Category Archives: holster

Gun Training During Pregnancy: New on AllOutdoor

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Safe alternatives.

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21st Century holster for 19th Century gun

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Oleg Volk

My friend Linoge has a factory chromed 1896 model Mauser. The gun itself was made in the early 20th century, but the design predates the Second Boer War! He made a modern carry holster and clip carrier for it. As … Continue reading →

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The very definition of “custom” holster

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Oleg Volk

“Custom” means made to customer’s specifications, with feature’s just as requested. This atypical Dragon Leatherworks holster shows why people choose individually designed products. The gun it contains, by the way, launches entirely serious .452″ projectiles.

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Lawyer grips

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Oleg Volk

No idea why the pistol was decocked for the photos. I wasn’t paying attention at the time. Close-up of the grips to show detail.  

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Summer dress carry

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Oleg Volk

As we have recently observed, summer dresses often lack pockets and belt loops. Fortunately, some guns are light enough that a belt thrown around the waistline can support a sufficient holster with comfort. This one, made by Simply Rugged in … Continue reading →

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Holsters for unusual combinations of lights and sidearms

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Quick, who makes mass-produced holsters for Bersa BP9CC and Viridian C5L combination? The sheet number of possible permutations of lights, lasers and pistols is so great, that custom makers like Leatherneck Tactical have a niche market. Designed by an active … Continue reading →

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Prvi Partizan

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Oleg Volk

  From one of my current projects.

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Carrying laser-equipped pistols

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Lasers are useful, but most of them mount of rails and so require different holsters from the plain pistols. This M&P Shield with Lasermax CenterFire is a handy sidearm, but none of my old holsters would accommodate it. Enter three … Continue reading →

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Where 22Magnum excels.

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Oleg Volk

22WMR is hardly an efficient pistol caliber, most of the time. The exception is when it’s used with CCI Gold Dots or other loads made just for short barrels. Then it becomes usable, if not ideal, for self-defense. The plus … Continue reading →

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Properly equipped photo assistants

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Keltec PF9 in a Comp-Tac kydex paddle. Beretta M9 in an Alessi belt holster. Rudy Project eye protection.

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Concealed carry shorts

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Undertech concealment shorts — like a wearable IWB holster. Plus: very concealable. Minus: doesn’t stay open when empty, so re-holstering is more difficult. Drawing is simple but requires a pretty long reach and careful muzzle control to avoid covering self … Continue reading →

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Thigh holsters, how to wear them?

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Oleg Volk

When I posted first photos of the lace thigh holster, I showed it worn on the outside of the leg. The vendor site showed it worn inside the thigh. Which is correct? The answer is both. If you are slim … Continue reading →

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Speaking of good holsters for uncommon guns…

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Oleg Volk

…last year, I needed holsters for two FMK pistols. Turned out that Alessi is one of the very few companies making them. Since I carry Kahr P9 often and G26 sometimes in their leather — and it’s still like new … Continue reading →

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Sideguard belt holster for HK USP9 compact

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Oleg Volk

One of my closest friends had a USP 9 compact that he wasn’t carrying. Turns out the holster he had were either uncomfortable or too obvious to observers. Enter Sideguard holster and mag pouch. Problem solved. I borrowed that USP … Continue reading →

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From empty hand to full in a second

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Ruger LC9 with Viridian Reactor R5 resided in a holster corset. Very quick and allows for discreet carry of fairly large pistols (up to G19 or 3.5″ M1911).

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Great leather for a non-mainstream carry gun

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Recently, two of my good friends married each other. Since I was responsible for the introduction, I took photos of the ceremony. I also wanted to come up with memorable wedding presents that would still be in use years later. … Continue reading →

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MA15 and LH9mk2

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Ben is carrying MA15, Vortex 4-16x and an offset Razor red dot. LH9mk2 stays close to his side with a G-Code paddle holster. Same rifle with Vortex 1-4x and a +18 magazine extension. Slap backup sights on it and it … Continue reading →

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Slimming Down for the Summer

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Oleg Volk

While I prefer to carry full-sized sidearms, sometimes something slim and relatively light is more appropriate. For the longest time, I used a pouch made by a good friend. Made to my specifications back when I had little understanding of … Continue reading →

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SSG69 PIV, police variant

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Oleg Volk

This illustrates the utility of short, handy PIV variant. With the scope set at 3.5x, off-hand snapshots are possible. That would be rather harder with the longer bull barrels typical of longer military sniper rifles. At typical police sniper ranges under … Continue reading →

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“Fight like a real man”

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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