Select Carry Style
Concealed carry
PLATFORM: Inside the Waistband (IWB)
Deep concealment. Appendix (AIWB) or Strong-Side options. Zero printing.
OWB Belt mount
PLATFORM: Direct-to-Belt (OWB)
The middle ground. Low-profile OWB concealment for winter carry or range use. Attaches directly to belt loops.
Range & Competition
PLATFORM: Duty / War Belt Interface
Maximum retention and speed. Compatible with Safariland QLS, G-Code, and Drop-Leg platforms.
Not Sure? Here's the Honest Breakdown
Choose IWB (Inside the Waistband) if concealment is the mission. The holster rides inside your pants, the gun disappears under a t-shirt, and our concealment claw and adjustable cant do the hiding for you. It's the answer for daily concealed carry, appendix or strong-side — and whether your state runs constitutional carry or permits, if the goal is "nobody knows," this is your platform.
Choose OWB (Outside the Waistband) if speed and comfort lead. The holster rides on your belt — faster draw, no waistband pressure, easier all-day wear. It's the answer for range days, open carry, home and property, duty-style work, and competition. Conceals fine under a jacket or winter layer, but it's built for access first.
Still torn? Most experienced carriers end up owning both — IWB for town, OWB for the range — and every ANR holster is molded to your exact gun either way, with lights, optics, and suppressor-height sights covered as standard and a free Lifetime Warranty on every shell. Pick the one that matches this month's mission; the other one will still be here.
Quick Answers
Which is better for a first holster — IWB or OWB?
If you have a carry permit and plan to conceal, start IWB — it's the daily-carry answer. If your gun lives at the range or at home, start OWB. When in doubt, match the holster to where the gun actually goes most weeks.
Can I run a weapon light on either platform?
Yes — light-bearing fitments are available across both IWB and OWB, molded as one unit with your exact gun-and-light combination.
What if I carry appendix?
Appendix is IWB — head to the IWB side and you'll find our appendix-tuned options, including the Daishō sidecar and the Master Blaster for micro pistols.