PHLSTER

The TuckStrut

Partnering with my good friend and colleague, Andrew Henry of Henry Holsters, we’ve developed our first OEM hardware solution for our holsters and for other makers. The TuckStrut is an ambidextrous, reinforced tuckable strut with an integral wing to angle the gun grip inward. Symmetrical and slotted, the strut can swap from right handed to left handed and fit a variety of holsters and hole patterns, using our slotted spacer. This is now standard equipment on all PHLster holsters and is available as a retrofit upgrade to our products at www.phlsterholsters.com www.snakehoundmachine.com and www.yourbuddystan.com Visit www.DIYholster.com to purchase in bulk quantities for your business or hobby.

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.