ccw holster OWB choice

[Linea_de_Fuego]

Do you all feel that the pancake style above is better for a G19 than a classic loop and tunnel design like this?

[Akoni]

Do you all feel that the pancake style above is better for a G19 than a classic loop and tunnel design like this?

Yes..

[Alpha Sierra]

Yes..

+1

Pancakes are the only OWBs that I can hide well.

[Linea_de_Fuego]

+1

Pancakes are the only OWBs that I can hide well.

I wondered about that and called the company to ask their recommendation. I was told that the owner and son both use the Askins style model. The reasoning for this choice as I understand was because of the smaller surface area of the Askins. I was more concerned about how tightly it carries next to my side. If it does not do well for me I can always go with the pancake next.

[Lumpy196]

The reasoning for this choice as I understand was because of the smaller surface area of the Askins.

As far as Im concerned, a holster with a "smaller surface area" just means its not as likely to distribute the guns weight as well.


The Askins design makes a great holster for open carry or for range games, but Ive yet to meet anyone that liked it for a serious concealment rig.

I prefer Kramer's horsehide beltscabbard. Its thinner, and holds the gun very close to the body.

[Alpha Sierra]

As far as Im concerned, a holster with a "smaller surface area" just means its not as likely to distribute the guns weight as well.

Agreed. And I should add that I have not found a kydex OWB holster that does not stick out like a sore thumb unless I wear ridiculously oversized shirts.

[Sam]

Bruce Nelson designed the classic "loop and tunnel" scabbard that's widely copied (authorized and unauthorized) by several makers. Col. Askin didn't design this holster, Bianchi stuck his name on their interpretation of the Nelson rig. Milt Sparks and Lou Alessi are the only two companies that Nelson officially passed the torch to after he couldn't keep up with the demand.

[Linea_de_Fuego]

Thanks you all for the sage advice. I did change the order to a pancake like this.

[Canonshooter]

No doubt pancake holsters conceal the best because they pull the grip section in tight against the body.

No doubt pancake holsters are the least comfortable of the two because they pull the grip section in tight against the body.

[Akoni]

Agreed. And I should add that I have not found a kydex OWB holster that does not stick out like a sore thumb unless I wear ridiculously oversized shirts.

Standby for a review (getting enuff carry time on it to do it) of the Raven Concealment Systems kydex rig. I think they are on the right track to a concealment kydex rig. For OWB, I'm still a fan of my Kramer belt scabbards but the RCS rig may turn out to be a viable alternative if you prefer kydex.