BLACKHAWK Stache IWB Base Holster Kit

The most comfortable holster I own now. Very quickly became my EDC. Hellcat pro

I’ve purchased several “pricey” holsters, but this wasn’t one of them…to my surprise it’s one of my favorites for my sw equalizer. It fits perfectly and locks it in with just enough pressure that it’s always secure. Nice and great value. I wear it IWB and OWB.

I’m in the market for a new holster and I picked up a handful hoping one would work.Pros- does not print- definitely a minimum holster, but is definitely secure- extremely comfortable- adjustable cant- movable clip up and down for more customizationCons- the back could go up a little higher to cover the slide- does not cover the magazine releaseAn even contender is the Pole Craft holster. Albeit does not have as much cant adjustment, it does come up higher on the slide, and covers the magazine release and for these reasons the Pole Craft holster is my final selection.I also picked up the N.A.C.H.O. Belt, but it was too small so I am going off wearing as IWB. I did order another N.A.C.H.O. Belt so I’ll review this when it comes in.

I've been carrying for my job for 19 years at this point and have collected the box full of holsters. I have holsters that cost many times as much as these...but these Blackhawk Stache holsters have become my go to option for appendix carry. I have one for the Glock 19, M&P Full Size, M&P Shield, and Glock 43. For me, they have proven to be the most comfortable to wear, especially while seated compared to other brands I've tried. I have found that the concealment claw that comes with the premium package does make quite the difference.

Works as described

Good holster drops down low enough for a comfortable appendix carry especially with shorts.

I don’t like to carry a gun, but I sometimes do. I have a concealed carry permit and this holster keeps a Glock 43X comfortably out of sight. I don’t want to make a big deal out of being armed, but if I get caught in one of those it-can’t-happen-here-but-did situations and run, hide, fight comes down to fight, I may have a better chance of survival. I tried a different IWB holster and did’t feel like it secured the pistol well and a paddle holster I own is secure, but tends to imprint under a sweater, jacket, or over-shirt. With this adjustable holster, the pistol is well hidden at a comfortable angle and won’t come out unless it’s needed. A few minutes with a screwdriver and it converts from side carry to small-of-the-back carry.

I had a Safariland Schema that I used and I loved it but when I put a Holsun optic on I added optic ready night sights and my Glock 43xmos wouldn't fit anymore. I looked for a similar compact holster and the Blackhawk looked similar. When I got it I could immediately tell how cheap the materials were the plastic is half the thickness as the Schema. The gun moves up and down slightly no matter how tight you make retention. It doesn't sit right on my right hip. I would have returned it but it's ok if I want to carry my gun in a small bag or sling. I would buy something else