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Pistol Wear PT-One holster


a law enforcement and military discount and I think that says something about the company and its priorities.


 Offi cer James found her long rural runs more comforting when carrying a pistol.


Features T e PT-One was designed with a slight cant instead of the vertical orientation common in bellyband holsters, along with a stiff er construction for the pistol com- partment. T is allows the pistol to ride comfortably and be less likely to poke into the wearer’s abdomen. T ese holsters com- pletely cover the pistol to keep the grips, safeties and sights from gouging into the skin. One would think the complete cover- ing of the gun would slow the draw stroke, but it really doesn’t. It’s certainly not as fast as drawing from a belt holster, but it’s not bad at all. T e construction material of the PT-One allows the skin to breathe while still blocking sweat from absorbing into the pistol/magazine compartment. T e PT-One doesn’t come in diff erent sizes, but is instead advertised to fi t up to a 40-inch waist. Pistol Wear off ers 10-inch or 20-inch extensions sold separately. T e holster is fastened with three sturdy snaps. One of the best things about this de- sign is that it is not as dependent upon the wearer’s choice of clothing as are some other designs. Sweatpants, exercise pants, or shorts and a loose-fi tting shirt will read- ily conceal a small- to medium-size hand- gun. On a recent family hiking trip, my wife commandeered my PT-One and was pleasantly surprised. She hid it under a reg- ular T-shirt and there was no way to tell she had a 3-inch-barreled .357 Magnum on her person. It has a perspiration blocker that actually works.


Even on offi cers with exceptionally small frames, a PT-One can conceal an effective pistol.


I don’t want to be uncouth, but I’ve rarely washed my PT-One and my bride did not express any unpleasantness when she borrowed it. T ese holsters are hand washable for those who still have concerns. Keep in mind that this holster is worn di- rectly against your skin. T at keeps the pis- tol from slinging around during exercise. Pistol Wear recently introduced the PT-2, which is a little smaller and is intended for smaller handguns. It does not have the


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