All About Holsters
Holster Terminology
Types of Holsters
- Outside the waistband (OWB) or belt holster
- Description: Holsters go on the outside of the waistband, attaching to the person's belt
- Examples:
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| Protech Outdoors |
Uncle Mikes |
Bianchi |
BlackHawk |
| Intimidator |
Sidekick Hip Holster |
7000 AccuMold Sporting Holster |
SERPA Level 2 Holster |
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- Inside the waistband (IWB) holster
- Description: Holsters go on the inside of the waistband
- Examples:
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| Safariland |
Fobus |
Uncle Mikes |
Bianchi |
| 27 Inside-the-Pants Holster |
Inside Pant Glk 17,19,26 |
Inside-The-Pant Open Style Holster |
6D Deluxe Waistband Holster Natural Suede |
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- Shoulder holster
- Description: Holsters worn similar to a backpack with the straps wrapping around a user's shoulders.
- Examples:
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| UTG |
Galco |
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| Deluxe Universal Horizontal Shoulder Holster |
Classic Lite Shoulder System |
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