Differences Between Enigmas: Express, OS, Standard, Light Bearing
Posted by Sarah on Jan 3rd 2025
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Two questions, four answers.
Do we make an Express for your gun? And does your gun wear a light or laser? Where your answers meet is your Enigma.
No light · ExpressEnigma ExpressPre-assembled with a holster. The simplest, most streamlined way in.
Learn the Express
No light · bring your own holsterEnigma OS – StandardBring a compatible holster and assemble it. Broadest gun support.
Learn the OS Standard
Light · ExpressLight Bearing ExpressPre-assembled with a Floodlight2. For duty-sized guns with a supported light.
Learn the LB Express
Light · bring your own holsterEnigma OS – Light BearingBring a compatible light-bearing holster. The broadest light/laser support.
Learn the OS Light BearingExpress or OS, what's the difference? +
Light-bearing or not, how do I tell? +
Side by side
Compare every model.
| Express | Light Bearing Express | OS – Standard | OS – Light Bearing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holster included | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Assembly | Pre-assembled | Pre-assembled | You assemble | You assemble |
| Weapon light | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Gun support | Duty-sized with a supported TLR-1 or X300 | Any gun with a compatible shell | Any gun + light/laser with a compatible shell | |
| Best for | The simplest start | Light-bearing, ready to wear | Guns not on the Express list | Lights/lasers not on the Express list |
| Shop | Shop | Shop | Shop |
The models
A closer look.
Holster included · pre-assembled
Enigma Express
- The easiest Enigma to use, and a great place to start.
- Comes with everything you need, including the holster shell.
- For guns on the Express fit list, without a light or laser.
- Right and left handed. Not for comps, threaded barrels, lights, or lasers.
See the Express gun-fit list +
- Beretta Cheetah 80x
- Beretta PX4C
- Canik METE SF
- FN Reflex / Reflex XL
- Glock 19/26/45
- Glock 42
- Glock 43/43x/43x MOS
- Glock 48/48 MOS
- Glock 23/27 Gen 1–4 (via G19; Gen 5 .40 not supported)
- HK CC9
- HK VP9 / VP9SK / VP9A1K
- Ruger LCR
- Sig P365 / P365X
- Sig P365XL
- Sig P365-XMacro (Macro Express only)
- Sig P365 Fuse
- Sig P365-380
- Springfield Hellcat / OSP
- Springfield Hellcat Pro / OSP
- S&W Bodyguard 2.0 (not original Bodyguard)
- S&W J-Frame (not Bodyguard 38)
- S&W Shield 1.0/2.0 3.1"
- S&W Shield Plus 3.1" / 4"
- S&W Shield X
- S&W M&P 2.0 Compact 4"
- Staccato 2024 CS
- Taurus 856 / 856 T.O.R.O.
- Taurus GX2 / GX4 / GX4 Carry
- Walther PDP-F 3.5"
Note: Sig models with metal frames (factory or aftermarket), and "Glock analog" pistols like P80 and Shadow Systems, are not compatible.
Holster included · pre-assembled · light-bearing
Light Bearing Express
- Comes with the Floodlight2 holster, which indexes on the light.
- Fits most duty-sized guns with a Surefire X300 or Streamlight TLR-1.
- Fits only the light you select, not other models or brands.
- Great concealment, within reason: a full-size gun and light is big for some body types.
Bring your own holster · you assemble
Enigma OS – Standard
- For guns without a light or laser that aren't on the Express list.
- No holster included, source a compatible shell from the Fit Guide.
- Works with other manufacturers' shells; widest range of adjustment.
- Best for tinkerers: details matter during assembly and setup.
Bring your own holster · you assemble · light-bearing
Enigma OS – Light Bearing
- For guns with a light or laser mounted below the trigger guard.
- No holster included, and some gun/light combos are hard to find shells for.
- Confirm you have a compatible shell in hand before buying.
- Great concealment, within reason: a light makes the footprint bigger.
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