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Does anyone have any experience with the DeSantis dual carry or another brand holster that can be worn both IWB and OWB?
I am looking for versatility and really don't want to limit mysef to one type of carry.
Here is the DeSantis.
http://desantisholster.com/032.html

IS there enough support while wearing OWB?
Are the comfortable?

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Default Re: DeSantis dual carry holster

Looks to me like OWB would be flimsy at best. The added belt loop would also add bulk and perhaps discomfort for IWB. I personally wouldn't use a holster with a belt attachment loop like that for OWB.

Take that as you wish, but I'd save my money instead of buying that style of holster. You'd be better off buying a dedicated IWB holster and a dedicated OWB holster instead of trying to have the "best of both worlds".
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Every DeSantis clip on IWB holster I've seen sits way too low on the waistband. Like, pretty much impossible to get a proper grip low.
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Default Re: DeSantis dual carry holster

The Dual Carry I was using for my LCP was "liberated" by a friend of mine for his P3AT. He will not give it back. I need to purchase another one. (He loves it because it allows him to carry on his motorcycle, and He loves the retention strap.)
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Every DeSantis clip on IWB holster I've seen sits way too low on the waistband. Like, pretty much impossible to get a proper grip low.
I like Desantis IWB holster just because of this. It sits low in the waistband making printing minimal. It does marginally effect draw speed, but I am a slim guy so I am more concerned about printing. If you practice enough you barely notice the difference in draw speed.
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My concern would be that the belt loops look like they are too close together for the holster to be stable.
If it's a good IWB but not so much for OWB then I may as well buy two dedicated holsers as was suggested previously. I would prefer a holster that can do both, Either DeSantis or another brand because money is tight. If I can't find one I will get a quality IWB and just wait to get an OWB.
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Default Re: DeSantis dual carry holster

I own a DeSantis Dual Carry for my P230, although I rarely use it simply because I typically carry a bigger gun. The only time I carry this combo is when my clothing is such that I can't conceal anything larger, which also means I'm wearing IWB.

But I will say that when I do carry it, the dual carry is pretty stable OWB - does not flop around at all... then again it's only holding a little .380 and I almost never carry OWB anyway. As far as IWB, it is comfortable. Like others have stated, it rides pretty low which is good for concealment. But that combined with a thumb strap don't make this the fastest drawing holster around. If I'm wearing IWB I prefer no thumb strap at all, but that's just me.

My opinion: not a bad holster but not my first choice for daily wear.
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