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 been carrying daily for any length of time you've probably … [Read more...]
After years of requests from customers to build a Hybrid IWB Holster, GunfightersINC decided to put a new spin on it. Traditionally Hybrid IWB holsters suffer from excessive bulk and subpar retention. The Solace has tried to address both those issues through some unique design features. Safe, Consistent Retention The Solace IWB is designed to fully enclose the … [Read more...]
When considering concealed carry for handguns, there are several options to consider for how to holster that self defense tool. In this article series, I'll introduce some of the more common methods with some of their associated advantages and disadvantages beginning with in-the-waistband holsters. Overview Advantages: fits many different styles of pistols, large and small, … [Read more...]
With the expansion of concealed carry rights, the demand for the comfort innately provided by hybrid concealment holsters has produced a number of new holsters. However, I recently discovered a hybrid IWB holster that can compare to the best on the market: the Aegis Armory Shield. I received a hybrid holster from Aegis Armory that matches, if not improves, on my old IWB. Out … [Read more...]
Women's shapes and fashions do not lend themselves well to the practical demands of ladies' concealed carry - but a good holster is, in my opinion, the best thing a gal can do to make effective concealed carry easier. After much shopping around, and even more trial and error, I've developed a couple of preferred methods for carrying my pistol without having to radically alter … [Read more...]
What do you think of appendix carry? Well, we can discuss the merits of appendix carry vs. those of kidney carry on another day. Today, let’s just make room for some of you to make funny comments about your belief that those of us who carry in the appendix position have no concern for our, well, uh…“Manhood.” Now that we’ve all gotten our junior-high-reminiscent chuckle in … [Read more...]
