Blackhawk is now getting into the customize-able holster market with their new TecGrip FormLock IWB holster that can be custom molded to fit your particular pistol. This is a “sticky,” clipless inside-the-waistband, high density closed cell nylon foam holster that stays place on the draw thanks to the grippiness of the outside material and pressure from a belt.
The molding process is simple enough.
Just put your pistol in the included heavy duty Ziploc-style bag and dunk it in hot (about 165 degree) water for a few minutes. Then you go to work on it with the included tool (which helps to form the holster to clear the pistol’s sights) and your hands.
Blackhawk’s Justin Hoffman — who calls the new holster a “taco of EDC badassery” — showed us how it’s done in just a few minutes. There’s also a how-to video here.
He suggests using the pistol’s ejection port as the primary retention point, rather than the trigger guard. Just press the holster in and around the pistol’s form for a few minutes and when you’re finished . . .
The whole process takes less than 15 minutes. If you don’t like the amount of retention when you’re finished — either too little or too much — you can simply do it again to get it just right.
The Blackhawk TecGrip FormLoc Moldable IWB Holster comes in six sizes to fit virtually any pistol on the market.
The MSRP is reasonable, too: $54.95.
WoW! A 1990’s sticky ‘Uncle Mikes Walmart special” class nylon holster, with a piece of thermo plastic that costs about $0.02 each, that you can form to fit your gun for $54.95 !
Seriously, if you are going to dip into this price range there are holsters you can buy which are made already molded to fit your gun for less.
This is an intriguing concept. If the holster can be re-molded repeatedly without any adverse effects this could be useful to the more frugal gun owners out there. Nothing like having a versatile holster that can be used to fit many different firearms to maximize your investment. The price isn’t bad either.
Clipless is one thing, but how well does it retain shape for reholstering?
Well, for us FULL FIGURED guys, who might need to hike up / reposition our pants occasionally, this is a no go. A serious clip or loop is the only way.
For all you skinny-ass folks, sounds nifty, worth a try.
ps- I do my own Kydex IWBs for the ultimate in customization. And it’s a fun hobby. If you don’t like the initial fit, you can relax the sheet and try again. Of course, the above solution only requires a pot of water.
These loopless holsters don’t hold the can’t. While they won’t fall out of your pants, the can’t always changes depending on how it is moved. Hard pass
You crush your wife during sex, and your heart sucks. Boom, roasted.
You’re a pig. Get help or drop dead.
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