The 1791 2.3 optic ready OWB belt holster for the Glock 17, Sig P226, and HK 45 in black is built for shooters running a red dot on a full size pistol. An optic ready owb belt holster clears the sight housing entirely, so nothing rubs the emitter and nothing catches on the draw. This 2.3 size covers several of the most common duty frames with one shell. Outpost Firearms stocks the black right hand version for range work, competition, and open carry where it is permitted.
What an Optic Ready OWB Belt Holster Solves
Mounting a red dot changes the profile of a pistol in ways that older holsters were never cut for. Sight windows sit proud of the slide, and a holster mouth designed around iron sights will scrape the housing on every reholster. Over a few hundred repetitions that is how zeros drift and coatings wear through.
An optic cut solves it by opening the top channel so the dot passes through untouched. It also means you can change optics later without changing holsters, as long as the footprint stays within the cut. That flexibility is worth real money to anyone still deciding which red dot they want to live with.
Features at a Glance
- Optic cut channel that clears mounted red dot sights without contact
- Outside the waistband carry for a faster, less restricted draw stroke
- Size 2.3 fitment covering the Glock 17, Sig Sauer P226, and HK 45 among other full size frames
- Black finish that stays low key on a duty belt or a range belt
- Belt mounted design that keeps the pistol high and tight against the body
- Built by 1791 Gunleather, known for holsters that hold their shape under hard use
Fit, Frames, and Full Size Pistols
The Glock 17, the P226, and the HK 45 are three very different guns that happen to share broadly similar slide length and trigger guard proportions. A holster sized to accommodate all three is designed with a fitment window rather than a single mold, which is exactly why it carries a size designation instead of a model name. If you own more than one full size pistol, this is the type of holster that follows you between them.
Outside the waistband carry trades a degree of concealment for comfort and speed. Nothing sits between the holster and your body, so there is no pressure point at the belt line and no shirt to clear at the start of the draw. For range training, competition, hunting, and legal open carry, an optic ready OWB belt rig is simply more pleasant to wear all day.
Setup, Technique, and Care
Ride height and cant are the two variables that decide whether a belt holster feels right. A slightly forward cant helps the grip tuck toward the body and shortens the reach on the draw, while a neutral cant favors a straight up presentation. Set it once, then run enough repetitions to make the position automatic before you change anything.
Run this on a proper reinforced gun belt rather than a dress belt. A full size pistol with an optic on top is a meaningful amount of weight, and a soft belt will let the whole rig sag and rotate outward within an hour. Our apparel and gear category is where to look if you need to sort the belt out at the same time.
Maintenance is easy. Wipe the holster clean when it collects dust or sweat, check the mounting screws periodically since recoil and movement can back them out, and keep the holster away from hot dashboards and heaters. Do not oil the interior, because oil attracts grit and grit is what polishes finish off a slide.
Who Should Buy It
This is for the shooter who has already committed to a red dot and wants a holster that respects that decision. It is also for anyone running multiple full size pistols who would rather buy one good shell than three model specific ones. The value proposition is straightforward.
Pair it with a solid belt, a spare magazine carrier, and enough repetitions to build a clean draw. Ships direct to your door, no FFL required.
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