Concealed Carry Holsters By ArmedCivilian556 (Contact On YouTube)

      When it comes to concealed carry holsters, your choice will be affected by variables such as; style, comfort, ease of use, and retention. It's a lot to consider when deciding what to purchase, and generally many of the holsters on the market today can be split into two categories.... tactical and practical. Tactical types are great in the way of retention ( usually consisting of one or more lock points to disengage to draw the weapon). But in all honesty, unless you plan on open carry or kicking down doors during a raid, I'd avoid the tactical type holsters. They are typically larger and offer nothing in the means of concealment. On the practical side, you may find one that is comfortable. It may look stylish. Maybe it fits your body correctly, resulting in reduced printing (visible object under clothing). Perhaps it holds the sidearm securely even under shock test without the use of any external or mechanical retention systems. To find one with all of these attributes can be next to impossible, unless you take it out of the packaging and try it. Keep in mind, employees and by-standards alike usually frown upon an individual waving around a sidearm, and trying on holsters like it's the Filene's Basement Running Of The Brides Sale. In reality, most holsters end up in a shoebox graveyard because they don't have all of the things you were looking for in a concealment holster... until now.

     I was first introduced to ArmedCivilian556 (AC), when browsing YouTube for videos regarding concealed carry holsters. After watching his videos showing his product line, I realized that his holsters (which he demonstrated and gave a detailed description) looked well made and practical. Could they be that good? I was skeptical. After a little research I decided to contact him by message through YouTube. My first impressions were great. He can make holsters for virtually any make and model, and I thought, "Here's a guy, your average guy, who has come up with a product that is well suited for it's purpose." We emailed back and forth for a while before I ended up with the CX2 and the Inside the Waist Band (IWB) holsters in desert digicam for the Glock 19.

     When I received them,the first thing I noticed was the shape they are designed in. They are contoured to fit the body. After trying them on and feeling how comfortable they were, I looked at the fit / finish and the practicality. These holsters are well made, with strong grommets and a durable kydex type material. The coloring in the desert digicam pattern is nice, resembling the desert Marine pattern (MARPAT). All of the edges are smooth, and are matched up exactly (no overlapping edges). Light in weight, both offer excellent concealability. The forward cant is a good angle, and is smooth on the draw and re-holster. While they may not have an active retention system, the natural forming in the holsters hold the sidearm secure (creating a passive retention system).... even through a shock test. The dimensions of the CX2 are about 6.25"L X 4.5"H. The IWB is about 6.25"L X 3.75" H. The IWB has an adjustable ride height (and cant if you stagger the clip positions). The IWB also came with a small hex wrench for adjustments. I recommend using blue thread locker to secure the screws after final fit and adjustment.

     Overall, these are the first holsters that I will be using on a regular basis. I'm 5' 8", and about 180 lbs. I'm not a big guy, and AC's holsters make the Glock 19 practically disappear!

     So, if you are looking for a reliable and easy to use holster for concealment; look no further. Check out ArmedCivilian556 on YouTube for his full product line, and see what he can do for you! AC really works hard at earning your business and keeping it, by providing great customer support and products that won't let you down. Hey, AC...... keep 'em comin'.

Thanks for reading,
-Rhody

The IWB Holster

          

The CX2 Holster

                                                                  AC's video showing the models:
                                                                          CX2, CX3, and CXS