You make a good number of friends over the years in the gun industry. One of those friends, Josh Sykes, not only works in the marketing end of the industry but has a company of his own named Kinetic Concealment. Up until now Josh has been designing and making holsters [Read More…]
The 1911 is a classic, one that seems to be increasing in popularity lately. In response to that rise in interest there have been some new guns and accessories, and in that vein Recover Tactical is coming out with a new 1911 holster. They’re calling it the HC11 [Read More…]
BLACKHAWK! was founded more than two decades ago, but the idea for its existence started a little earlier, in 1990. At that time, the company’s founder, who was a Navy SEAL, was attempting to cross a minefield, and his pack failed. As the story goes, he watched [Read More…]
The Streamlight TLR6 is a versatile subcompact pistol light that’s actually the first of its kind, a subcompact light that works both as a red laser and as an LED illuminator. It’s a great addition for any pistol and is made, among others, to fit the Glock [Read More…]
If you’re looking for a holster for your FNS Compact 9/.40, DeSantis may have just what you need. Their new holsters are made specifically for the FNS Compact and are custom-molded to the contours of the firearm for a secure hold. In addition the holsters [Read More…]
Alien Gear has been manufacturing holsters since March of 2013, and in just two short years has grown significantly. Today they have a team of more than 100 based out of two locations, one in Hayden, Idaho, the other in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Their holsters are [Read More…]
As a growing number of states pass open carry laws, an increasing number of gun owners are choosing to take advantage of the changes. Texas and Mississippi are among the most recent states to pass open carry laws, and the response from the gun-carrying public has been [Read More…]
When the Glock 43 was debuted at the 2015 NRA Meeting it was with a significant amount of excitement, because the long-awaited single-stack 9mm had finally arrived. Demand immediately outdid supply, and the even now, months later, the Glock groups on social media [Read More…]
Most of the time, we at TFB get to test products. Typically, they are evolutions on top of one another, with new features that push the envelope of accuracy, durability, usability, and/or aesthetics. I enjoy them, but is not often that we are asked to review a new idea [Read More…]
Heckler and Koch’s VP9 is a popular gun, and many of the gun owners who have purchased one have done so for self-defense purposes. There are practically endless aftermarket options and accessories for pistols, but perhaps the one item purchased on the largest [Read More…]
Recently Tydex Holsters posted up a picture of their Millennium Falcon inspired kydex holster. Here is a rebel alliance holster. Tydex even made Darth Vader. Off the grid made a Boba Fett holster a while ago. And my buddy Johnny, of Black Center Tactical, [Read More…]
For fans of Glocks and those simply eagerly awaiting the company’s single-stack 9mm, the arrival of the Glock 43 was a long time coming. Now that it’s here it’s selling faster than it can be stocked in gun stores, and all those Glocks need accessories. [Read More…]
The Glock 43 has been a long time coming, and its arrival has been accompanied by the expected accessories. Among those accessories are much-needed holsters, after all, you cannot carry your long-awaited single-stack without a holster. One company introducing holsters [Read More…]
CrossBreed has come out with countless holsters designed to fit every possible need and numerous models of guns, and now they’re taking it a step further with their Modular Line. The new Modular Line holsters include systems for flashlights, handcuffs, and OC [Read More…]
Blackhawk finds its roots 25 years ago when a SEAL suffered a gear failure in the field and decided he’d remedy the situation by making reliable gear himself, assuming, of course, that he survived his current mission. Today the company has built a solid reputation [Read More…]
At SHOT Show last January I had the pleasure of taking a look at some of Bond Arms’ derringers, and now Cross Breed is announcing they’ll be making their custom-molded holsters to fit them. CrossBreed has a fairly extensive line of holsters that fit a wide [Read More…]
DeSantis, the company with a reputation for producing quality holsters for a wide variety of scenarios and needs, has come out with yet another offering. The new model, which they’re calling the Range Master, is made from Kydex, meaning it’s both tough and [Read More…]
At 2013 SHOT we had reviewed the Phalanx. John Rassias was back this year and I had a chance to stop by his booth for a quick chat. The product has gotten some updates since then which definitely increase the versatility. John has put together a system that protects [Read More…]
CrossBreed Holsters announced a new ankle holster for compact revolvers. Previously, they offered an ankle holster only for small and medium framed semi-auto pistols. The new holsters will fit: Ruger SP101 (short barrel only) Ruger LCR (all calibers) Taurus 85, 605, 650 [Read More…]
Finally(!), Blackhawk has released a holster that is compatible with lights other than their proprietary weaponlights. The new Blackhawk EPOCH Level 3 holsters are designed to be compatible with a variety of light systems including Streamlight TLR-1 & TLR-2 and [Read More…]
Wilson Combat announced a new series of holsters for the 1911 and Glock pistols. The new Pancake Pro rigs use a thermo-laminate construction process that sandwiches a sheet of kydex between leather to give the holster good retention characteristics over its lifetime. [Read More…]
Safariland has released their latest locking system, the GLS (Grip Locking System). The GLS was specifically designed to provide locking in a system that can be used for deep concealment. Safariland describes the system and draw: Similar to the proven ALS® design, the [Read More…]
DeSantis is selling a unique product called the Bag-Packer. The system is a combination of backer board and holster that can be inserted into many different kinds of purses or messenger bags. The board attaches to the bag, and then the holster attaches to the board. [Read More…]
At the 2013 Shot Show Lionheart Industries announced its LH series of pistols. The LH9C is Lionheart Industries’ most compact model in its LH series. Recently, I was fortunate enough to be sent a LH9C Novak edition in Cerakote Patriot Brown with a G-Code holster to [Read More…]
CrossBreed holsters announced the company’s holsters designed for the XD-S 45 will also fit the XD-s 9mm. This includes all of the company’s IWB and OWB rigs including the SuperTuck Deluxe. When the XD-S 9mm was announced at the SHOT Show, Springfield [Read More…]
Bianchi announced the expansion of the Venom and Suppression holsters for the Smith & Wesson Shield pistols. The model 75 Venom is an outside-the-waistband (OWB) holster made of full grain leather and dyed in black or tan. The design has an open muzzle and uses [Read More…]
What’s a good way to set your new holster line apart from the competition? Call it the “Prohibition Series” and give each holster a name like “Capone” or “Baby Face.” Style counts too, so make everything in black leather with [Read More…]
The Rail Ryder from DeSantis is a minimalist, inside-the-waistband holster that secures the firearm by using the gun’s accessory rail. The entire gun is not surrounded by material, so it does not meet the traditional description of a holster. In fact, DeSantis [Read More…]
If you need a cowboy-style rig for your 1911, Bianchi might have what you are looking for. The new Wild Clearwater holster and belt rig was designed specifically for the 1911 pistol. The entire rig is made of premium, full-grain leather. According to Bianchi, the [Read More…]
Gould & Goodrich introduced a concealment holster at the 2013 SHOT Show that includes an automatic, internal locking device. The company claims the draw from the new K900 holster is smooth and fluid. When the gun is inserted into the holster, a positive click is [Read More…]