Holsters reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 382 Reddit reviews across 41 subreddits and 102 posts to rank the best Holsters brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/CCW, r/CZFirearms, r/Glock43X, r/Glocks, r/Revolvers. Top-rated brands include Tenicor (4.5/5), Vedder (4.4/5), Safariland (4.4/5).
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Reviews382
Subreddits41
Posts102
Brands68
Products39
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#1
Tenicor
4.5
(69)
"Tenicor followed by JMCK. This is the way."
"Tenicor"
"Tenicor. I’m 4’7” and I appendix carry easily with it. Solid holster"
"I’d go with one of the options from tenicor"
"Tenicore"
"Tenicor just came out with some options, and i just ordered a Tenicor Certum for my Hellcat Pro."
"Tenicor, Black Arch, Harry’s"
"Tenicor, Tier1, JMCK in my opinion."
"Tenicor. Tier one. That’s it."
"Tenicor."
#2
Vedder
4.4
(31)
"Yea my vedder light tuck works great on my 20. Had to heat gun it to get it to fit my XH35 but otherwise I love it."
"Vedder Light Draw user here and I love it."
"I also use the Vedder for my hellcat and love it."
"Vedder light tuck is the best. i don’t even notice i have a gun on me until i go to sit down."
"I carry around 4 o’clock and really like Tulster and Vedder Light Tuck"
"I use a Vedder light tuck and I love it. So comfortable!"
"Vedder for sure. I tried several brands but Vedder was made the best and most comfortable."
"I have a Light Tuck holster for mine"
"I carry my 229 in a Vedder light tuck for aiwb."
"Vedder light tuck appendix and pro tuck for strong side. I’ve also got a couple tenicor and Dara but vedder remains my favorites"
#3
Safariland
4.4
(20)
"Safariland is probably going to be the best."
"You can get a Safariland for a G19 with X300 or whatever big light. TLR7 is smaller so it will fit fine."
"I have a safariland for a g34 gen 4 and a x300. My 19.5 w/ tlr7 locks up solid and isn’t very loose."
"Is the gold standard of duty holsters."
"Did you need something other than a Safariland? It’s the OG classic."
"Safariland is king."
"Safariland."
"Safariland and done. Buy once. Cry once."
"Safariland, blade tech ( coming out soon), Tier 1, alien gear’s duty holster"
"Try safarilands site, they have a tool you can enter your specs and find a compatible holster"
#4
Tier 1
4.7
(18)
"Tier1, Mckinatec, Harry's Holsters and Odin are all really good options."
"Tier 1 or Trex Arms sidecar"
"I third tier 1 concealed. All my holsters are by them."
"I got the tier 1 APX and it’s worth it."
"Tier 1 concealed for the 365."
"Everyone recommends Tier1, Tenicor, and T-Rex holsters."
"Tier 1 Concealed and Tenicor are the best holsters out there."
"I do recommend Tier 1."
"Look at Tier 1 and Tenicor."
"Tier 1 concealed."
#5
JM Custom Kydex
4.6
(14)
"I love my JM Custom Kydex."
"JMCK holsters have what would be a Mix between the tenicor and tier 1 I highly recommend"
"JM Custom Kydex is my recommendation. Super high quality holsters."
"JM Custom Kydex or Tenicor are my top two."
"JM custom kydex."
"Jm custom kydex. Its so comfortable."
"I’m partial to JM Custom Kydex."
"I like the JMCK a lot more."
"JMCK holster for mine and SLR mag extension."
"I got mine from jm custom kydex."
#6
T-Rex Arms
4.4
(13)
"Fits better than a glove."
"I love my trex, carry a 365xl with 407k and tlr7 sub"
"Trex arms or vedder"
"Trex Arms holsters are 🤌🏻"
"TRex does make one. The sidecar 2.0 can be used as IWB or AIWB."
"Trex holster and Pearce +2 extension. I tried the SLR but they stopped working after a year."
"I’m just gonna say it despite the risk of being downvoted to oblivion.
T-Rex arm with Backer"
"Depending on if you want an extra mag on you."
"But only 4 different light options."
"Just about everyone these days, but I would do trex arms"
#7
Galco
4.6
(12)
"If your looking for a western holster or rig? Galco, El Paso Saddlery, Kirpatrick leather."
"They fit well and are extremely comfortable and I am a man with a big chest. Much more comfortable than a Bianchi."
"For production holsters, Galco is one of the best available. They stand toe to tow with the best custom makers for practical carry gear."
"Galco is #1 of the listed brands. I'd look at a Galco or Bianchi/safariland."
"Galco makes quality gear and has been around a long time."
"Of those, Galco is the only one I have owned. Have a variety of them. Been buying from them for 30 years."
"I have a Galco shoulder rig I love it"
"Galco has been top notch for me. Their stuff has lasted me a long time."
"I only have experience with Galco. Stay away from the cheaper line of products. It’s cheap for a reason."
"Galco still makes great gear."
#8
ANR
4.4
(11)
"ANR got you."
"ANR or Legacy if you don't mind the wait."
"Like the others have mentioned, ANR makes stellar products."
"ANR."
"ANR 100%."
"ANR holsters as well"
"AnRdesign."
"Anr designs."
"I like my ANR. First one I've had of this size that actually conceals well."
"Guerilla Tactical or ANR for full kydex options."
#9
Certum
4.8
(9)
"I don't hate the velo but the certum with a pillow is so comfy I forget it's there"
"Certum 3 for sure"
"Certum 💯 That molded-in wedge on the Velo just gets in the way and with a good belt the Certum is close and stable."
"I have the Certum3 and the Xiphos. Both are great and I swap between them pretty regularly depending on my needs."
"For me I’d rank them Certum, Velo, xiphos. Criteria: quality of product, concealability, and comfort."
"Certum offers a wide range of adjustability to find your "sweet spot.""
"Certum 3 with 2 clips and a mastermind pillow."
"I've been happy with my certum, but i do have the same thoughts re the camming bar."
"Certum 3 fan. Wasn’t a fan of the molded in wedge."
#10
Crossbreed
3.8
(11)
"I personally use Crossbreed and Werkz with a streamlight TLR7 Sub, hellcat model, and they are both IWB."
"I like my Crossbreed Super Tuck as I accommodates my Caniks."
"I don’t know why crossbreed has fallen out of favor. I run one on my 29 Im and it works excellently."
"I have a Crossbreed for my 29"
"If you can, get a crossbreed half leather half kydex."
"Crossbreed super tuck works well for the Falcon."
"I've had my 220 in a crossbreed for probably 8 years."
"Crossbreed and upper hand have great options."
"Imo, 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)"
"Not Crossbreed. Most uncomfortable, printing holsters I've ever used with the original Hellcat."
#11
Tier 1 Concealed
4.7
(9)
"Second on T1C if you're looking for AIWB"
"Tier1 concealed holsters"
"T1C if I am using the sidecar, axis elite."
"I have exclusively used Tier 1 Concealed. Not sure how you carry or if you change up your locations often but they make some of the best appendix holsters out there."
"I have a Glock 19 w TLR7A in a T1C. I’m satisfied with it. Minimal trigger gap."
"I have a m&P 2.0 compact and love it with my tier 1 axis elite.. their apx holster is fairly new and is a more adjustable version of the axis elite"
"I’m impartial to T1C. With that being said, tenicor and T1C are known as the best of the best."
"Tier 1 Concealed Axis Elite"
#12
Muddy River Tactical
4.2
(9)
"They have just above every light option imaginable."
"Muddy River Tactical."
"Love the stainless steel! Muddy River Tactical, we the people, tier 1, veder, and many more."
"MuddyRiver Tactical made mine."
"I have used Muddy River Tactical."
"I also have Muddry River Tactical IWB that’s good for it too."
"IWB is probably best bet and there are a couple companies that have made them."
"Muddy River Tactical is the only place I've found, so I ordered one."
"Muddy River Tactical has one."
#13
Phlster
4.9
(7)
"Take a hard look at the Phlster Enigma as it will allow her to carry on body so when bad guy grabs her purse... She still has it."
"Phlster enigma 100% I have a hellcat as well and I love mine with it I wear it all day everyday."
"PHLster Enigma is the best I’ve ever tried."
"I love that holster! Comfortable, very concealable."
"I have one from Henry holsters for my g26 and it’s phenomenal."
"Phlster Floodlight 2"
"I use a phlster floodlight and looking into getting the phlster enigma."
#14
Werkz
4.3
(7)
"I personally use Crossbreed and Werkz with a streamlight TLR7 Sub, hellcat model, and they are both IWB."
"My favorite is the Werkz."
"If you're planning on a light, Werkz has done me no wrong in the past."
"They are good and tough."
"Check out wekz holsters or border town holsters."
"Look into the werkz setups."
"[Werkz](https://werkz.com/m62sphcprsttlr7hr.html)."
#15
Tulster
4.5
(6)
"I carry around 4 o’clock and really like Tulster and Vedder Light Tuck"
"Very thin and sleek. Great retention."
"I have 3 Tulster holsters and love all of them."
"I got the one from Tulster."
"I carry my M&P45 2.0 in a Tulster holster."
"I'm using a Tulster holster I got from Amazon."
#16
Milt Sparks
5.0
(5)
"Any production grade, mass produced holster maker can't hold a candle to the attention to detail and quality of a holster maker like Milt Sparks."
"I stick with Milt Sparks, Simply Rugged, and Mitch Rosen."
"Wright Leather Works and Milt Sparks are what you’re looking for."
"I’d recommend any of these brands, very high quality leather."
"If you want quality leather check out Milt Sparks."
#17
JX Tactical
4.8
(5)
"I’m really enjoying the Fat Guy holster from JX Tactical. Super comfortable and sits lower than others."
"Honesty the gunzee pad is such a game changer! I can carry 12+ hours throughout the day very comfortably."
"Fat guy holster jx tactical! Deep and snug."
"Love it."
"They pretty much have every combo you could think of."
#18
CYA Supply Co
4.8
(4)
"Check out CYA Supply Co for IWB Kydex holsters. Safe, secure, and reliable."
"Check out CYA Supply Co for holster options."
"High quality and durable. Several options available Path is my favorite with adjustable ride and claw heights and cant."
"CYA Supply Co made in San Antonio veteran owned. Free returns if the holster doesn't work out."
#19
ANR Design
4.8
(4)
"I pretty much exclusively use ANR Design holsters, AIWB with claw for concealment and OWB with speed clips for less covert."
"I use ANR Design, they've always been high quality for me."
"ANR design."
"Makes 92 series holsters with tons of light options."
#20
Phlster Enigma
4.8
(4)
"Phlster Enigma. Vertx everyday 2.0."
"Phlster Enigma. Vertx everyday 2.0."
"Phlster Enigma, /thread."
"Sounds like a job for the Phlster Enigma."
#21
Insane Kydex Creations
4.3
(4)
"This is one of our most popular holsters."
"They made me a lefty HCP w/TLR7A and optic cut w/o a side car."
"Insane Kydex Creations has the most designs."
"Insanekydexcreations.com makes them."
#22
Azula
4.3
(4)
"Just bought an Azula for my CSX E series. Absolutely love it. The most comfortable leather holster I've ever had."
"For me Galco,1791, then azula. for the money if you catch them on sale azula is probably best bang for your buck."
"Azulas are bare bones but well made, I have several."
"I have an Azula and it is pretty well made."
#23
QVO
4.3
(4)
"I use QVO for appendix."
"Heard great things about qvo."
"I think I'll give the qvo holsters a shot. Those seem to be working alright."
"QVO makes them for the Bul Axes specifically."
#24
Blackhawk
4.0
(4)
"I 2nd the Blackhawk Omnivore"
"Blackhawk omnivore works for nearly everything with a rail"
"Holsters are expensive these days but it’s important to get a decent one."
"I use it for my Shadow 2 and any other pistol I have."
#25
Falco
5.0
(3)
"Quality is way above the price point."
"Falco, can’t go wrong."
"I've got a couple Falco holsters and have been exceptionally pleased with them."
#26
Red Earth Concealment
5.0
(3)
"I definitely make em - check out the site www.RedEARTHConcealment.com."
"RedEarth concealment check them out."
"I went with a small company called red earth concealment. Very happy with my holster."
#27
Wright Leather Works
5.0
(3)
"Wright leather works , this will be the one 100%"
"Wright Leather Works is worth the wait."
"Wright Leather Works and Milt Sparks are what you’re looking for."
#28
T-Rex Arms Sidecar
4.7
(3)
"TRex just started making a sidecar holster for 29 and Ive yet to find a better holster."
"I use a trex arms sidecar for my aiwb holsters."
"I also use the trex sidecar, minus the sidecar"
#29
Enigma
4.7
(3)
"I have an Enigma for my P01 and it’s great."
"The enigma is a great option to not have to rework your wardrobe."
"Go with the enigma.. if you don’t like holsters."
#30
Tier 1 Concealed Axis Elite
4.7
(3)
"Tier 1 Axis or Agis Elite, for me."
"Appendix using a T1C axis elite, next belt, and pants that has some stretch in the waist band. That is the most concealable and comfortable I have found."
"Tier 1 Axis Elite."
#31
Tenicor Certum 3
4.7
(3)
"Tenicor Certum3 hands down."
"Tenicor Certum 3"
"The certum3 doesn't have the hump, and is made to carry in more than one position, whereas the velo is specifically appendix."
#32
Dara Holsters
4.3
(3)
"Dara Holsters always gets my recommendation."
"Dara holsters."
#33
JMCK
4.3
(3)
"Another vote for JMCK."
"I just assembled my jmcustomkydex this week."
"JMCK."
#34
Eclipse Holsters
4.3
(3)
"Tbh…10/10. Fast shipping, fully customizable, quick delivery, no charge for certain (what should be standard) items that these other “name brand” holster companies charge for."
"Mine has been solid so far. Great design options too."
"The holster has great retention."
#35
T-Rex Arms Raptor
4.3
(3)
"Raptor with the backer is amazing"
"The answer is the Trex raptor with the backer...so comfortable in both positions"
"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."
#36
Guerrilla Tactical
4.0
(3)
"I’m akin to guerilla tactical. Real Quality holsters and I feel good supporting them."
"Has options for all the common weapon light configs."
"Tier 1 and guerrilla tactical are my go-to options."
#37
We The People Holsters
4.0
(3)
"I like we the people holsters"
"Overall would recommend We The People Holsters as long as they have a light accommodation holster."
"We the people holsters has some for a red dot and streamight tlr1."
#38
PHLster
4.0
(3)
"Check out phlster, Henry’s holsters, and tenicor."
"Have to have a light though."
"I have bought almost every holster people will recommend in the comments."
#39
We The People
4.0
(3)
"Overall would recommend We The People Holsters."
"They have a large selection of holsters that accommodate lights."
"We the people sell decent holsters."
#40
Tenicor Velo 5
3.7
(3)
"Tenicor Velo5 or Tier 1 Concealed Axis Elite. The Velo5 is a little more comfortable than the Velo4 I used to have."
"My go to is Tenicor (Velo 5) or Black Arch (their Gradient Minimalist and optional foam wedge)."
"They swapped it for a velo 5 for me but trust me, don’t expect to carry it at 4:00 if you try one. It hurts."
#41
Heart Punch Munitions
5.0
(2)
"We make holsters for the Apollo 11 FS."
"We make holsters for it. Both light bearing and non-light bearing."
#42
Tenicor Sagax Lux
5.0
(2)
"Best holster in the market."
"Best I’ve ever owned."
#43
Xiphos
5.0
(2)
"I really like my xiphos elite. I have a wedge but don’t even need it with my Glock 48."
"Have all, only use the Xiphos Elite."
#44
Henry Holsters
5.0
(2)
"Henry Holsters Ember series"
"Henry Holster’s Ember Series of holsters for light bearing P365XL."
#45
Eclipse
5.0
(2)
"I love the, Good quality and woman owned."
"It's made by and for women."
#46
Bradec Holsters
4.5
(2)
"Check out bradec holsters. Amazing comfort fast shipping and a killer price"
"Bradec holsters are set for appendix and you can cant them for 4 o clock."
#47
River Arms
4.5
(2)
"I really enjoy what I do and people like you are why I do it! I feel like I’m making a holster for a friend each time!"
"River arms makes nice ones specifically for the platy."
#48
Slim Fit Holsters
4.5
(2)
"Slim Fit Holsters makes holsters that work with all of our products."
"Just bought and IWB and OWB lvl2 from Slim Fit Holsters. So far so good."
#49
Holster Co
4.5
(2)
"Holster Co for me."
"Holster Co."
#50
Alabama Holsters
4.5
(2)
"Alabama Holsters pocket holster works really well for me. Just looks like a phone or a notepad."
"Alabama holsters has a great pocket holster."
#51
T1C
4.5
(2)
"I’m running one of the t1c axis elites."
"Go t1c axis elite or trex sidecar2.0."
#52
T-Rex
4.5
(2)
"Trex sidecar"
"I have a t.rex sidecar for my 17."
#53
Dara Action Sports
4.5
(2)
"Dara has a really nice holster. The level 2 is great because it has a hood that ensures your pistol stays secured."
"I’ve found the holster to be roomy. Initally purchased for a 47 with RMR but currently run with a 45 and Acro (both with an X300U)"
#54
Blacksmith Tactical Micro Rig
4.5
(2)
"Blacksmith Tactical Micro Rig Holster"
"Blacksmith Tactical Micro Rig"
#55
GX Vice
4.0
(2)
"GX Vice or Big Dog Steel Carnivore."
"Looks like a bucket-style holster? Check out GX Vice"
#56
Ghost
4.0
(2)
"Since you’re EU ghost would be good."
"A few people I’ve seen use the ghost ones"
#57
Velo
4.0
(2)
"From personal experience, i really like holsters with the clips together like that instead of spread further apart."
"My Velo is for a tiny P365XL. It’s the wedge, not the size of the pew."
#58
Bradec
4.0
(2)
"If you’re not planning on carrying a light, get a Bradec holster."
"Bradec holsters. Made in Illinois by one guy and the quality is amazing."
#59
Blackpoint Tactical
4.0
(2)
"I’d say Blackpoint Tactical for the 226."
"Blackpoint tactical might, they do a lot of custom mods"
#60
4Bros
2.3
(3)
"What’s wrong with 4bros? I use them for my g43x and have no complaints so far"
"My 4 bros holster fell apart twice. Just letting you know"
"Cant speak on the others but certainly dont buy a 4bros"
#61
Tulster Oath
3.5
(2)
"Tulster Oath does great double duty strongside and AIWB for me with claw deleted."
"I have a Tulster Oath holster from Amazon. It's an alright holster but my annoyance was the specific clips that are the same one in your picture, kept on getting caught on my belt."
#62
Black Arch Protos M
5.0
(1)
"Protos m from black arch.. super comfortable!"
#63
Havok Valkyrie AIWB
5.0
(1)
"Really happy with my Havok Valkyrie AIWB (dual mod4s + Mastermind pillow wedge)."
#64
Safariland 7000 Series
5.0
(1)
"Get a safariland holster I have a 7000 series for a 17 with a TLR1, safariland locks up on the slide so you can use any light or no light."
#65
Knight Fall Customs
5.0
(1)
"Knight Fall customs, if you look through my comments I posted a picture of it yesterday."
#66
Safariland 6000 Series
5.0
(1)
"Get a Safariland designed for the Surefire 300 or Streamlight TLR-1. My 6000 series holster actually lists both the lights on it."
#67
1791
4.0
(1)
"1791 make good stuff"
#68
Desantis Pro Seal
4.0
(1)
"My Kimber Micro 9 came with a Desantis Pro Seal holster. I like it. It also has an area to hold a second magazine."
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