Early this year the Army announced they had selected the Sig P320 (M17) as their official sidearm. The modular handgun has continued to be a hit among gun enthusiasts, aided by the addition of RX models to the product line. Naval Special Warfare recently added the Glock 19 to their inventory, also capable of a slide-mounted reflex sight. Regardless of your […]
Holsters
Safariland 6378 Glock 19 Holster with RTI GCODE
I had some experience with Safariland holsters prior to the military. I ran my Glock 22 in a 6280 light compatible holster with a belt mount. It was a good holster and held the weapon securely via a latching hood. My main complaint with this holster was that it was unable to retain the pistol […]
The NSR C4 Holster and Pocket Magazine Carrier – A Complete CCW system
I find that people who conceal carry every day for a long period of time go through a certain amount of phases. It almost always starts with carrying a full sized firearm in an uncomfortable way. Then comes the compact or pocket pistol phase. Maybe a wheel gun gets tossed in there for a time. […]
Watch: Basics of Conceal Carry Holsters
In the following video we take a moment to talk about some of the more common carry techniques and holsters used. The discussion ranges from belts, carry method (iwb vs owb), appendix carry, and different makes of holsters and which I use. The world of holsters designed for conceal carry is vast and it was […]
Why I’ve gone back to leather holsters
With all the kydex and appendix carry rage going on, everybody is repping their favorite blaster carrier. Over the years I’ve owned, trained and carried various kydex brands. Most of them I really enjoyed and found met my needs adequately, some were terrible bulky masses of hard plastic that just didn’t cut it. Recently I’ve jumped on […]
The L.A.G. Defender IWB/OWB Holster and Single Pistol Mag Carrier v2
When I received the L.A.G. Defender IWB/OWB holster and the L.A.G. single mag carrier V2 in the mail I could tell right away that they were both awesome products. The Defender holster is unique because it can be switched from IWB to OWB by simply swapping out the belt loops. The holster is very comfortable […]
Zero 2 Hero Palton Gen 2 Holster
There are no shortage of options on the market when it comes to having a quality holster to conceal your pistol. In fact, a flood of products and innovations make it particularly hard for any one product or company to stand out. However, I have found one company that has managed to do just that […]
Raven Concealment Systems Eidolon Holster | They’ll Never See It Coming
The Raven Concealment Eidolon holster has been around for about 2 years now, but I just recently purchased one for personal use. Ever since the Eidolon was released, several other kydex holster companies started incorporating the RCS claw and holster wedge. Those other companies may produce a more affordable holster with similar features, but it’s […]
Stealth Operator Holster
One day while walking through a local sporting goods store I came across a holster that caught my eye. It was a Stealth Operator holster and it is made by a company called Phanlanx Defense Systems. The holster claims to be able to fit more than 150 different gun models. I bought the holster and […]
SOB Tactical Condom Holster
The SOB Tactical Condom Holster is an all leather minimalist holster for appendix inside the waistband carry (AIWB). The clip used on this holster has a clothing catch on it to keep the holster retained on the body when you draw your pistol. This design is based on John McPhee’s operational experience in the Army’s […]