The outside-the-waistband (OWB) Combat Master is a multi-fit holster designed around multiple similarly sized guns.
A few of the larger single-stack 9mms, and the Hellcat on the stagger-stack side, fit very well.
The basic design is familiar a robust pancake design that holds guns close to the hip.
The design is canted forward.
As such, it is excellent for strongside carry.
With the butt forward, it works towards the small-of-the-back, too if thats your thing.
In both positions, the draw is unencumbered by active retention.
The Combat Master Leather
The material construction of the OWB holster is clean.
The stitching itself is doubled all the way around.
Again, this is a mix of practical strength and pleasant aesthetics.
The surfaced has been boned to match roughly the profile of these types of guns.
This is a piece of firearms fashion.
As a result, its good for theSpringfield Armory Hellcat.
The earlier XD always seemed to put form behind function to me.
A quick tour around #Hellcat on IG will show you the flipside.
With its 13 rounds of 9mm and easily concealable size, the Hellcat is popular for its potential.
But the gun looks good, too, and has drawn thousands of new shooters to the brand.
This is one eye-catching pistol, that can back those looks up with some skills.
The Hellcat has both, and so does the Combat Master.
Galco has made a holster thats easy on the eyes.
And the times right to look past Kydex in my mind.
Why not have a holster with a classic look for a modern polymer pistol?
While this is an OWB holster designed to be seen, it is easily concealed.
Most coats would cover it well.
A bowling shirt would cover it well enough.
The snug fit pulls it in tight, and the cant helps to reduce printing.
What It Is … and Isnt
There are a couple of points that should be mentioned.
The holster is made of steer hide.
Steers are raised for beef, so theres sustainability there.
Vegetarians wont agree, but at least Galco is using whats left over.
This steer hide is a split, so theres a uniform thickness throughout.
The steer hide isnt lined.
Many higher-end leather holsters are, and that adds a cushion.
A bit of pig skin or suede will help protect the finish on steel.
Theres nothing odd on the back, either.
Many of the newer inside-the-waistband leather designs are being backed with synthetics, but this is an old-school OWB.
The belt loops, such as they are, work fine.
The slots will fit belts as wide as 1.75.
Conclusion
The Combat Master is built for pistols and revolvers and comes in tan or black.
MSRP on these is $109.
All in all, this is a solid CCW holster with classic materials at a good price.
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