WHat OWB holster for open carry?

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Posted: 2/10/2016 12:05:37 PM EDT

Looking to pick up OWB holsters for my M&P40C & XD40SC for when I am in DE & have to open carry.

What should I look at? Won't use them much at all so looking for something inexpensive.

Posted: 2/10/2016 3:52:20 PM EDT

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You are required to open carry?

Posted: 2/10/2016 4:01:50 PM EDT

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Try this
I have had mine for about 10 years. I use it for open carry at work when not in regular uniform and concealed when I'm off

Posted: 2/10/2016 4:58:56 PM EDT

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Thanks, but not dropping $80 on anything.

Posted: 2/10/2016 6:24:47 PM EDT

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I have had mine for about 10 years. I use it for open carry at work when not in regular uniform and concealed when I'm off

Thanks, but not dropping $80 on anything.

If price is you only concern then buy a Serpa and be happy. Or maybe Uncle Mikes or Tagua leather.

That being said, my open carry rig is a Kramer Horsehide belt scabbard with matching mag carrier.

Posted: 2/10/2016 6:33:36 PM EDT

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I use one of these without the thumb-break.

http://www.highnoonholsters.com/store/extreme-duty-holsters/sky-high/

Posted: 2/11/2016 9:21:43 AM EDT

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Since money is an issue, why not look at one of these?

Posted: 2/11/2016 11:38:01 AM EDT

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I use one of these without the thumb-break.

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/64/e4/68/64e468313ceb0642fb18ff0151ce0405.jpg

http://www.highnoonholsters.com/store/extreme-duty-holsters/sky-high/

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If $80 was too high for me, why would I spend $100+?

Posted: 2/11/2016 12:06:00 PM EDT

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http://www.safariland.com/belt-slide/model-6377-als-concealment-belt-loop-holster-23337.html#start=1

can be found around $40 online

Posted: 2/11/2016 5:01:50 PM EDT

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With concealment in the name, I imagine it won't be easy to open carry. Am I wrong? I don't tuck my shirts in.

Posted: 2/11/2016 5:28:13 PM EDT

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Posted: 2/11/2016 8:00:19 PM EDT

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Why not look into a Kydex Pancake style holster? Would run you about $50

Posted: 2/12/2016 1:15:55 AM EDT

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I second the kydex pancake. I just ordered my second and third kydex pancake, they run 48ish from KT-Mech and I'm extremely happy with their holsters. I am in the midst of having them make a daily carry mag/edc flashlight pancake too. Great people.

The nice thing about them is if you have even a t-shirt untucked, they disappear with a smaller carry gun. You can order hooks to convert to iwb carry also.

Posted: 2/12/2016 1:50:23 AM EDT

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Daytona Holsters

Posted: 2/12/2016 12:38:04 PM EDT

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I second the kydex pancake. I just ordered my second and third kydex pancake, they run 48ish from KT-Mech and I'm extremely happy with their holsters. I am in the midst of having them make a daily carry mag/edc flashlight pancake too. Great people.

The nice thing about them is if you have even a t-shirt untucked, they disappear with a smaller carry gun. You can order hooks to convert to iwb carry also.

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I don't want it to disappear, though.

Posted: 2/12/2016 4:18:05 PM EDT

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It doesn't have to disappear if you do not want it to. Tuck in your shirt, or tuck your shirt tail behind the gun and you're golden. Even a full paddle duty holster (cqc, serpa, safariland) won't necessarily stick out like a sore thumb if your shirt is over it. I conceal carry my glock in a serpa sometimes in the winter, my sweatshirt is enough to conceal it.

Posted: 2/14/2016 9:12:13 PM EDT

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For open or outside the waste carry, it would truely be in your best interest to look at the fallowing OWB holster:

Safariland 7377 7TS ALS Concealmant Belt Side Holster. I have one and it is beyond outstanding and with S&H costs under $45 I hope my link worked.

Mine is for my FS 4.25" M&P Pro 9mm and I am so completely satisfied with it I plan on buying one for ALL my other FS semi-autos and selling or boxing all my other OWB holsters I presently own. Have been wearing it almost daily and rests tightly next to my side, so tightly in fact all I need to efectively conceal it is to wear a 3/4 length coat or even a longer flannel shirt and it conceals very well, that is if i wish to wear it concealed. I bought my 7TS ALS for use concealed when I compete in IDPA and also open or concealed when I go hiking, hunting or fishing. Great awesome holster that for the price I just don't see for the perpose it was designed to be used for it can be beat, and damn hard to find it's equal. especially for under $45.

Posted: 2/14/2016 9:20:52 PM EDT

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Try http://.safariland.com/belt-slide/model-7377-7TS-ALS-concealment-belt-side-holster-34850.html#start=1

NVR mind didn't work

Posted: 2/15/2016 8:52:35 PM EDT

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Try Alien Gear, 30 bucks.

Posted: 2/16/2016 3:09:06 AM EDT

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Another vote for the safariland 7TS with ALS I would strongly recommend something within retention for open carry

Posted: 2/16/2016 8:02:36 PM EDT

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I have had mine for about 10 years. I use it for open carry at work when not in regular uniform and concealed when I'm off

Thanks, but not dropping $80 on anything.

if you spend $400-$500 on a pistol but cannot spend $80 for a quality holster you have no business open carrying.

Open carry means here take my pistol.... you want something that will allow you a smooth draw and the piece of mind that it will be difficult to fall victim to a gun grab.
Bottom line Quality will give you safety and yes it cost more thank a Uncle Mikes .

Posted: 2/16/2016 8:24:59 PM EDT

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I prefer the Galco Fletch.

Posted: 2/17/2016 12:09:48 AM EDT

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if you spend $400-$500 on a pistol but cannot spend $80 for a quality holster you have no business open carrying.

Open carry means here take my pistol.... you want something that will allow you a smooth draw and the piece of mind that it will be difficult to fall victim to a gun grab.
Bottom line Quality will give you safety and yes it cost more thank a Uncle Mikes .

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I have had mine for about 10 years. I use it for open carry at work when not in regular uniform and concealed when I'm off

Thanks, but not dropping $80 on anything.

if you spend $400-$500 on a pistol but cannot spend $80 for a quality holster you have no business open carrying.

Open carry means here take my pistol.... you want something that will allow you a smooth draw and the piece of mind that it will be difficult to fall victim to a gun grab.
Bottom line Quality will give you safety and yes it cost more thank a Uncle Mikes .

Thanks capt obvious. Didn't say let me buy junk or that I can't afford anything. I do know that you don't have to spend $80 to get a quality holster.