Best Concealed Carry Holsters – Our Top Picks

Carrying a firearm discreetly is a personal choice. However, to make this decision best for yourself, you need a comfortable holster. The best concealed carry holsters are carefully designed to ensure your preparedness for any situation. At the same time, you can carry the weapon for long periods without feeling a load in any part of your body. Concealed carry holsters are best carried in appendix or hip carry positions. It promotes easy access and minimal printing. Today, the market brims with Inside-the-waistband (IWB) and Outside-the-waistband (OWB) holsters for concealed carry. So, to help you choose the best options, we have described the ones we recommend.

What Type of Holster is Best for Concealed Carry?

The best concealed carry holsters are made of sturdy material like leather or kydex and built according to the specific firearms to ensure proper retention. You can comfortably wear them inside or outside the waistband. The following features make the best concealed carry holsters:

• The holster should keep the gun close to your body.
• The holster should cover the trigger guard completely so you can keep it inside your purse or pocket without any risk.
• The holster should allow for a positive grip while drawing.
• You should be able to walk around with the gun secure inside the holster.

Best Concealed Carry Holsters in IWB Style

The IWB holsters mentioned below are tough, reliable, and rigorously tested for the best performance.

1. Cruiser IWB Clip Holster

Cruiser by Wright Leather Works is one of the best concealed carry holsters with an ergonomic design. The user-friendly clip holster can be worn quickly and accommodates belts between 1 and 3/4 inches. The clips in this IWB holster are removable and replaceable, which makes the holster tuckable.

Cruiser IWB Holster has four height adjustment holes. This ensures that you can customize the ride height and, as a result, get the ideal balance of comfort, concealability, and accessibility. To help further with concealability, you can opt for the Crux concealment system add-on. The concealment set rotates the holster, and the pistol grip back into the body, which assists with printing and concealment.

 

 

 

2. Banshee IWB Holster

Banshee IWB Holster by Wright Leather Works is a pancake-style leather holster that you can set up to be tuckable. The holster has high-ride leather belt straps and tuck-able deep concealment clips. You can easily get it customized to fit your gun's specifications.

The high-ride leather straps are ideal for concealing medium to full-size guns. They have the patented Pull-The-Dot snaps that stay closed. The tuckable deep concealment clips allow smaller firearms to ride lower in your trousers. These two features in the Banshee IWB Holster make it the best for carrying medium to small firearms. Moreover, the holster's simplified design and natural retention keep the pistol safe and contribute to a smooth draw.

 

 

 

3. Cobra Hybrid Holster

The Cobra Hybrid Holster is an IWB/OWB style holster by Wright Leather Works. You can carry your gun concealed in this strong leather holster in any style. The most comfortable positions for OWB style carry are behind your strong side hip in the 4 or 5 o'clock positions. For the user to wear it discretely in IWB style, the holster features high-ride leather belt straps or tuck-able deep concealment clips. The straps and clips can fit into 1-3/4" belt widths belts. Cobra's hybrid configuration allows you to comfortably carry pistols of any size, be it small, medium, or large.

 

 

 

 

4. Closer IWB Holster

Closer IWB Holster by Wright Leather Works is an excellent holster for discreetly carrying guns with longer barrels, such as Sig P320 and Glock 17L. It has a streamlined design and custom construction to fit your particular gun model, belt width, shooting hand, and optics choice.

The most comfortable concealed carry holster position when wearing Closer is the 3 o'clock and 4 o'clock positions. The IWB holster comes with a strap set that you can adjust to have a cant you desire. It allows you to have a straight drop cant, a 20-degree, or a 20-degree reverse cross-draw cant.

 

 

 

5. Closer ROR Reflex-Optics-Ready IWB Holster

Closer ROR Reflex-Optics-Ready IWB Holster is another good option for concealed carry by Wright Leather Works. It is cut to the rear of the ejection port to accommodate optics. You can conceal a gun with a long barrel in this holster and wear it a little high up on your trousers. The most comfortable position to wear this concealed carry holster is 4 o'clock. It's easy to adjust the holster for drawing and re-holstering by changing the cant. You can have a straight drop cant, a 20-degree forward or reverse cross draw cant.

 

 

 

 

Best Concealed Carry Holsters for OWB Carry

If you have no problem carrying your firearm a bit openly, OWB holsters are perfect for you. They not only conceal the weapon to an extent but offer quick and hassle-free access to the firearm and thus, enhance your responsiveness for any critical situation. The following are the top choices in this category.

1. Predator Pancake Holster

Predator Pancake Holster by Wright Leather Works is also one of the best concealed carry holsters for everyday carry. The outside-the-waistband (OWB) belt slide holster is ergonomically designed with an open mouth, allowing easy holstering. To ensure a smooth draw, the 1-3/4-inch belt slots are punched at a 15° cant. This, along with the body shield cut for a specific gun, further makes the draw efficient.

Predator Pancake Holster offers a great custom fit and lasts for an extended period. The retention in the holster is passive, which allows for a secure hold on the pistol, regardless of the position you wear it.

 

 

 

2. Marshal OWB Holster

Marshal OWB Holster by Wright Leather Works is a strong side holster with a small footprint. It has a single belt slot that shows to the back of the body and a belt loop behind the wearer's gun. The holster features custom Hermann Oak leather construction, making it strong and resilient to bear extreme temperatures. It fits a 1-3/4" belt and allows for a smooth draw and holstering. The holster is set at a comfortable 15° cant, which helps with the draw and facilitates concealability. Marshal OWB Holster is certainly one of the best concealed carry holsters made of leather by Wright Leather Works.

 

 

 

 

3. Regulator Cross Draw Holster

Regulator Cross Draw Holster by Wright Leather Works is a reliable OWB-style holster equipped with two 1-3/4" belt loops. The loops facilitate a secure, reverse-angled drawing. Wright Leather Works concealed carry OWB Regulator Holster is precision made to the specifications of specific pistols. It is ideal for both discrete and open carry. If you want a concealed carry holster that feels comfortable even during extended periods of sitting, this will be the best choice.

 

 

 

 

 

4. Cobra Hybrid Holster

Concealed carry holsters in hybrid style give you the best of both worlds. A big example is the Wright Leather Works Cobra Hybrid Holster. As an OWB holster, you can wear it in any position that feels comfortable. The holster is custom-made for the firearm and features tight stitching. It gives a snug fit and grips the firearm securely.

This hybrid holster has 1-3/4 inches belt slots. It can fit any type of belt, provided it is sturdy. You can personalize the appearance of the holster according to your choice of exterior, interior, stiffener, and thread colors by choosing the Signature Collection of this holster.

 

 

 

5. Bronco SOB Holster

SOB or Small Back holsters are comfortable and facilitate quick drawing and easy re-holstering. One of the best concealed carry holsters in this style is Wright Leather Works's Bronco SOB Holster. It is fashioned in the form of a pancake holster and fits up to a 1-3/4-inch belt.

This holster is hand-molded on the precise specimen of a specific handgun. This makes it provide a glove-like fit. The entire holster is made of premium American steer hide and double-stitched at every pressure point, ensuring complete reliability.

 

 

 

 

6. Outsider Paddle Holster

The Outsider Paddle Holster is a secure and sturdy OWB holster by Wright Leather Works. It has a high-end G-Code “Large Paddle” that can be worn anywhere you feel comfortable.

This holster is known for its ease of use, slim profile, and snug fit. Moreover, you can customize the cant and make it fit your clothes and body better. With Outsider, you can opt for a straight drop cant, a 20-degree forward cant, or a 20-degree reverse cross-draw cant. It's a versatile and convenient OWB holster with a durable construction and finish.

 

 

 

 

Best Concealed Carry Holsters for Purse and Pocket

Purse and pocket holsters are light and can easily be concealed under clothing. These holsters are especially good for women who want to travel without sacrificing their security. Purse and pocket holsters keep the gun secure and safe from accidental firing. The top ones to explore include the following:

1. Bandicoot Pocket Holster

The Bandicoot Pocket Holster by Wright Leather Works can be hidden in the front pocket, provided your firearm is compact. This concealed carry holster is made of premium American steer hide. It has additional leather coverage to prevent printing. To ensure smooth drawing, Bandicoot has points on the upper outside profile to catch your pocket. You can customize the construction of the holster according to the compact firearm you wish to carry.

 

 

 

 

 

2. Insider Purse Holster

Insider Purse Holster by Wright Leather Works is another one of the best concealed carry holsters for people with small firearms. It is easy to use and fully covers the trigger, preventing the threat of accidental leakage in your purse or bag. This holster features no additional leather that can hinder its convenient use. This feature also prevents it from adding bulk to your purse. The holster is molded to the shape of the gun you have, which leads to consistent draw and reliable access.

 

 

 

 

 

Conclusion

Your journey to carry your weapon concealed got a whole lot easier. Try out the options for the best concealed carry holsters in this guide, and let us know how you feel. You can customize the holster according to your gun for the best fit and usage. You can also check out Wright Leather Works' collection of highly rated concealed carry holsters and find one that fits your style.