1791 Optic Ready 2.1 OWB Multi-Fit Belt Holster Glock 17/19 S&W M&P Black LH – BH2.1-SBL-L

The 1791 Optic Ready 2.1 OWB Multi-Fit Belt Holster is a black, left hand outside the waistband rig, model BH2.1-SBL-L, cut to carry several of the most common duty and concealed carry pistols on one piece of gear. It fits the Glock 17 and Glock 19 as well as the Smith and Wesson M&P family, which covers an enormous slice of what American shooters actually own. Instead of a dedicated holster for every gun in the safe, you get one belt holster that handles the whole shelf.

Why the 1791 Optic Ready 2.1 belt holster makes sense right now

Slide mounted red dots have gone from a niche accessory to the factory standard in a few short years. A holster cut before that shift will let the optic bind on the mouth of the holster body, and that is a problem you feel the first time you try to reholster in a hurry.

This holster is cut with the clearance an optic needs, so the dot passes cleanly into the holster and the pistol seats fully. Suppressor height sights and taller optic housings ride through without a fight.

Outside the waistband carry keeps the draw stroke short and natural. It is the right answer for open carry where the law allows it, for range work and training days, and for anyone who dresses around a jacket or an untucked overshirt through the cooler months.

Features worth knowing before you order

The engineering here is unfussy and aimed squarely at people who use their gear rather than photograph it.

• Multi fit body that accepts the Glock 17, Glock 19, and Smith and Wesson M&P pistols in one holster
• Optic ready cut with clearance for slide mounted red dot sights and taller iron sights
• Outside the waistband belt carry for a fast, unobstructed draw stroke
• True left hand build rather than a mirrored afterthought, which is rarer than it should be
• Black finish that pairs with any duty belt, gun belt, or everyday leather
• One rig that covers multiple pistols, which keeps the gear budget under control

The specification sheet, translated

Carry style is an OWB belt holster, so it threads onto the belt and rides on the outside of the waistband rather than between belt and body. The draw is left hand, built that way from the start.

Optic ready is listed as yes, which is the detail that decides whether a modern pistol will even fit. The color is black, and the manufacturer model number is BH2.1-SBL-L for anyone matching a second unit later.

The fits list covers the Glock 17 and 19 and the M&P line, and because the design is multi fit, the same body accommodates comparable frames rather than a single serial numbered shape. 1791 publishes fit guidance that is worth a quick look if your pistol is not named outright.

Setup, care, and what pairs with the 1791 Optic Ready 2.1

Start with belt position. Most shooters settle the holster just behind the hip and cant it slightly forward, which shortens the reach and helps a cover garment fall cleanly over the grip.

Run a stiff gun belt. An outside the waistband holster on a soft dress belt flops, and a holster that moves is a holster you cannot draw from consistently.

Maintenance is straightforward. Wipe it down after dusty range days, keep the interior clear of grit, and periodically check that the pistol still seats with a positive feel. Left handed shooters in particular should practice reholstering slowly, since most range instruction is written for the other hand.

Round out the setup with magazine carriers, belts, and cleaning gear from our Apparel and Gear collection, which keeps shipping simple and your kit consistent.

Simple, versatile, honest gear is the whole pitch here, and the 1791 Optic Ready 2.1 delivers it without drama. If you shoot left handed and you are tired of choosing from whatever inventory is left over, this is the belt holster to put on the list. Ships direct to your door, no FFL required.