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  • Tripplet918
    Senior Member
    • Mar 2022
    • 900

    For people who carry G19 size guns, IWB or OWB?

    Folks. I have a G19 sized gun I want to carry.

    Inclined to buy a OWB holster for when Im wearing a jacket. I have a G19 thats on my permit, but I never carry it because IWB kinda sucks for that size gun.

    What do u do?
    Last edited by Tripplet918; 10-19-2023, 5:12 AM.
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    baih777
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    • Jul 2011
    • 5680

    Buy both.
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    • #3
      74elko
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      • Feb 2009
      • 469

      I've carried a full size p320, so larger. Carried aiwb, wasn't all that bad with a tier 1 holster and pillow wedge
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      • #4
        9Cal_OC
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        • Apr 2019
        • 6678

        But a better IWB holster. It’s doable

        What’s your build like?

        I’ve done OWB with jacket during wintertime. Easy to conceal but tbh, got used to IWB with Tulster holster and DCC clip.
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        • #5
          tomrkba
          Senior Member
          • Jun 2016
          • 1513

          Originally posted by Tripplet918
          Folks. I gave a G19 sized gun I want to carry.

          Inclined to buy a OWB holster for when Im wearing a jacket. I have a G19 thats on my permit, but I never carry it because IWB kinda sucks for that size gun.

          What do u do?
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          I carry S&W N Frames with 4 or 5 inch barrel, Glock 21, 1911 Government, etc without issue in Criterions. I am not sure why you think you cannot carry the Glock 19/23/32 IWB. It is likely the best IWB carry gun (all variables considered). The Browning Hi Power and Glock 48 are easier, but the BHP is discontinued and the 48 only holds 10 rounds. The S&W M&P 9 Compact M2.0 is the same size and capacity, but the grip texture is poor for IWB. All variables considered, including these, means the 19 still wins.
          Last edited by tomrkba; 10-18-2023, 9:27 PM.
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          • #6
            BrokerB
            Calguns Addict
            • Sep 2010
            • 5285

            For 6+ years iwb g19

            Use crossbreed single clip holsters 3-4 oklok hold, pretty easy
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            • #7
              Librarian
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              • Oct 2005
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              Originally posted by baih777
              Buy both.
              I agree - it's very likely that any class you might take with the gun will ask you to carry OWB, and you do plan on taking classes, right?

              I use Vedder Light Tuck, IWB for my G19. I'm 5'10" 220 and it conceals under a 2X or 3X Tshirt, an ordinary vest, or a jacket/sport coat.
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              • #8
                OCEquestrian
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                • Jun 2017
                • 6877

                Originally posted by Librarian
                I agree - it's very likely that any class you might take with the gun will ask you to carry OWB, and you do plan on taking classes, right?

                I use Vedder Light Tuck, IWB for my G19. I'm 5'10" 220 and it conceals under a 2X or 3X Tshirt, an ordinary vest, or a jacket/sport coat.
                Similar situation here...same physical stats for me, and I carry a G19/SiG P228/Combat Commander but OWB as that is how I have trained and is most comfortable for me. All my carry guns are in the exact same mfg/style OWB holster (Galco Fletch) with a level one retention strap.

                Last edited by OCEquestrian; 10-18-2023, 10:41 PM.
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                • #9
                  MajorSideburns
                  Senior Member
                  • May 2013
                  • 1675

                  Try a different holster, and play with the position, belt, and clothing more. Most people should be able to conceal a G19 size pistol fairly easily. OWB holsters are usually very comfortable, just remember that if you bend down or reach your hands up to grab something the bottom of your holster can show if your jacket is too short. So make sure you experiment with realistic ranges of movement that you are likely to use in real life. If your jacket is just barely covering your gun and you reach up to grab something from high up on the shelf at the grocery store, you might have an unwanted exposure. I agree that you should own both. In my CCW classes, IWB holsters were not allowed.

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                  • #10
                    dC0m
                    Senior Member
                    • Jul 2021
                    • 534

                    I carry a G19.3 AIWB - I'm 195 lbs, 5' 8" and while its heavier than subcompact, it's comfortable enough for me with little to no print.

                    I switch between a Blade-tech Ultimate Klipt and a LLOD Associate V2 (dependent on if I want to carry the extra mag or not) - both are extremely comfortable but I had to big a slightly larger jeans (Origin Jeans Delta 68) to accommodate a beefier belt and the AIWB set up.
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                    • #11
                      rodralig
                      CGN Contributor
                      • Apr 2016
                      • 4262

                      Originally posted by Tripplet918
                      Folks. I gave a G19 sized gun I want to carry.

                      Inclined to buy a OWB holster for when Im wearing a jacket. I have a G19 thats on my permit, but I never carry it because IWB kinda sucks for that size gun.

                      What do u do?
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                      • #12
                        hambam105
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                        • Jan 2013
                        • 7083

                        IWB on Mondays, Wednesday and Friday.

                        OWB on Sat, Sun, Tuesday and Thursday.

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                        • #13
                          acaligunner
                          Calguns Addict
                          • Oct 2008
                          • 7358

                          Kramer #3 iwb horsehide with Kramer horsehide belt

                          JM Custom for kydex same belt as above.

                          No issues with IWB carry.
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                          • #14
                            deckhandmike
                            Calguns Addict
                            • Jan 2011
                            • 8325

                            I carry a 19.3 in aiwb with the alien gear neoprene backed holster, super comfy.

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                            • #15
                              enorbit3
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                              • Oct 2011
                              • 2651

                              I usually carry a shield appendix but on the global day of rage (lol) last week I swapped to my g19.3. Used in a vedder light tuck light bearing and it was fairly comfortable.
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