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Mounting Optionsīlack Arch offers a wide variety of options for belt attachments. The wings of the holster feature Dri-Matrix surrounded by leather, allowing for a little bit of air circulation. Portions of Dry-Matrix directly behind the shell are surface level only, with the pistol being supported exclusively by leather on the backer side. The Dri-Matrix material feels fairly cheap, and is a bit coarse on the skin. There is no unnecessary material here, making for a very small footprint, which helps improve comfort and concealment.Ī large portion of the leather backer is covered by Dri-Matrix, which is padded mesh imbedded in the leather, to improve comfort and breathability. I can actually achieve a full, unimpeded, firing grip with this holster. The leather backer is very nicely cut, which is another welcome change from typical hybrid designs.

BLACK ARCH HOLSTERS SKIN

Optics are supported by the backer, keeping them off of the wearer's skin Holster Backer Most hybrid holster are not cut for optics, while others, like the Alien Gear CloakTuck 3.5, feature massive kydex shields, adding unnecessary bulk.

Another stand-out is actual support for slide mounted optics. The improved security and safety is something often lacking in traditional hybrid holsters.īlack Arch slightly flares the mouth of the shell for easier re-holstering. The additional coverage of the trigger guard is a welcome addition. This greatly improves safety as well as retention, as the pistol is retained via the trigger guard. Holster Shellįirst, the kydex shell fully encloses the trigger guard, which is a rarity for hybrids. I'm a big fan of the kydex shell on the Protos-M, and Black Arch adds some unique features to this concept. This is supposed to provide improved comfort against the skin, with added safety from the rigidity of the kydex shell.

There is a kydex shell for the holster, usually covering the front of the pistol, that is mated to a leather or synthetic backer. Hybrid holster designs are fairly straightforward. With that level of praise, I ordered my own Black Arch Protos-M. In his words 'I liked it enough to invite them to be a sponsor of ASP'. John Corriea of Active Self Protection recommended I try something from Black Arch. With this in mind, I reached out to other Rangemaster instructors searching for recommendations and loaners. Wanting to ensure that I'm a well rounded instructor and writer, I decided to change this.

I've always known that hybrid holsters are a popular option, but I had never tried them myself. Since beginning my conceal carry journey many years ago I have almost exclusively used kydex holsters.

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