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What’s Up With the Enigma Leg Leash?

Your leg leash should go around the top of your thigh, about as snug as a pair of briefs would be.  You want it snug enough to stay in place, but not so tight it’s uncomfortable.  For most body types, the leg leash should be high in the front, and lay in the buttock crease […]

Enigma Leg Leash Adjustment – Beyond the Basics

A more in-depth look at leg leash adjustment. This addresses a couple of questions we’ve had lately, and will help with some of the common initial adjustment issues if you’re new to the Enigma platform. Please note, this is for the original leg leash buckle. If you have the updated leg leash, please click here […]

Enigma – Care and Maintenance

General Care and Maintenance Do not expose your Enigma or holster shell to high heat. Protect your Enigma faceplate from abrasion. While the Enigma faceplate is flexible, do not allow it to flex more than 90 degrees, and do not allow it to crease or fold. Regularly inspect your Enigma, holster, and hardware.  Make sure […]

Do you need extra holster length?*

*If you’re carrying a longer-muzzled gun or a revolver, adding extra holster length may not be necessary for you, but for short semiautomatic guns, it’s often helpful.

Guns with short muzzles can be top-heavy and difficult to conceal comfortably. To solve this, some holsters have extra length added to the muzzle end. Like the keel on a boat, the extra muzzle length helps balance the holster, making it more comfortable and easier to conceal. This is especially true if you have a bit of a belly, which tends to push the grip out more and make the muzzle dig in.

Note that while extra muzzle length reduces grip printing, it can increase muzzle printing, which can be a concern with lower carry positions and tight fitting pants such as leggings or yoga pants. 

Learn more about the Keel Principle here.