Holsters

Girl Stuff

We think if the gun is deployed it had better do as good a job as it possibly can and better be as effective as it can, caliber and function wise.
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Flat As A Pancake

A discussion of a specific class of concealment holsters, known generically as the “Pancake.” I’ve always admired the concept of the Pancake rig,...
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Wide-Open Carry

Want to impress your friends? You can with some pretty fancy hide. Rather have something more practical for field use? There are plenty of options. As a...
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CrossBreed...

I wasn’t sure about this one until I tried it. After several days of pistol training, I discovered my misgivings were misguided — this thing works.
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Safariland...

Looking a bit like an alien body part, the new Schema from Safariland, raises the bar in looks and performance. At only $39.99, it uses a skeletonized body...
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Streamlight...

Pistol-mounted lights for a CCW handgun are certainly a benefit. Honestly, mounting a light on a subcompact is not commonly seen due to bulk and weight but...
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Clinger Holster Cushion

The Clinger Cushion seems like a good idea ultimately destined to fail. And it … didn’t.
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We the People holsters

I always enjoy supporting an American company offering high quality, fast service and sensible designs, so welcome to our friends at “We The People...
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Back Up Guns

I see no negative aspects to having another or second gun for personal defense. Reasonable and responsible training is a requirement for all guns and this...
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Making the Selection

My primary job is that of firearms and deadly force instructor so I habitually carry a handgun for work as well as normal personal protection. I also...
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What’s in your pocket?

What I carry in my own kit of everyday gear.
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New Products Gun, Gear,...

Guns and the gear to carry and outfit them. Check out 2022's latest.
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Diamond D Denali Chest Holster

If you ride an ATV, drive a tractor, spend time in your truck, hunt with a handgun, hike, trap or do anything where keeping a pistol handy makes sense —...
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Tac Shield Gun Belt

It’s always a pain to divest yourself of holsters, mag pouch and the other goodies after a day at the range or in training but I’ve discovered a better...
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Western Holster Evolution:

Western holsters are some of the most beautiful, stylized and iconic pieces of gunleather in existence — especially those from the 1910s.
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New Products Gun, Gear,...

CrossBreed Holsters’ Rogue Holster System adds customizing options while providing comfort and improving ergonomics.
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Ritchie Leather Co. GXD holster
Ritchie Leather Co. GXD,...

Based on the famous Chic Gaylord “Comet” holster, the Ritchie brothers have modified their version with input from our own Tiger McKee.
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Diamond D’s Simple...

For some reason unfathomed by me, shoulder rigs seem to have gone slightly out of favor.
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New Products: Gun, Gear,...

New guns, holsters and accessories.
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N8 Tactical OT2 Holster

It’s been almost one year since we covered the N8 Tactical holster and at the time, frankly I had my concerns about its longevity.
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How to Kill Your Holster |...

Ever wonder what you can do to help — or harm — your fine leather holster?  In this episode we talk to well-known custom holster maker 'Doc' Barranti...
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Packing A Lightweight...

If the eyes are the windows of our very soul, the gun we carry is an extension of our defensive cognition.
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New Products September...

Breakthrough Clean’s Marine Care Line introduces two products: the Smooth Cast Line Conditioner and the Universal Reel Maintenance Kit.
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The Magic of a Cartridge Belt

Since my youth spent watching TV westerns and films featuring Jimmy Stewart, John Wayne, Randolph Scott, Joel McCrea and Audie Murphy,
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Open Carry Part II: The...

We have to discuss the “cons.” There are physical hazards to open carry. Opponents of the concept say, “The openly carried gun will make you a target....
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New Products June 2021 Issue

The 590 Paradigm was developed as an innovative, clip-carry knife. It has a 3" drop-point blade made of high-end S35VN steel.
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Sneaky Pete Holsters

If you love the concept of being a little crafty and hiding things in plain sight, you’re going to love the Sneaky Pete Holster.
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Confident Carry

For us old farts, the “traditional” element of leather means a lot, all the way down to the smell of it. There are other options too.
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New Products May 2021 Issue

The Comfort Flex IWB is made with a forward cant for an easy draw. It is held in place by a strong belt clip for stability and fit while remaining easy to...
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My Leather Holster's Too...

Is it safe to "lube" the inside of your holster? Mitch Rosen's Leather Lightning to the rescue!
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CrossBreed Chest Rig

After trying every way known to man, including a few clearly violating the laws of physics and common decency,
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Chest Is Best For Big Guns

Whether haulin’ hoglegs, or heavy hammers of any persuasion, chest is best for your handgun rig! Anyone who’s carried a heavy handgun knows this!
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Make Your Own Custom Holster!

American Handgunner Editor Tom McHale shows how to make your own custom holster to fit a gun of your choice with the 1791 Gunleather Ultra Custom Holster.
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New Products April 2021 Issue

The LifeLite Mobile combines an LED flashlight and aiming laser with a PepperBall launcher. It is smaller and sleeker than the regular LifeLite,
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Quartermaster: The World's...

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington finds he can customize his holster to his firearm, multiple times with 1791 Gunleather's Ultra Custom Concealment...
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Quartermaster: Have Your...

GUNS Magazine's Brent Wheat remarks on his simply rugged good looks as well as the excellent craftsmanship of Simply Rugged Holsters.
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Quartermaster A Holster...

Gun Cranks host Brent Wheat looks at the Hawg Holster and why it never lets go.
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CrossBreed Holsters: The...

When CrossBreed Holsters recently announced it expanded its line of popular concealment holsters to add The Reckoning series, a lot of people paid attention.
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ABDO — The Newest...

Some years ago, an acquaintance of mine was interested in creating a secure, quickly accessible box or holster of some kind for carrying a handgun in his...
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MTR DC IWB OWB is Code for...

“MTR DC IWB OWB” is code for MTR Custom Leather’s Dual Carry Inside the Waistband Outside the Waistband holster. Or, it could mean something to the...
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Open Carry Part II: The...

We have to discuss the “cons.” There are physical hazards to open carry. Opponents of the concept say, “The openly carried gun will make you a target....
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Bersa BP380 Concealed...

The Bersa BP380CC you see here just arrived. It’s been in my possession for about 24 hours. I haven’t fired it. I haven’t carried it.
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How to Carry the Walther...

In The Secret Gun of Walter Mitty, Walther’s PPX proved its worth as a smooth-shooting, ergonomically-fantastic, duty-ready pistol. Reader “Chuck D.”,...
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CCW Breakaway Pants

I have been checking out two pairs of pants designed specifically for carrying a wide range of handguns in perfect concealment.
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Carry that J-Frame Inside...

For decades, Smith & Wesson’s ubiquitous J-frame revolver has served law enforcement and civilians as a backup gun or primary concealed carry gun.
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