The innovative 3 Speed Holster is built for self defense situation. Worn around the waist, inside the pants, it is a belt with a built-in holster and magazine carrier. Each 3 Speed is custom built for the gun and individual and conforms to the wearer’s body. The material is synthetic but looks like leather. (http://www.3speedholster.com; 954-561-2042)
Designed to hug the ankle tightly and made of surgical-grade elastic, the Comfort-Flex Pro Ankle Holster uses genuine sheepskin lining for cushioning and to keep sweat off the gun. It also has a thumb-break closure retention system to keep the weapon in place. Aker offers the ankle holster for a variety of small pistols and revolvers. (http://www.akerleather.com; 619-423-5182)
Conceal your handgun in secure comfort with the new Cloak Tuck 3.0 IWB hybrid holster. Alien Gear Holsters has integrated a revolutionary spring-steel core into the heart of this holster. The design also incorporates a thermo elastomer “alien skin” surface, a soft neoprene backing and a fully swappable handgun shell. (aliengearholsters.com; 208-215-2046)
The BlackHawk Pocket Holster is a synthetic, low-profile, open-top holster that offers grip-up positioning and comes in a variety of configurations to accommodate both pistols and revolvers. The holster’s material provides protection from moisture, and a slip-resistant band on the outside keeps the holster in your pocket when you draw your gun. (http://www.blackhawk.com; 800-694-5263)
Comp-Tac’s inside-the-waistband (IWB) MTAC holster, designed to be adjustable for cant and ride depth, allows a shirt to be tucked in around it for concealment. It is made with a leather backing for comfort and a Kydex shell to securely hold the gun. The Kydex shell can also be changed to accommodate different guns. (http://www.comp-tac.com; 866-441-9157)
The CrossBreed MicroClip, made of a hand-molded kydex pocket specific for the gun and a leather backing that rides against the body for comfort, is smaller than the company’s standard holsters. Weighing in at just 4 ounces, the MicroClip is an IWB-style holster that allows the shirt to be tucked in around the gun. (http://www.crossbreedholsters.com; 888-732-5011)
The Super Fly pocket holster has a sticky outer fabric to keep it in the pocket during the draw. The outer flap is reversible and can be put on either side of the holster for left- or right-side carry. The holster is made of a rubberized fabric, foam, packcloth, and polymer to keep it from molding to the gun. (http://www.desantisholster.com; 631-841-6300)
ETW’s Pocket Holster disguises the gun as a wallet by using a flat piece of leather on one side. It is handmade from quality leather, molded to fit the specified gun and then dyed tan or black. (http://www.etwholsters.com; 828-358-0001)
An IWB-style holster, the Fist #1K Clip holster in Kydex is simple, thin and impervious to moisture, and the clip will even hold onto pants if you aren’t wearing a belt. Options include tension screws, open or closed bottoms, and thumb breaks. The holster can also be ordered to accommodate a gun with a weapon light. (http://www.fist-holsters.com; 800-443-3478)
The Fobus IWB holster is constructed of polymer and features a passive restraint system that holds the gun until it is drawn. An upper and lower retaining hook keep the holster in place. The clips are very small, with the upper one being the only part that is visible outside the belt. The Fobus IWB is lightweight for all-day concealed carry and allows single-handed reholstering.(http://www.fobusholster.com; 267-803-1517)
Galco’s ambidextrous Pocket Protector is designed for front pocket carry in pants or a jacket. It is made of premium, center-cut steerhide and features a rough outside to help keep the holster from coming out of the pocket during a draw. The holster also has a hook on the corner that can be used to catch the edge of the pocket. The mouth is reinforced to help keep the holster open. (http://www.galcogunleather.com; 800-874-2526)
When carried in the pocket, the Gould & Goodrich Wallet Holster does its namesake justice: It looks like a wallet. It is made of foam and nylon and has an elastic retention band. Available for a wide variety of small pistols or revolvers, it is charcoal colored and can be ordered for left- or right-hand carry. (http://www.gouldusa.com; 800-277-0732)
The Milt Sparks Pocket Concealment Holster (PCH) is a handmade, leather pocket holster that has a unique shape with prominent corners on both upper edges to snag on the inside of the wearer’s pocket during the draw. The leather is rough-side-out, which also helps with holster retention. (http://www.miltsparks.com; 208-377-5577)
Handcrafted with a suede leather backing against the body, a layer of neoprene and oil-tanned leather on the gun side, the Tactical Original Holster is held in place with a single clip. This IWB’s neoprene construction provides not only padding but also a barrier to moisture. (http://www.n82tactical.com; 336-237-1169)
The Remora No Clip Series 2 holster has an outer surface that is made of a rubberized, non-slip fabric that holds onto the inside of the pocket when the gun is drawn. The holster is padded to break up the outline of the gun in the pocket for concealment. (http://www.remoraholsters.com; 239-434-7200)
The IWB Holster has an open-top design and is made from firm SafariLaminate with a synthetic suede outer material. The laminate is stiff to allow for easy holstering, and the suede exterior helps to provide a nonslip surface to grip the wearer’s clothing and keep the holster in place. The belt loop is adjustable for cant angle and the belt hook fits 1.25- and 1.5-inch belts. (http://www.safariland.com; 800-347-1200)
If you’re looking for a very low-profile, non-traditional holster, then look no further than the Sneaky Pete belt holster. Available in belt-clip and belt-loop variants, the holster is patterned to look like a cellphone carrier. The holsters are made from soft leather and are available for a variety of compact handguns. (http://www.sneakypeteholsters.com)
According to the manufacturer, the Sticky Holster can be used for either IWB or pocket carry. The outside of the holster is made from a super-nonslip material that sticks to almost any surface, and the inner liner combines with a closed-cell foam that holds the gun in place until it is drawn. It is available for a variety of small handguns. (http://www.stickyholsters.com; 239-434-1844)
The Tuff Pocket-Roo holster has a built-in pouch for a spare magazine or, in the case of a revolver, a spare QuickStrip for extra ammunition. The holster is made from a material with an outer surface that adheres to the inside of the pocket, while the inner surface holds the gun in place. (http://www.tuffproducts.com; 877-883-3776)
Wright Leather Works makes all of its holsters by hand and crafts each holster for a custom fit. The Inside Pocket Holster is available for a large number of models and is made of quality leather. The rough side of the leather is on the outside to help keep it in the pocket during the draw. Colors offered include tan, walnut, coffee, mahogany and black. (http://www.wrightleatherworks.com; 419-559-9417)
Made of Kydex with rivets and a special cement for increased durability, the X-Concealment Gen2 “C” (Compact) IWB holster features an enlarged sight channel so front sights will not drag on the holster during the draw and a 10-degree forward cant for ease of presentation. The belt loops are soft and made of high-strength, Kevlar-reinforced webbing that is very tough, will not stretch and is abrasion resistant. (http://www.x-concealment.com; 407-810-5260)
Small guns, what some call “pocket guns,” are in high demand these days because many are now chambered in serious self-defense cartridges and are easy to carry discreetly. But they shouldn’t be carried just loosely tucked inside the waistband or dropped in a pocket or purse. Instead, you need a well-crafted, quality holster so that the gun remains where you put it, in the right orientation, so you can easily grasp it in an emergency. Fortunately, there are quite a number of manufacturers that produce suitable holsters.
