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\"Buyers
All holsters are not created equal.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first rule of concealed carry is simple: carry your gun.\nAnd I don\u2019t mean carrying when you feel like it, I mean carrying daily. Will there\nbe times you want to carry in a non-permissive environment? Of course, so you\u2019re\ngoing to need deeper concealment gun and holster combos from time to time. That\nmeans you need more than one holster \u2013 more than one handgun would be good, too\n\u2013 and you\u2019d better be familiar with various carry methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brief sidebar. As responsible gun owners, we carry to defend not only our lives but the lives of loved ones. If you aren\u2019t training with your carry gun, you may not be up to the task when lives are at stake. Let\u2019s be realistic: if you\u2019re not training with your carry gun and holster it could be a fatal mistake. Why risk lives by blowing off training? Take the time to train like your life depends on it because it does. Training also helps you figure out if you\u2019re using the right holster for the job. Gear matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Buyers
Holsters are available in a wide range of materials and styles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

MATERIAL THINGS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are a ton of different holster materials to choose from ranging from leather to Kydex to hybrids to nylon. What do you need to know before investing anywhere from twenty bucks to a couple of hundred dollars into what amounts to belt real estate for your handgun? Turns out there\u2019s more than you might think to choosing a holster. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lot of long-time gun owners prefer leather and they\u2019re not\nwrong. Quality leather holsters tend to be more comfortable, a lot more durable,\nand nicely versatile. A good leather design should be molded to your gun, not\nsimply sewn or glued into a vague gun-like shape. Retention is going to vary,\nso pay attention to your needs and what the holster you\u2019re eyeing can do. When\nconsidering retention, remember this: one major pro of leather is it typically\ndoes not break or otherwise self-destruct during a fight for control of your\nfirearm. During handgun retention and force-on-force work I\u2019ve had Kydex\nholsters torqued and snapped right off my hip (yes, it hurts). Then again, I\u2019ve\nalso snatched handguns away from guys who far outweigh me thanks to sloppily-shaped\nleather holsters. All holsters are not created equally, regardless of material,\nmanufacturer, or marketing strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kydex is the current hotness of the gun world thanks to how\nit can be shaped. Add in the fact it has serious longevity capabilities and can\ntake a lot of damage \u2013 usually \u2013 and it\u2019s easy to see why it has quite the\nfollowing in the gun world. Good Kydex not only covers the trigger guard but firmly\nsecures the slide and frame. One of the coolest things about it is how precisely\nit can be molded to any gun and whatever lights, lasers, or sights you throw on.\nThe downside? Well, Kydex can and will break, usually at the most inopportune\ntimes. There\u2019s a collection of fatally damaged Kydex holsters in my house but\nat least I find out what will and will not work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nylon can be a hard one to say anything nice about. Buying a soft, formless holster-that\u2019s-really-a-sleeve because it\u2019s super comfy and dirt cheap is a mistake most new gun owners make early on. The real question is, do you learn from your mistakes and convert to well-made holsters or keep on using formless pockets-for-guns? It\u2019s true, there are a few different types of soft holsters but when you get right down to it, soft is\u2026soft. Some have clips; some are billed as somehow sticking in position. Some are thick; some are paper-thin and flimsy. Does nylon ever work? Yes, but not for safe concealed carry (I have a couple of stiff nylon scabbards for hunting, though). Do you really want to shove a handgun wrapped in your pants? Probably not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hybrids seem to be either loved or totally despised. Typical hybrids have leather backs and Kydex faces held in place with pins or screws. Before going straight for this type of holster you\u2019d better be familiar with its pros and cons. Sure, hybrids can be comfortable and offer good retention. But a kind of big strike in the negative column is how fast they can crack or otherwise fail rather dramatically. If you\u2019re going to use a hybrid holster make sure it\u2019s high-quality and take the time to pay close attention to wear because it\u2019s going to wear out, possibly faster than you think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Buyers
It’s true. Belt lives matter.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Sidebar on belts: they matter. That floppy nylon belt from Walmart and the super-narrow leather dress belt from wherever aren\u2019t made to hold up the weight of a holstered gun and spare mag. Don\u2019t make the mistake of wearing a lousy belt. A lot of supposed problems with holsters can be fixed by using a good belt (and vice versa). Best case scenario, a lousy belt is uncomfortable and annoying; the worst-case scenario, it\u2019s dangerous. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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OWB carry.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

THE HOW-TO<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

OWB (Outside the Waistband)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

OWB is often thought of as the realm of open carry (OC), but\nit isn\u2019t. Carrying with a holster on the outside of your waistband rather than\nthe inside means you need a cover garment for concealment. It does not mean you\u2019re\nautomatically OCing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Concealing your OWB holster is done by grabbing a cover garment. I favor loose sweatshirts and hoodies but baggy t-shirts work, too. One thing. Please do the gun world a favor and don\u2019t go around wearing a \u201cshoot me first\u201d vest. You know the ones. They\u2019re usually \u2013 but not always \u2013 khaki and have a bunch of pockets. Shoot-me-first vests are the cargo pants of the vest world. Good vests to wear off the range don\u2019t look tactical, they\u2019re just plain fleece. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

IWB (Inside the Waistband)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

IWB allows for tons of variety. It would take more space than we have here to discuss every carry location on your body, so let\u2019s keep it brief. IWB is ideal for concealed carry because\u2026it\u2019s concealed. There are some small drawbacks to IWB like the possible need to change up your wardrobe so you can fit an object in your waistband. It seems like this affects women more, probably because our pants are form-fitting, frequently making it impossible to add a few inches of a gun without moving up in size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well-made IWB holsters don\u2019t print \u2013 meaning there won\u2019t be a stark outline of the gun through your clothing \u2013 and they\u2019re comfortable. Yes, really. IWB usually holds your gun higher on your waist than OWB. As with any and all holsters, choose an IWB design that delivers good retention and protects the trigger guard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AIWB (Appendix Inside the Waistband)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes, this is IWB but with a twist: it\u2019s carried appendix. Carrying AIWB means you\u2019re holstering your gun around the 1 o\u2019clock position. Thanks to its pelvic placement this method draws either abject horror or worship from gun owners; there doesn\u2019t seem to be any middle ground. Many years ago AIWB was first championed by the late instructor Todd Green and now it\u2019s promoted by well-known gun guys like Spencer Keepers of Keepers Concealment and John Correia of Active Self Protection. Do I carry AIWB? Yes. Yes, I do. Don\u2019t diss it until you\u2019re familiar with how it works, why it works, and how it can be done safely. If you still hate it, fine, but try not to outright condemn it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Buyers
Galco Gunleather Corvus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Galco Gunleather Corvus<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Galco Gunleather Corvus<\/a> is one of those designs that\u2019s so awesome I have it on hand for multiple gun models. It\u2019s one of the company\u2019s Kydex designs and all of mine have held steady through extensive use. The Corvus is adjustable for cant and ride-height \u2013 nice features to have rather than hoping it just works in one spot for everyone out there – and it\u2019s forward-molded. Features include a raised sweat guard and being cut low enough to work with a bunch of different carry-style optics and suppressor-height sights (red dots on carry guns are definitely A Thing right now). It ships with 1-1\/2-inch and 1-3\/4-inch belt slots so you can choose the fit you need and also has the hardware for IWB or OWB use. Carrier\u2019s choice. Many Kydex holsters don\u2019t sit close to your body but this one does, and it rocks. As expected, Galco did stellar work with the Corvus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Buyers
PHLster Classic Glock Holster<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

PHLster Glock Classic Holster<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This is a fantastic AIWB holster and the model that made me love the PHLster line. The PHLster Glock Classic Holster is a carefully-designed, well-thought-out holster thermoformed from Kydex. It\u2019s made as a minimalist holster for those among us who favor AIWB carry and because of that, it has a unique feature: a teardrop-shaped raised area where the holster touches your body. The teardrop alters the gun\u2019s angle so it\u2019s more pelvis-friendly and also improves concealment. This holster also has a grip-tucking wing strut and its shape facilitates movement so it moves better with your body (unlike many holsters). The PHLster Glock Classic Holster has a single belt loop and positive lockup. Don\u2019t believe it\u2019s excellent? I\u2019ve done yoga inversions and arm balances wearing this holster and my gun hasn\u2019t budged. If you\u2019re wondering how yoga applies to your life, stop and consider the myriad ways your body is going to contort during an assault. You definitely need a holster made to stay put and hold your gun securely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Buyers
Crossbreed SuperTuck<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

CrossBreed SuperTuck<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The CrossBreed SuperTuck is an IWB-style hybrid holster.<\/a> This is another holster I\u2019ve used at length with solid success. It has a leather backer with two metal belt clips, so if you don\u2019t like messing with belt loops that\u2019s a win for you, and its Kydex face is screwed firmly in place. There\u2019s a sweat guard to save your gun from sweat and it\u2019s an extremely comfortable holster. Perhaps best of all the SuperTuck can be worn with or without your shirt actually being tucked in. And yes, it\u2019s adjustable: the belt clips are powder-coated, modular, and adjustable for cant and ride height. The backer on this holster is pretty big so it might take time to get used to it but the retention it provides is worth it. If you want a hybrid holster, CrossBreed is the manufacturer to check out first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Buyers
Blade-Tech Total Eclipse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Blade-Tech Total Eclipse<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Blade-Tech Total Eclipse is an OWB Kydex holster. It\u2019s precision-molded so the Kydex is shaped carefully to your gun, meaning it retains well, and it\u2019s versatile. The Total Eclipse has an adjustable cant and it\u2019s made for ambidextrous wear. For comfort\u2019s sake and concealment, the edges of the holster are round instead of being squared-off; that means a reduced profile and less risk of snagging, too. If you don\u2019t want an OWB holster but like the look of this holster there\u2019s good news: there\u2019s an IWB conversion kit. The original OWB model has a pair of durable Kydex belt loops and a curved design for a closer fit over your hip. This holster stays in place, retains well, and doesn\u2019t put unnecessary wear on your gun. Oh, and Blade-Tech makes it for everything from 1911s to Glocks and everything in between. It also fully covers your gun\u2019s trigger guard and is open over the muzzle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Buyers
Galco Gunleather Silhouette High Ride Holster<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Galco Gunleather Silhouette High Ride Holster<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Galco Gunleather Silhouette High Ride Holster is a beautifully-executed leather holster made from premium cowhide. For security beyond its molded shape there\u2019s a retention strap and a reinforced thumb break. A snap closure holds the strap closed. The Silhouette High Ride has two 1-3\/4-inch belt loops cut directly into the leather and it has a butt-forward cant (so be aware of that before you buy). This holster is forward-molded to more closely fit the shape of your hip. It\u2019s also made to be super-durable which is a big plus. The holster\u2019s mouth is stiffly reinforced to stay open after you draw which, in turn, facilitates safer re-holstering, and the holster itself doesn\u2019t slip or move around, either. This is the perfect match for the Korth-Nighthawk Mongoose but it rocks for a bunch of other guns, too. As with any holsters that have thumb breaks you need to spend time training with the snap secured. Don\u2019t fumble your way through drawing at the worst possible time. Train now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Buyers
Crossbreed Reckoning<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

CrossBreed Reckoning<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The CrossBreed Reckoning is, of course, a hybrid. It\u2019s the company\u2019s solution to safe, secure AIWB carry (it can be worn strong-side IWB and cross-draw, too). Thanks to Crossbreed\u2019s abundance of hardware conversions the Reckoning can also be worn OWB. Basically, it\u2019s an AIWB holster that\u2019s friendly to all carry preferences. It has the expected leather backer \u2013 with a relatively small footprint \u2013 a precision-molded Kydex holster, and a pair of sturdy metal belt clips to attach it to your belt. Clips can be nice because they mean you don\u2019t have to mess with your belt excessively to get the holster on and off. The Reckoning allows for quite a few retention adjustments by tightening various screws and there\u2019s a retention device located under the trigger guard. Speaking of the trigger guard, it\u2019s totally covered and retention is great. This is yet another holster I\u2019ve executed inversions, arm balances, you name it in with no problems whatsoever. The gun stays exactly where you put it. Bonus points to Crossbreed because the Reckoning has an attachable mag carrier that comes in handy (yes, you should be carrying a spare mag).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Buyers
Learn to carry more than one way with different holsters.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Decisions, Decisions<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re going to end up with more than one holster. Most gun owners are the proud owners of large boxes of cast-off holsters we might one day find a use for (maybe we\u2019re all hoarders). Finding a good holster takes time. Don\u2019t assume you can\u2019t carry a certain way just because one or two holsters didn\u2019t make it possible. Keep trying. And remember, your belt is vital to the holster\u2019s success, so don\u2019t skimp on good gun belts. Choose wisely, be patient, and please, train with your carry gun and holster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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