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When AlienGear Released the Shapeshift core system I was impressed, four holsters in one was a cool idea. Then they promised expansions and delivered, and keep delivering. From MOLLE Mounts to shoulder rigs the ShapeShift system is continually growing. One of the newest developments is the ShapeShift Driver Defense system. Alien gear sent me, and […]
I have a real affinity for shoulder holsters, and I don’t know where it comes from. I like to say its from living in Florida and being a Miami Vice fan. However, being in Florida doesn’t give me a lot of opportunities to wear a shoulder rig, and good shoulder rigs are expensive. Is the […]
With winter looming (there’s actually 12″ of snow on the ground as I write this) I make the transition between my every day carry firearms. In the warmer months, I carry a sub-compact Sig Sauer P365 with an inside the waist belt holster due to its deeper concealment under lighter clothing. As the temps drop and I […]
The Bravo Concealment 3.0 holster is an excellent “Jack of All Trades” holster. It has a few key improvements over the design I used for low-pro/low-vis operations in Afghanistan. It has better materials, better construction, and better retention. It’s just an all-around improvement on previous makes of this style. If you’re just now buying your […]
No Frills If you need a go-to holster that fits snug, is minimal in size or footprint, always works, and gives you options then Mission First Tactical has the holster you need at a price you can afford. Mission First Tactical picks up where others Left Off By using a council of law enforcement, military, […]
We, as shooters, are always looking for the next leg up in holsters: we want more secure retention, faster draws and lower profiles. Â We want better mounting platforms and a softer finish that won’t scratch the finish right off our guns. Â We want and we want but few manufacturers come close to meeting all those […]
For over a month now I’ve been carrying my CZ P09 in the Black Storm Defense IWB holster. Before I started this month I was largely a fan of OWB carry and my everyday carry was a Walther PPS. The jump from a subcompact pistol to a full-sized handgun in a carry method I was […]
When I accepted my current position I also accepted a new uniform that is somewhat paramilitary. It combines a military style dress with cargo pants. The resulting effect is not a lot of opportunities to comfortably carry a gun. For a short time, I went to carrying off-body in my constant companion laptop bag. That […]
Having the right holster makes all the difference, and after trying a few, you realize there are many similarities and differences out there. Â Ever since I purchased my Glock 17, my first firearm, I have experimented with countless Kydex holsters from various manufacturers. Â When the opportunity came to try out another holster, this time courtesy […]
I’m in the airport at LAX having just finished my 11th Direct Action Group ( http://dag-usa.com/) Combat Arts Symposium (CAS).  It’s always a great experience with Max Joseph and his cadre of experienced Instructors. I first trained with Max in 1998 taking his Tac Pistol I & II and have used what I learned then […]