I just picked up a nice G21 SF and am looking for something outside the waistband for the range, matches, and occasional outing.
I’m leaning towards some kind of Safariland, something between these two.
http://safariland.com/product.aspx?pid=528
http://safariland.com/product.aspx?pid=328
I want the access & ease of reholstering of the former with the snugness & security of the latter.
Any suggestions?
ETA: I have the Glock rail so no worries about the picatinny curse.
Four words: Raven Concealment Systems Phantom
Anyone else?
Check these out. Highest quality, with a variety of configurations to suit.
I would also recommend the Raven Phantom. Also good choices are Safariland 568 and Talon Tactical A10.
For an off the shelf holster the Galco Concealable is a great design.
If you’re stuck on Safariland, I would suggest the open top design for CCW, and the snap model if you are planning on open carry. (On a side note, I would only recommend either of those designs if you plan to carry behind your hip; around the 4:00 to 5:30 position. Otherwise, you will probably want a holster with less forwrd cant, so the angle of your wrist isn’t as bent - read: weak - during the draw)
If Kydex is an option, Raven Concealment is an excellent choice, as others have mentioned. They are well designed, versatile holsters.
Galco is another option if you prefer a leather holster without waiting for a custom holster (although I personally feel that their leather is too soft for what they cost). Kramer Gunleather is a good option if they have a holster for your pistol in stock.
If you don’t mind waiting for custom leather, the sky’s the limit. Matt Delfatti, Milt Sparks, Alessi Gunleather, Nossar Gunleather, K&D holsters, and Bluegrass Holsters are just a few of the companies that make good quality products as long as you can stand to wait.
For leather OWB I’d highly recommend the Galco Concealable. I have one for my Sig p226r and it’s a great holster. Depending on what clothes I wear I can hide it pretty well.
I also recently used this holster in an LMS Defense Pistol 1 class and it preformed very well.
I got mine from impactguns.com
Galco Concealable or Comp-Tac Minotaur Gladiator OWB?
I just picked up one of these for my 1911 to be used on my first line belt:
http://www.blade-tech.com/DOH-Dropped-Offset-Holster-SR-Loop-pr-1163.html
I dig it. Very comfy to employ and it drops the holster down and tilts it out a bit to make it more accessible while wearing a jacket.
I was going to recommend the same thing. I just ordered one that allows the light to be attached, they said they were about 40 days out and wouldn’t charge me until it shipped.
The Blade-Tech would also be a good choice.
Sam’s post on RCS holsters (click HERE) was what convinced me to buy. Great holster and mag pouch, and great CS from The Malabar Front.
Sorry - double post. Please delete.
Blade-Tech if you want a do everything holster that is bullet proof. I have the for all my glocks, 1911’s and HP’s. For deep concealment, look elses where, but for range, competetion and general carry - They are GREAT!
I now use a Raven with my Glock 17 everyday.
It holds the G17 very close and tight.