IWB holster rec. for Glock 19...?

General Firearms Handguns - Semi Auto
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I just bought a Glock 19 (for the fun of it) and am interested in an IWB holster recommendation for it. (My typical carry gun is a full size 1911 with a Milt Sparks VM2 IWB holster) I do not have a weapon light for the Glock, and don’t want a retention device. I don’t think I need something as big as a VM2 type leather holster for the Glock since it is so much lighter (and smaller) than my 1911.

I’d like to buy once if possible, so I would appreciate any recommendations. Thanks in advance.

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Raven Concealment. I love mine.

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I like the Raven Concealment Phantom configured for IWB with the soft loops.

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I use a Sparks SS-II for my 19 when I carry it IWB. You can sometimes get them from Brownells without the usual Sparks wait time.
I’ve also got a lot of use from a Raven IWB for my M&P and like it a lot as well.

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When I carry my G19 IWB, it’s in a Versa Max II. I haven’t found anything that’s even half as comfortable and stable.

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Two words: Raven Concealment. I just got their Light Compatible Phantom holsters for my Glock 19 with TLR-1 and my Comp-Tac’s don’t even compare. Holds close to the body and even only wearing a light t-shirt over, people couldn’t tell I was carrying. I have the over the belt clips instead of the loops. They didn’t secure as tightly as I wanted them to and one would draw the holster out when I drew so a little heating and now it stays secure. Can’t say enough good things about Raven Concealment. They are the heat.

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Raven concealment, I have replaced almost all of my off duty holsters with products from Raven. Check out Malabar Front to order.

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Milt Sparks SSII is my favorite IWB so far. I also have an MTAC, and while I gave it a fair shake as my EDC for a number of months, I now only wear it when I need something tuckable.

Maybe the Phantom owners can address this… but one thing I really dislike about most Kydex IWB holsters (MTAC included) is “trigger guard retention”. I get a much smoother draw stroke from holsters that use “friction” retention based on a tight fit along the length of the slide than those that rely largely upon a trigger guard indentation. I don’t know which method the Phantom uses.

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The three holsters mentioned here are in my opinion the best available:

  1. Comptac MTAC – Very comfortable, quick turn delivery time (under 2 weeks), easily adjustable for whatever cant is most comfortable and concealable for you, and fairly inexpensive ($80).
  2. Raven – Less comfortable in my opinion than the MTAC because it’s a hard piece of kydex against you. I do not have one for a G19 but have tried them for other guns. Conceals extremely well though, and very modular. Can do multiple different methods of mounting IWB (leather loops, clips, etc). I think this one wins in concealability.
  3. Milt Sparks VM-2 – Probably the most comfortable and popular of leather holsters. I would suggest ordering one regardless of what else you get. They are $105 and take 6 months to get. I’d also order one of the above to get you by until you receive the VM2. If for some reason you like the Raven or MTAC better than the VM-2, then you can sell it for at least 50% more than you bought it for.
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I highly recommend a Custom Carry Concepts Looper.

Simple, comfortable and you can request Rich make it in an appendix configuration if you see fit.

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I had a lot of trouble finding a quality holster. I personally would recommend Leather Arsenal’s products. I ordered the Double Deep Cover Concealment and it is the best holster I have found. It was well worth the wait and cost less than a Galco.

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Another vote for Raven Concealment’s Phantom. I’ve been carrying my G19 in one with tuckable IWB clips for almost a year now. I previously used a Comp-Tac CTAC and the Raven is much more comfortable.

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Thanks for the input.

I have a VMII for my 1911 and really like it. I’m a small guy and my 5" 1911 is heavy and yanks on my pants, so I need the VMII to hold the gun in place. But, that holster is a bit big for me. For example, I wear my 1911 in the VMII in the ~ 3:30 position, and the VMII is so wide it pulls out against my waistband. Or in other words, it is wider than the side of my body. So for the Glock I’m looking for something a bit smaller, and less “wide”…if that’s the right word.

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Peters Custom Holsters has always treated me pretty well. Good guy.

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That sounds like a belt issue to me. What belt are you using? I am a little guy too and I had no problem carrying a full size 1911 in a VMII with a Wilderness 5 Stitch belt.

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Kramer IWB #3.

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CompTAC MTAC all day, every day (possible anyway :slight_smile: )
I love it. I used to carry my HK USPc .45 in it. I ordered a new kydex body for my G19 for $35 and now carry that instead. I got the Slide version and it will fit the Glock 17/19/22/23/34/35/etc. (everything except the 36, 21/20, 30/29)

I’ve carried it on long car trips, all day long, working on the house, car, etc. It’s been great. I use the V-Clips (velcro) with a good velcro lined belt (beltman)

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I carry mine in a Galco Royal Guard.

Added pics and I use the optional black belt loops. Mag pouch is a DeSantis.


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I’ve used several different Blade-Tech holsters (IWB) for several years w/o complaint.
Simple, small, and thin. While I like them with my Kahr P-40, they shine even more for me with my Glocks as they add virtually no thickness to a carry package, and even the thinnest Glock (G-36) is not all that slim.
JMHO

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Comp-Tac MTAC all the way! Very comfortable, and love the interchangeable shells.