Archive for Holsters
Kholster IWB Concealment Holster Review
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The Kholster holster: a tuckable, IWB holster.
Over the years, I have worn numerous holsters for off-duty carry with each one having different strengths and weaknesses. Some suffer in the quality department while others lack comfort. Some are more adept at ease of concealment than others. Here in west central Florida, the hot, muggy summers (and springs and autumns) dictate that shorts and t-shirts are the attire of choice, making adequate concealment an issue that must be addressed. In my experience, the best style of holster for concealment is the IWB or Inside the Waist Band holster. There are numerous manufacturers of IWB’s and we recently had the opportunity to test three versions from one of the newest entries: Kholster.
We received three different versions of the Kholster for testing: the “Full Moon”, the “Crescent” and the “Little Moon.” These three versions are for large, medium and small handguns respectively. All three retail for $45 at Kholster.com and are identical in features and design, the only difference being size. I tried out the “Crescent” with my H&K USP .40 compact for the past few months in the depths of the Florida summer.
Wilson Combat Lo-Profile Thumb Break Holster
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Wilson Combat introduced the Lo-Profile Thumb Break holster. From Wilson Combat:
The Lo-Profile Thumb Break holster was designed for the person that carries all day long and demands maximum comfort and concealability, but wants the added security of a Thumb Break.
This holster’s pancake style design actually conforms to the shape of the waist, blending its lines to those of the person wearing it. This feature has obvious benefits for concealment, but also helps the holster feel more comfortable with less likelihood of it hanging up on objects or shifting position. Read More→
Wilson Combat Practical Carry Kit
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From Wilson Combat:
The Practical Carry Kit was designed to fill the needs of daily carry. The holster is born from all the best features of our time proven Practical and Tiger Shark holster designs, utilizing the very same leather polymer laminate construction, this is one tough holster.
Included are both the Paddle and the Double Loop attachment backs allowing you the freedom to customize this holster for the rigors of daily carry. Also included with this kit is an open front magazine pouch with a double belt slot back to offer a comfortable and stable magazine carry platform.
This Kit is available in either Shark or Elephant skin offering maximum durability and beauty in one package. Shark skin retails at $249.95. Elephant skin retails at $324.95.
High Noon Holsters for Taurus 709 Slim and Sig Sauer P238
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High Noon Holsters Tailgunner
I’ve recently had multiple e-mails asking who is making holsters for the Taurus 709 (aka the Slim) and the Sig Sauer P238. Based on how well both of these guns have been selling, I imagine their is a great deal of demand for quality holsters for these firearms.
If you are in the market for a holster for the 709 or P238, you should check out High Noon Holsters. Based in Tarpon Springs, FL, High Noon Holsters makes a variety of high-quality holsters in many different styles, including models for the Taurus Slim and Sig P238.
Holsters for the Taurus 709 can be had in belt holsters, paddle holsters, and IWBs. For a good inside-the-waistband holster, check out the Tailgunner model. Read More→
Kholster Offers 9/11 Discounts, Donates Proceeds to St. Louis Backstoppers
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Kholster LLC is offering a 20% discount on the Kholster through September 15, 2009. $1 of each sale will be donated to the St. Louis Backstoppers charity.
From Kholster:
Tonight the first annual Kholster 9/11 Never Forget sale will begin. In addition to discounting all Kholsters 20% until midnight on 9/15/09, we will be honoring the fallen 9/11 heroes by donating $1 for every Kholster sold to the St. Louis BackStoppers organization. Please visit http://www.backstoppers.org for more information about this great organization that serves the families of fallen Fire fighters and Police Officers in the St. Louis area. Spread the word so we can make this a great contribution, Thank you for your support.
DeSantis Nemesis Pocket Holster Review
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The DeSantis Nemesis is a synthetic holster designed to carry a wide range of compact handguns in a pants pocket. Compared to many holsters on the market, the Nemesis is relatively inexpensive option to carry a concealed firearm. During my review, I found the Nemesis to be a quality holster, but with two small problems that I explain below.
I purchased a Nemesis holster to carry my S&W 642 revolver. The 642 is my “everywhere, all-the-time” kind of gun. Light enough to go everywhere, yet still chambered in a respectable caliber (.38 Special).
The Nemesis did a good job of hiding the outline of the revolver in a loose fitting pocket. In a pair of cargo shorts, it would be highly unlikely anyone would notice the gun, much less identify it as such. In a regular pair of jeans, the Desantis holster still did a respectable job, though the naturally closer fitting cut of the jeans made the gun a little more obvious than I would have liked. With a pair of relaxed casual pants like Dockers, the gun was well concealed. Read More→
Bianchi Model 7 Shadow II Holster Review
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The Bianchi Model 7 Shadow II is a belt holster made of soft leather with a thumb snap. The Shadow has several belt slots to allow the user to wear the holster with the handgun straight up, with a forward cant or even cross-draw. This Bianchi holster is made for a wide range of popular handguns, including compact and full-sized pistols and revolvers. Reasonably priced, the Model 7 promises a quality holster at a reasonable price. But, does Bianchi deliver? With a single caveat, I believe it does.
I’ve owned a Model 7 for several years, and have worn it on an occasional basis. Generally, my attire is more suited to an inside-the-waistband holster, but during colder months and for the occasional open carry event the Bianchi did get more frequent use. Additionally, on long car trips I would tend to wear this holster rather than an IWB for comfort reasons. Read More→
Galco Summer Comfort IWB Holster
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The Galco Summer Comfort is an inside-the-waistband (IWB) holster designed for both pistols and revolvers. The Summer Comfort is a leather holster in the style of the classic Milt Sparks Summer Special.
I purchased my Summer Comfort more than 10 years ago, and have used it extensively with my Glock 19. The Summer Comfort has held up very well, and I have certainly gotten my money’s worth from it.
My Summer Comfort holster is tan, but the Galco rep I spoke with at the 2009 SHOT Show said they will only be made in black from now on. When asked why, the rep replied that customer demand for black holsters was the majority of the business on this style holster. While I prefer tan, the black samples I held at the SHOT Show were very nice. Read More→
