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Concealment Worksheet

If you need help with concealing your gun, start here. This worksheet walks you through the process of finding your concealment boundaries, finding your sweet spot, and using the Poke and Check method to fine tune your concealment. This will help you identify any concealment or comfort problems, then observe the causes and effects as […]

Safety

Important safety information about PHLster products. Read this thoroughly before using any PHLster product.

All of PHLster’s available resources in one place!

All relevant LBE videos in one place LBE holster fit guide and brand recommendations Full Light Bearing Enigma assembly video and full written instructions here Enigma Safety-MUST READ Video: How do I use it? Written resource: How do I use it?  Video: What do I need for assembly? Written resource: What do I need for assembly?  Video: […]

What holster(s) are compatible with the Enigma Express?

Bottom line up front: Our Skeleton holster is the only holster compatible with the Enigma Express. You can switch the holster on your Express with another PHLster Skeleton holster. We know that this can be a bit confusing, because both the Enigma OS models can be used with any compatible holster, but the Express can […]

Man and woman demonstrating handgun concealment techniques

Concealment Tuneup

The 2022 version of the PHLster Concealment Tuneup class.

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. 

Standard PHLster Enigma – Instructions

Learn how to assemble, adjust, and wear your Standard PHLster Enigma. You’ll find an overview of all the possible adjustments, plus tips and tricks for concealment and concealed carry comfort.

PHLster Enigma Express Instructions

Learn how to adjust and wear your PHLster Enigma Express. Start with the Quick Start Guide, and then you can get deeper into different aspects of concealed carry with the Enigma Express.

What is Printing?

Printing is when the outline of your gun shows through your clothing. It may look like an obvious gun, or it may be more subtle, like a corner poking out where your shirt should be smooth, or a lopsided shape that disrupts your silhouette. Even if it’s not obviously gun shaped, printing can make people […]

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.