Concealed Handgun Holsters

For anyone interested in gun ownership and gun slinging, holsters are probably a fairly familiar product. For these people, terms like pancake holster and paddle holster make perfect sense. But for people that aren’t so versed in these firearm accessories, it can be confusing trying to sort out exactly what each specific holster offers over other models. With that in mind, here are some of the basic characteristics of a pancake holster.

While they might sound like something that should be served at the breakfast table, pancake holsters are actually named as such because of their particular silhouette. They offer a very flat outline, drawing the obvious comparison to a pancake. The holster is created with two pieces of leather, which form a kind of pocket for the gun to slip into. Compared to the wraparound holster, it is generally considered sleeker and flatter, and therefore better for concealment.

A holster can be understood as any product meant to hold or contain the unwanted movement of another item. Arguably the most common product for a holster is a gun, but they are also useful for objects such as a cell phone. The idea behind a holster is that you can make any small object safe as well as readily available to you. This is the case whether you’re using a gun or cell phone.

Because you want to protect whatever object is in the holster, it is best if that holster is durable and well made. For this reason, one of the most common materials used is leather. These leather holsters offer the stiffness desired, but they have the added benefit of being aesthetically appealing. They can be dyed many different colors, and they can also be embellished with embossing. Many people also find these holsters attractive if they are left plain.