Texas-based Bravo Concealment has been hand crafting kydex holsters and magazine pouches for military, government and civilian use for a while now. Â When my editor let me know he was shipping one over to me, I went through my long history of holster purchases and realized I’d never tried out one of their products before.
The DOS (drop out 0f sight) holster I received is designed for dedicated IWB (inside waist band) carry, whether appendix or elsewhere along the belt line.  Available options include three colors, 1.5-1.75″ belt clips and allowance for threaded barrels or RMR sights.
This is described as a “deep concealment” holster and represents my introduction to appendix carry. Â I usually carry a Remington R1 or Glock 17, neither of which are ideal for concealing. Â Carrying the G17 within the DOS in the strong side appendix position is both more comfortable and easier to pull of than I assumed it would have been. Â Below are a couple of shots showing the effectiveness of the DOS even with a full-sized Glock.
The bulge of my phone and wallet is more noticeable than the concealed leadslinger. Â My shooter fits snug in the DOS, but not excessively tight. Â The threaded barrel from Silencerco fits through the opening up front, despite this not being specifically cut for this option. Â The belt/waistband clips are really effective and also really easy to release when it’s time.
I found draws from the appendix carry position to be pretty intuitive and fast. Â I’m used to a 3 o’clock carry, but the comfort curve in adjusting to the up-front draw an appendix carry utilizes was surprisingly brief. Â I’m still pretty impressed with the speed I was able to pull off a live fire draw and shoot from full concealment after only a couple dry fire drills prior.
Despite being a pretty full featured IWB holster, Bravo Concealment’s DOS holster only runs for $53.99. If you’re dissatisfied with your current holster or are looking to switch over to IWB carry, definitely give the DOS a long look.
