NO, the question was CCW or range/match use?

For my G-23 OWB CCW carry holster, I have been using a Galco concealable.  It has a FBI forward cant, holds the pistol up high from the belt line, and when worn in the 3:00, it tucks the top of the pistol just under the bottom of my ribs when I'm driving (read no matter what, it's all day comfortable no matter what I'm doing).

Now if you looking for a IWB for carry, then the Milt Sparks SS is a good quick holster that is easy to put on and take-off, but the VMII or even the new HR-LMT works better since the clips have a wider foot print and keep the holster from angle shifting around as you move, plus you can tuck your shirt in over the holster/pistol for single shirt summer wear.

If you looking for a match or range holster, then something in a kydex design like Blade tech would be a better choice.  Unlike leather, pistol fouling can be just wiped off of the holster, and you don't have to worry about stretching out the holster from the constant holster draws and reholstering involved.

Also, the whole leather will cause less wear than Kydex is more of a myth.  When both types are kept clean, the leather will cause less wear, but since leather will absorb oil and tends to hold dirt better, you actual get faster holster wear from the dirty leather rig. Plus cleaning leather is a bit more of a challenge than just running the Kydex rig under hot water to clean it.

Bottom line is to find a shop that carries a few brands that you can try out.  This will prevent you from being like the rest of use that have old holsters by the box full that just didn’t feel just right, and kept buying new ones until we found the right one that works with our individual body builds.

To add: no matter what holster you get, it’s function/performance will all hinge on the belt that you are wearing. If you want to save a few dollars on the holster, no problem, but don’t skimp on the belt.  I’m not saying that you have to buy one of the $100 belts (my normal carry belt is a Levi thick/wide leather belt that I bought from Mervyns for around $20), but just don’t expect any holster to work/function well with a thin dress or soft web type belt.

I use a Blackhawk Serpa CQC for carrying my 17 and 34


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Quoted: Quoted: This will prevent you from being like the rest of use that have old holsters by the box full that just didn’t feel just right, and kept buying new ones until we found the right one that works with our individual body builds. WAY too late for that. I have boxes of holsters for all of my pistols. I even own a  Thunder-wear! The G19 and G34, though, are new; the only holster I have for them is the goofy 'Glock' holster I've had for ages. I am NOT looking for a dual-use IWB, so scratch the VMII and whatnot. I am just looking for an OWB belt-loop holster that will work with BOTH a G19 and a G34.

Again, for what purpose will the holster be used??????

A Match type holster just has to have the grip above the belt line so the pisol sits lower off the belt line, but using something like that for CCW carry has the muzzle too low, and becomes a PITA when you are driving, plus in the 3:00. it just blocks you from being able to get your hand in your pocket.

Quoted: thanks!!  you answered a question ive been wondering about for 2 days.  (if the 34 will fit in the 17 cqc holster.)

The 34 does fit, the slide sticks out a little on the bottom  but it fits


Glad I could help