Taking a Dremel tool to a firearm is almost always frowned upon. And I agree. However, butchering a holster might be entirely appropriate, depending on the reason. The other day I shared a story about how the extremely challenging Air Marshal Pistol Qualification test exposed some opportunities for gear improvement. The need for top speed […]
Alien Gear’s Cloak Tuck 3.0 IWB Holster
One of 2017’s signature words seems to be “bigly.” As it turns out, that’s a great description of the gun I chose when field testing an Alien Gear Cloak Tuck 3.0 Holster. A couple of years ago, I reviewed the FN FNX 45 Tactical pistol. The details are for another story; for now, just know […]
Holster Test: N82 Tactical Pro Tandem Concealed Carry Holster
All N82 Tactical holsters have one thing in common: the large, multi-layered back panel completely shields the gun from your body. Why is that significant? The soft panel separates the gun from your sometimes-sweaty body parts, and your body from the rough, abrasive, and oily gun parts. That’s one of the reasons I like using […]
Non-Traditional Holsters – Can An Old Dog Learn New Tricks?
This article originally appeared at AmmoLand. By Tom McHale USA –-(Ammoland.com)- Can you teach an old dog new tricks? And by “old dog” I really mean me. And by “new tricks” I mean new, but safe and effective concealed carry methods. You see, I think I might be a holster racist. If I’m not a […]
Holster Review: Alien Gear Cloak MOD OWB Holster
Some time back, I checked out the Alien Gear Cloak Tuck 3.0 Inside the Waistband (IWB) Holster. One of its features is that it’s built like a tank from layers of materials, each chosen to provide a different function. Since it was supposed to be a “heavy duty” offering, I decided to order the original […]
Holster Guide Part 3: Picking The Right One For You
You’re in the market for a holster? Good. We’ll assume that you’ve read Part 1 of this series, which explains the various types of holsters there are today, and Part 2, which looks at how various holster types may—or may not—be suitable in various real-life threat scenarios. Now you’re ready to pick the best holster […]
Holster Guide Part 2: Real Life Situations
In Part 1 of our series on holsters, we explored different types of holsters that correspond to various methods of concealed carry. While it’s great that enterprising designers have invented all sorts of concealed carry solutions, it’s up to you to understand the very real tradeoffs—and risks—between various methods of concealed carry. Why? It’s simple: […]
Win A H&K VP9, Custom Alien Gear Holster and Bigfoot Gun Belt
From our friends over tat Alien Gear Holsters… Bigfoot Gun Belts Teams Up with H&K, Alien Gear Holsters, MAD Custom Coatings for MAD VP9 Giveaway May 11, 2016 Hayden, ID – Bigfoot Gun Belts has joined forces with Heckler & Koch, Alien Gear Holsters and Mad Custom Coatings to bring concealed carriers the first ever MAD […]
The New Gun Owner’s Guide to Holsters: Part 1
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 […]
Breaking in a New Holster
I recently received a shiny new Galco leather holster for this Sig Sauer P229 .357 Sig pistol. As I started the process of breaking it in, I figured it might be a good opportunity to share a tip about how to get it ready for use. Galco makes their leather holsters “tight as a tiger” […]