Holsters

Well, here we are, knocking on the door of Christmas. I can tell, my Visa card is getting warm. One thing about the gunfighter or aspiring gunfighter in your life, they can be very hard to shop for. It’s a lot like having a kid that is into Dungeons & Dragons. If you don’t walk in that world, you probably have no idea what is cool and what is lame. Not to worry ladies and gents, Uncle Clay is here with a rock solid, all-American, never fail, all go, no quit, sure fire, John Wayne approved shopping list. Grab your checkbooks, it’s about to get gangster.

I am normally a Glock guy, as anyone that has trained with me over the last seven years knows. But one thing a life in the military will break you of quickly is brand loyalty. You always have to be looking for an advantage, and in a world were equipment failures cost lives, you don’t care at all where that advantage comes from. So when the chance to review the Smith and Wesson M&P C.O.R.E. with threaded barrel came up, I jumped at the chance.

Looking for a unique way to protect and transport a handgun? Check out the Saddleback Leather Pistol Wrap. This sheepskin lined wrap may be just the thing. More than a holster, but without the bulk of a case…

Looking for something specific for that gun nut on your list? Well if they carry concealed, you can start here. I’ve put together some recommendations that will show you really care.

Need a light on your 1911? Check out Recover. They have grips and holsters, too. This system allows you to take the standard 1911 and give it a whole new life.

Red dot optics for handguns have traditionally been very expensive. You need milled mounts, a special holster… in short, they haven’t been practical for most of us. Now UM Tactical has an optic, mount, and holster that changes all of that. And it isn’t going to break the bank.

Looking for a place to carry that pistol, but limited by your wardrobe? Men may have this issue, but not like women do. Check out the Flashbang. Bra carry at its best.

As a delivery driver, I am always in and out buildings and driving off into the sunset (or sunrise). I have to have a functional set of tools. And I’m not allowed to carry on-the-job. But when I’m off the clock, I have more options for EDC.

I’ve had a concealed carry permit since the early ‘80s. Back then, my EDC was either the Smith & Wesson model 639 or the model 645 in a Galco shoulder rig that held the handgun horizontal on one side and two full extra mags on the other. But times have changed, and so have my preferred carry guns.