What is an SOB holster?

What is an SOB holster?

By Zac C. Galco gets a lot of inquiries about small of back holsters (or SOB holsters). These are holsters worn in the center of the lower back, over the spine, or what we’d call the 6 o’clock position. The drawing motion from an SOB holster, whether palm-in or palm-out, is extremely difficult to execute safely.

What is the best concealed carry position?

4 Best Concealed Carry Positions: Pros Vs. Cons

1. Inside the Waistband (IWB) Inside the waistband is likely the most popular way to carry a gun.
2. Outside the Waistband (OWB) Outside the waistband is another carry position that lands pretty high up on the list.
3. Appendix.
4. Small of Back (SOB)

What is a back holster called?

Small of the Back or SOB – Refers to a holster that carried in the small of the back near your spine. These holsters can be either OWB or IWB. Strongside – A term used to describe the shooting hand side of the body. A straight up (also called a 0 cant) and a forward cant are typical in the shooting industry.

Is small of back carry good?

Injury Concerns When Carrying With A Small Of The Back Holster. Instead, the risk of injury is of you falling on it. If you fall on your hip while wear ring a hip holster, it can give you a hip pointer bad enough to end some NFL careers, but you’ll probably get over it.

What’s the small of your back?

Definition of the small of the/one’s back : the lower part of the back that is smaller and narrower than the rest I felt a sharp pain in the small of my back.

Is it illegal for a concealed carry weapon to print?

“Concealed means concealed” is a good maxim for several reasons, but a myth about something that isn’t illegal isn’t one. “Printing” refers to what the act of the gun physically imprinting its outline on the clothing is colloquially called (example). “Printing” of your handgun is not illegal.

What does Owb stand for in holsters?

Outside-the-Waistband
OWB (Outside-the-Waistband) An OWB holster conceals less of a handgun than an IWB holster because the entire handgun is positioned outside the pants.

What is a level 3 holster?

Level Three retention holster: a Level Three holster has an additional retention device installed. A common design is thumb break or loop in addition to a trigger guard lock. No gun will come out of a Level 4 holster except if the wearer means it.

What kind of pistol fits small of back holster?

Gould & Goodrich 806-193LH Gold Line Small Of Back Holster – Left Hand (Chestnut Brown) Fits most compact 1911-type pistols with 3.0” to 3.5” bbl incl. COLT Defender, Officer’s ACP, 1991 Officer’s; KIMBER Ultra Carry, Ultra Elite, Ultra CDP; PARA-ORDNANCE P10, P12 .45, P14 .40; SPRINGFIELD Ultra Compact; WILSON Ultra Compact . . .

Do you have to wear a behind back holster?

Carrying the behind the back holster by the civilians require wearing a covering garment at all time. The small of back holsters are available within inside or outside the pants carry styles.

Which is the best holster for a sob?

Concealment Express makes a wide range of excellent holsters. And this IWB (Inside the Waistband) model is a good choice for SOB carry. Designed to fit many handgun models…

How do you adjust a left hand holster?

If you are left handed, get a left hand holster. Adjust the cant by moving the clip on the slide side up to the 3rd or 4th hole, and move the clip on the trigger side down to the bottom hole. This will give a more aggressive cant and increase comfort in the small of the back.