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Teamless wrote: With that however, poses another problem. I know a good holster does not come cheap, and I definitely do not want to try OWB with a cheapy holster that will not hold the weapon high and tight. But I do not want to go through more than 1 good holster, so I have to find the right one, the first time. I simply don't have $100 after $100 to find the one that works for me.

So how does one know what the right holster is for OWB for themselves (other than trial and error)?
(yes, I always use my Crossbreed Gun Belt)

I started with a standard desantis thumb break scabbard and then eventually chopped the thumb break off. You can get one with out it though. I like the scabbard model because it has three belt slots so you can wear it with a cant or straight up and down. Plus you can usually find desantis holsters at major gun shops. I saw them at the arms room last time i went which is in your neck of the woods. If it doesnt work, you can always return it. I just ordered a mitch rosen UPL express and i should receive it in a couple of weeks.

XtremeDuty.45 wrote:Another thing that might prove interesting is to see how many OWBers are seasoned CHLers (carry everyday/everywhere for a a year or more...or something like that).

I would bet that most OWBers have been carrying longer and more often than most IWBers and do not have the common fears of printing and bulging.

Just an unedumacated guess and I could be WAY off.

That was me when i first got the license!

I have been carrying IWB since i got my CHL. However, now i am starting to carry OWB since its more comfortable for me and i have gotten over being very paranoid about people seeing the slight bulge on the side. It is hardly noticeable and most people dont even recognize it. I will still carry IWB on certain occasions but for every day carry, i think i will stick with OWB.