Glock 19 with a Silencer Co barrel. Barrel sicks out about 3/8" or maybe just a little more. I'm also a lefty which doesn't seem to be a big selection limiter anymore. I'll start with reasons I liked the Serpa. I wore it with the paddle which made it easy on, easy off. It was also very comfortable. I also really like the L2 or active retention it offered. And as far as an OWB holster, it was pretty concealable.
I really want something with active retention. I ride a motorcycle a lot and dropping my piece while I'm rolling down the highway is the last thing I want to happen. I'm not real big on the idea of an IWB holster, mainly because I think my pants are tight enough around the waist already. But not ruling them out completely. Not a fan of thumb break straps either. I have one for my 1911 and I think they just make reholstering more of a chore than it needs to be. If you have a suggestion of something I should check out on top of this list, I'm open to suggestions.
So far, I've found these (in no significant order), anyone with personal experience with these care to provide a review? :
1) Sarfariland 578 GLS - Seems like a really good design, but some YT reviews say the GLS system really isn't as easy and intuitive to use. This holster also fits multiple guns. Never a fan of one size fits most products. OWB only.
2) Safariland 7378 ALS - Also a good design. The direct paddle mount looks low profile enough, but there's also the quick lock option with makes it look like it stands off quite a bit. Might be good for a training class, but not sure if it sways me either way. But there's value in versitility. Also OWB only.
3) Aliengear ShapeShift - Their new offering. End looks closed so I would have to modify for my barrel. IWB configuration looks pretty clean, and it's modular as well. But if you want to wear it belt or paddle, it looks bulky. It also has a surface mount that looks trick, but I'd be concerned that it would be a weak link. It's also just passive retention. Gun fit looks pretty precise.
4) Crossbreed Supertuck - I've heard people say they get hot on your skin if you have an untucked shirt over it. Again a passive retention holster and IWB only.
5) Vedder ComfortTuck - Honestly, looks like a Crossbreed clone.
6) Galgo M4X - Active retention, but fit and finish seems very sloppy for a company like Galco. I have their Miami shoulder rig and I like it a lot. But looking at the retention design, I'd want to coonfinger one before I purchased one.
7) Urbancarry lockleather - Interesting approach. Open top leather with internal kydex passive retention. Doesn't have a paddle option though.
8) Versacarry compound - Another hybrid holster and it looks pretty good too.
If I had to choose right now, it'd be the 7378 ALS. I haven't really seen a bad review and it's reasonably priced. And since I have the shoulder rig and an Incog IWB holster for appendix carry, having an OWB only holster as my primary isn't a deal breaker.
I really want something with active retention. I ride a motorcycle a lot and dropping my piece while I'm rolling down the highway is the last thing I want to happen. I'm not real big on the idea of an IWB holster, mainly because I think my pants are tight enough around the waist already. But not ruling them out completely. Not a fan of thumb break straps either. I have one for my 1911 and I think they just make reholstering more of a chore than it needs to be. If you have a suggestion of something I should check out on top of this list, I'm open to suggestions.
So far, I've found these (in no significant order), anyone with personal experience with these care to provide a review? :
1) Sarfariland 578 GLS - Seems like a really good design, but some YT reviews say the GLS system really isn't as easy and intuitive to use. This holster also fits multiple guns. Never a fan of one size fits most products. OWB only.
2) Safariland 7378 ALS - Also a good design. The direct paddle mount looks low profile enough, but there's also the quick lock option with makes it look like it stands off quite a bit. Might be good for a training class, but not sure if it sways me either way. But there's value in versitility. Also OWB only.
3) Aliengear ShapeShift - Their new offering. End looks closed so I would have to modify for my barrel. IWB configuration looks pretty clean, and it's modular as well. But if you want to wear it belt or paddle, it looks bulky. It also has a surface mount that looks trick, but I'd be concerned that it would be a weak link. It's also just passive retention. Gun fit looks pretty precise.
4) Crossbreed Supertuck - I've heard people say they get hot on your skin if you have an untucked shirt over it. Again a passive retention holster and IWB only.
5) Vedder ComfortTuck - Honestly, looks like a Crossbreed clone.
6) Galgo M4X - Active retention, but fit and finish seems very sloppy for a company like Galco. I have their Miami shoulder rig and I like it a lot. But looking at the retention design, I'd want to coonfinger one before I purchased one.
7) Urbancarry lockleather - Interesting approach. Open top leather with internal kydex passive retention. Doesn't have a paddle option though.
8) Versacarry compound - Another hybrid holster and it looks pretty good too.
If I had to choose right now, it'd be the 7378 ALS. I haven't really seen a bad review and it's reasonably priced. And since I have the shoulder rig and an Incog IWB holster for appendix carry, having an OWB only holster as my primary isn't a deal breaker.