ace43809 said:
I'm looking for a holster for my 19 gen4. Just wondering what suggestions you all had. Would like to get a IWB and OWB eventually so any suggestions would be great. Im leaning slightly toward waiting a leather one but are there any big advantages to the kydex ones. Also I would like to consider the forum vendors before going to other sources. Thanks in advance!
Leather, Like Milt Sparks or Galco, are stiff and require a break in for a smooth draw.
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Kydex only, are rigid and some are uncomfortable (not all). OWB like the Blackhawk Serpa are bulky and require proper technique. They can be outright dangerous for the novice. Many Kydex molded holsters are rigid and do not allow for adjustable cants except for Mike P's design through their website.
Suede are too soft limiting reholstering.
Hybrids like the Crossbreed Supertuck, Kholster, and Shielded Holsters Phalanx are comfortable. They conform to the body, allow for a smooth draw, and all safe reholstering with proper technique. The cant is adjustable.
I have 3 Shielded Holsters Phalanx for a Glock 30, Glock 23/27/36, and Snubby. I have 1 Crossbreed Supertuck for a Sig P220/Springfield XDM 9mm compact. The Cut of a shielded Holster is symmetric and more comfortable. Metal clips are more comfortable than Kydex J clips. They are more stable and keep the holster in place while trying to draw. Some holsters tend to move up a bit which could add a fraction of a second, unless you're the type to just yank.