I have carried in the appendix position almost exclusively for quite some time now. My primary reason for switching to AIWB was concealment, but upon making the switch I realized many other significant advantages, including the speed of the draw. Before making this switch to exclusive appendix carry I often used the mode for many... Continue Reading →
I conceal carry entirely inside-the-waistband, at the appendix position, but I do use an outside-the-waistband holster on strong-side-hip for when I am in the woods, or when I shoot the occasional match (which has been infrequent lately). Therefore, although it is rarely used compared to my AIWB holster, my OWB holster is still a necessary... Continue Reading →
A month or so back I reviewed a Craft Holsters Open Top Leather Holster. That particular holster is excellent and Craft Holsters seems to specialize in leather products. In that review I actually stated that even though I have not used leather holsters in a long time, I really liked the Craft holster. In response... Continue Reading →
I have not used a leather holster in a long, long time. When I started carrying two decades ago I used leather exclusively. While kydex was certainly around, it was not the standard that it is now. Once I switched to kydex I never looked back. Kydex, if made well, is rugged, requires little break-in... Continue Reading →
I am generally not a fan of minimalist holsters. A well-designed full-size holster will add minimal bulk inside the waistband yet provide all of the benefits of a complete holster, like shielding the gun completely from your skin and facilitate the best possible draw and re-holster. Still, I started looking around for a fully-functional holster... Continue Reading →
If you have been a shooter for any amount of time you probably suffer from some degree of “gear guilt.” This is a combination of being guilty for having no further use for a particular piece of gear, as well as paying money for it to begin with. You all know what I mean. If... Continue Reading →
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