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oljames3 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 21, 2018 11:16 am My first thought about concealment is that OWB is problematic. Second is that printing has never been a legal issue in Texas. So, it comes down to a personal choice based on your unique concerns and circumstances.

As with most things in life, it comes down to which risks we are willing to manage and which benefits matter most to us.

Actually, printing "used to be" an issue but it's not anymore. Think that changed once they made open carry legal and printing became a moot point. As far as OWB carry for me, I do it more out of convenience and comfort but still like to keep a cover garment over my gun. My Bravo, Raven, and Comp-Tac belt and paddle holsters keep the gun much closer than the Safari. But You've explained that below.

oljames3 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 21, 2018 11:16 am Using the ALS on a stiff gun belt requires the 565BL or the belt clip to work well. The 565BL does add about 3/16" between the holster and the belt. QLS adds another 1/4" or so. Guard adds 1/8". This works very well for me as it is much easier for me to efficiently establish a full firing grip when drawing. Also makes reholstering easier. I have validated this in training and in USPSA competition. Your evaluation of the risks and benefits involved will vary.

Be safe and carry.

Good info! Thanks!

oljames3 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 19, 2018 9:45 pm I bought the Safariland ALS specifically to cary my M&P openly. I use the 565BL belt slide as my Kore Essentials gun belt is too stiff to easily slide through the standard Safariland injection molded slide. Safariland also offers a belt clip. Here is a picture of the 565BL and QLS. HolserOps.com sells the 565BL seperately.

I haven't used the Safariland injection molded belt slide yet, only the paddle attachment. Other than being able to accommodate thicker belts and being able to cant the holster more forward, is there any other advantages of the 565BL belt slide? Does it hug the body tighter?

One thing I do not like about my Safariland rig has been that it pushes the holster further out and prints more; unlike my other Comp-Tac paddle and Raven and Bravo Concealment belt holsters that hug the body a little tighter. Thoughts?

oljames3 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 16, 2018 6:04 pm Now, I carry my S&W M&P M2.0 9mm 5inch in a Safariland 7TS ALS with QLS and Guard. SWMBO says I must not mar her leather seats, so I disconnect my holstered pistol and stow it in easy reach.

I've actually started using the same holster with a QLS for that very reason. Not a bad holster for open carrying either.