Do any of y'all carry a Glock 43? looking to start carrying mine and wanting to get some ideas for comfy holsters.

Have any idea if you want leather, kydex, IWB, OWB, pocket?

Have a good gun belt or need one of those too?

I personally don't carry a 43, but how are you wanting to carry? Inside the waistband? Where inside the waistband, appendix, at the three for right handed, 9 for lefty? Material preference? Leather? Kydex? Hybrid?

Just asking because that will narrow down.


Also welcome to holster collecting.

I'm not exactly sure what I want. I've never had a true concealed holster, but I'm tired of lugging my Glock 22 and 23 around. I might be interested in a good belt too. Just general advice I guess is what I'm looking for. Also I'm right haned and I can't imagine I would be really comfortable with my pistol in crotch Haha

Belt: Magpul Tejas

I've been wearing this, almost daily, for months. It's pretty rigid and supports weight well. For reference I carry a Glock 19 normally.

As to holsters, I know a few on here have recommended Vedder Holsters. Also seen White Hat, I think. Alien Gear makes a less expensive clone of Crossbreed.

G-Code Incog Eclipse, carried AIWB. I carry either a G43 or a G19 this way, depending on attire and how fat I'm feeling.

I carry my G43 in a CYA at the appendix.

If you are in CS I can sell or trade an extra G43 Desantis Slim Tuk IWB holster to you.

I'm about 30 minutes east of Dallas other wise I'd take you up on that

The DeSantis Slim Tuk units are my go-to IWB (middle of back) for both my Ruger LC9s Pro, and LCP II. Simplicity of use, yet still comfortable, has the 9mm in the DeSantis versus the White Hat unit.

Assume the Glock would be basically the same.

Ol Whats his Face said:

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I'm not exactly sure what I want. I've never had a true concealed holster, but I'm tired of lugging my Glock 22 and 23 around. I might be interested in a good belt too. Just general advice I guess is what I'm looking for. Also I'm right haned and I can't imagine I would be really comfortable with my pistol in crotch Haha

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Gotcha.

First things first: A good gun belt. Even with a smaller and lighter gun like a 43 (and even if you choose to pocket carry,) a gun belt is stiffer than a regular belt, which helps distribute the weight of a gun cross your hips/beltline and makes carrying more comfortable. If you're not carrying with one, you need that first.

Jabber recommended the magpul Tejas belt. I really like them too, and have one one black and one in brown. It's a thick leather belt. That hold up well, and you can even change out the buckle if you want/need something different than a standard buckle.

From there given your statements I assume you aren't going to be comfortable/ready to use pocket carry just yet and that is fine. In Waist Band (IWB) or On Waist Band (OWB) are your two options then. If you need to wear a tucked in shirt, you're going to need a tuckable IWB holster. Something like a crossbreed, alien gear, etc. Just start your search using the term "tuckable IWB holster" if that's something that is a priority. Some people find IWB to be uncomfortable, especially if their pants are already tight or they have a little something extra on the sides/front that may poke the gun and make carry uncomfortable. If you need to, buy bigger pants, adjust where the holster rides to find a happy medium. The other option if you're lucky enough to not have to worry about a tucked in shirt is an OWB holster. These are usually more comfortable since they aren't actually in your pants but riding on the outside. An untucked polo or fishing shirt is usually sufficient to cover them up, especially for a smaller gun like a 43.

Leather vs Kydex vs Hybrid: Kydex is faster to draw from. It also retains shape better. It can also be more uncomfortable. Leather is usually more comfortable carry option, but leather can deform over time, leading to unsafe holstering, especially on guns that don't have manual safeties like Glocks. It can also be harder to draw from, especially when new. Hybrid holsters use a nylon (if cheaper like alien gear) or leather backing to be more comfortable and a kydex shell to hold the gun itself, mixing the best of both.

What holster is going to work best for you depends so much on your body type, dress, and daily activities that though we can all recommend things that have worked for us, in the end you're probably going to be stuck buying several different holsters before you find one that works just right for you. Most folks who carry a lot have a drawer full of holsters they've tried and discarded.

Good luck!

I have a 43.

Got an Azula IWB and carried appendix. Bought mine off Amazon.

Also have a 5.11 tactical shirt. I like it but can see where it wouldn't be for everyone. Got that off Amazon too.

Keep one of the large Amazon boxes. Label it " holsters".

Another vote for the CYA here.

G Code Incog. Little pricey, but it's very comfortable for an IWB. It's what I carry my G43 in.

Have any of you tried the "Kangaroo Carry" developed by a Houston police officer? I have a friend that swears by it, and it's relatively inexpensive. I'd like to hear your comments if you have tried it...

I carry a Glock 43 and I went with a kydex holster with the UltiClip. I carry at 3 o'clock and I can wear any type of pants including athletic shorts with no issues. I wanted something extremely simply and sleek, but it does take some getting used to comfort wise (kinda like sitting on your wallet when you first started carrying one).

I got mine from Alameda Custom Holsters and have been very please. He has several YouTube videos on working with Kydex material and can make pretty much anything you want.

Link to IWB with UltiClip: www.alamedacustomholsters.com/IWB-Holster-w-Ulti-Clip-IWBSTANKRY.htm

I have crossbreed and have liked it.

Anyone tried "we the people" holsters ? I'm a sucker for social media ads.

Been using a crossbreed I w b for the last several years. No problems and they have excellent customer service.

I really like my stealthgear for iwb. I carry a shield so I assume you would have a similar experience

I'm an OWB guy but my daily dress is jeans and an untucked polo. I like the simple pancake holsters. When i cinch up my belt it will pull that gun close to my side and it conceals very nicely. Very comfortable and I have found that the more expensive holsters aren't really any better than the cheaper ones. They do require some break in though, usually very tight retention until broken in.

Anyway, that's my 2 cents.

I recently bought a Tulster for my Sig P938, and the damn thing is amazing. By far the best IWB holster I've owned. Check them out.

I carry a G43. Use Alien Gear shape shift starter kit. Love that I can carry ITW, OTW, and appendix carry all in one. Whatever I feel like at the time. Very comfortable and as someone mentioned use a good gun belt.

Wilderness Tactical 5 stitch belt. A good belt and holster will make the Glock 23 Carry easy. The 43 will be almost unnoticeable. I carry OWB 90% of the time. I use a holster from Trinity Carry Systems with their speed clips. Best OWB holster I've found at a great price.

Get ready to own several holsters OP

Whaler said:

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Have any of you tried the "Kangaroo Carry" developed by a Houston police officer? I have a friend that swears by it, and it's relatively inexpensive. I'd like to hear your comments if you have tried it...

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Just looked at it, can't think of a situation where I'd want that holster, especially for normal daily carry.

I carry a .40 Shield and bought an IWB from On Your Six... Local people and they asked me to take my firearm to the store when I picked it up so they could custom the cant and ensure fit when I picked it up... They were awesome to work with and inexpensive...

https://onyour6designs.com/

G42 with Clipdraw mounted for appendix and/or boot carry. Sometimes use a pocket holster if clothing allows.

Had a cousin give me this L.A.G. holster for my 43. He did not need it, and I was thinking it was a basic kydex holster and that it would be "ok" at best. It is my favorite for my 43, and I will be getting a few more for my other guns.

Good luck !

http://www.lagtactical.com/the-defender-iwb-owb/