G43 IWB Suggestions

[Grant H.]

Looking for suggestions on a G43 IWB that will be comfortable for long hours of carry.

Thanks in advance!

[Great-Kazoo]

I'm very happy with the one from Hbar Tactical.

[Justin]

Blade Tech.

[ray1970]

I'm very happy with the one from Hbar Tactical.

This.

Leather is hard to beat for comfort and Hbar?s stuff is an excellent value.

I can also recommend the Stealth Gear Onyx if you want to do something other than Hbar. It?s likely the most comfortable IWB holster I?ve ever owned.

[thedave1164]

Vedder Light Tuck and vedder mag holder ;)

[MarkCO]

Fist Holsters are worth a look. Their belt loop ultrathin kydex is the most comfortable I have used. Tried a lot over 30 years.

[Jer]

Steve over @ www.ColoradoHolster.com made me a appendix carry for my G43 sporting a TLR-6 light/laser combo. Love this thing!

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GkXPDKQCjfI/W9CYRYE2_II/AAAAAAAAcF4/B7wNhd8XBPgmqwv_i5kTg2cYgLG-LrkrQCL0BGAYYCw/h1536/3410702235386209172%253Faccount_id%253D1

[Grant H.]

Thanks for all the suggestions!

A little more info, now that I have more time...

I bought a Desantis Cozy Partner for the 43 based on the recommendation of a friend. However, he doesn't have to have his belt as tight as I do to stay decent in public, so I'm running into the issue of the leather holster is getting crushed by my belt, and is making the retention of the holster unbelievably strong, and re-holstering is a total PITA, almost to the point of impossible.

The kydex options are next on my list to try, because they at least have a rigid form that will help with this issue.

[TEAMRICO]

Alien Gear. They have the leather and Kydex holsters and it works GREAT. Tuckable and hardly noticeable even when wearing a polo.

http://aliengearholsters.com/glock-43-cloak-tuck-iwb-holster-inside-the-waistband.html

Save the Five bucks and don?t upgrade to the black leather, the leather is very dark brown and looks rather good IMO.

[Ace777]

I have a Q-Series for my 43 and it is great if you are wanting to carry between your hip and center line. I think I paid $25 for it. Works great, easy to draw from and conceal from.

[Ace777]

the retention of the holster unbelievably strong, and re-holstering is a total PITA, almost to the point of impossible.

Just my two cents but I haven’t found a conceal holster that is easy to reholster the weapon in.
Frankly if you have to draw the weapon why are you reholsterong anyhow? I know there will be a lot of reasons thrown at me, but short of a mass casualty situation where I can help save people by giving them medical assistance I will keep my gun out on the threat. I would not re-holster in a situation where I drew my concelaed carry weapon until law enforcement showed up and took the situation over, and I would listen and adhere to their commands very well.

[Irving]

I've never had an issue reholstering any of my IWB holsters unless it was floppy nylon or something. I've only had kydex and kydex with a leather back though.

[Zundfolge]

Just my two cents but I haven?t found a conceal holster that is easy to reholster the weapon in.
Frankly if you have to draw the weapon why are you reholsterong anyhow?
I agree. For a cop's duty holster I can understand why re-holstering is important, but for the average CCWer its really a non issue (that said, none of the leather IWB holsters I have are that difficult to re-holster).


I've been looking at the Stealth Gear Ventcore Mini (https://stealthgearusa.com/mini-iwbm-ventcore-holster.html) for the next gun I get (but probably won't be getting a new gun for carry any time soon).

[Irving]

If you compete in your carry holster, ability to reholster becomes an issue, since you do it all the time and you shouldn't need two hands to do so.

[Zundfolge]

If you compete in your carry holster, ability to reholster becomes an issue, since you do it all the time and you shouldn't need two hands to do so.

Do they allow use of IWB holsters in competition? I thought even in IDPA you had to use an OWB.

[Irving]

IDPA was based around concealed carry. I've yet to run into a competition that requires OWB. I've really only shot IDPA, USPSA, Steel Challenge, Glock Match, and a couple different bowling pin matches.
IDPA you can't appendix carry, but in certain USPSA classes you can. I don't think anyone lets you carry at 6 o'clock. Anyway, no it doesn't have to be OWB.

[MarkCO]

Do they allow use of IWB holsters in competition? I thought even in IDPA you had to use an OWB.

Allowed in all types. No crossdraw, in front or back.

[thedave1164]

Looking for suggestions on a G43 IWB that will be comfortable for long hours of carry.

Thanks in advance!

In all seriousness, if you would like to try out the vedder Light Tuck, let me know, just a few minutes down the road

[Grant H.]

I've never had an issue reholstering any of my IWB holsters unless it was floppy nylon or something. I've only had kydex and kydex with a leather back though.

I am thinking about trying a hybrid next.


Allowed in all types. No crossdraw, in front or back.

I have shot several IDPA rule based matches with IWB, just for the practice. Not trying to keep up with the OWB shooters, but just for the practice.

RO's and MD's were always cool with it, especially when I could verbalize that I wasn't thinking that I could compete for points, but just wanted to practice drawing from cover, shooting, and moving in an environment that I hadn't laid out for myself.


In all seriousness, if you would like to try out the vedder Light Tuck, let me know, just a few minutes down the road

I will likely take you up on that in the near future. Thanks! I appreciate it.


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While I understand the comments about not re-holstering with a CCW, there are a couple things that aren't accounted for in that.

1. Training/Practice. One of the things that is important for CCW holders, IMO, is that they train/practice drawing from concealment, and shooting the piece they are going to carry. More than a few people I know have bought CCW pistols and holsters and they start carrying after shooting it 2-3 times on a square range. Practicing drawing from concealment is just as important as practicing shooting.

2. After having to draw. Likely, police are going to be arriving, and the espoused theory of "I'll still have it out covering the threat"** is a good way to make LEO nervous and trigger happy when they show up. Sure, you can throw it on the ground, stuff it in your belt, or stick it in a pocket, but I'm not a fan of any of those options.

[MarkCO]

1. Training/Practice. One of the things that is important for CCW holders, IMO, is that they train/practice drawing from concealment, and shooting the piece they are going to carry. More than a few people I know have bought CCW pistols and holsters and they start carrying after shooting it 2-3 times on a square range. Practicing drawing from concealment is just as important as practicing shooting.

2. After having to draw. Likely, police are going to be arriving, and the espoused theory of "I'll still have it out covering the threat"** is a good way to make LEO nervous and trigger happy when they show up. Sure, you can throw it on the ground, stuff it in your belt, or stick it in a pocket, but I'm not a fan of any of those options.

Totally agree!

[Zundfolge]

Ah, well then if you're planning on shooting competition with your IWB holster I guess it makes sense to get one that's easier to re-holster. But for the CCW part itself, it doesn't seem to me to be a primary concern.

[Grant H.]

Ah, well then if you're planning on shooting competition with your IWB holster I guess it makes sense to get one that's easier to re-holster. But for the CCW part itself, it doesn't seem to me to be a primary concern.

To each their own.

[Irving]

Ah, well then if you're planning on shooting competition with your IWB holster I guess it makes sense to get one that's easier to re-holster. But for the CCW part itself, it doesn't seem to me to be a primary concern.

That's because you don't practice drawing with it, which you should. If all it takes is moving your shirt and pushing the pistol back into place, you'll be able to practice MANY more draws in a realistic amount of time.

While on one hand I want to have everyone have their own opinion and methods, on the other, I strongly suggest that if you're only focusing on drawing, then you're only doing half the work. ****THIS DOESN'T MEAN FAST REHOLSTERING!!**** There aren't many reasons to reholster quickly, but plenty to do so confidently.

IDPA requires drawing from concealment on all stages unless otherwise noted, so it is great practice for what Grant talked about. I will say that one of the most common issues I see new shooters getting extra attention over, is showing up with holsters that are difficult to reholster. If you have to use both hands to wrangle your gun back into place after every stage, you are almost certainly flagging yourself, which is a big no no in competing. The range officer cares ZERO how often you do this at home without shooting your hand off. They are responsible for your safety and more than one warning and you're looking at a DQ.

To bring it back around, I've never had a non-nylon/elastic holster that was difficult to re holster, so I'm a bit confused.

Probably too lengthy, but there you have it.

[Grant H.]

That's because you don't practice drawing with it, which you should. If all it takes is moving your shirt and pushing the pistol back into place, you'll be able to practice MANY more draws in a realistic amount of time.

While on one hand I want to have everyone have their own opinion and methods, on the other, I strongly suggest that if you're only focusing on drawing, then you're only doing half the work. ****THIS DOESN'T MEAN FAST REHOLSTERING!!**** There aren't many reasons to reholster quickly, but plenty to do so confidently.

IDPA requires drawing from concealment on all stages unless otherwise noted, so it is great practice for what Grant talked about. I will say that one of the most common issues I see new shooters getting extra attention over, is showing up with holsters that are difficult to reholster. If you have to use both hands to wrangle your gun back into place after every stage, you are almost certainly flagging yourself, which is a big no no in competing. The range officer cares ZERO how often you do this at home without shooting your hand off. They are responsible for your safety and more than one warning and you're looking at a DQ.

To bring it back around, I've never had a non-nylon/elastic holster that was difficult to re holster, so I'm a bit confused.

Probably too lengthy, but there you have it.

Agreed.

My experience with the Cozy partner is that there is not enough form/strength in the mouth of the holster to stay open far enough to make re-holstering truly feasible without, as Irving stated, using both hands to wrangle the gun back into it.

[SA Friday]

Blade Tech.

Yep. Ultimate Klipt or Klipt models. Cheap, thin, retain, don't collapse. 3+years I've used an Ultimate Klipt.