True North Concepts New Modular Holster Adapter This new adapter specifically focuses on eliminating movement unlike any other type of adapter currently on the market. Along with being rigid, the adapter is also highly modular allowing the user to decide how to carry [Read More…]
As a big fan of the Belly Band form of concealed carry, I’m always on the lookout for new additions to the lineup of available belly bands. Galco Gunleather has just released their newest addition to both their line up and the belly band category: The Underwraps [Read More…]
While “Buying Holsters for Dummies” isn’t a book yet, it should be. The holster is the everlasting companion of the handgun. Many of you no doubt have probably purchased a handgun fairly recently and with good reason. In these uncertain times, it is [Read More…]
Throughout the years, I have tried a fair number of products and really wish I wouldn’t have spent money on certain items. I think we all have a junk shelf in our gun room with old holsters or parts we thought would be a great addition to a concealed carry [Read More…]
Blackhawk has just announced that they have expanded their line of T-Series holsters with the new Level 2 Compact (L2C) Light Bearing Holster. This Blackhawk L2C is compatible with the Glock 17 and either a Streamlight TLR-7 and TLR-8 pistol light as well as other [Read More…]
DeSantis recently debuted no less than 10 holsters designed to fit the SIG SAUER P365 XL pistol. TFB has kept readers up to date with the latest DeSantis has to offer over the years. The SIG SAUER P365 and P365 XL have become quite popular. Below are the latest [Read More…]
Many people cringe when they hear the term “universal holster”. I understand why, and frankly, for years I had exactly the same opinion. I thought that the holster is either good or universal, but never both. And turns out I was completely wrong. As with [Read More…]
We have reviewed a lot of product from Bravo Concealment here at TFB because frankly, they make great holsters and accessories. So when we caught wind of their most recent summer sale we thought we should share it with all of you. Right now they are running a 10% OFF [Read More…]
Range belts are typically something that will polarize shooters and having half of you with pitchforks and torches yelling to burn the mall ninjas to death. I want to go through a few different setups about range belts. Whether it’s a minimalist carry belt or a [Read More…]
Some of you may recall I wrote a Concealed Carry Corner piece about Trigger Guard Holsters. In that article, I mentioned doing a how-to Kydex article in the future. Well, the future is now. Also known as “minimalist holsters,” they offer a zero-profile [Read More…]
Intro Since my early days of shooting, I’ve always felt like it was a struggle to find holsters for the guns I used daily. This issue started for me when I was 11 years old shooting in IDPA and USPSA. I was shooting an HK USP Compact and since it was 2003, the [Read More…]
Welcome to another installment of Concealed Carry Corner. This week we’ll be discussing Trigger Guard Holsters and the variations within the concept as well as its strengths and limitations. Trigger guard holsters have also been called minimalist holsters because they [Read More…]
Hello everyone and thanks for joining us for TFB’s Concealed Carry Corner where once a week we’ll meet up to discuss the guns, gear and techniques surrounding legally packing heat. Like most of you, I have a section of the closet filled with discarded holsters and [Read More…]
I recently stopped in to check out Top Guns in Terre Haute, Indiana. Top Guns boasts the largest showroom and indoor shooting range in the Midwest. Steve Ellis, the owner of Top Guns, was kind enough to give us the full tour and show what all Top Guns had to offer. From [Read More…]
Clear-ly carrying I do enjoy DeSantis Gunhide’s products. They make some of my favorite IWB and pocket holsters for micro-compact semiautos. Back when I was involved with firearms retail, they were also a super friendly and easy company to deal with as a small [Read More…]
Named after the legendary Texas Rangers, the DSG Arms Ranger Rack was developed to support vehicle-based law enforcement operations manage available gear under stress. As with most officers, spare magazines are usually spread out between a duty bag and swimming around [Read More…]
Lights, holsters, action! I’ve been an avid user of DeSantis Gunhide holsters for quite some time, primarily using their Tuck-This, Super Fly, and Pro-Stealth holsters for BUG (back-up gun) use. I’ve found their holsters to be well-made and able to stand [Read More…]
Todd Jarrett talks with us about new Blackhawk concealment holsters and gives us some tips on drawing from concealment. A very special thanks to BROWNELL’S – check out their new Retro line here: [Read More…]
There are things that certainly cause you to ask “what the heck were they thinking”? Well the Proud Right Winger Bicep Holster is a perfect example of ” [they] were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn’t stop to think if they [Read More…]
Longtime TFB reader and owner of Harry’s Holsters is announcing an update to their line up of available models and molds. We discussed Harrison and his small business last year and highlighted some of the features of their kydex lineup. Personally, I’m happy to see [Read More…]
With the first Hudson H9’s finally shipping Advanced Holster have introduced a new modular holster for Hudson Mfg’s pistol. The H9’s unusual frame shape narrows the available holster choices and Advanced Holster are one of the first manufacturers to [Read More…]
CrossBreed Holsters announced it was now offering rigs that fit the new Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 Compact pistol. As CrossBreed is one of the more popular carry holster companies, this should make a lot of shooters happy that want to get one of the new guns for [Read More…]
Fobus Holster announced several new holster fits for a number of popular handguns. These cover guns like the Ruger LC9, SIG P238 and Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0. Ruger LC9 and more Fobus announced that it was now making RU2ND holsters to fit the Ruger LC9, LC9s and [Read More…]
SureFire seems sure on expanding their product offerings. From their origins with well-respected flashlights, the company has been slowly expanding across the tactical market. With SOCOM issued suppressors, utterly fantastic hearing protection, and high-capacity [Read More…]
Buying a holster for a friend or a family member is akin to picking out a special sweater as a Christmas present – everyone has their own tastes, body styles and requirements. It’s best to buy a gift card and write a meaningful note rather than risk [Read More…]
The S&S Precision Holster Extender Gear Retention Track (GRT) is a three position adjustable belt adapter for a duty holster. Depending on your gear and your needs you may want your holster to be lower than your belt line. You can get offset spacers to drop the [Read More…]
Perhaps the bane of carrying IWB is the mounting of the holster to the pant/belts. Often, its a hard choice to go with the inconvenience of loops while getting dressed or the option of drop-on clips that can have (a perhaps undeserved) reputation for failing to retain [Read More…]
The Safariland Group announced it will show new concealed carry holster options at the National Rifle Association Annual Meetings in Atlanta. The new rigs will be offered under the company’s Safariland and Bianchi brands. Here is a quick overview of some of the [Read More…]
To be honest the SHOT Show is full of a lot of the same stuff, cough AR-15s cough, but there are a few gems to be found. I stumbled upon a product from a company I think is going places. They’re called Ulticlip and they make a pretty ingenious way to secure your [Read More…]
Although this is the first year that DSG Arms has a booth at SHOT, they are no strangers to the show. If you don’t already know. DSG is a large supplier, distributor and retailer based in Fort Worth, Texas. Priding themselves in comprehensive support to the law [Read More…]