The reason you are here is because you want to make your own pistol holster. By literally taking things into your own hands you can save money, add features, or further simplify to your liking. For my purpose I chose to use Kydex, a thermoform plastic, due to it’s great retention and ease of forming.
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Springfield’s XDS OSP 9mm vs Hellcat
BY Clay Martin Updated: January 31, 2021The entire XDS line up shoots like a house on fire, and the OSP is no exception. Sized perfectly to carry extremely well, but still be a shooter on the range, this gun is hands down a winner.
Springfield Armory Announces 10-Round Hellcat
BY News Wire Updated: January 15, 2021The MSRP for the standard 10-Round Hellcat is $569, while 10-Round Hellcat OSP has an MSRP of $599.
Refurbishing a Carry Revolver
BY Christopher Mace Updated: January 10, 2021Everyday carry pistols get worn on the finish, dirt in the internals, sweat, pocket lint, you name it. Sometimes all it takes is a little tune-up, and it’s like you have a whole new firearm.
Review: Galco’s Ankle Glove for the Sig P365XL 9MM
BY Brian McCombie Updated: January 10, 2021Ankle holsters in movies always look kind of cool but is this a feasible way to practice concealed carry?
Nice Gun, but Does it Match Your Eyes? Kimber Micro 9 SE
BY Justin Opinion Updated: January 3, 2021The Micro 9 is essentially a “Honey, I shrunk the 1911” design, with a few subtle changes. It’s available in a rainbow of bright metallic finishes that are – if nothing else – very eye catching!
The What & the Why: Testing a Self Defense Gun
BY Doug Larson Updated: January 3, 2021Someone goes into a gun store and buys a gun for self-defense. That’s the primary reason most people buy guns. He or she takes the gun home and puts it away for the just-in-case time when the goblins come. That new gun owner imagines grabbing the gun and fending off the intruder. But the person who has trained for that day and is serious about defense doesn’t imagine that.
Virginia Ends Online Classes for Concealed Carry Permits
BY S.H. Blannelberry Updated: December 31, 2020Starting tomorrow, Virginians will no longer be allowed to take an online class to satisfy the handgun competency requirement for the state’s concealed carry application.
Springfield Hellcat SMSc and FDE Unboxed at the Gun Counter
BY True Pearce Updated: December 15, 2020Springfield is now offering the Hellcat with a factory mounted Shield SMSc Micro Red Dot sight, and in a new color, Desert FDE (OSP and regular). The Shield SMSc is a 4 MOA LED red dot with a coated polymer lens for improved shock resistance and clarity. Shield uses a colorless coating to reduce the visible signature.
CCW Holder Shot and Killed by Deputy After Police Claim He Waved Gun at Them
BY Jordan Michaels Updated: December 8, 2020A sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a man in Columbus, Ohio, last week after he claims the man waved a gun at him and refused to drop a firearm.