Glock 19 with Verifian CL5 holster options

[djjimmyhat]

I'm sure many if you routinely carry your G19. My question pertains to carrying with a Veridian CL5 tactical light and what holsters are out there to accommodate. I've of course seen the holster on Veridian's website but only having my CCW for 6 months or so I haven't tried out enough holsters to gauge the quality of this one.

Also how do most carry? Strong side? Appendix? Other?

I've read a few good write ups on Appendix carry but haven't heard from anyone that actually uses it.

Any and all insights are greatly appreciated and thanks in advance!

[dan512]

I'll start by saying I don't know anything about the Veridian...
For general holster questions I am a big fan of kydex for a number of reasons. I carry a g19 with a streamlight OWB strong side. I use a JM kustom kydex holster (big fan).
For a while I carried in a small of back holster. I found it to be sort of a pain to drive with and slower to draw. Strong side, outside waistband is the most accessible, out of the way place (if that makes any sense) for me.
Unless you are a giant of a person a g19 in appendix cary might be a little uncomfortable.
It sucks, but the best way you are going to find out what works for you is just trying different setups. If you have a buddy whos stuff you can try on that may help.

[josh7328]

Personally, i cant stand appendix carry. A custom kydex and leather holster at 3-4 o' clock, IWB is my suggestion.

[275RLTW]

Any particular necessity for carrying the laser? Much more options for just the G19, especially as you are new to carrying and still figuring out what you like. Most holsters for gun & light/laser are custom and in the $50-90 price range.

[djjimmyhat]

Thanks for the responses thus far. There is no reason I absolutely must carry with the laser but I was thinking I'd like to get used to carrying/shooting one set up and as I plan to have the light/laser combo on when I'm at home and it's a bedside home defense tool I thought it would be easier than taking it on and off each night.

I certainly am not a giant of a man so appendix may not work well for me. I've heard a lot of people say that owb strong side is a great way to go but in a typical jeans and untucked dress shirt I'm concerned about printing and it's overall ability to conceal.

These are probably just typical issues with those new to carrying go through. Unfortunately I may just have to buy a few holsters to see what works best because most of the advocates for carrying one way or another are not local.

[josh7328]

That's why I only go IWB. It allows me to stop worrying about what I'm wearing. I can take my jacket off at a restaurant or tuck in my shirt without showing the gun Etc. If you get a crossbreed/longhorn style holster, they are very comfortable and conceal EXTREMELY well.
Thanks for the responses thus far. There is no reason I absolutely must carry with the laser but I was thinking I'd like to get used to carrying/shooting one set up and as I plan to have the light/laser combo on when I'm at home and it's a bedside home defense tool I thought it would be easier than taking it on and off each night.

I certainly am not a giant of a man so appendix may not work well for me. I've heard a lot of people say that owb strong side is a great way to go but in a typical jeans and untucked dress shirt I'm concerned about printing and it's overall ability to conceal.

These are probably just typical issues with those new to carrying go through. Unfortunately I may just have to buy a few holsters to see what works best because most of the advocates for carrying one way or another are not local.

[hatidua]

19 in a Comp-Tac Infidel "Ultra" at 4 o'clock.

[hatidua]

Unfortunately I may just have to buy a few holsters to see what works best because most of the advocates for carrying one way or another are not local.

If you manage to find the perfect holster, for you, on your first purchase, you'll likely be the first person to ever achieve that.

[Mazin]

If you manage to find the perfect holster, for you, on your first purchase, you'll likely be the first person to ever achieve that.

SO SO TRUE!!!!!!!!!!!

I have about 15 different ones I have tried throughout the years and they are all in a box in my gunroom. Best suggestion I have would be to buy 2 or 3 and try them out. As for the laser, its just my personal belief but if in a defensive situation your going to be pulling and shooting, I think you would be better served just taking it off and learning your natural point of aim intstead of consintrating on a light that might not be zeroed to point of impact. I carry @ 3-4 depending on gun, my g19 rides 3:30ish in a IWB. GL man and let us know what you find!

[Sawin]

If you manage to find the perfect holster, for you, on your first purchase, you'll likely be the first person to ever achieve that.
The very first holster I ever bought came with my first pistol (xd9sc w/ xd gear) I never used that freebee holster, but my second holster was a crossbreed supertuck... does that count?

[Sawin]

SO SO TRUE!!!!!!!!!!!

...As for the laser, its just my personal belief but if in a defensive situation your going to be pulling and shooting, I think you would be better served just taking it off and learning your natural point of aim intstead of consintrating on a light that might not be zeroed to point of impact. I carry @ 3-4 depending on gun, my g19 rides 3:30ish in a IWB. GL man and let us know what you find!

+1, this is good advice. Get rid of the laser. You'll probably outgrow it soon enough anyway, but save yourself the time...The only real use for it I've found is for dry fire practice in the living room while trying to keep it as still as possible.

[DireWolf]

I personally like my 3R Pinch holster with appendix carry, by far the most concealable one I've ever used....not very good for reholstering though...

[hatidua]

The very first holster I ever bought came with my first pistol (xd9sc w/ xd gear) I never used that freebee holster, but my second holster was a crossbreed supertuck... does that count?

-yeah, you done good!

I recall many years ago when I first started carrying I asked a dealer I'd bought a lot of guns from what his holster recommendation was as I knew he had gone through quite a few. His response: "if you find the perfect holster, be sure to let me know". Since then, I've gone through countless holsters from just about all of the oft' recommended companies (Raven Concealment, Crossbreed, Side Armor, Lou Alessi, Milt Sparks, Comp-Tac, and a ton of the one-man shop places as well). I suspect every holster out there is about right for 'someone', but it can take some time to find the right one sometimes.

On several sites I've been on, they have a holster loan program, I don't recall which site/s that was but it's a fantastic idea.

[rustycrusty]

I carry a g19 appendix daily. Works better for driving and with appropriate holster it conceals well. I use raven concealment vanguard 2. I carry a Phenix light in my pocket- though it isn't on the gun I have found that I have never needed to sweep a building with weapon drawn... Or had any other reason to use a weapon mounted light.

I am 5'10" 165lb and appendix works for me and the g19 unless I have to wear slacks

[djjimmyhat]

+1, this is good advice. Get rid of the laser. You'll probably outgrow it soon enough anyway, but save yourself the time...The only real use for it I've found is for dry fire practice in the living room while trying to keep it as still as possible.

When getting the laser/light combo my thoughts weren't really "i'm going to use the laser to point and shoot" but instead of a deterrence factor. So far I've only put 250 rounds down range with this gun since buying it. I haven't had the laser/light on once. I want to learn how to shoot proficiently without the aid of the laser. I was just thinking in the dark I can aim with my night sights but the strobe effect of the light in an intruders eyes or the fact they see a laser on them my scare them off without having any further escalation.

I've heard a lot of people say that it is important to train with what you are going to be using if your life ever depends on it. I understand there is basic shooting skills like breathing, grip, the break of the trigger, etc that can be worked on throwing .22 down the range but I figured if I'm going to potentially use the Veridian as a deterrence in the home that I should also carry it. Maybe this is leading to a 2 weapon argument, one for nightstand and one for conceal carry?

Once again I appreciate all that have chimed in thus far!

[Mazin]

To be honest I would rather not give my Location away in a Home Invasion Situation but arguments can be made both ways. Just train and be safe!

[Beer]