The Blade-Tech Klipt holster.
I’ve been using a Blade-Tech OWB holster for competitive shooting since I first started, and have had nothing but good things to say about them. I had a “need” for another couple of holsters, like we all have a “need” for more gun gear, so I thought I would try out their other offerings.
My first need was for a concealed carry holster that worked better than the one I had. To be fair, the holster I had been using worked fine, provided I did my part. The problem was, I didn’t want to do my part, which meant dressing around the gun so it wouldn’t print. I prefer to wear t-shirts with more of a European cut vs one that was designed to fit a box. The tighter fit means my 5 o’clock IWB carry rig prints. A lot. Being tall, skinny, and unwilling to change my ways meant I needed another carry option.
Blade-Tech Klipt Holster
I’ve heard the pros and cons of appendix carry and thought I’d give it a try. I figured if I always put the holster on and took it off with the gun in the holster, there wouldn’t be a risk of accidental discharge in a “sensitive” area since the trigger would always be covered by the holster. I pulled up Blade-Tech’s website, looked around, and found the Klipt holster. Not only did they surprise me by offering one for my “old school” SIG P239, they actually had it in stock.
Upon its arrival, I adjusted the tension via the two screws at the bottom of the holster, and tried it out in a variety of different positions. After a couple weeks of fine tuning the exact combo, I found something that worked for me. Having it at about the 12:30 position with my belt slightly looser than normal and the belt buckle rotated a bit to the side so it wouldn’t bulge out the front, allowed it to be well concealed as well as comfortable for me while in a seated position.
If I’m seated in a car for more than a one hour stint, I tent to remove it and place it in the center console (due to the extra pressure from the lap belt), but outside of that, it’s a comfortable fit for me and does not print at all despite my lack of effort to dress accordingly. It has officially become my EDC holster.
Blade-Tech Eclipse Ambi
Eclipse Ambi holster, with 5.11 Tactical Apex Pants and a can of bear spray for hiking.
The other holster I was looking to replace was for my old and battered, 10mm woods/camping/hiking gun. Until now, I was using the cheap holster that came with the gun, which was about as comfortable and aesthetic as strapping a small bucket to my waist. From the Blade-Tech selection, I chose the Eclipse Ambi OWB holster. The difference was immediately noticeable in how much more comfortable it was.
The original holster I was using had no curvature at all to it and did not get along with my bony hips, which made it quite painful after even a half day hike. The Blade-Tech Eclipse was much more comfortable for all day wear and the gun was more secure on my hip.
I went with the 1.5” loop for the belt option so I could use it with the same 1.5” 5.11 Tactical Double Duty belt that I wear daily and also use with the Klipt holster. I selected the straight drop (as opposed to the FBI cant) to keep it closer to my body and not catch on branches and other outdoor obstacles. After a couple of all-day hikes, it’s proven to be a fantastic replacement and will see years of future use. And hopefully no bears…
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