PHLSTER

Standard Enigma: What comes with my order?

The Standard Enigma comes to you completely disassembled WITHOUT a holster. It is up to the customer to find a compatible Holster, please see out Holster Fit Guide to learn more. Your Standard Enigma comes to you with everything below: Helpful Links: Standard Enigma Holster Fit Guide Standard Enigma Academy

Standard Enigma: How do I use it?

The Standard Enigma comes to you in pieces so that you can customize your perfect fit. Once you have attached Enigmas faceplate to the Modwing, Raven Wing, or Dark Wing on your holster, you can start trying 2 of the 12 adjustment holes on your faceplate. We encourage new Enigma users to start with R2 […]

Standard Enigma: How does it work?

The Standard Enigma attaches to your holster on the concealment wing. Keep in mind that the Enigmas mounting holes are only compatible with the Raven Wing, Dark Wing, or Mod Wing. These specific brand names of holster wings are used by a large number of holster makers. You will also want to be sure that […]

Standard Enigma: Why is it made this way?

The materials, and design of the Enigma were carefully selected to create the most optimal performance. Faceplate The Enigma faceplate is made from Tegris, a thin and strong material that we have shaped to help conceal a gun with no extra bulk or weight. It can withstand repeated flexing without cracking, fraying, or breaking. The […]

Light Bearing Enigma: What assembly tools do I need?

Since the Enigma does not come preassembled you will need 2 tools to go through your customization and set up process: A screwdriver and a set of pliers. If you have vice grip pliers, these would be preferable, but a simple set of pliers should do the trick. Helpful Links: Light Bearing Enigma Assembly Video […]

Light Bearing Enigma: What comes with my purchase?

The Light Bearing Enigma comes to you completely disassembled WITHOUT a holster. It is up to the customer to find a compatible LBE Holster, please see out Holster Fit Guide to learn more. Your Light Bearing Enigma comes to you with everything below: Helpful Links: Light Bearing Enigma Academy Light Bearing Enigma Assembly

Light Bearing Enigma: How do I use it?

The LBE comes to you in pieces so that you can customize your perfect fit. Once you have attached Enigma’s faceplate to the face of your holster using the four screw attachments, you can start trying 2 of the 8 adjustment holes. We encourage new Enigma users to start with R2 and L2. From there […]

Light Bearing Enigma: How does it work?

The Light Bearing Enigma (LBE) uses four screws to attach the faceplate to the clip mounting holes on the face of the holster. The LBE has a different mounting system than the Standard Enigma in order to accommodate for the weight and dimensions of a gun paired with a weapon light (WML) or laser. The […]

Light Bearing Enigma: Why is it made like this?

The materials, and design of the Enigma were carefully selected to create the most optimal performance for the user. The Light Bearing Enigma (LBE) uses four screws to attach the faceplate to the clip mounting holes on the face of the holster. The LBE has a different mounting system than the Standard Enigma in order […]

The Three KEY Principles to Understanding Concealment

Concealment is made up of three KEY principles: Grip tuck, slide tuck, and body placement paired with fabric drape. In this post we will discuss each of those principles, what they mean and how to apply them. I want to lay out why concealing a gun can be a challenge in the first place.  All […]

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.