Carry Options: Holsters That Just Work!

This review highlights the Hidden Hybrid Holsters IWB model, emphasizing its superior craftsmanship and comfort for appendix carry. The holster features a combination of locally sourced Amish leather and suede backing, offering a more comfortable alternative to pure Kydex. Its slightly thicker Kydex shell enhances firearm retention compared to older, thinner holsters that may fail over time. The design includes rounded belt clips for reduced printing and snagging, and a textured concealment claw for deeper concealment and grip.

The N8 Tactical Executive Holster is a minimalist inside-the-waistband (IWB) option praised for its value and comfort, particularly for appendix carry. It utilizes minimal Kydex to reduce printing, features an optic cut, raised channel for co-witness sights, and an adjustable cant. The holster is part of the Crossbreed family, made in the USA, and comes with a lifetime warranty.

This review covers the Tulster Profile Plus IWB holster, highlighting its features like the DCC steel clip, optic-ready design, and full-height sweatshield. The reviewer notes its solid retention and smooth draw, suitable for appendix or hip carry. While a capable basic holster, the reviewer suggests improvements like an integrated claw or wedge for better concealment, especially considering its price point.

This video introduces the Sig Sauer P365XL as a new lightweight carry option, replacing a Diamondback AM2. It highlights the Warcat Tactical holster, an affordable appendix inside-the-waistband model featuring a claw and pad, made from a lighter, stronger, and more heat-resistant material than standard Kydex. The reviewer is impressed with the fit, finish, and price point of the US-made holsters, noting their soft edges and good retention.

This video provides an in-depth review of the LAS Concealment Saya 2.0 holster, emphasizing its modularity and quality for new pistol owners. The instructor details the holster's features, including its adjustable retention, optics-ready design, and ability to convert between inside-the-waistband (IWB) and outside-the-waistband (OWB) configurations. Practical advice is given on choosing carry positions based on body type, clothing, and draw speed, highlighting appendix and three o'clock carry.

This video reviews the DeSantis Osprey holster, a hybrid design suitable for both inside-the-waistband (IWB) and outside-the-waistband (OWB) carry. The hosts discuss its comfortable leather construction, which breaks in and contours to the body over time, contrasting it with the rigidity of Kydex. They highlight its retention features and the versatility of converting it between IWB and OWB configurations, noting its affordability.

This guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.

This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.