OWB Strongside Holster for Defensive Handgun Class

limatunes · April 14th, 2007, 12:41 AM

This September I am taking a Defensive Handgun class with my husband. The holster requirement for the class is a strongside, rigid non-IWB.

In all honesty, my husband and I have spent days (literally) going through the holster sources on this site (which are fabulous by the way) and we have come up with a few options and before I rush to buy I would like to run it by the "experts" and see what, if any, advice they would like to add. ("They" being all of you.

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Please, I would like any advice on either the holster makers, the holsters themselves, the materials, or even some advice on anything else I haven't thought of yet.

The first holster I am considering is the WilsonCombat Practical Holster with the Ladies Holster Adapter. The upside is that depending on what I wear I have "two" holsters I just have to add the Ladies adapter.

The second holster is the DOH Dropped & Offset Holster-SR Loop.

The third is the Com-Tac belt holster.

This is for a class, mainly. If I wear anything that allows for OWB carry I may use it for carry as well, but, again, it's mainly for the class.

Any thoughts and comments are welcome!

kpw · April 14th, 2007, 01:42 AM

If your class is fairly physically intensive with the possibillity of going prone or anything like that, go for the BladeTech or Com-Tac. It won't bug ya as much if the kydex gets scratched up and gouged. I bought a G-Code a few years back for the same reasons. I use it for courses like that and local shootin games. Sorry, I can't really comment on the ladies adapters cause I ain't equipped that way.

Blackeagle · April 14th, 2007, 01:47 AM

I can't speak to the other two, but I've got a Comp-Tac Settable Cant holster. It's a great holster, very well made and works nicely. I haven't really used it in the last few months since I switched to IWB carry shortly before I got my permit.

Out of curiosity, why do you want to get a special holster for the class? I've always been of the opinion that it's best to train with EDC gear.

Condition Plaid · April 14th, 2007, 01:51 AM

I wear a Bianchi Minimalist for classes. Economical and works fine.

FrankE · April 14th, 2007, 03:38 AM

Check the Bianchi Model 82 Carry lock. I use it for carry, range and competition.

ccw9mm · April 14th, 2007, 04:13 AM

If interested in something that could also be used off-range for concealment, yet you want to keep it relatively simple and inexpensive, consider the Fist line of holsters. I'm impressed with them. Low prices, great workmanship, functional and effective, reasonable turnaround time. I've got a couple of them, with another on the way. Many are under $80.

JD · April 14th, 2007, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackeagle

Out of curiosity, why do you want to get a special holster for the class? I've always been of the opinion that it's best to train with EDC gear.

Quote:

Originally Posted by limatunes

This September I am taking a Defensive Handgun class with my husband. The holster requirement for the class is a strongside, rigid non-IWB.

Becasue she doesn't have a holster that meets class requirements...

retsupt99 · April 14th, 2007, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccw9mm

If interested in something that could also be used off-range for concealment, yet you want to keep it relatively simple and inexpensive, consider the Fist line of holsters. I'm impressed with them. Low prices, great workmanship, functional and effective, reasonable turnaround time. I've got a couple of them, with another on the way. Many are under $80.

I agree, with you description of Fist...I have 2 dozen+ of their holsters.

Always, quick 3-5 weeks, and great quality...
No one seems to say much about Fist...seems like a great company. Actually, I'm waiting on three more holsters from them right now...

limatunes...
For a self-defense class I took using my Pro CDP II, I did buy a good Galco paddle holster and it was great.

Stay armed...stay safe!

ret

entropy · April 14th, 2007, 11:44 AM

My .02 is you should train as you would fight. Either talk to the instructor for "rules relief" or get the holster that most closely duplicates what you will be wearing in the real world. Don't quite understand why they would prohibit IWB. (shoulder or crossdaraw perhaps)

When SHTF you will default to your level (method) of training.

gfmun · April 14th, 2007, 12:28 PM

I have a Wilson Practical and it does not work for me, hard for me to draw from and after a very small amount of wear it really looks beat up. I have had several Comp-tac holsters for different handguns and stongly recommend them. I like the locking paddle and I bought my wife the ladies version of the locking paddle and she really likes hers also.

Thanks, George

April 14th, 2007, 01:51 AM	#4
Condition Plaid Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 70	I wear a Bianchi Minimalist for classes. Economical and works fine. __________________ For information on getting your CCW License in California please visit CalCCW.

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ccw9mm VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oregon USA Posts: 8,272	If interested in something that could also be used off-range for concealment, yet you want to keep it relatively simple and inexpensive, consider the Fist line of holsters. I'm impressed with them. Low prices, great workmanship, functional and effective, reasonable turnaround time. I've got a couple of them, with another on the way. Many are under $80. __________________ Your best weapon is your brain. Don't leave home without it. Thoughts: Justifiable self defense. Explain: How does disarming victims reduce the number of victims? Deal with evil through strength. Affirm the good in Man through trust. NRA. GOA. OFF.

April 14th, 2007, 12:28 PM	#10
gfmun New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 11	comp-tac I have a Wilson Practical and it does not work for me, hard for me to draw from and after a very small amount of wear it really looks beat up. I have had several Comp-tac holsters for different handguns and stongly recommend them. I like the locking paddle and I bought my wife the ladies version of the locking paddle and she really likes hers also. Thanks, George

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April 14th, 2007, 01:42 AM	#2
kpw Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: PA Posts: 1,107	If your class is fairly physically intensive with the possibillity of going prone or anything like that, go for the BladeTech or Com-Tac. It won't bug ya as much if the kydex gets scratched up and gouged. I bought a G-Code a few years back for the same reasons. I use it for courses like that and local shootin games. Sorry, I can't really comment on the ladies adapters cause I ain't equipped that way.

April 14th, 2007, 01:47 AM	#3
Blackeagle Distinguished Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,992	I can't speak to the other two, but I've got a Comp-Tac Settable Cant holster. It's a great holster, very well made and works nicely. I haven't really used it in the last few months since I switched to IWB carry shortly before I got my permit. Out of curiosity, why do you want to get a special holster for the class? I've always been of the opinion that it's best to train with EDC gear.

April 14th, 2007, 03:38 AM	#5
FrankE New Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1	Check the Bianchi Model 82 Carry lock. I use it for carry, range and competition.

April 14th, 2007, 11:44 AM	#9
entropy Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: midwest Posts: 32	My .02 is you should train as you would fight. Either talk to the instructor for "rules relief" or get the holster that most closely duplicates what you will be wearing in the real world. Don't quite understand why they would prohibit IWB. (shoulder or crossdaraw perhaps) When SHTF you will default to your level (method) of training.