Shrugs

What are the advantages/disadvantages of a OWB belt holster and OWB paddle holster ?

I'm thinking the paddle holster would be easier to remove if you ever change clothes or so places where CCW is not allowed. But how secure is it ? Since it doesn't attach to a belt, won't it wiggle or slide on the belt ?

Bearclaw Holsters Up A Creek - Paddle Holster

Bearclaw Holsters Standard Option - Belt Holster

Comp-Tac Belt Holster

Comp-Tac Paddle Holster

Ram Rod

You're thinking right on the first part of your statement. Secure? The paddle goes between your body and inside of your pants, assuming you'll be wearing a belt, and tightly enough to support your pistol's weight, no issues. Besides, most paddle holsters have barbs that press outward above and below the belt from the inside of the pants. It will only wiggle or slide if you don't take care to do your part. I have a Fobus paddle holster for my large Glocks, I'm fixin' to get another one tomorrow for my SIG P220. Cold weather is just down the pike, I'll be using these alot as well as my leather belt holsters.
I almost forgot----advantages/disadvantages? Those mainly lie with the end user in my opinion.

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MsXD9

I have a fobus paddle holester for my XD 9 sub compact and really like it because it is easy to draw from and easy to take on an off when needed.
I also have a belt holster but it moves around to much and does not stay close enough to my body for concealing. I like the paddle holster the best. I also have a leather paddle holster which cost me about $65 bucks at a gunshow but I still like the cheaper Fobus paddle holster the best.

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goldshellback

For me the paddle holsters are great for quick, easy removal when I need to disarm. My sidearm stays in the holster, trigger covered, safer and more convenient. A good paddle is secure and will work for most carry situations.

Belt holsters are naturaly better in that more secure on the belt and the sidearm is held closer to the body....better concealment.

I have and use both. My paddle get the most wear around the house and quick trips in town. When I need/want to carry for an extended period of time.....and need better concealment.....I go with an IWB or leather belt holster.

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NCHornet

I think I explained this in another thread yesterday. The paddle holster protrudes much farther from the body, especially the roto paddle holsters. A good OWB pancake holster and quality belt will pull the weapon in good n tight to the body where it should be.

NCH

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Eric Larsen

Honestly it depends on the designs of both holsters. Ive had great paddles that could conceal in the winter and loved them...and Ive had them pinch me, ride up and almost fall out and come out when I draw my gun....
A good belt slide (Askins Avenger) style holster is worth there wait in gold....great for cold weather concealment and range use.

For a better solid concealment rig for OWB...look at pancakes.

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Shrugs

When you're talking about the belt holster sitting closer/further to the body, are you using a kydex similar to the ones in the links above, or a leather pancake holster ?

BikerRN

If you want a more concealable Paddle Holster, take a look at the Kramer MSP Paddle.

It gives the best of both worlds.

Biker

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tns0038

Don't let some nay sawyers convince you, that you only need one holster. Including fanny packs, I currently have four holsters for my primary carry.

So, why not buy both.

I own a OWB holster for those times, when I need good concealment from a T-shirt or button down shirt un-tucked, but don’t' feel like warring an IWB because I'll be sitting at dinner, or a movie. And a good quality OWB holster that tightens down close to your body is very hard for anyone to detect.

For conveyance a quality paddle holster is very hard to beat. Like others have said, being able to remove the whole rig and keep the trigger covered for safety is a big plus. However, instead of a injected molded holster I would recommend a quality leather paddle holster. While it may not fit as tight as an quality OWB holster it is almost as tight fitting, and again very hard for anyone to notice.

When I worked for the Fed's I use Pro-Fed Paddle Holster
a holster by DeSantis similar to this one, and traveled all over the country, including New York, Chicago, California, Boston just to name a few, with a G19 covered by a sport coat, and only once did a very savvy older gentleman who was guarding one of Florida's supreme court judges notice.

If I was to buy a paddle holster today I would look at the ones listed below.

FIST, INC.

Kramer Handgun Leather: Revolver holsters, concealment holsters, paddle holster, 1911 holster, ankle holster


Hope this helps

KenInColo

+1, I have 4 too.

My Blackhawk SERPA can be worn w/belt loops or paddle. I wear it in paddle mode w/the hooks adjusted to the size of my belt. It's very solid. You do have to learn how to remove it w/o undoing your pants but there's definitely an easy way to do it.

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