PHLSTER

Flat-folding the updated SOFTT Wide Tourniquet

TacMed Solutions has made a change to their excellent SOFTT Wide Tourniquet. They changed the buckle which makes it slightly more difficult to fold flat than the previous version. If you have the new model, here are some handy instructions for flat-folding for use with your Flatpack Tourniquet Carrier. https://www.phlsterholsters.com/shop/flatpack-tourniquet-carrier/

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.