The Kydex holster market is fairly crowded and I am regularly searching for new features and better value in my holster options. Generally, the perfect holster comes down to personal preferences such as fit and flexibility, clips and mounting options, and possibly most importantly – cost. I have found that those carrying pistols with a […]
Holsters
WATCH Holster Selection: Considerations for Concealed Carry
During my 1,900 hours as a defensive shooting instructor one of the dominating questions I was asked was about holster selection. In my experience this is the hardest one to answer. I have good news and bad new for you: The perfect holster match for your body shape, selected firearm, carry position, and attire exists. […]
Raw Dog Tactical Holsters: As if There’s Nothing There
The holster market is a busy one. There are the name-brand giants with imported, Chinese made plastic for cheap, your friend down the road who does kydex in his garage, and ultra-premium options that cost enough to mean you won’t be hitting the range anytime soon. Somewhere out there is a Goldilocks brand. If you’ve […]
Vertical Roto Shoulder Holster: Old world craftsmanship at its finest
What do John McClane, James Bond, and Mad Max all have in common? Besides having terrible sequels in the later years, they all kick ass by scraping together the best gear they can find in their circumstances. One constant, however, is that they all utilized a shoulder holster in some form or fashion. Everyone uses […]
Safariland Model 578 Pro-Fit Holster: An Adaptable Holster for most handguns
Tuesday, at the 2015 SHOT Show, Safariland rolled out the new Pro-Fit retention holster for concealed carry. We tell you what you need to know.
Undercover with the Gould And Goodrich Gold Line Shoulder Holster:
As a man from Florida, I have a certain affinity for shoulder holsters. What do Shoulder holsters have to do with Florida? Well, a little show called Miami Vice featured the famous Galco Miami holster, aka the Jackass Rig. Since then I’ve associated shoulder holsters with my home state, pastels, and of course white blazers. […]
Alien Gear Cloak Tuck IWB Holster: Out Of This World
When you intend to conceal a pistol, you need a holster that can accomplish a few things. It needs to securely and safely hold your pistol, hide it well with minimal printing, be durable enough for extended and rough usage, be comfortable to wear all day, stay put so your draw is consistent, and it […]
The No-Print Wonder By Clinger Holsters
I hate this holster. That’s my first thought on day one of carrying the No-Print Wonder with my Walther PPS M1. It was poking me, rubbing me wrong, and generally uncomfortable. It’s not my first IWB holster, and I hadn’t had this issue before. I wasn’t sure if I was wearing it wrong, or what. So I […]
The Crossbreed SuperTuck Deluxe: Ugly, but Effective IWB
The Crossbreed Super Tuck Deluxe with the standard belt loop clips offers a stable platform that helps to disperse the pistol’s weight. The wide back in standard cut, protects the skin from uncomfortable points or angles on the firearm, while the combat cut allows greater access to the pistol’s grip. The horsehide also absorbs sweat, […]
Safariland Automatic Locking System (ALS): The fastest retention holsters in the world
Safariland has a history of making great innovative holsters. The Model 6004 was the beginning of popular kydex type tactical holsters. It was seen on the legs of Green Berets in Afghanistan and contractors around the world The 6004’s Self Locking System (SLS) used a “bail” or thumb released top strap which retained the pistol […]