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T.Rex Arms Releases the Next Generation Sidecar 

Monday, August 9th, 2021

Centerville, TN – T.REX ARMS is pleased to announce the release of the next generation of the industry-standard Sidecar holster: a total redesign making it the slimmest, lightest, and most modular of all flexible AIWB holster systems on the market.

Six years ago, we launched the original Sidecar, a rigid, one-piece holster holding duty gun and spare magazine, made specifically for appendix carry. The industry followed, and a number of companies have built on that design, extending it, and improving on it.

Today, we are further updating this holster with the Spine System, an integral hinge that allows the holster and attachment to flex with the movement of the wearer, providing maximum comfort, but only pivoting on a single axis so the flexibility does not compromise concealability. 

The Spine allows for a sleek and simple design, but also the ability to quickly and easily swap out attachments to carry different equipment at customizable ride heights. Current attachments include a pistol mag carrier, rifle mag carrier, tourniquet carrier, and universal handcuff carrier. More attachments are currently in development for unprecedented adaptability of the holster system by the user.

Every holster also includes our new Raptor Wing, an outrigger clip adapter that allows stable carry of the holster without an attachment, in all IWB positions. The wing also has mounting holes that can be used to attach knife sheaths or other tool holders for unlimited extensibility.

In addition to this new flexibility and modularity, the Sidecar redesign adds expanded support for optics and suppressor-height sights and coincides with a complete overhaul of our manufacturing pipeline to improve overall product quality and consistency of fit and finish.

The new Sidecar launches with full ambidextrous support for standard 9mm/.40/.357 Glocks, The S&W M&P and Shield line, Sig P320 and P365 variants, the Walther PPQ and PDP, and FN 509. Light compatibility includes the Surefire X300 and XSC, and the Streamlight TLR-1, TLR-6, and TLR-7 families of lights. Additional weapons and lights are coming soon with CZ and HK support slated for later this year.

Furthermore, the design of this new hinge system has been open-sourced, and CAD drawings and 3D models of parts and tooling can be downloaded here. T.REX ARMS invites the rest of the industry to extend and build upon this latest design as we all work together to serve those who desire to be better equipped to protect themselves and those around them.

1791 Gunleather 4-Way, 3-Way, and 2-Way Holsters Work with Lasers

Wednesday, July 21st, 2021

Miami, FL – 1791 Gunleather, one of the fastest growing leather holster companies in the world, continues to innovate with its premium leather holsters and turn the firearms industry upside down. For years, firearm owners have struggled to find high quality, low priced leather holsters that work with their firearms the way they prefer. Now, with the 2-Way, 3-Way, and 4-Way holster options from 1791 Gunleather, pistol owners who run trigger-mounted lasers can get in on the action. All three holster lineups are multi-fit and have the capability of holding pistols equipped with lasers mounted on their trigger guard. Get the custom holster quality, fit, feel, and functionality with these versatile, laser-ready holsters from 1791 Gunleather.

Visit 1791 Gunleather to shop options for your favorite firearm.

Continuing the trend of developing innovative, premium holster options, the team at 1791 Gunleather has rolled out a 2021 product catalog loaded with new models. As with all 1791 Gunleather products, the 2-Way, 3-Way, and 4-Way holsters are made using 100% American certified steer hide leather. The construction of these holsters blends modern production techniques with old world leather craftsmanship making it worthy of your favorite firearm. Pick one up for yourself and see why more firearm owners are switching to 1791 Gunleather for all of their firearm carrying needs. When you want the best in the business for functionality, customer service, and unmatched comfort and quality, there is no other solution but 1791 Gunleather.

Safariland Announces Limited Availability of MultiCam Black Options for 6304RDS and 6354RDS Holsters and Liberator HP 2.0 Hearing Protection

Friday, July 16th, 2021

Jacksonville, Florida – Safariland®, a brand of The Safariland Group, a leading global provider of safety products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets, today announced that their 6304RDS and 6354RDS holsters and Liberator HP 2.0 hearing protection line will be available for a limited time in Multicam Black.

“Safariland has had numerous requests for Multicam Black camouflage wraps for our 6304RDS and 6354RDS holsters,” said Eric Gasvoda, Vice President and General Manager for The Safariland Group duty gear division, “and now they’re ready. Fans of the pattern can now choose the option for the Cordura® wraps that Safariland uses on its holsters. A complimentary pattern is also being offered on the Liberator HP models, but both options will only be available for a limited time.”

Safariland offers Cordura nylon wraps on its holsters to enhance functionality. The addition of the 500D nylon provides rugged durability and excellent resistance to abrasion. Cordura also helps to deaden sound and provides for a low IR signature. Color options include Black, Ranger Green, Khaki, Coyote, Multicam™ and now Multicam Black.

Safariland’s Liberator HP headsets will also be available in sought after Multicam Black for a limited time. The Liberator HP headsets provide 360-degree ambient sound reproduction for accurate environmental sound replication, threat identification and threat localization. Liberator HP headsets transmit ambient sounds and speech while protecting the wearer from dangerous noise levels, making them a crucial tool for increased situational awareness. Now these dynamic headsets are available in black, flat dark earth, olive drab. The limited edition Multicam Black headsets are only available on www.safariland.com 

Safariland Announces Holster Fits for the Heckler & Koch VP9 and P30 With Compact Lights

Thursday, July 15th, 2021

Versatile retention options for H&Ks with lights.

Jacksonville, Florida – Safariland®, a brand of The Safariland Group, a leading global provider of safety products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets, today announced holster fits for the Heckler & Koch VP9 and P30 with TLR-7 or other similarly sized compact lights. These holsters from Safariland provide retention and versatility for these dynamic H&K pistols.

“The H&K family of products continue to grow in popularity, initially in Europe but increasingly in the U.S.,” said Eric Gasvoda, Vice President and General Manager for The Safariland Group duty gear division. “Safariland offers innovative retention systems that allow owners to access their firearms efficiently under stress, but keep the guns secure when they should be secure. And now we’re expanding our options for VP9s and P30s and have excellent options for guns equipped with weapon-mounted lights.”

Holster Fits for the VP9 and P30:

Both the VP9 and the P30 have a proven track record and Safariland’s duty holsters are ideal options for the H&K pistols. Previously available for these guns with full-size lights such as the SureFire X300U or Streamlight TLR-1, the Safariland models 6360, 6365, 6390, 6395 are now being built for both pistols with compact lights. These 6000 series holsters combine either ALS and SLS retention or ALS only in a robust duty holster mounted using Safariland industry standard Universal Belt Loops.

For those that prefer the versatility of a drop-leg rig, the Safariland 6304, 6354, and 6384 models will now also fit both pistols with compact lights.

These duty and tactical holsters for the Heckler & Koch VP9 and P30 are designed to accommodate lights like the Streamlight TLR-7, Surefire XC-1 or XC-2, Nightstick TCM 550XL/XLS, or Inforce APLc.

For individual options for either the VP9 or the P30, check out Safariland’s Holster Finder.

Safariland Announces New Holster Fits for the Springfield Armory Hellcat

Thursday, June 17th, 2021

Jacksonville, Florida – Safariland®, a brand of The Safariland Group, a leading global provider of safety products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets, today announced holster fits for the new Springfield Armory Hellcat. These Safariland and Bianchi holsters provide versatile functionality for Springfield Armory’s micro 9mm.

“Springfield Armory’s Hellcat has set a new standard for everyday carry,” said Eric Gasvoda, Vice President and General Manager for The Safariland Group duty gear division. “Safariland’s holsters provide a wide variety of options for Hellcat owners. From appendix carry with Bianchi’s new custom-fit Model 100 to the security of Safariland’s ALS system in the 7TS line, Safariland and Bianchi are bringing decades of experience to holsters for today’s most versatile firearms.”

Holster Fits for the Hellcat:

Bianchi’s Model 100 IWB holster is a classic leather holster that offers a minimalist profile in a comfortable holster. The new size 16 has been added for the Hellcat, and fits the micro 9mm perfectly.

The 7TS holster platform can be worn in many configurations. The versatile 7TS is available with a paddle, belt slide, belt loops or a belt clip. With its Automatic Locking System (ALS), the 7TS is also an excellent choice for a shoulder holster.

For IWB carry, Safariland’s Model 27 is ideal. The Model 27 offers a SafariLaminate™ body with adjustable tension. The Model 27 provides security with a classic leather look.

For more retention, the 575 GLS combines in-waistband carry with Safariland’s Grip Locking System. As you grip the gun, your index finger moves the GLS lever, allowing for a natural and intuitive draw.

Safariland Takes Holster Retention to the Extreme

Wednesday, June 16th, 2021

Holster maker captures the security and safety of its retention technology like never before.

Jacksonville, Florida – Safariland®, a brand of The Safariland Group, a leading global provider of safety products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets, today debuted a holster video like no other. For years Safariland has set the standard for how firearms are retained in a holster. This extreme video puts new light on proven technology.

“At The Safariland Group, we live for innovation, performance, excellence and legacy every day” said Tim Drnec, VP of Marketing and Commercial Sales for The Safariland Group. “Our team wanted to go out and show our products in an all-new way, and they certainly achieved that-and then some. These scenarios demonstrate the ultra-reliability of our holsters’ function, design, build and of course, retention.”

Secure Against High Force, Jolts and Torque

Strength, power and endurance are all honed in the gym. They’re also qualities of the world’s top holsters. So Safariland took its products to the gym floor to be tested by free will and brute force. When the time came to push the threshold of Level IV retention, they headed out to a maritime playground for a high-speed day on the water. And to remind everyone that retention is critical at all altitudes, the team went to new heights. They also showed these holsters release how and when they should and function in the most dynamic of environments.

Safariland has taken the utmost pride and gone to immeasurable lengths to ensure firearms are secure in all of its holsters. The company is continuously seeking new innovation to add to the premier product lineup. Every effort is being made to uphold and build upon the legacy of protecting law enforcement, military and security professionals as well as private citizens.

More information on the tests, the new video and the results are available at inside.safariland.com/shop-page/retention.

Safariland Announces Holster Fits for the new Taurus GX4

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021

Compact designs offers capability for IWB and OWB carry.

Jacksonville, Florida – Safariland®, a brand of The Safariland Group, a leading global provider of safety products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets, today announced holster fits for the new Taurus GX4. These Safariland and Bianchi holsters provide versatile functionality for Taurus’s new micro-compact GX4 9mm.

“The new Taurus GX4 is a compact pistol that’s ideal for every day carry,” said Eric Gasvoda, Vice President and General Manager for The Safariland Group duty gear division. “And Safariland specializes in how Americans carry. These holsters for the new micro-nine GX4 offer immediate options for anyone looking to carry a GX4. From the classic leather of Bianchi to the innovative retention systems developed by Safariland, we have the holster you need.”

Holster Fits for the GX4:

For in-waist-band concealment, Bianchi offers multiple right and left-handed holsters. The Model 6 and tuckable 6T provide classic IWB concealment. For more retention, the Bianchi Model 6 ATB combines IWB with a thumb-break strap.

Safariland’s IWB lineup includes the minimalist Model 17 and tuckable 17T. The Model 27 offers a SafariLaminate™ body with adjustable tension. For those who prefer more width to their holsters, the Bianchi Model 135 allows for comfort and concealment. The Safariland Model 25 is designed for pocket carry. And for even deeper concealment, the Bianchi Model 150 Negotiator provides an option for classic ankle-carry.

The GX4 is large enough for carrying outside the waistband, too. The Bianchi 126 Assent is an ideal OWB design for the GX4, as is the Bianchi Model 105 Minimalist. For increased retention, the Bianchi Venom offers a thumb break strap, and the Bianchi Model 82 offers Safariland’s CarryLok™ system.

Safariland CADRE Member Julie Golob Wins First Place at Flagler Cup

Tuesday, June 1st, 2021

Safariland’s CADRE is off to a winning start.

Jacksonville, Florida – Safariland®, a brand of The Safariland Group, a leading global provider of safety products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets, today announced that Safariland CADRE member Julie Golob won First Place in the women’s division at the Flagler Cup, an NRA Action Pistol regional match held at the Pioneer Gun Club in Bates City, MO.

“It’s so great to be back on the shooting circuit after my last match in 2019,” Golob said. “Pioneer Gun Club has an incredible Action Pistol facility, and this match serves as an excellent warm up for the Bianchi Cup. I love the back-to-back format of being able to compete in a regional event right before the nationals.”

The Flager Cup is an Action Pistol match held annually, the weekend before the NRA Bianchi Cup, and draws top competitors including members of the US Army Marksmanship Unit, Department of Homeland Security, US Border Patrol, industry teams and professional shooters. 

With a perfect score of a 1920, 192x, the match features four, 48 shot events — Barricade, Plates, Practical and Moving Target. Competitors engage targets as close as 10 yards and as far as 50 yards, all with a handgun. To clinch the win Golob dropped just one 8 in the Moving Target event, shotting from the 10, 15, 20 and 25 yard lines. 

“The Mover is such a challenging event. It’s also one of my favorites,” she added. “With a target moving across the range at 10 feet per second, your trigger control needs to sync perfectly with tracking the target. I was extremely pleased to have just one shot outside the 10-ring.”

Golob competed in the Open Division with her Smith & Wesson 9mm 1911, Trijicon MRO, Safariland ELS Belt with Model 014 holster and 776 pouch with Federal Premium ammunition components and Caldwell, Tipton and Wheeler gear. She finished the match with a score of 1906, 153x.