than having to yank up a shirt. And in that setup I prefer a paddle mag for easy on and off when I come home.

So as a result my favorite holster is a Blackhawk SERPA. Unlike other kydex holsters this one doesn't mark up your guns from tension retention and it's built a lot better than most.

[A-Bear680]

I have used a Dillion leather belt ( wide one) and an IWB BladeTech for around 10 years.
There are 3 Wilderness Instructor belts at my house but we rarely wear them off the range. Still they are very good belts.
Don't waste money on a cheap belt -- the belt needs to stabilize the holster for a decent draw.
A set of tritium sights & a light would be very high on my list of stuff to get. On a tight budget , I would ( and have in the past ) buy the light first. Warren makes some very good sights but I don't own a set yet.