Holster reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 676 Reddit reviews across 55 subreddits and 231 posts to rank the best Holster brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Glocks, r/CCW, r/concealedcarry, r/Glock43X, r/SmithAndWesson. Top-rated brands include Tenicor (4.7/5), Vedder (4.5/5), Phlster (4.6/5).

Stats

Reviews676

Subreddits55

Posts231

Brands67

Products43

Top communities

r/Glocks90 r/CCW90 r/concealedcarry58 r/Glock43X51 r/SmithAndWesson47

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Tenicor

4.7

(161)

"I always recommend the Big 3 T’s: Tenicor, Tier 1 Concealed, Trex-Arms"

"I use a Tenicor certum lux 2 so I might be biased…it is great for both sown and strongside."

"Love my Tenicor Certum 3 with a pillow and a Hunter Constantine belt."

"Tenicor followed by JMCK. This is the way."

"Tenicor Certum3 hands down. The extra length is negligible and, if anything, beneficial for AIWB."

"Tenicor."

"My go to is Tenicor (Velo 5) or Black Arch (their Gradient Minimalist and optional foam wedge)."

"Cough up the extra dough I promise it’s worth it."

"I got the certum lux 2 and will add/remove a soft pillow wedge as I see fit."

"Everyone should know the 3 T’s. Tenicor, Teir 1, and T-Rex arms."

Vedder

4.5

(63)

"Hard to go wrong with Vedder!"

"I like my Vedder light tuck for my BG2.0 personally."

"Vedder Lighttuck is my favorite."

"I also use the Vedder for my hellcat and love it"

"All my holsters are vedder light tucks pretty much. That with a hunter Constantine edc belt, I think is the perfect set up."

"Vedder light tuck is the best. i don’t even notice i have a gun on me until i go to sit down"

"I use a Vedder light tuck and I love it. So comfortable!"

"In my experience vedder light tuck is the very best holster for large and sm."

"I personally prefer Vedder, I've had 4 or 5 from them."

"The Vedder is my favorite by a decent margin."

Phlster

4.6

(36)

"Phlster enigma 100% I have a hellcat as well and I love mine with it I wear it all day everyday it’s really nice living in a warmer climate"

"PHLster Enigma is the best I’ve ever tried."

"Go-to suggestion for that is the PHLster Enigma. It's basically an in the waistband independent belt."

"Phlster or Black Trident Viking."

"I’d go with Phlster, Henry holsters, Tenicor, Darkstar Gear."

"Phlster Enigma with a sport belt. Does all you need."

"Whatever you buy, also be sure to get a PHLster."

"Check out the PHLster Enigma. It’s the only holster I carry."

"I find it more comfortable than a holster that needs a belt."

"Is perfect for the purpose you describe."

JM Custom Kydex

4.8

(27)

"I love my JM Custom Kydex"

"JM Custom Kydex is good to go."

"JM Custom Kydex."

"JM Custom kydex makes all of their holster variants for the M9A4."

"JM Custom Kydex has about every option you could probably think of for this depending on your carry preferences"

"All make great gear, but your body and how you carry greatly influence what will work well for you."

"Honestly my favorite is JM Custom Kydex for the best quality/price."

"This one is solid. Better than side car style imo."

"JM Custom Kydex"

"JM Custom Kydex."

Tier 1

4.6

(27)

"Tier 1 Axis Elite."

"Appendix using a T1C axis elite, next belt, and pants that has some stretch in the waist band."

"I use a Tier 1 Concealed Axis Elite for my 43x."

"Just ordered a tier 1 concealed holster for my 26 they are the best out."

"I know Tier 1 makes some, have been looking at picking one up myself."

"Is my go to."

"Hands down my favorite holsters."

"Tier 1MSP light bearing with x300 works too."

"Tier 1 MSP"

"I picked up a Tier 1 for my 43X with a light and couldn't be happier."

CYA Supply Co

4.5

(22)

"Safe, secure, and reliable."

"[CYA Supply Co] is solid."

"Still running a Black Friday Sale."

"You can check out CYA Supply Co for holster options."

"Check out [CYA Supply Co] for holster options."

"The best solution I’ve found so far is to just change over from an o light."

"Check out CYA Supply Co. Path IWB holster optic cut with adjustable cant."

Tulster

4.3

(20)

"Tulster Oath does great double duty strongside and AIWB for me with claw deleted."

"Tulster profile plus with sidekick attachment( their version of claw) adj retention , dcc clips .minimal design rounded edges all are optic cut"

"Just got a Tulster Arc. Tremendous 10/10."

"Checkout Tulster Holsters… they’re great."

"Tulster profile plus for xl length in carbon super comfy."

"Tulster."

"Have and love both"

"My recommendation would be Tulster."

"I carry around 4 o’clock and really like Tulster and Vedder Light Tuck"

"I carry my 43x in a Tulster holster. Check em out."

Muddy River Tactical

4.8

(16)

"Muddy River Tactical for pocket carry."

"Pocket = Muddy River Tactical."

"Pocket and clip on appendix I use muddy River"

"MuddyRiver Tactical made mine."

"I got an IWB Kydex one from Muddy River Tactical for my CCP. I love the thing."

"I have three or four and they're awesome."

"Muddy river tactical. They will set it up however you like."

"MuddyRiver Tactical."

"MuddyRiver Tactical"

"Muddy River Tactical"

Safariland

4.5

(17)

"Have a Safariland for my Echelon comp with x300. It’s awesome."

"Safariland."

"Get a Safariland."

"Safariland."

"Safariland is the gold standard."

"Safariland is going to be what most people recommend."

"Safariland. Accept no less for duty use."

"Should be your only choice."

"If its for owb get a safariand or something with more retention."

"Finding an OWB holster for that light is going to be hard."

#10

Tier 1 Concealed

4.8

(16)

"Check out Tier 1 Concealed. I use a Tier 1 for my PDP Pro SD Compact."

"Tier 1 Concealed Axis Elite"

"Tier1 Concealed. Amazing stuff."

"I found one I really like from Tier 1 Concealed."

"Tenicor or Tier 1 Concealed."

"I swear by Tier 1 Concealed."

"Tier 1 concealed."

"Tier1 concealed."

"Tier 1 Concealed Axis Elite"

"...One of those will get what you need."

#11

Crossbreed

4.3

(15)

"Crossbreed holsters are my favorite."

"I use Crossbreed holsters at the 3 o'clock position and I tend to forget I'm carrying sometimes."

"CrossBreed super tuck is my go to."

"Crossbreed Supertuck. I've tried others and always end up back with one."

"Your best bets are Crossbreed and Werkz."

"I am a bigger guy, and I love my crossbreed holsters at 3:00 to 4:00."

"Crossbreed (though their customer service is horrible), alien gear, jm4 tactical (heard good things), tier 1, flaco (I'm pleased with it for the price), 1791 (also heard good things from some cops of the detective flavor)"

"Crossbreed makes one for the 3" version."

"Crossbreed makes Belly Band holsters AND holsters that Velcro onto stuff."

"Makes decent holders."

#12

Black Arch

4.5

(10)

"Best hybrid holster to me is the black arch dual clip protos."

"Best hybrid on the market."

"Black Arch Protos Heritage."

"Great retention, solid comfort, and REALLY good for printing."

"It also has a fully enclosed trigger with kydex."

"You can also get an OWB backer."

"Look into black arch holsters."

"Black Arch Protos M"

"Black Arch Protos M."

"Black Arch, fuck apendix carry."

#13

t-Rex Arms

4.6

(9)

"They make good quality holsters in pretty thick kydex so it's durable."

"I tried a Trex arms for my dagger and love it."

"T-Rex Arms is the best holster I’ve ever used."

"I have 4 of their holsters for lighted and non lighted guns."

"I’m a big fan of the t-Rex arms holsters."

"I think TRex Arms is probably good too."

"Trex arms. Check out the TLR6 before you buy the holster."

"The trex arms one works great for me."

"Trex arms"

#14

Alien Gear

4.6

(9)

"Alien gear is really nice."

"Fits like a dream. Good retention, and most importantly it accommodates the suppressor sights."

"Fits like a dream. Added bonus: they are made in the US of A."

"Alien Gear. Hands down the only one I will use."

"They hold up well and feel comfortable."

"Alien gear."

"I like it alot."

"Check out Alien Gear."

#15

Tier1

4.4

(9)

"Definitely the best holster I’ve ever had and the customer service is great."

"Blows away any hybrid holster for concealment as a strong side holster."

"Tier1 Axis elite."

"Tier 1 makes absolutely amazing holsters."

"Super comfortable and you don’t need quite as rigid belt."

"Most comfy and has a built in mag caddy."

"Tier1 concealed make a good one."

"Tier1"

"Tier 1 and guerrilla tactical are my top choices."

#16

BraDec

4.9

(8)

"They're excellent and cheap."

"I love the Bradec holster, going 3 years no issues."

"I like my Bradec holster because of the quality for what you pay."

"I just got a Bradec holster for my G2C and I love it."

"The best bang for your buck."

"Quick turnaround too."

"They're fantastic for the price."

"Bradec Holster"

#17

Harry's Holsters

4.9

(8)

"My favorite kydex is Harry’s Holsters."

"Harry’s holster is all I like anymore."

"Harrys holsters."

"Harry's Holsters Icon2...don't look back."

"Harrys icon 2.0."

"There's nothing better than Harrys icon 2.0."

"Harry's Holsters Icon 2.0 and the PHLster City Special are both great."

"I hear good things about the Harry’s icon 2.0 for iwb."

#18

T-Rex Arms

4.6

(8)

"Raptor with the backer is amazing"

"The answer is the Trex raptor with the backer...so comfortable in both positions"

"Similar to this would be the T-Rex Arms Raptor holster."

"This one takes the cake."

"Is solid."

"I have the T-Rex Arms Raptor with the Alcantara backing."

"Trex raptor or sidecar"

"I'm waiting for my T-Rex arms raptor to come in I'll let you know but aside from that I have a las concealment one super uncomfortable."

#19

T.Rex Arms

4.5

(8)

"Try Bravo Concealment, or T.REX arms."

"TRex Sidecar or Tier1 Concealed work wonders if looking for a sidecar for an extra mag."

"T.Rex all the way."

"Not really a debate."

"T Rex Arms Sidecar."

"I use a T rex arms on a safariland qls."

"I like my trex sidecar."

#20

T1C

4.4

(7)

"T1C Axis Elite. No other options."

"Can’t go wrong with T1C, TRex or Tenicor"

"I picked up an axis elite from T1C and it solved all my problems."

"T1C is my go to."

"I plan on getting a t1c axis elite and a bedder lighttuck soon."

"T1C"

"Biggest favorites are T1C, T Rex, and Legacy Firearms Co."

#21

Bradec

4.3

(7)

"Check out bradec holsters. Amazing comfort fast shipping and a killer price"

"Prices are amazing and quality is as good as anything else."

"Bradec holsters are set for appendix and you can cant them for 4 o clock."

"Bradec holsters."

"Bradec Holsters. Great fit and super affordable."

"BraDeC holsters are a good value."

"Bradec holsters"

#22

ANR

4.3

(7)

"ANR and Blackpoint Tactical get my nod."

"ANR makes some nice ones."

"ANR holsters 👍🏼"

"Check out anrkydexholsters.com."

"I have an ANR daisho and like it pretty well."

"Check out those sites, you will probably need a custom holster ngl which have long lead times."

"I always start at ANR for IWB holsters."

#23

Henry Holsters

4.3

(7)

"I’d go with Phlster, Henry holsters, Tenicor, Darkstar Gear."

"All make great gear, but your body and how you carry greatly influence what will work well for you."

"I love it."

"I like Henry Holsters"

"Henry holsters are nice… Aliengear is criminally underrated!"

"Henry holsters."

"PHLster, JM Custom Kydex, Dark Star Gear, and Henry Holsters are my usual recommendations."

#24

Werkz

4.3

(7)

"I was recommended Werkz, and it is by far the comfiest holster I have ever had"

"This company is highly recommended by a lot of gunsmiths. I ordered OWB holster from them and also conversion kit to IWB."

"Werkz makes olight holsters."

"Have a look at Werkz… they have OWB and IWB for 320s with lights."

"Werkz should have you covered."

"Werkz or Tier 1."

"Werkz(retention with a light is great), tenicor, T1c, lots of options."

#25

QVO

4.5

(6)

"QVO and hammer armament have holsters for all types of 2011s."

"QVO has more options than any other company I've seen online."

"QVO (Quick. Violent. Over) makes one with a ton of color and fabric options."

"QVO are nice."

"I do prefer the QVO especially for my 365."

"QVO makes one for a p320 compact."

#26

CYA Supply Co. Path IWB

5.0

(5)

"Is excellent 🤌 Free returns."

"Super easy to make the p10s disappear and not print."

"Great claw and customer service, free returns."

"Excellent claw..free returns win/win."

"Is excellent 🤌. Free returns and veteran owned."

#27

Eclipse Holsters

4.8

(5)

"Eclipse Holsters does a fantastic job at making quality products."

"Eclipse holsters is what I use for my 43x, 48, 19 and 42 and they are legit."

"I’ve been on an Eclipse Holster kick lately."

"I'm a huge fan of Eclipse Holsters."

"Eclipse holsters with the Velcro back is how I can’t myP365 in a fanny pack."

#28

Desantis

3.8

(6)

"Desantis has one that fits 10 mm well."

"DeSantis and Galco make great stuff as well."

"I’ve had good success with either of these. De Santis and Sticky MD-5."

"My DeSantis really works great with my LCP."

"I have a Desantis for my 4006."

"DeSantis and Sticky soft-sided pocket holsters many people here suggested are a waste of time and money."

#29

Red Hill Tactical

4.6

(5)

"Red hill tactical. They can make any combo you desire."

"Red Hill Tactical has the option for a gas pedal."

"Red Hill Tactical"

"Red hill tactical, double alpha max holster."

"If with light get red hill tactical, its custom order so would take 3-4 weeks."

#30

ANR Design

4.6

(5)

"I love my ANR design holster with the side car."

"Get an anr design holster or odin."

"ANR design is the shit."

"ANR Design."

"ANR design holsters are money."

#31

PHLster

4.6

(5)

"Phlster Floodlight for the win."

"Phlster floodlight, plus a tlr 1 hl and you’re good to go."

"I’ve been running it for about a year and taking it walking, hiking, jogging."

"PHLster Floodlight is probably your next best option."

"Could always add a light and go with a PHLster floodlight."

#32

Bravo Concealment

4.2

(5)

"Try Bravo Concealment, or T.REX arms."

"I really like the bravo concealment holster that I picked up."

"Cheap: bravo concealment."

"Check out Bravo concealment."

"Bravo concealment is what I get for OWB."

#33

4bros

4.2

(5)

"4Bros, Tier1 Concealed, and Legacy Firearms."

"Makes a sweet one"

"I like my 4bros holster."

"I like my 4bros holster"

#34

Blackhawk

4.2

(5)

"Blackhawk A.R.C with an Ulticlip on it."

"Works well and is pretty cheap"

"Someone recommended the Blackhawk Omnivore to me."

"It works pretty good for range use."

"The first holster I got my shield plus was a black hawk A.R.C and it did great."

#35

Superstition Concealment

5.0

(4)

"Highly recommend going the Superstition Concealment route for your Icarus."

"Superstition Concealment is the only holster I’ve ever had for my Comp’ed Icarus 365. I carry it everywhere day. I love it."

"Superstition Concealment has a 20% off deal right now."

"Second superstition concealment, my favorite holster..."

#36

Milt Sparks

5.0

(4)

"Milt Sparks, Simply Rugged, Baranti Leather, El Paso Saddlery, Andrews Leather, Palmetto Leather Works - All depends on what you want."

"For a premium holster to honor the legacy of your Grandpa’s revolver. Milt Sparks. It’s expensive, custom order will take a couple months but it’s the best."

"Milt Sparks or TTgunleather."

"Milt Sparks."

#37

ANR Designs

5.0

(4)

"I like anr designs and slimfit holsters."

"ANR Designs."

"All the way."

"I typically go with anr designs or slimfit holsters."

#38

Simply Rugged

4.8

(4)

"Simply Rugged would be my go to. He can fancy it up a little, if you want, and has the best speedloader pouch on the market with the Sidewinder."

"Hard to beat and check their 'gear to go' page."

"Simply Rugged holsters. I have 5 different holsters with them."

"Simply Rugged will get you fixed up."

#39

Pocket Holster

4.5

(4)

"I have one of the DeSantis pocket holsters/grippy holsters for my LCR. I really like that as a pocket carry holster."

"I use a pocket holster because I'm a bigger dude, honestly a lot of the time it feels like it's not there."

"Alabama or AFR pocket holster has worked for me."

"I'm happy with my DeSantis pocket holster."

#40

RoundEdgeGear

4.5

(4)

"You might want to check out RoundEdgeGear holsters."

"Great for appendix carry with your G3C and P10C."

"Roundedgear makes pretty good IWB holster."

"I’d suggest checking out RoundEdgeGear."

#41

4.0

4.0

(2)

"I use the WTP holster for my p320, Works great with this type of gas pedal."

"Try WTP holster with optic cut and Holosun SCS 320 optics."

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