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PHLster looks like a holster company, but it’s not

When I said that on a livestream several weeks ago, I knew it sounded crazy enough to require a much more straightforward explanation than I gave at the time. If you’re reading this, you probably already have some idea of how different our products are, and how different our approach is.

PHLster Holsters Announces Partnership with World Champion Julie Golob

PHLster LLC, is proud to announce its partnership with professional shooter and IPSC World Champion Julie Golob. One of the most accomplished female shooters in the world, Golob’s impact on the firearms industry goes beyond her more than 50 world and national titles. 

Soldier Systems | Introducing ARC WML Enhanced Switches Bypass PHLster

For years, serious shooters have been executing DIY modifications to their WML switches. Using JB Weld, putty, or epoxy, shooters have been improving their speed and consistency of WML activation by building up the small switch nubs on their lights. Drawing on those years of end-user experience, PHLster is excited to announce the launch of […]

Jerking The Trigger | PHLster ARC Enhanced WML Switches

Author: MattDate: June 8, 2019 Remember the old the days of building up the switch on your Surefire X-series weapon light with JB Weld to make it easier and more consistent to access? There is now a better way thanks to the PHLster and the new ARC Enhanced WML Switches. Click here to continue reading […]

The Firearm Blog | PHLster ARC Enhanced Switches for SureFire Weapon Lights

Author: Hrachya H If you have ever been looking for online instructions for making your own Kydex holsters, chances are high that you came across the YouTube videos published on the PHLster Holsters channel called Philly EDC. The main products of PHLster Holsters have been the holsters and pouches up until recently when they came up with the ARC enhanced switches for Surefire weapon lights. The […]

GUNS.COM | PHLster Launches Floodlight Holster For Light Equipped Pistols

Author: Jacki Billings Date: November 27, 2018 Holster maker Phlster introduces a new holster, the Floodlight, created to offer gun owners a means to safely carry a light equipped handgun. The holster is crafted to accept almost any service-grade handgun with X3000 A or B weapon light, according to the company. The ambidextrous holster sports adjustable retention settings […]

RECOIL | The New PHLster Floodlight Holster – One Holster To Rule Them All

Author: Patrick Roberts Date: November 20, 2018 The new PHLster Floodlight holster was quietly announced on the PHLster Instagram page yesterday. The new ambidextrous holster should give legally armed concealed carriers close to the same feel as the highly regarded Spotlight holster with the ability to run dozens of different firearms. So how did Jon and Andrew of Henry Holsters design a holster […]

Seatbelt Placement With AIWB Carry

A quick overview of automotive seatbelt placement relative to AIWB carry. In this video, we go over the function and purpose of SRS seatbelts, how they interact with the body, and how you should position the belt relative to your pistol.

Forged | Jon Hauptman on Creativity as a Discipline

Matt Landfair talks to Jon Hauptman of PHLSTER Holsters about how creativity is a discipline. https://www.phlsterholsters.com/ Our Patreon can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/PrimaryandSecondary Primary & Secondary: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PrimarySecondaryNetwork Website: https://primaryandsecondary.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/primaryandsecondary/

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.