OWB snaps vs. clips?

[Wayne02]

K frame snubbie or J frame OWB. Which is more user friendly as far as removal and installation on the belt? Any difference in how tight they hold to the body?

For example, can you put the holster on the belt at 4 oclock while seated in a vehicle? Can you do so one handed? Is it usually easier to put the holster on the belt with the gun in it or with it empty?

Thanks

 

[The Big D]

Not sure I understand the question. Except for one paddle holster, all OWB holsters I own have belt loops...not clips or snaps. Frankly, I don't see how one could be very secure or closely held with a clip of any sort.

For the record, I prefer IWB holsters with clips; preferably j-hooks. I own a couple with over the belt clips; prefer those clips to be plastic/composite.

Be safe.

 

[mrwildroot]

Wayne02,

Check your PM.

Mrwildroot

 

[Wayne02]

Not sure I understand the question. Except for one paddle holster, all OWB holsters I own have belt loops...not clips or snaps. Frankly, I don't see how one could be very secure or closely held with a clip of any sort.

The only owb holsters I have experience with are the slides (belt slots) but I could have sworn I've seen owb's with clips in use somewhere before. And I suspect you are correct that they may not do will with regards to holding secure.

 

[mrwildroot]

The only owb holsters I have experience with are the slides (belt slots) but I could have sworn I've seen owb's with clips in use somewhere before. And I suspect you are correct that they may not do will with regards to holding secure.

Some holsters can go between the belt and outside the pants, using the snap straps to secure holster to belt.
Snaps quicker on and off than sliding on and off belt,,,,

Mrwildroot

 

[Batjac]

I prefer loops myself - seems like the holsters with clips I tried have l little too much play that lets them swivel around on your belt. I like High Noon's system that you can change out the size of the loops to match your belt size.

 

[Bell Charter Oak Holsters]

K frame snubbie or J frame OWB. Which is more user friendly as far as removal and installation on the belt? Any difference in how tight they hold to the body?

For example, can you put the holster on the belt at 4 oclock while seated in a vehicle? Can you do so one handed? Is it usually easier to put the holster on the belt with the gun in it or with it empty?

Thanks

Wayne;

I think I understand your question, and by the way, your not the first fellow to ask such a question. Here's a few of my original designs of "snap nounted scabbards". I make several for revolvers and autos.

Charter Jet Speed Scabbard

Co-Pilot Crossdraw

Clips generally, are used by most holster craftsmen for inside waistband holsters, like this model I designed for 2 inch M&P's.

Mae West

Over the years, too many to count, I've been asked to make scabbards worn outside the belt with a clip. I'm certain there are some guys who are a bit lazy and believe using a holster designed to be worn inside the waistband, clipped to the outside of the belt is convenient. For example, if you are right handed, you would order a left handed IWB and it could then be worn dominant side, outside the belt. For the record, this is a very bad idea. Even with the smallest/lightest wheelguns they never balance correctly, will flop around and in the worst case, spill the gun if it does not have a thumb break. Customers who have asked me to make such a holster are informed that it would constitute a misuse of the product if used that way and we strongly urge them to reconsider. I'm certain that customers have ordered them to be used in such a manner, but if they tell us that they intend to use them for a dominant side belt holster, we conclude that conversation pretty quick. It's a dangerous practice.

Here's a couple of pancake style scabbards for M&P snub guns. Left, with a 3 inch M&P, right with a Model 19 2 1/2 inch barrel.

As for inside waistband holsters, clips or snap fastened loops, permanently attached loops or interchangeable width loops are all a matter of personal preference. What works for one fellow may not be ideal for you for many reasons, too many to cite here. So I encourage you to ask questions and carefully evaluate what advice is dispensed and by whom it is offered. There are many, many fine holster makers out there, several good craftsman comment here as forum members as well. I hope this helps to answer some of your questions.

Cheers!

Lefty
BELL CHARTER OAK CUSTOM HOLSTERS (607) 783-2483

 

[mrwildroot]

oldflatfoot,

Great post!
Even better looking leather!!!

Mrwildroot

BTW, before, I had more posts too.....
;-(

 

[Wayne02]

Wayne;

I think I understand your question, and by the way, your not the first fellow to ask such a question. Here's a few of my original designs of "snap nounted scabbards". I make several for revolvers and autos.

Charter Jet Speed Scabbard

Co-Pilot Crossdraw

Yes, that's what I was thinking of, thanks.

 

[Bell Charter Oak Holsters]

Guys;

Thanks for your kind remarks!

 

[RightWinger]

I hope your not referring to these nylon wal-mart holster where one holster fits all and they have a clip on the back that is about as secure as a pager would be on your belt. I might have completely misunderstood you and I hope you did, but if you you are talking about one of these super cheap holsters please do yourself a favor and treat yourself to a quality holster that you will have with you till you die. I saw a security guard the other day at a hospital and he had one of these generic holsters and it was just hanging on his belt nearly about to fall off. What a disgrace....it would be a lot easier for a man to just write "white trash" on his forehead and save himself a few bucks....ha Besides, I have no idea how a clip could possibly be secure on your belt, even a paddle holster to me is not all that secure, the snap holsters that snap around the belt are good, but the clips.....don't waste your time or money!