Holster for G20

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NChunter89

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Just wondering for those of you that may have a G20, how do you prefer to carry it. I have one that I put a 6" KKM precision barrel in, but I only have a Blackhawk Serpa holster for it and it seems to get in the way a lot when I get in and out of my truck, golf cart, etc. I was thinking about maybe a thigh rig but I don't know much about them. So what do you guys prefer? I usually only carry it when I'm out and about on the farm.

Thanks
 
Thigh rig for in and out of vehicles. I have a Specter Gear belt, and thigh holsters for 1911s, XD45s, and a Universal that is set up for my Glock 20SF, with the 6" KKM barrel. Unfortunately, Specter Gear stopped making holsters and gun belts. Awesome gear, but apparently not awesome sales. But be that as it may, look for a good thigh rig, if getting in and out of vehicles. I have a Blackhawk CQB, for a number of my Glocks, but they render the pistol useless, when sitting in my vehicle. I also have Comp-Tac Infidel IWB holsters, for CC, but I carry a second pistol, in the truck, when having the pistol in the IWB holster, cause in an emergency, I am not prying that out from between my kidney, and the truck seat. If I am running around the hunting country, then the thigh holster works for both on my feet, or in my truck.



Squeeze
 
Ugh... While I respect Squeeze's experience and opinion I also really dislike thigh rigs. I find they are always banging the gun into door frames, steering wheels, center consoles, and digging into the seat in a vehicle. When out of the vehicle while hunting they drag the gun through every bit of low brush along the way. If that brush is wet your gun will get soaked, if it's dirty or dusty same for the gun. Sitting on the ground grinds the grip and end of the magazine into the ground. Not for me.

The absolute best I've found for this duty is a tanker style holster. El Paso Saddlery makes a good one. I prefer the Diamond D Guides Choice made in Alaska. Easy on, easy off, extremely adjustable, super comfortable and carries the gun immediately accessible yet out of the way. Be it thin summer clothes or heavy winter wear, no problem for the Guides Choice holster. I've worn it while scouting sign in hot September and in frigid January. It goes inside or outside a jacket easy peasy. Works fine with a backpack. I have shot deer at last light then gutless deboned, quartered and backpacked them out by headlamp all the while wearing my G20 in this holster without the slightest hindrance. I think if I should ever be unfortunate enough to be ground grappling with some large hairy critter this holster would keep the gun immediately accessible when other carry methods might not. My experience...
 
I also have a G20 and the black hawk Sherpa holster. I don't know why there are so few options for the big Glock, but I share your frustration. I don't like the hassle of a drop leg rig and honestly for being in a vehicle I see it being only marginally better than the Sherpa. There is a company that I came across, which makes a "tanker" style chest rig that uses the quick draw she'll from the Sherpa holster. It looks like a high quality set up and has the best of both worlds ie. quick access and carry comfort. I'll try to dig up a link and post it.
 
I've always liked fobus kydex for my glocks, quick and simple.I used SOB style for when I was on motorcycles a lot.

I've always hated thigh holsters. Well, when I was younger I thought they were cool. Until I actually started using them. They're difficult to protect vs a waist holster, slows your draw, and can make it impossible to draw while in a vehicle depending on your position. Hard to do it quickly no matter what.

The only reason we used them for SWAT is because we had too much crap on our waist to fit a pistol in. I tried them hunting as well, having weight on your thigh that you have to move all the time vs having it in 1 place on your waist noticeably wears down your leg muscles and hip joint. Your body likes to be more or less in balance. I was in pain after a days hiking, but only on 1 leg.
 
Well its kind of surprising to me what most people have had to say about the thigh rig. I havent ever used one and figured it might be great to keep it out of the way when its not needed. But I'm glad that I posted here before I bought one because it sounds like it may be just the opposite of what I was thinking. I had never considered some sort of chest rig, but it does seem interesting. I looked up the brands that have been posted here and I am sure they are well worth the money, but I dont think that I could see myself spending that kind of money on a holster. I know I should probably be looking at it like "buy once, cry once" but I dont think I could justify one of those right now.
 
I use a Safariland ALS holster on a Safariland thigh rig. I started out just wearing it on my hip whenever I would go out in the woods. But after a long hunting trip wearing a backpack with a waist strap and having my side pinched between the holster and my pack, I quickly bought a thigh rig. I like it for when I wear my pack, but it does have its drawbacks. Waist high brush can be a pain sometimes, when its thick. A good belt is a must. All in all I would highly recommend Safariland. I never felt my pistol was going anywhere.
 
I have the"Kenai Chest Holster" from Gunfighters Inc for my Model 40. It works great for woods bumming or carrying a gun under a fleece jacket while bow hunting. I also had them add a little longer strap so I could wear it exposed on top of coveralls for hunting. I don't see any reason it wouldn't work for a model 20. Only complaint I have is that the end is not enclosed.
 
I use a Foxx IWB holster for my Glock. Look's like a Crossbreed. It is a comfortable holster with no problems getting in or out of a vehicle and you can't hardly tell you have it on.
 
I fought for work to allow us to wear them and when they did I beat the [beeep] out of my gun. I was an armored transport guard and it beat on everything around. steering wheel, doorways, etc and after awhile it would hurt my leg. I hated it huge waste of money IMO. I also tried wearing it for hunting until I slipped and fell and the gun slammed into the rock filled, red clay mud ground. I carry a M&P fullsize on a serpa holster on my hip. if I wear a pack with belt I use the paddle and put on the packs belt or shoulder holster. leg rigs also catch a lot of brush and make the gun wet which if you need it will be useless.
 
Originally Posted By: NChunter89Well its kind of surprising to me what most people have had to say about the thigh rig. I havent ever used one and figured it might be great to keep it out of the way when its not needed. But I'm glad that I posted here before I bought one because it sounds like it may be just the opposite of what I was thinking. I had never considered some sort of chest rig, but it does seem interesting. I looked up the brands that have been posted here and I am sure they are well worth the money, but I dont think that I could see myself spending that kind of money on a holster. I know I should probably be looking at it like "buy once, cry once" but I dont think I could justify one of those right now.

Thanks for listening
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You would be amazed at how often I'm told "cops do this for that reason", and after I point out what cops actually do and why, get told I'm wrong. [beeep], I only worked the street for a decade, that pales in comparison to all the tv you've watched
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I like the simply rugged, but still annoying when sitting. I think the real solution is a g29...It seems the grip and barrel are always just an inch too long to be comfortable with the G20.
 
Originally Posted By: TripleDeuce660I like the simply rugged, but still annoying when sitting. I think the real solution is a g29...It seems the grip and barrel are always just an inch too long to be comfortable with the G20.

Going to a shorter gun in order to make a hip holster more comfortable in this situation seems like backwards logic.
 
Really old school but a Bianchi X-15 break front shoulder holster works well. I wore one for years while I was driving truck and loading by myself in the Seattle rail yards at night. Also used one on my trap line when wearing waders. It was out of the way wearing a pack with a waist belt, never bangs on gear and is still comfortable paddling a canoe, not banging into the gunnels like a waist holster. Plus in bad weather and brush it is well protected under your jacket or rain gear.

Interestingly my old one for my 4" S&W K-fran works reasonably well with my Glock 19
 
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