For concealing OWB under a jacket, I occasionally use the Raven Perun. Before that I used an old-style Bravo Concealment BCA with pancake loops. Is there anything comparable with the Perun that is built as slim and holds as tight or tighter?
For concealing OWB under a jacket, I occasionally use the Raven Perun. Before that I used an old-style Bravo Concealment BCA with pancake loops. Is there anything comparable with the Perun that is built as slim and holds as tight or tighter?
I like OWB, and clothes that fit, making holster choice important. I’ve used two (now discontinued) Raven Phantoms, a Glock “Sport Combat” holster, and a JMCK OWB1, mostly with subcompact, double stack Glocks. They all did the job, but the JMCK is outstanding. It really pulls the grip/back of slide area into my side and hides the gun very well.
In a field where some detectives/agents don’t seem to care about printing badly (like, ALS under a polo badly), I much prefer to look unarmed.
In Leather- I have had good results with a Kramer Vertical Scabbard in horsehide (nature's kydex) carrying a 5 inch all steel 1911
In Kydex- I have had good results with original Raven "Pancake" style riveted holster for a Glock 35 and 34. I think I purchased it when "Raven" was sold on "The Malabar Front."
There are any number of Kydex folks who have been inspired by the Raven design. In a Kydex OWB, I would buy something at least .08 thick with .093 being even better. Heck, I might even go .125 if a Kydex bender could convince me that the slight loss of concealment was offset by increased durability.
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https://www.kramerleather.com/collec.../belt-scabbardOriginally Posted by vcdgrips
I'm sitting at my desk wearing a Browning Hi-Power in the above Kramer pancake holster. "Body hugging" is an apt description.
I just received the shipping notice for my 4.25" 1911 version.
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The JM Custom Kydex OWB2 is far and away my favorite OWB holster for Glock 17 and Glock 19. I have used several others that were good but the OWB2 beats them all for both comfort and tight-pull concealment. It lets me conceal OWB under clothes that normally forced me to go IWB.
The DeSantis Veiled Partner is also very tight-pulling. I have one for a Glock 43 but there aren't many situations where I would carry a Glock 43 OWB.
Unfortunately, the Veiled Partner for the Glock 17/19 had some problems for me. It did pull the gun in tight but it was not very comfortable for my build. It also left rub marks on the slide. I really prefer full muzzle coverage and the Veiled Partner for 17/19 is open-muzzle like a belt slide.
And if I may indulge a quick rant on the topic: I just can't get along with the squared pancake-style "two sheets of kydex stamped together" holsters. Leather pancake holsters have some ability to flex and conform. Every kydex pancake holster I've tried feels like a giant plastic dinner plate strapped to my hip.
Last edited by Edster; 07-02-2021 at 11:01 PM.
I'm sure the JMCK is great because all of Tony's work that I've personally experienced is exceptional.
That said, Tom at Dark Star Gear made me an OWB a few years ago that is simply great. I normally only wear it to the range for quals, but if I needed a close fitting OWB for field, casual or dress attire, it would work in any of those venues.
There's nothing civil about this war.
Maybe if I had been able to carry a BHP on duty, I wouldn't have quit.
....
No. I still would have quit. But it's fun to think about.
I was into 10mm Auto before it sold out and went mainstream, but these days I'm here for the revolver and epidemiology information.
The only OWB I wear anymore (for concealment, not competition) is the Alessis CQC-S. I don’t think they’re made anymore.
Concealable, comfortable, and easier on and off than standard belt loops.
Thanks, enabler. This tipped me over into ordering a OWB2 for my 27.5.
Ken
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I’ve tried a bunch and the Perun is pretty dang good.
I’m pretty skinny/small so the original Phantom type holsters are big and bulky on me. The Perun is a lot more comfortable and keeps the gun just as tight.
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