The Ultimate Guide to DME Holsters’ Outside the Waistband (OWB) Holsters
When it comes to outside the waistband holsters (OWB), DME Holsters’ Standard OWB Holster stands out from the competition. Offering complete customization to fit your specific needs, our holsters are designed with the user in mind. Whether you’re in law enforcement, military, or a firearm enthusiast, our OWB holsters provide unmatched versatility, security, and durability.
Customizable Features for Maximum Versatility
Our Standard OWB holsters are made from high-quality Kydex material, ensuring durability and longevity. The holsters are available in various colors and prints, allowing for a personalized look while maintaining functionality and reliability. DME Holsters’ products are compatible with a wide range of firearms, including popular handguns and specialized models, ensuring a precise fit for each firearm model.
Secure Fit and Retention Systems
Each DME Holster is custom-molded using advanced 3-D CAD software and 3-D printers, guaranteeing a snug and secure fit for your firearm, lights, and lasers. Our in-house manufacturing system ensures the highest quality standards and fit accuracy. The retention system further guarantees that your firearm stays in place until you need it, offering both Level I and Level II retention options. Level I retention does not affect draw speed, while Level II requires activation of a spring-loaded mechanical hood, which can slightly reduce draw speed but provides additional security.
Modular Mounting Systems
For firearm enthusiasts with multiple firearms, our holsters offer modular mounting systems such as the Blade-Tech Tech-Mount and the Safariland QLS system. These systems allow you to attach different holsters for different guns to a single platform easily. The platforms are ride height oriented:
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- Tek-Lok: The firearm rides with the trigger guard on the beltline.
- Duty Drop: The firearm rides with the grip on the beltline. This option can include a thigh strap to keep everything in place, making it ideal for duty belts, battle belts, war belts, or your everyday carry (EDC) gun belt.
- Thigh Rig: Allows the holster to ride just about anywhere on the thigh, providing ultimate flexibility.
With these options, ride height is generally not adjustable but is tailored to specific use cases for optimal performance.
Perfect for Tactical and Duty Use
Our holsters are perfect for duty belts, battle belts, and war belts, making them suitable for law enforcement and military personnel. The robust design and secure retention systems ensure your firearm is always ready and accessible. Additionally, the customizable features make our holsters suitable for everyday carry, providing the perfect balance of security and convenience.
Lifetime Warranty and Fit Guarantee
DME Holsters stands by the quality of our products with a lifetime warranty. We also guarantee a precise fit, provided the customer correctly fills out the form when ordering. For example, if you order a holster for a Glock 19 with a TLR1 light but have an M&P 2.0, the holster will not fit, and we cannot make adjustments for such discrepancies. All holsters are built to exact specifications based on customer input.
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Hear from Our Satisfied Customers
Customer testimonials are a testament to the quality and reliability of our holsters. You can find these reviews on our website, dmeholsters.com, and our Google business page. Our customers appreciate the customizable options, secure fit, and durability of our holsters, making DME Holsters a trusted name in the industry.
James Clark (verified owner) –
Hand made individually for practically any firearm on the market. Turn around time from order to shipped is excellent. I placed two orders of five holsters total. There were minor fitment issues with two. DME made it right. They paid for the return shipping, fixed or replaced the items and they were in my mailbox in about a week. Consider me a satisfied customer who will order again and will recommend DME to anyone who needs a custom holster, especially a retention holster. I’ve tried to add pictures but can’t figure it out.
Maxwell Beckwith (verified owner) –
MY M9A3 w/ Olight Baldir Mini OWB holster with LVL 2 WRS retention fits wonderfully. It’s snug enough to keep the gun in place without wobbling around. The WRS retention fits like a charm too. The only place that makes custom holsters for M9A3 with the Olight. The belt paddle is 10x better than black hawk paddles for reference. It really hooks to your waistband and doesn’t move.
I will be ordering another for a different pistol. 100% worth the price.
jeff s (verified owner) –
I ordered this holster for a M&P 45 Cal full size and also wanting my 10 mm M&P to fit as well I figured that would. But what I was really hoping for was that my 9mm M&P would fit the holster also I have the same flashlight on all three, all three fit perfectly very happy with this product and the customer service throughout the process has been really awesome and quick to return replies.
Mike (verified owner) –
Exactly what I ordered and received faster than promised. Absolutely perfect fit. Only one otherwise observation. Maybe the ability to slightly customize the cant. Looks like lots of room to incorporate the ability. Very good holster and great quality.
Tim (verified owner) –
It should be adjustable from 0 to 15°. You just have to remove and reinstall the screws on the paddle.
Harper –
My Ruger SR45 is my carry plus my duty pistol for work. The only company in the world to make a true Level II retention holster for the SR45. They were very accommodating when I told them what I wanted. It was made and shipped quicker than I thought it would. Great quality, fits perfect! Thanks DME.
Tayler (verified owner) –
After playing the holster game for about 6 months, I was skeptical. But dme made a holster that fits like a glove. They’ve been great ,its a wait but worth it. If your thinking about it just do it. They do not disappoint. Thank you all so much. Quality Quality Quality.
Lee (verified owner) –
Just got my custom holster in and it is everything I was hoping it would be. Really well made, looks great, fits my pistol perfectly, I cant wait to hit the range with it
Kevin in NCarolina (verified owner) –
Excellent retention, fits correctly, great customer service. I’ll be back to DME for other guns in the future.
Cliff (verified owner) –
I own holsters like Amelda Marcos owns shoes. I have tried them all across several brands and materials. I have also gone cheap and paid top dollar. This holster sets itself apart in the custom-fitted kydex OWB realm. It fit my firearm and all its accoutrements perfectly – dot, suppressor sights, WML, etc.. Retention was also perfect out of the box. One can tell this is well made – not like some of the less expensive “custom” kydex places out there. The finish is top notch and it is not at all flimsy. Nice job DME; you will now be my go-to.
Josh (verified owner) –
I’ve been using my custom holster on duty now for about 2 weeks and have zero complaints. Everything is tight and smooth to operate and the holster looks great too. I would definitely recommend DME to anyone else that was in my situation, seeking a custom holster for an unorthodox weapon and light combo. Thanks guys.
Paul Harbin (verified owner) –
Love my holster for my XDM Elite OSP
Bob Cheshire (verified owner) –
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Bob Cheshire (verified owner) –
I finally received my OWB holster today. It was a custom for my Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0. With the wml and green dot sight being out of the range of most holster suppliers, this was harder to find. The fitment is absolutely perfect! And the holster itself is extremely well made. This will last a lifetime with proper care. I can’t say enough about this holster. Waiting for a custom product is well worth it when this is the kind of quality product you receive. Well done DME!
Shane Osowski (verified owner) –
Like most of you, I have a “holster drawer,” filled with various attempts from various “Brand X” manufacturers. Some, I have to “self modify” to correct poor original fit, and one I had to send back to an otherwise “good” brand to remold the kydex. My DME holster, by far, is the best fitting, highest quality holster that I own. And in this case, DME was the ONLY manufacturer who could fit this particular gun with green Crimson Trace laser and threaded barrel. The wait was almost 12 weeks, but well worth it. Top quality in every respect!
Adam –
Solid quality custom holsters, and the people at DME will take care of you. Both holsters I received were top quality, looked great, and functioned amazingly. The customer service is second to none as well. They also were willing to make a holster for my weapon system that others wouldn’t, such as the new Baldr Mini. Highly recommended.
Leonard Smith (verified owner) –
Just got my holster today and I love it. Fits like a glove and boy does that clicking sound good :)
Robin Tagle (verified owner) –
Everything from the the customer service provided by Tim to the quality of his work when it arrived is easily 5 stars. I would recommend this to anyone looking for an OWB holster.
Robin Tagle (verified owner) –
Beretta Centurion w/TLR7A
Titus Weller (verified owner) –
The options, finish and details are all there. Very quality feel and tight lock up. I love the belt grip. Does everything I want it to and looks good doing it. I reccomend it to anyone who asks and I am on my 2nd holster from DME. I will definitely be back.
Downsides: These are made to order and as such take a few weeks to show up. Not a big deal to me. Quality is worth waiting for. These are not the cheapest option out there. You can limit the price by being frugal with the options and they are quite comparable with their competitors. Compared to S@f@r1l@nd holsters I much prefer the feel and options and they come in much more of a reasonable value.
If I want thermomolded holsters DME is probably the only company I will ever need again.
Brandon (verified owner) –
Just bought a Beretta M9A3 and added a tac light for my home defense weapon. DME provided an amazing holster with a perfect fit for my setup. Customer service is very helpful as well! Will definitely do business again!
John Lozano (verified owner) –
Best holster I own Tim was very helpful to make sure I got the right fit for my gun thanks again
Dave M. (verified owner) –
DME Holsters is one of the best companies I’ve ever done business with. The holster they made for me is absolutely perfect. It covers the trigger guard, fits my Sig P226 with a Streamlight TLR-3 like a glove, holds the gun securely, the retention is finely adjustable, and the configuration is just what I had in mind when I imagined what I wanted. Short of having a holster custom made there just isn’t much of anything worth buying for a gun with a light on it. So the holster is fantastic, but I think almost better than perfect holster was the phenomenal customer service. If you have any question just send DME an email. They are unbelievably responsive. DME really gives you the high roller treatment. They made absolutely certain that I got exactly what I wanted. I had a picture in my mind of what I wanted in a light bearing holster and DME turned the picture in my imagination into a perfectly functioning physical object. Love the holster, love the customer service more. I highly recommend designing a holster with and ordering it from DME. My experience was 100% positive and 0% negative.
Richard (verified owner) –
Couldn’t find a holster for my Sig 320RX. Contacted 6 or 8 manufactures. DME was the only one that had a holster for my gun. Placed the order and had my holster in less then two weeks. I am very pleased with the holster. I am very glad I found DME. I will be buying additional holsters from them in the future