OWB Holsters

Outside the waistband (OWB) holsters ride on the belt, outside the pants. They are comfortable, quick to draw from and the standard for open carry, the range, hunting and duty work. Under a jacket, a high-riding OWB holster can still conceal well.

An outside the waistband holster with a pistol seated
An outside the waistband holster with the pistol seated

Belt slide or paddle?

  • Belt slide or loop: threads onto the belt and rides tight and steady.
  • Paddle: a flat paddle slips inside the waistband, so the holster goes on and off without removing the belt.
A pile of Fobus paddle holsters
Fobus paddle holsters

Paddle holsters

Fobus paddle holsters are a long-time value pick for range and car use.

A Safariland holster mounted to a belt adaptor
A belt adaptor lets one holster mount several ways

Mounting options

Compare every carry position on the Carry Positions page, or start with Where To Start.

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