A. Most of our standard models are available for revolvers as well. There may be slight changes made to better fit the shape of the revolver. We do have Several models for common revolvers in stock, please check our listings under In Stock Gear above.

A: All of our bench made holsters and accessories are available in left hand models at no extra charge. You will need to allow 4-6 weeks for shipment of left handed gear.

A: Our primary business is direct sales at gun shows and mail order, however, we are working on building a dealer network. If your local dealer is not carrying our products, suggest it to them. This helps us and you.

A: This is completely subjective, and must be determined by examining the use parameters, style of clothing most often worn, body build, personal comfort, etc. For these reasons there is no best holster that will work for every individual. If there were, that would be the only model we would make.

A: Most females have a completely different body shape as men. The problems are that the typical female has a much shorter torso than men, and more hip flare. This means that the average high riding holster does not allow the female to get the gun clear before she runs out of torso room. If the holster is worn lower, it hits the hip, which pushes the gun butt into the ribs, again causing discomfort.

The solution I favor the most is to move the holster just forward of the strong side hip. The angle allows the weapon to be drawn without problems, and conceals nicely under the breast line. This also allows a cross draw set up, which many women find to be to their liking. Finally, many women find that they like the behind the back carry. Dependent upon mobility and body shape, this can also be a solution. The best models we stock for women are the Covert Carry IWB, the Classic Speed Scabbard, and the Radical Angle Behind the Back Slide.

A: Horsehide is compressed and gum finished, much as our bullhide leather is. This does make a thinner holster with either material. Horse is denser, with a tighter grain. This provides more natural moisture resistance, and, as a by-product, makes the leather much more difficult to work with when molding the holster. If moisture resistance is a concern, keep a good layer of wax on your bullhide holster, you will not have any problems. Due to spotty supply, we no longer offer horsehide as an option on our gear.

A: In a word, no. While the lining can make a nice finishing touch to the holster as far as appearance goes, it is superfluous, and can even be detrimental to the finish of your handgun. There are several factors to consider here. What causes the wear on the finish of the gun? The obvious answer is friction, caused by movement. Is there anyone carrying other than an IPSC Grandmaster or Delta/HRT/DevGru shooter that does enough presentations that the actual act of drawing the weapon will be enough to cause that wear? Maybe, but it will occur whether the holster is lined or not. The secret is that many holsters are not specifically hand-boned to the gun they are to carry. This allows the weapon to move when it is holstered. This constant movement, no matter how slight, is what causes the friction that wears on the finish of the piece. Linings were originally used when all holsters were merely buckets the handgun was dropped in. The difference in the friction caused by drawing against a liner as opposed to drawing against the plain leather interior is negligible.

In fact, the lining leather can hurt the finish of the gun. Since suede leathers and lining leathers are very pliable, what is referred to as garment leathers, they have all been chromium salt tanned. This process renders the leather pliable. Unfortunately, some of the salts remain in the leather forever. If the lining is not periodically treated with silicone in order to seal it, these salts can eat at the finish of the piece, especially if it is blued. While it will not happen overnight, I have seen it happen on a pistol (not mine) left in a lined holster (not ours) for a couple months without being withdrawn. All of the leather we use for holsters is what is called "gum finished". This means the interior has been treated to make it a slicker finish, more like the exterior finish than the suede like interior of leather not treated. We feel this is a better general option, and we no longer offer lining for our holsters for this reason.

A: I don't care for the shoulder holster as a primary carry holster for several reasons. The presentation requires you to break the 180 degree safety rule, you must wear a jacket to conceal them, and I have not found a design that is comfortable for an eight+ hour day. The only shoulder rig we've ever made carries an MP5-K with folding stock on the strong side/pistol for back up on the weak side. This rig, built at the request of a military special operations unit, also automatically deploys the folding stock when the weapon is brought out, and is capable of sub 2 second presentations. Before you ask, we only make it for government contract sales.

A: Again, I don't like the concept. I believe that one of the most vital criteria for a holster is accessibility--if you can not rapidly present the weapon, it is useless. Ankle holster require you to draw while either standing on one leg, virtually impossible under stress, going to the kneeling position, which limits mobility, or bending over at the waist, which limits view. For those that like the ankle rig as a back up, I prefer the pocket holster. Early in my law enforcement career I was involved in a physical struggle with another officer's suspect. There were three of us on the scene, from two different agencies, rolling on the ground with this guy. Once he was finally cuffed, we all noticed that there were not one, but two, but two J-frame Smiths on the ground in the immediate vicinity. Both had come out of the ankle rigs that were being worn for back up. Needless to say, I retired mine that shift.

A: Not in what has become the tradition in that style holster. Most of this type design suffers from two major flaws--the handgun is held on almost the horizontal, which does not allow a proper grip on the weapon while still holstered due to the angle of the wrist, and they are meant to be positioned directly over the spine. As you may have surmised my fifteen years of law enforcement, combined with over twenty years of concealed carry has influenced my opinions and designs. The law enforcement community learned a long time ago not to place handcuffs at the center of the back because they can cause severe back injury in the case of a fall. The same applies to the handgun.

Instead, we make several of our holsters in what we call "radical" cant. This angle allows a behind the back wear, with the pistol off the spine, positioned so that the grips are in the kidney area. It also allows a full firing grip with a locked wrist while still in the holster. This gives all the advantages of an SOB with none of the shortcomings.