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 […]
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Why are the &#^#% Belt Attachment Screws So Hard to Install?!?!
We know they are tricky! See the blog post for tips on how to get them tight. After over two years of extensive testing and prototyping, nearly everything about the Enigma is a deliberate choice. The belt attachment screws are no exception. The reason they’re hard to tighten is because they come with pre-applied nylon […]
Enigma Assembly – Tips and Tricks
How to tighten the belt screws on the Engima OS, or loosen a stuck screw. The belt screws have pre-applied thread locker called Nylock, which helps keep them from loosening accidentally during wear. It also makes them hard to tighten or loosen, so here’s how to do it.
Standard Enigma vs Light Bearing Enigma – What’s the Difference?
There are three Enigma models: The Enigma Express, the standard Enigma, and the Light Bearing Enigma. Each model attaches to the holster shell differently, and they are not interchangeable. Which one do you need? Does your gun have a light or laser attached in front of the trigger guard? NO: my gun does not have […]
Enigma Wait List and Inventory
Like everyone in the gun industry, we’re struggling to keep up with unprecedented demand. We are grateful that you want our gear! Truly. As a small business, we’re scaling up as fast as possible to meet the demand, and we’re glad we have the opportunity to reach more people than ever before. The best way […]
PHLster | The “Keel Principle”
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 […]
PHLster | Concealment Principles
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.
PHLster | Concealment Tuneup
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.
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 […]