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Where are the budget, quality holsters? Check Out Dagger Defense

Inside the waistband (IWB) holsters has flooded the market in the last couple of years. One of the reasons to the popularity of IWB holsters is due to Kydex. Kydex is one of the best materials to use for IWB holsters due to its rigidity and ability to protect the trigger while carrying concealed. However, with the popularity of Kydex holsters also comes the increased numbers of manufactures and distributors.  In many cases the cost you would pay for a holster is based on the name rather than the quality. As a budget consumer, I have found myself asking, “Where are the budget, quality holsters?”

Dagger Defense has released a line of holsters that are rugged and cost effective. These holsters are also versatile in the fact that they can be carried at any position; appendix, 3 o’clock, or 5 o’clock. Dagger Defense is currently offering these holsters for the Glock 42/43, S&W Shield (9mm and .40 S&W), and Walther PPS. I have been testing this holster with the S&W Shield and enjoy its simplicity, low profile and ease of use. In addition to those benefits, you can find this holster on Amazon for a MSRP of $32.99. A great holster at an amazing price for some of the most popular single stack pistols on the market.

About Mark F. Grimsley:

An 11 year veteran of the U.S. Army and a current Army spouse, Mark has a passion to help others. His YouTube channel, Fit’n Fire, looks to review guns and gear and provide the fitness to run both. He enjoys shooting IDPA and 3 Gun matches to keep his shooting skills relevant. His favorite guns are the Glock 19, carbine and mid-length AR platforms, and the Mossberg 930 JM Pro. Mark holds a Bachelor’s Degree in History from Kansas State University and makes his home in Manhattan, Kansas with his wife and 2 children.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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