Trying OWB holster

Freight Train · May 11th, 2007, 12:10 PM

I just bought my first concealed carry handgun, a Kimber Ultra Carry II, and I'm looking for a holster. IWB sounds VERY concealable, but I'm a little leery about them because of my body shape. My gut is like the top of a mushroom with every thing below like the stem. I have to modifiy my knife sheath and flashlight holder with a loop that make them hang lower. From what I read, OWB is more comfortable, but you sacrifice concealment. I wear longer, untucked T-shirts year round, except when I need to wear a shirt and tie. Even then, I usually have a sports coat on, so this method would seem to work. A local gun shop can get me a Galco Concealable well under $100. Would you please give your opinions on this holster? I would like to also hear some other options and some advice for OWB carry. Thanks.

fsufanaz · May 11th, 2007, 09:23 PM

I have no experience withe the Galco concealable but it is a factory made holster and is probably OK. On this forum there are several custom holster makers who would hand make you a custom holster in the color and material of your choice some at prices significantly less than Galco. They can and will advise you on the best holster to fit you body type. I can personally recommend Nat of UBG Holster see link below. Give him a call and see what he can do for you.

http://www.ubgholsters.com/

Here are more links to other custom makers. I'm sure there are more but this gives you a start. At the top of the site there is a link for Holster sources it has many more choices.
http://www.miltsparks.com/
http://www.brommelandgunleather.com/

Ed

fotomaker57 · May 11th, 2007, 09:32 PM

Take a look at the Eagle Defender from K&D Holsters
http://www.kdholsters.com/basefile/owb-defend.html
I have one now and am getting ready to order another for my new XD45 compact.
Mike

eww · May 12th, 2007, 12:33 AM

I use a Bianchi with my Ultra II when I carry it OWB.

http://www.bianchi-intl.com/product/...?TxtModelID=82

glock21guy · May 12th, 2007, 12:46 AM

I have a Galco Cop 3 Slog, and like it very much. Till I got an IWB it was my main holster.

May 11th, 2007, 12:10 PM	#1
Freight Train Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 15	Trying OWB holster I just bought my first concealed carry handgun, a Kimber Ultra Carry II, and I'm looking for a holster. IWB sounds VERY concealable, but I'm a little leery about them because of my body shape. My gut is like the top of a mushroom with every thing below like the stem. I have to modifiy my knife sheath and flashlight holder with a loop that make them hang lower. From what I read, OWB is more comfortable, but you sacrifice concealment. I wear longer, untucked T-shirts year round, except when I need to wear a shirt and tie. Even then, I usually have a sports coat on, so this method would seem to work. A local gun shop can get me a Galco Concealable well under $100. Would you please give your opinions on this holster? I would like to also hear some other options and some advice for OWB carry. Thanks.

May 11th, 2007, 09:23 PM	#2
fsufanaz Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Not in AZ anymore Posts: 158	I have no experience withe the Galco concealable but it is a factory made holster and is probably OK. On this forum there are several custom holster makers who would hand make you a custom holster in the color and material of your choice some at prices significantly less than Galco. They can and will advise you on the best holster to fit you body type. I can personally recommend Nat of UBG Holster see link below. Give him a call and see what he can do for you. http://www.ubgholsters.com/ Here are more links to other custom makers. I'm sure there are more but this gives you a start. At the top of the site there is a link for Holster sources it has many more choices. http://www.miltsparks.com/ http://www.brommelandgunleather.com/ Ed __________________ US Navy Retired Silent Service The real test of a man is not when he plays the role he wants for himself, but when he plays the role destiny has for him. Vaclav Havel

May 11th, 2007, 09:32 PM	#3
fotomaker57 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Southwest Missouri Posts: 1,327	Take a look at the Eagle Defender from K&D Holsters http://www.kdholsters.com/basefile/owb-defend.html I have one now and am getting ready to order another for my new XD45 compact. Mike __________________ Created September 17, 1787 Ratified June 21, 1788 Signers 39 of the 55 Philadelphia Convention delegates *Let Us Never Forget*

May 12th, 2007, 12:46 AM	#5
glock21guy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 523	I have a Galco Cop 3 Slog, and like it very much. Till I got an IWB it was my main holster. __________________ Aaron If you don't protect your self, who will?

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May 12th, 2007, 12:33 AM	#4
eww Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 138	I use a Bianchi with my Ultra II when I carry it OWB. http://www.bianchi-intl.com/product/...?TxtModelID=82