Category: Open Carry Holsters

  • The 4 Best MOLLE Revolver Holsters – Reviews 2026

    Even in an age where semi-automatic pistols have become the mainstay sidearm of military, police, and civilians alike, the old but reliable duty revolver still hasn’t lost its charm. We also live in an age where the Module Lightweight Load-Carrying Equipment System (abbreviated as MOLLE) has largely taken over the tactical gear market. There are…

  • The 4 Best Glock 22 Holsters with Light – Tactical Reviews 2026

    The Glock 22 .40-caliber handgun is the most popular firearm issued to police. The police are becoming more and more dependent on mounted lights, so the need for holsters that accommodate both weapons and lights has grown. If you’re an owner of a Glock 22 with a light, you need to take special consideration when…

  • The 3 Best 1911 Holsters with Lights – Tactical Reviews 2026

    The Model 1911 pistol is one of the most popular handguns in the US and for good reason. Rugged, reliable, accurate and oddly timeless, John Moses Browning’s brainchild has stood the test of time to reach near legendary status. While many 1911 owners are content to use their pistol much as designed, others wish to…

  • The 4 Best IDPA Holsters Approved and Legal for Competition 2026

    The IDPA, or the International Defensive Pistol Association, is an action pistol sport that involves realistic defensive scenarios and is shot entirely with handguns. All its categories demand the user has a holster, and there are particular rules that lay the groundwork for the holster allowed: 1. The holster must be worn on the strong…

  • The 4 Best OWB 1911 Holsters – Reviews 2026

    By way and large, outside the waistband (OWB holsters) are the most popular way to carry a 1911 handgun. There are reasons for this. OWB holsters create a gap between your handgun and your torso, making more comfortable and less likely to corrode than in inside-the-waistband (IWB) carry. OWB holsters also have a variety of…

  • The 4 Best Small of Back Holsters — SOB Holster Reviews 2026

    Small of the back holsters fade in and out of popularity and have both detractors and proponents. The small of the back holsters offers a high level of concealment, and an easy method to draw. The small of the back holsters should be comfortable of course, and easy to carry throughout the day. The holster…

  • The 4 Best Paddle Holsters – Reviews 2026

    A handgun paddle holster is defined as a type of holster where the holster is secured by flat plastic piece or leather that is worn inside the pants. This flat piece has friction to prevent the entire holster from being pulled away when the pistol is drawn. Paddle holsters are an enormously popular form of…

  • The 4 Best Kydex Holsters for IWB and OWB – Reviews 2026

    Kydex is a type of thermoplastic materials that are made by Kydex LLC. The material has found considerable success in a number of different applications but especially in making sheaths for knives, holders for pistol and rifle magazines, and most importantly, for handgun IWB (inside the waistband) and OWB (outside the waistband) holsters. But what…

  • The 4 Best OWB Holsters for Glock 19 – Reviews 2026

    The Glock 19 could quite possibly be Glock’s most popular firearm. Although it’s called a compact it’s far from being small. Large guns often do not lend themselves to comfortable inside the waistband carry and many choose outside the waistband options for holsters. OWB holsters are often more comfortable in general and provide a faster…

  • The 4 Best Holsters for XDS .45 Handguns — Reviews 2026

    Lightweight and compact, the XDS 45 from Springfield Armory is a great choice for those looking for the same performance and power, along with the same features, that you’d experience with owning and using a full-sized firearm. The compact size of the XDS 45 definitely has advantages, but it can also pose a few problems…