Crucial Concealments Covert OWB is a perfect example of this new breed of holster.
The icing on the cake is that they are Made in the U.S.A. by a group of shooters-turned-entrepreneurs.
I recently received a Covert OWB holster to test with my Hellcat Pro.
With so many companies competing for your business, the consumer benefits from both innovation and affordable prices. This Crucial Concealment rig is a perfect example.
How did it do?
I hate spoilers but will cut to the chase for those short on time: it performed exceptionally well.
The Basics
The Cover OWB is a straightforward design.
The author found the Crucial Concealment holster to be comfortable to wear with the Hellcat Pro pistol.
It is an open-top, outside-the-waistband holster constructed of 0.080 Kydex.
At that thickness, the rig offers a good balance of strength to size.
For pistol retention, the gun relies on its precise molding.
On the reverse side, you can see how the belt loops attach to the holster. They can be moved to accommodate different ride heights and even different belt widths.
Once it is fully inserted, the gun stays put.
I could not dislodge the Hellcat even when I turned the holster upside down and shook it.
Even though mine arrived in the ideal position, yours might need a hair of tweaking.
Under a light jacket, the Hellcat Pro concealed well in the Crucial Concealment holster.
you might dial in the precise amount of retention using the tension screw located near the trigger guard.
A small adjustment with a Phillips screwdriver will have you right as rain.
I do want to make a short mention of my use of the word retention.
The screw near the trigger guard allows the owner to adjust how much resistance there is to a draw.
I am not referring to resistance against a gun grab.
This holster does not offer any heightened safety in a disarming attempt.
I recommend reading my Understanding Holster Retention article for more information on that subject.
With a sturdy belt, the Crucial Concealment holster helped to keep the Hellcat Pro near the body.
No other colors are offered at this time.
In an era of runaway inflation, Ill take the cost break.
What Makes the Covert OWB Different?
The author found the Crucial Concealment holster looked good and performed well throughout his testing.
Sure, you might say, its a Kydex OWB holster.
Whats the big deal?
The big deal is in the belt hardware.
Crucial Concealment uses belt attachments called OWB Flex Loops.
To start with, the Flex Loops are completely removable.
The angle gives you additional options for how the holster rides.
If both belt loops are up, then the gun will ride higher on the belt.
Flip them around and the gun will ride lower.
Wear Time
Springtime in Florida can be a hot and muggy business.
Im pleased to say that the Crucial Concealment Covert OWB was therightholster to wear in this climate.
A lot of my time is spent carrying under an untucked shirt.
A light t-shirt might be the only cover garment I wear.
I was impressed by the performance of the Covert OWB holster.
Its molded curve worked with the Flex Loops to keep it tucked tight to my body.
Retention proved to be good.
At no point did the gun ever dislodge from the rig or even become loose in the holster.
I did not need to adjust the tension screw at all, which I anticipated possibly doing.
Im currently testing theHEX Waspon my Hellcat Pro.
That red dot sight is proving to be a good performer.
The way the Covert OWB is cut, the holster does not interfere with the red dot at all.
There is a lot of clearance between the sight and Kydex.
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