Not surprisingly, there are quite a few good rigs right out of the gate.
So, here is a quick round-up of Hellcat Pro holsters for your consideration.
Right off the bat, the company is offering a number of its best-selling designs for the Hellcat Pro.
At launch, there were many CCW holster options available for the Hellcat Pro. This article details some of the best options out there, including this Rev-Con convertible holster from Black Arch Holsters. Image: Scott Conditt
Leading off is the companys Protos-M rig.
Black Arch uses a thin leather backer that easily conforms to the wearers body.
The backer has wide wings where the polymer belt clips are located.
TheBlack Arch Holsters Protos-Mis a hybrid IWB rig with a breathable mesh to improve user comfort throughout the day.
Another IWB rig offered by Black Arch is the Entrada.
This bears little resemblance to the Protos-M, but it is definitely worth considering if you prefer appendix carry.
Designed as a specialized appendix carry holster, the Entrada is more of a CCW kit than a holster.
Designed for appendix carry, The Black Arch Entrada is one of the few holsters with a magazine carrier the author really likes.
A belt clip is affixed to each end.
On the holster end, the belt clip is attached to a machine called a ModWing.
The result is the butt of the Hellcat is pushed in close to the body.
It works well in my testing.
The spare magazine pouch also worked well.
Most holsters Ive tested with a spare magazine attachment seem more gimmick than tool.
The Black Arch Rev-Con can be used as an IWB or OWB rig on either the right or left sides of the body. Image: Scott Conditt
But this design worked well for me.
And lastly, there is the Rev-Con Reversible/Convertible Holster from Black Arch Holsters.
The rig has a number of desirable features including user-adjustable tension, dual belt loops and a tuckable design.
The “trigger bump” of the BlackPoint Tactical DualPoint 2.0 helps to tuck the butt of the Hellcat Pro in and close to the body to improve its concealable nature.
Additionally, the holster is cut to accept pistols with mounted optics.
To me, one of the best design features is the trigger bump.
The trigger bump is an elevated section on the exterior of the holster centered over the trigger guard.
One of the original hybrid holster companies, CrossBreed is fully supporting the new Hellcat Pro pistol with rigs like this Reckoning.
This bump pushes the butt of the Hellcat Pro toward your torso to reduce printing under a cover garment.
This feature alone is worth considering the DualPoint 2.0 IWB holster.
For the Hellcat Pro, the company is already making a fit for it in the Reckoning holster.
The Crucial Concealment Covert IWB is a quality holster at a reasonable price.
TheReckoning is an inside-the-waistband rigthat uses a leather backer combined with a Kydex shell to hold the pistol securely.
Two custom metal belt clips, one on either side of the gun, hold the rig in place.
I find this makes the gun more comfortable to carry than with a single belt clip.
Although the design is simple, the Covert OWB holster allows for multiple adjustments to better fit your needs.
CrossBreed has a number of additional models that will have fits for the Hellcat Pro soon.
These include the flagship model SuperTuck IWB, the SuperSlide OWB and the Freedom Carry IWB rig.
The Covert IWB is the companys inside-the-waistband option.
The DeSantis Mini Scabbard is an extremely capable holster for carrying your Hellcat Profor self-defense.
This rig uses rugged 0.080 Kydex for the body and a high-strength polymer for the belt clip.
A retention screw allows you to adjust the amount of friction in the draw.
I like a slight forward cant when carrying on my strong side hip.
One of the classic DesSantis designs, the Mini Slide is a traditional belt slide-style holster with user-adjustable friction retention.
With the Covert IWB, Im able to make that happen.
For another view on this rig, check outWill Dabbs Crucial Concealment Covert IWB holster review.
Complementing the IWB holster is Crucial Concealments Covert OWB rig.
The rigid belt clips on the GRD are user-adjustable to shift the cant. Additionally, this leather rig has a tactile click when the holster is properly seated.
As the OWB suggests, this is a belt holster designed to ride outside the waistband.
It is open-topped with a neutral cant.
The belt loops are made so that each end has identical attachment points.
Although the company is famous for its leather holsters, DeSantis also makes high-quality Kydex rigs likethis Slim-Tuk.
The loops are on an angle and are removable.
Additionally, it’s possible for you to have a neutral draw with either a high or low ride.
Be sure to check Adam Scepaniaksreview of the Covert OWB holster.
Mitch Rosen is known for premier leather holsters. While the Express line is limited in terms of custom options, the quality remains impressive, as you can see in this Upper Limit Express holster.
I was pleased to see that DeSantis Gunhide was jumping in with many new fits for the Hellcat Pro.
One of the classic DeSantis rigs now made for the Hellcat Pro is the Mini Scabbard.
This is a leather rig designed for outside-the-waistband carry.
For outside-the-waistband carry, the Mitch Rosen 5JR Express is one of the author’s favorites. It keeps the Hellcat close to the body at his preferred angle.
DeSantis designed this as an open-top rig with a tension screw to provide a positive hold on the pistol.
Ive always thought this model works well under a sport coat in a professional setting.
Ive also found it to be perfect for more relaxing environments.
An insider-the-waistband holster, the Mitch Rosen Independent locks onto the belt using a high-tension metal clip.
Belt widths up to 1.75 will fit this rig.
Another OWB leather rig from DeSantis is the Mini Slide.
This holster uses a belt slide arrangement with an open top and bottom.
It also uses a tension screw to adjust the friction grip on the pistol.
DeSantis uses durable double stitching around the pistol for a long service life.
The general design is of an open-top, OWB holster.
Reinforcing leather is built into the mouth section of the rig.
The rigid belt loops of the Variable GRD are user-adjustable.
Depending on how you set them, the holster could have a neutral or forward cant.
In case you are wondering, GRD stands for Gunhide Retaining equipment.
The company also states that the GRD helps to prevent gun grabs from behind.
A minimalist design, the Slim-Tuk is an IWB rig with a single belt clip.
It will work for many people in both strong side and appendix carry positions.
For a more detailed look at this holster, Will Dabbs wrote up areview of the Slim-Tuk.
The company manufactures high-quality leather scabbards for all of the best pistols including the Hellcat Pro.
At the launch of the new pistol, Mitch Rosen stood ready with three rigs suitable for concealed carry.
The first of the initial Mitch Rosen offerings is the Upper Limit Express.
The Upper Limit Express uses heavy-duty stitching and precise cut belt loops.
As one would expect with a top-notch holster, the leather is tight during the initial fit.
Plan on breaking the rig in.
My favorite Mitch Rosen rig for the Hellcat Pro is the companys second offering: the 5JR Express.
This is another OWB holster designed for strong side carry.
It can be worn on the hip or slightly in front or to the rear of the hip.
For carrying inside the waistband, Mitch Rosen offers the Independent.
My experience with steel clips on holsters has been mixed.
However, Mitch Rosen uses an extremely strong variant that locks the holster onto your belt.
Through my testing, this rig stayed in place and caused me no concern whatsoever.
Im confident that many shooters can find something that would work for them on this list.
So, stay tuned!
