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Blackhawk! Omnivore Holster QLS Upgrade

The Blackhawk! Omnivore holster has a huge number of advantages. It accepts an incredibly wide range of handguns without any adjustment. However, for those of us who run a large number of Safariland holsters, there is one drawback.

The Omnivore uses a different hole spacing from the Safariland ecosystem.

Blackhawk! does have their own SERPA QD system, but that is equally non-compatible with the Safariland system. If you are just starting out, that isn’t a big deal. Select the Blackhawk system and be done. However, if you already have duty belts and rigs setup with the Safariland QLS system, this is somewhat annoying.

A simple solution is to modify the Safariland QLS plate to attach to the Omnivore holster. Continue reading Blackhawk! Omnivore Holster QLS Upgrade →

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AIWB Holster Gel Wedge Hack

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I have become an appendix inside the waistband fan. This mode of carrying a handgun offers many advantages over standard carry behind the hip. However, it can sometimes be less than totally comfortable. Recently I have been carrying a “Sidecar” Holster from T.REX Arms. The holster is a quality piece and does exactly what I need, but it rubs just a bit on my pelvic bone. This is less of a drawback with the holster and more of a result of my body type.

I jumped on the web to search for foam wedges to pad the backside of the holster. That is when I came across a blog post from Melody Lauer. In Melody’s post, she recommended using a gel insert for shoes to pad the back of the holster. Continue reading AIWB Holster Gel Wedge Hack →

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DIY Simple Dope Card Holder

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A rifle mounted Dope Card Holder may seem like a very simple thing. It is, but it can make all the difference in the world on a timed stage. It prevents the shooter from having to break position to look at their target engagement data and allows you to keep your eye behind the scope.

A quality Dope Card Holder is not cheap. Some shooters may not be willing to take the leap without trying one. New shooters may just not have the cash to spend. We came up with a really cheap and easy way to get that Dope Card attached to your rifle.