OWB became the most popular open carry option. This is the safest style of holster to use, concentrating on efficient gun drawing and safety. In order to represent the role, the appropriate holster should be selected based on where you hold your gun on the belt. It’s one of my favorite holsters.

There’s a wear without angle on the side or 3 o’clock carry, where the gun is vertical to the body. Hand sits perfectly on the gun, it is within easy reach and the drawing of the gun is factual and successful.

There is a slight angle to the front for more on the back or kidney wear. The farther you go into the back of the waistline, the angle of the gun changes in order to be ergonomic. If you wear a suit or a jacket and the gun holster can be seen, this wearing choice is suitable.

The holster and gun are even more hidden by small back or rear wear, but it is uncomfortable when seated and totally useless when driving.

Also called western wear, cross draw wear is noticeable with the gun being far away from the side, and if the draw is not practiced well, there will be many drawbacks to this wear. However, when driving or in seated positions where the gun is readily available, it may be used.

GRIP

Your first grip is your safest grip when you remove your weapon from concealment. It ought to be your only grip. Changing the way you carry the gun from extraction to presentation enhances the chances that your target will be missed. There is still plenty of margin for error even though you have practiced drawing your gun and changing your grip, albeit slightly. During an adrenaline dump, fingers transform to flippers, making the smallest readjustment a possible catastrophe. Your hands can sweat, lest we forget.

Generally, with an OWB holster, it is much easier to get an absolute, complete and locked-in grip on your gun. The gun stands slightly proud of your body, so in one-shirt applications there is considerably quicker and more accurate access to your gun and less nail-on-flesh scrappage. Drawing couldn’t be simpler for gun schleppers who could place a shirt between the OWB holster and their body.

HOLSTER CARRY FOR OWB

Three major types of OWB holsters are available-pancake, paddle and belt slide holsters. Select the one that feels good for you:

– Two pieces of material attached together feature pancake holsters, and the weapon goes between them.

– With the holster attached to it, paddle holsters are made of a sturdy back and the paddle is equipped with clips for the belt.

– Belt slide holsters allow you, just like the name implies, to slide your belt right through the holster.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Since OWB holsters are the most common, they are available in a wide range of designs and materials. The safety of the gun is generally assured by the thumb break, safety lock or retention mechanism of the holster. They are bound by belt loops, steel clips or paddles on belts. The larger the holster, the better the belt will suit.

With OWB holsters, it’s important for your particular gun model to have your holster made specifically. You must first find your gun in the right place, secure in your holster, for an efficient gun draw. If your hand doesn’t sit well on the gun the first time, a lot can be missed, you’d waste precious time retrying.