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This is another OWB option that I think looks promising, though I find two things about it somewhat disappointing:

* can't swap kydex bodies like with the IWB Minotaur holsters
* the "slide" versions (to hold multiple lengths of same brand of pistol - i.e. Glock 26, 19, 17) apparently may not have enough retention to safely use for public carry (caution on website to use these for "range work only").

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Has anyone tried one of these?

terryg & chasfm11:

What it seems both of you want is a solid "pancake" style OWB holster. There are a ton of these available from nearly every manufacturer in both leather and kydex with every conceivable form of retention, and some have multiple "cant" settings. A pancake style holster will ride as close as possible to your body (which Fobus holsters DO NOT do), giving max concealment in an OWB holster.

But I also encourage you not to give up on your tuckable IWB holsters. I shoot IDPA carrying in my standard Crossbreed Supertuck, and consider my draw to be adequately fast. The trick is to jam your thumb between the leather backing and the pistol grip as you wrap your bottom three fingers around the grip and draw the gun. With practice this becomes quick and instinctive.

In addition to better/easier concealment, I also prefer IWB carry because the pressure of your belt applies the needed retention, thus allowing you an unimpeded draw. With many OWB holsters, unless you're using it specifically for competition, you'll want to strongly consider positive retention like a top strap or one of the many finger-release mechanisms found on Blackhawk SERPA style, Bianchi 82, Safariland, and many other OWB styles geared toward plain clothes police officers. I'm not saying this active/positive retention devices are mandatory, but there are very good reasons why most cops use them. The downside is they do slow down your draw a bit. But as with most things, with practice you can minimize this delay.

Bianchi Model 82 (though you'll need to check to see if they make one to fit your Ruger)