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One of the most common questions we receive about 1911 holsters is also based on one of the biggest misconceptions about the platform: "It's a 1911. Shouldn't it fit any 1911 holster?" No. The 1911 has been around for more than a century, but the modern 1911 market looks very different from the original pistol. Today, dozens of manufacturers produce pistols based on the 1911 design in different ba …

Choosing a holster for law enforcement or professional security starts with the assignment. A plainclothes investigator who needs to keep a firearm concealed has very different requirements from a uniformed patrol officer whose agency requires Level 3 retention. Firearm configuration matters too. The exact pistol, weapon-mounted light, optic, duty belt and required retention level can all affect w …

Why the Shield, Shield Plus, Shield EZ and Shield X Need Different Holsters Smith & Wesson has used the Shield name on several pistols that are not the same firearm and should not automatically be treated as holster-compatible. The original M&P Shield, Shield M2.0, Shield .45, Shield Plus, Shield EZ and Shield X are all part of the larger Smith & Wesson concealed-carry family, but the …

Not every armed professional works from a uniformed duty belt. Plainclothes law enforcement officers, government agents, investigators, executive protection personnel and armed security professionals may carry a firearm throughout the workday while needing to keep it discreetly concealed. Their equipment requirements are different from those of both a uniformed officer wearing a traditional duty h …