Holster ride height question

[vpetrell]

Question and it may be a dumb one.

I'm looking at getting an OWB holster for my glock 19 for range time and have been looking at Blackhawk and blade tech as options.

As of now, I only have IWB for carrying


My question is what is an ideal ride height on the hip? I like the idea of a drop leg, as the grip is at a more natural length for my arms, but won't go drop leg because of the movement on the leg.

Is there a holster that sits a bit low on the hip that is out there? I like the Blackhawk Serpa and the blade tech eclipse.

If there are any yoy would recommend let me know! Or if you have any answers to my question that'd be great too

VP


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[Leaveammoforme]

Bladetech hands down. You will probably want to look at the Tek-lok compatible holsters if you don't know exactly how you want to carry. You can change angle and height without buying multiple adapters.

If my reading comprehension didn't fail me,
this may be what you're looking for.

Serpa + Glock is asking for trouble.

ETA- Well really,, Serpa + anything is asking for trouble

[SPM14430]

I don't think there's an ideal ride height, its more of a personal preference.



I can highly recommend the Safariland ALS 6378, comes with both paddle and belt attachment.

I carry a Glock 19 daily with the paddle and its comfortable all day.


For more concealment I recommend the Raven Phantom




and yes, stay away from Serpa anything

[vpetrell]

Bladetech hands down. You will probably want to look at the Tek-lok compatible holsters if you don't know exactly how you want to carry. You can change angle and height without buying multiple adapters.

If my reading comprehension didn't fail me,
this may be what you're looking for.

Serpa + Glock is asking for trouble.

ETA- Well really,, Serpa + anything is asking for trouble

And this is pretty much what I am asking for. I'll see what else is comparable to that from safari land now and see what will suite me the best.

Thanks for the words on staying away from Serpa

VP


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[vpetrell]

Looking now, Safari land may be out since they do not offer inforce comparable holsters. At least that I saw on the sight


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[MStarmer]

Look for anything with a drop and offset if you want to lower it. Thigh rigs aren't practical for most applications. If you are looking for something compatible with a specific light look at Comp-Tac, Blade-Tech, Raven, Bravo Concealment etc...

What brand of IWB are you using? You could also try some custom makers like CNC holsters or JM Kydex, I know JM offers a couple of ride heights.

[Cmm46]

T.Tex Arms and JM Custom have low ride kydex holsters. Thats what I use. Wont sit low like a thigh holster but definitely lower than most kydex concealment holsters. The Safariland ALS holsters are great but if you use the paddle it has a cant. If you use the belt mount it sits a little lower and you can get it more straight up and down. Its kind of bulky though.

[okie john]

I'm looking at getting an OWB holster for my glock 19 for range time and have been looking at Blackhawk and blade tech as options.

It depends on what you do during your range time. For plinking and goofing around in the woods, get whatever you want. If you’re doing other things, then match the holster to that.

For instance, I use an OWB holster for classes, hunting, and matches, or only 15-20% of the shooting that I do in a year. The rest is either concealed carry or training for concealed carry problems, for which I use an IWB holster. Re-holstering is the most dangerous part of using a holster, so I want those movements to be as close to the same with both holsters as I can get them. For that reason, my OWB rig rides high and very close to my torso, just like my IWB rigs.

Low-riding rigs make sense if you’re wearing plates or a heavy jacket, or carrying a pack heavy enough to require a waist belt. Unfortunately, I find that they tend to put your pistol where it will bang into a lot of stuff, especially if you don’t wear them very often.

My first choice for an OWB rig would be Raven, Fricke, JMCK, or one of the other top-flight makers. If you’re patient, you can find them used for 50-60% of retail on forums like this one. Second choice would Safariland. BladeTech gear is solid for what it is, but avoid Serpa holsters like you’d avoid a dose of the clap.


Okie John

[teutonicpolymer]

Safariland ALS unless you want the extra draw speed

[HardToHandle]

Safariland ALS unless you want the extra draw speed

I tried several Level 1 kydex options, all of which were fine but did not click with me. OWB is overt for me, as I make so many folks that are not IWB.

The ALS concealment rigs are a bit higher profile than a Raven, but offer better grip presentation and a retention device at the cost of tenth on a inch in addl offset. ALS is stupid fast, secure, safe reholster and gives a resounding click when secure. I now have a swapable ALS that goes on my war belts and can slip onto a paddle using the QLS system. I am impressed.