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. If you’re carrying a longer-muzzled gun or a revolver, adding extra length may not be necessary for you, but for short semiautomatic guns, it’s often very helpful. For many body […]
Based on the lecture portion of the “Concealment TuneUp,” class, here’s a quick rundown on how holsters work to conceal a gun, the geometry and physics of concealment, how to identify concealment features which work, and how to troubleshoot your gear.
On September 28th, 2019, I gave a lecture at the Active Self Protection Conference in Kansas regarding principles of concealment, how a quality holster accomplishes effective concealment, how to tell if a holster will conceal well, and what you can do to improve the concealment of your holsters.
Author: SI Staff Date: December 7, 2018 Welcome to another episode of “I Carry,” Shooting Illustrated’s weekly video series covering the guns and gear needed to put together a potential everyday-carry kit. Today we have a Smith & Wesson Model 360PD .357 Magnum revolver in a PHLster City Special holster. We also have Altamont grips, […]
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.
Originating as a Custom Shop design project, the production PHLster Classic is our first full sized AIWB holster in a year and a half. In stock and available via www.phlsterholsters.com, www.snakehoundmachine.com, and www.yourbuddystan.com, the Classic fits all 9mm/40 variations of Glock pistols, with slide mounted optics, suppressor sights, and compensators as standard accommodations. With our […]
Today, I’m discussing the why’s and how’s of concealment with Varg Freeborn of One Life Defense. I strongly encourage you to visit www.onelifedefense.com and sign up for Varg’s classes. Also, visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbEf… and subscribe to get more content like this.
*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.
