The Enigma Express is for all Enigma users. If you want to skip to the good part and carry concealed right away, get the express. It’s also the most beginner-friendly option.
There are some important safety considerations when using your PHLster Enigma, Light Bearing Enigma, or Enigma Express. Please read this section thoroughly and contact us if you have any questions. Do not modify, drill, sand, or cut your Enigma faceplate in any way. Modification voids your warranty, weakens the materials, and can compromise the structure […]
I see a lot of bigger guys struggle with appendix carry pistol placement when trying to accomplish comfort and concealment. I’ve made this abstract, generalized model to help explain what’s going on, and how to solve it.
There are countless ways to customize the Enigma and make it your own. One of the most popular is the paracord leg leash. This mod allows you to create custom leg leashes in any length, and in any color of the rainbow. Update – If you’re using the new leg leash buckle, no extra hardware […]
Your holster needs to lock up firmly to the Enigma faceplate, without rotating. If your holster has adjustable retention, it can be difficult to get the Enigma faceplate tight enough without over-tightening your retention. The fixed retention kit fixes this problem (buy here). Bad. Good. How adjustable retention works An adjustable retention holster is shaped like […]
How do you sit, bend, squat, and go through a full range of motion while carrying your gun in the appendix position (on the front of the body, usually between about 10 and 2:00)? How do you prevent the gun from poking you? How can it possibly be comfortable to strap a gun to your […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Installing Adjustable Retention Holsters on the Enigma Tips & Tricks Fixed retention holsters are easier to install on the Enigma faceplate. Adjustable retention holsters can still be used, but they require some modifications. Adjustable retention holsters are tricky because the Enigma mounts through the wing mounting holes of your holster. These are usually the same […]
*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.
