PHLSTER

Best Belts for Concealed Carry

Learn how to find the best belt for your carry position, whether Enigma or traditional belt holster.

PHLster Blog Landing Page

The PHLster blog is a vast library of concealment information. Search the articles, or ask Phil for help!

Sport Belt Sizing Tips | PHLster Enigma

How to pick the right size Sport Belt for your PHLster Enigma. Should you size up or down? Should you use your waist or pants size? Learn how to choose the correct size on the first try.

Sig P365 Compatibility Guide | PHLster Holsters

They’re not all the same! This guide will help you choose the correct size holster to fit your Sig Sauer P365. Includes the P365, X, XL, P365-380, XMACRO, Rose, Spectre, Tacops, and more.

How to Install the Reduced Size Buckle

Here’s how (and why!) to install and use the Reduced Size Buckle on your PHLster Enigma or Enigma Express. Full assembly instructions, written and video.

Tenicor Holsters and the Light Bearing Enigma

How to assemble a Tenicor holster with the Light Bearing PHLster Enigma. Note: Tenicor holsters can be used with the Light Bearing Enigma only. When you assemble the holster onto the faceplate, you will use some of the hardware that comes with the Tenicor holster, as described per model below. If your holster has the Tenicor Camming Bar, leave that in place. You will not remove it for Enigma assembly.

Written Instructions – Light Bearing Enigma LH

These instructions are for the Light Bearing PHLster Enigma, left handed assembly. If you are right handed, click here. If you’d prefer video instructions instead, please click here. SAFETY WARNING: Make sure your holster is compatible. Do not modify, drill, sand, or cut your Enigma faceplate in ANY way. Thoroughly read the Enigma safety page and […]

Written Instructions – Light Bearing Enigma RH

These instructions are for the Light Bearing PHLster Enigma, right handed assembly. If you are left handed, click here. If you’d prefer video instructions instead, please click here. SAFETY WARNING: Make sure your holster is compatible. Do not modify, drill, sand, or cut your Enigma faceplate in ANY way. Thoroughly read the Enigma safety page and […]

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.