I have been carrying my G26 in an OWB kydex holster from persec. I am looking for something IWB. Anyone have any reccomendations? I am thinking about a versa max 2, but thats kinda on the high end of my budget.
thanks.
Strong side or appendix? Leather or kydex? What’s your build? What’s your budget?
strong side, I prefer to carry somewhere between 2-4 depending on clothes. Dont have a preference either kydex or leather. Budget is about 150.
Its just a standard glock 26.
BladeTech Nano… cost about 60 bucks but worth it in my eyes. That’s what I used when I carried a G27
Kydex: Dark Star Gear or JM Custom. both should leave plenty leftover for you.
Leather: tons of options. JRC, 5 Shot, Milt Sparks, etc
These are excellent choices. I’ve also been a fan of Raven Concealment for a long time. Most of my OWB stuff is either Raven or Dark Star.
If I recall correctly, JRC is having a holiday sale, and including a free mag pouch if you buy a holster.
I carry a G26 or G19 AIWB in a Raven Vanguard 2 when I have to. My preference is OWB in a Raven Phantom. CrossBreed makes a very comfortable IWB holster.
I wonder if there is a difference between the persec OWB holsters and raven?
I prefer leather for IWB. Since being turned on to Milt Sparks I haven’t looked back. I prefer their Summer Special. I EDC my G19 during the summer with it and can’t find one bad thing to say about it. If you go with a Milt Sparks be prepared for a wait, last I checked they only had 5 employees.
how thick is your summer special with your g19? My concern about that holster is it would be think with were the belt loops are?
I tried 4 other holsters before a Galco King Tuk, and for IWB I’ve settled on that. It was the first IWB hybrid holster I tried and I see why so many people like this type. I think the name is somewhat misleading as I can’t tuck in a shirt without it being plainly obvious that I’m carrying. I’m medium build, and any kind of fitted shirt bunches up where I tuck it in around the holster. But with an untucked shirt or any kind of jacket or vest, it’s fine. They’re in stock and just under $60 with shipping from Midway at the moment.
For day to day use, the only drawback is it’s basically impossible to draw with any kind of speed while seated in a car with the seatbelt on.
I’ve been running my G26 in a Ritchie Leather Hideaway for some time, a big foot-print, low-ride, utilitarian design with moderate cant which I prefer. Paired with a Ritchie mag carrier and a quality belt it’s a stable, leather IWB that ‘just works’ for my body-type and civilian carry needs. I’m eying up a TT Slim XC though and if I can get that style built with less cant without compromising the design I might give one a try. Just sold two VM II’s, they’re works of art but ride way too high for me with Glock and HK platforms.
You could have any of these maker’s or many other great choices, leather or Kydex, and stay under your budget cap.
For IWB I use PJ Holsters with the clip on loop. I use them for Kahr PM9, G19, g30, SP101, 4" 1911, and my new EDC the VP9. I love how thin they are as well as easy on/off. The hybrid type never grew on me.
I don’t think it’s too thick, although kydex would be thinner but not as comfortable because it doesn’t have any give. YMMV.
Where do you where it 3-4?
What he said. G26 and G19 in the VG2 or Raven Phantom.
I use to run the VG2, but have moved away from appendix carry. I ran it last night at about 2.5 but felt the gun shift more than I would like.
I am tempted to pick up a phantom and compare it to my holster from persec.
I’ve only used the Phantom for OWB carry. I was thinking about picking up a Raven IWB holster to get a little more stabilization over the VG2.
You thinking the ACR?
Yes sir. Thoughts or experiences with it?