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If you are looking to open carry, an OWB Kydex holster is a solid choice.  With a little planning, it is also a great concealed carry option as well.  OWB stands for “outside the waistband”.  If you are having a problem visualizing it just think about an old-timey western where everyone is walking around with strong-side Colt pistols acting like they own the place.  If you want a modern example, here is our Prodigy OWB Kydex Holster. People like to debate open carry versus concealed carry but in our opinion, there is no wrong way to do it.  It is a matter of personal preference and what the law where you live allows for (cough).  Sure, there are all sorts of situational concerns as...

If you are looking to conceal carry, an IWB Kydex holster is a solid choice (unless you have watched too much classic 80s TV in which case we will talk you off the shoulder holster ledge later in the article).  IWB stands for “Inside the Waistband” Side Note: Shouldn't it be ITW because waistband is one word? It appears liberties were taken with the acronym.  In any case, it is a holster that is meant to go inside your pants or shorts so that it can be easily concealed by clothing.  Here is one example, our Pyre Light Bearing IWB Kydex Holster. A lot of digital ink has been spilled on the reasons why you would want to conceal carry. ...

What Should You Look For In A Kydex Holster? There are a lot of options whenever you talk about a holster for your firearm.  IWB holsters, OWB holsters, and ODB holsters (I am fairly sure ‘Ole Dirty Bastard owned a firearm and had a unique way of carrying it).  Before even exploring those options, however, you have to first decide what kind of material you want your holster to be made out of.  Are you going to pretend that you are in an old-timey western and go the leather route, or are you going to stop being a Luddite and get with the times and go with the Kydex option? Here at FDO Industries, we believe in embracing indoor plumbing and modern...