The Walther P38 remained in service with the German army for decades. This WWII German pistol is rightly considered a groundbreaking star.

SHOT Show 2019 has helped me find a holster solution for the ladies in my life, Dene Adams a company making holsters for the ladies.  Men – show this article to your gal.  With the right holster, maybe she’ll want to start carrying concealed after all. Founded on a Legacy, Holsters Made for Women Founded […]

Bravo Concealment is a company that has risen from just another polymer holster manufacturer to one of the leaders in concealment holsters. In a short period of time, they have dominated the market. They are like 5 Guys Burgers and Fries in a lot of ways. Bravo Concealment doesn’t make a million different holsters. They […]

A long time ago I purchased my first Stealth Operator holster. It was a kydex holster that could accommodate over 150 different holsters securely. I was curious, and I consider most universal holsters to be absolute garbage. However, the holster was quite affordable. This was 4 years ago and to this day that same Phalanx […]

Loadout Room writer, Tim M, pits the Bravo Concealment Torsion holster up again a few other options and weighs in on why the Torsion holster stands above them all. QUALITY KYDEX TORSION GUN HOLSTER FOR GLOCK 43 FEATURES: Custom-made for the Glock 43 pistol. Even Deeper Concealment with NEW Torsion Technology. Integrated 10 degree inward […]

During my 1,900 hours as a defensive shooting instructor one of the dominating questions I was asked was about holster selection.  In my experience this is the hardest one to answer.  I have good news and bad new for you:  The perfect holster match for your body shape, selected firearm, carry position, and attire exists.  […]

Mission First Tactical, LLC (MFT™), famous for their rifle/carbine accessories, has just released the Versatile IWB Holster, handcrafted from Boltaron polymer. MFT’s proprietary Polymer design, technology and production has developed a laser precise, passive retentive, holster offering carry in the IWB, OWB, & Appendix positions for a right or left hand shooter. “We created these […]

Alien Gear Holsters Cloak Tuck 3.5 IWB (Inside the Waistband) Holster is a holster that fits over 500 different pistols, comfortably. I’m a little more “girthy” than I wish I was.  Inside the waist band or IWB holsters aren’t something I’m very drawn to – until I tried the Alien Gear Cloak Tuck 3.5 IWB […]

I am frequently asked which holster I prefer. I will preface the answer with it depends on your task threat and environment, but my go-to is the Ultra Carry Elite by Precision Holsters for the following reasons: Functionality: Excellent mechanics on the draw, excellent retention, etc. Comfort: Leather backing makes it comfortable and it is […]

Tenicor is a hot company at the moment. Many of the more infamous tactical/firearm e-stores have been stocking their products and there is clearly a following. Their most popular holster seems to be the Tenicor Velo, an AIWB rig, with a wedge molded onto the backside of the holster for better concealment, (achieved by pushing […]

Holsters are a necessary part of owning a pistol. A holster allows safe carry of a firearm for both duty and range time. I personally, if carrying a duty pistol at all, am relegated to using either the SERPA design or the old school USGI green Cordura holster. Both are terrible options in my opinion […]

I recently finished reading The Terminal List and was extremely impressed with not only the storyline, but the list of weapons and gear used by the character, James Reece. As I was reading through the book, I was taking note of the guns and gear used. Most of it was stuff I’ve either personally used or […]

ARX in Latin means a Citadel, Stronghold, Fortress.  ARX in Tenicor means a Citadel, a Stronghold, a Fortress for your pistol! Purposeful Design The Tenicor ARX holster is a simple design with no hardware to fail you.  When you pick the holster up for the first time you’ll be surprised at the lightweight and evident […]

Alien Gear pistol holsters have benefitted from some excellent marketing on the internet as of late. Thanks to Facebook’s targeted marketing algorithm, Alien Gear ads have inundated my news feed for months, touting the holster as the “world’s most comfortable” inside-the-belt holster. The price points for these holsters run between $29.88 and $43.88, which seemed […]

Zero9 Holsters is a Cleveland, Ohio based custom Kydex manufacturing company.  Zero9 Holsters offer kydex solutions that work for the law enforcement and concealed carry communities. Keeping up with the Times When I started working in law enforcement in 1993 I was issued basketweave leather gear.  It worked but was heavy, maintenance required, and often […]

USA Company Gladius Holsters has done a solid job creating a Vest Holster. Made to mount anywhere on your ballistic vest with the hook and loop covered holster. The Vest Holster Allows the weapon to be drawn upwards out of the holster or rocked out. The retention of the weapon is in the rigid material […]

Desantis is a legend is the holster business and plenty Loadout Room Writers love and appreciate the gear they make. I’m a huge fan of the Desantis DSD rig, but that rig is really an oddity. They produce much more traditional holsters for both duty and concealed carry. The new 2019 lineup shows that Desantis […]

Bravo Concealment hits the nail on the head when it comes to Kydex holsters. Simple, innovative, and priced well. Their new Torsion is upgraded with an even stronger polymer and an adjustable retention screw. I can’t recommend them enough. Check out the video for my thoughts on the new Bravo Concealment Torsion. Author – Tim […]

Tenicor – A Purposeful Design Tenicor thinks outside of the box with a purposeful design and attention to quality.  If you need to conceal a pistol, big or small, turn to Tenicore’s VELO Appendix Inside the Waistband  (AIWB) holster. VELO | ˈWEː.LOː| V. | LATIN means to Hide, Conceal, or Cover The design of the Tenicor VELO holster checks […]

A Gear-End Review sure to help you find a Tactical Gift this Christmas. If you have a black nylon and Velcro person in your world that’s tough to gift shop for, we have a list of ideas for you to put under the Christmas tree this year.  Here’s my Gear-End Review from 2018. Knives When […]