When you get right down to it, a gun holster has to do three things: It must secure your gun, ensuring it stays in your possession. It must protect the trigger, minimizing the chance of inadvertent trigger contact from hands or foreign objects. It must present your gun in a consistent position and safe orientation […]
Finding Holsters For Light And Laser Equipped Handguns: The Impossible Dream?
If you’ve been around here before, you know I’m a big fan of lasers for home defense and carry guns. I’m also a fanatical, raving, and kind of creepy bit of a holster geek. But, until recently, I’ve been hard-pressed to equip all my carry guns with lights and/or lasers. Why? Finding holsters for laser-equipped […]
A Slim, Yet Effective, Concealed Carry Combo
Researching my forthcoming book, The Rookie’s Guide to the Springfield Armory XD-S, I’ve been doing quite a bit of experimenting. As a result, I’ve stumbled on some pretty fantastic concealed carry combinations, one of which is the Springfield Armory XD-S, a Crimson Trace LG-469 Laserguard and the CrossBreed SnapSlide outside-the-waistband holster. One of the really nice […]
Holster Review: Crossbreed SuperTuck Deluxe Holster
This holster is my soulmate, but don’t tell my wife. I might even get one bronzed like my old baby shoes. The large leather backpanel stabilizes your gun, distributes the pressure over a broad area, and provides a large shield between your gun and bare skin. The Kydex sheath is thin which helps with concealment. […]