TACRIG Review - Safest, Most Versatile Holster?
Holster: TACRIG | Belt: Mastermind Tactics
Could TACRIG be the safest, most versatile holster on the market? Switch from one firearm to the next, move your gun from IWB (inside waistband) to OWB (outside waistband), to your purse, mounted it in your car, your gun safe, and more, without ever exposing the trigger of your gun.
When a subscriber alerted me to this new modular system, I decided to try it out. Many thanks to TAC RIG for sending their holsters in exchange for an honest review. The Tac Rig has a unique pull and release connection that allows you to disconnect the holster from one location and move it to another while keeping the gun safely holstered. The company currently has 40 products in development that the holster shells will connect to.
Before getting into my experience with it, let’s talk about its features.
Features
The holster is made from Boltaron, an American made plastic polymer that is resistant to extreme temperatures and apparently more durable than Kydex. If you’re not hard on your holster, the strength of the material may not be a feature you notice, but it’s still an important factor. If left in your car on a hot summer day, a Kkydex holster can lose it’s shape and in below zero temperatures, it can become brittle. Bolatron on the other hand, won’t melt or become weak at the bending points.
The metal fasteners are my favorite part of this holster and they’re what makes it so versatile. Each of the four fasteners will withstand up to 269lbs of force for a combined capacity of over 1,000 pounds of breaking strength. Yet, it’s simple to release by pulling up on each connector.
As I mentioned, TACRIG has more than 40 products in development that can be used to connect the holster shell in different ways. Current options include a magnetic mount (attaches on the refrigerator or bed frame), chest mount, drop leg mount, hard surface/safe door mount (these are screwed into a hard surface), and OWB belt loops.
My experience
The holster and base for IWB carry is larger than I’m accustomed to wearing. I found that when I carried IWB over my appendix, both belt clips rested directly over my hip bone, which was uncomfortable. I contacted the company with my concerns about the size and they said it was designed to be worn in the three to four o’clock position (pictured). Apparently, some customers choose appendix carry (IWB), but they typically have bigger frames. In addition, he said the holster base may be a bit large for my SIG P365, but since it’s a universal holster, there needs to be enough space to attach holsters for larger guns. Plus, it includes room for a modwing. He also pointed out that they receive compliments on the wide base because it provides good weight distribution, which I did find to be true.
I tried carrying in my waistband at the four o’clock position, which isn’t my preferred carry location, and it was much more comfortable. I also tried carrying OWB directly on the side of my hip (three o’clock), but the holster doesn’t bend so it couldn’t wrap close enough around my body. I concluded the four o’clock position works best for carrying both IWB and OWB.
During dry fire practice/ drawing from concealment, I consistently skinned my knuckle on the sharp edge of the holster. I think I’ll have to either sand it smooth, or put a Band-Aid or piece of tape over that part of the holster to prevent this. After mentioning this to TACRIG, they let me know they’ve already added a finishing process to address this.
The real value of this holster is it’s versatility. You can easily switch between different guns, carry configurations (IWB , OWB, Chest, etc), or off-body locations. I have a holster for both my SIG P365 and my Smith & Wesson M&P Shield but after a few days of use I discovered I’m less likely to switch my carry gun out for a different gun and MORE likely to change the location of the same gun.
I wanted to test some of their other products, specifically their purse insert, but it’s still in development. Instead, I purchased the hard surface/safe door mount screws and created a mount inside of the console in my car. It took a right-angle drill and several adjustments to get it lined up, but I’m thrilled with the setup! I can draw the gun from the console holster easily with one hand, and don’t have to worry about a seatbelt getting in the way.
Created a mount inside the console of my car with the TACRIG Hard Surface/Safe Door Mount
Conclusion
TAC RIG caters to those who like to carry different guns depending on what they’re wearing and where they’re going. Due to the holster size, I’ve concluded the on- body solutions are not for me, but those with a larger frame may find it more comfortable. Even if you carry only one type of gun, it’s still a versatile system considering the accessories they offer. I love the concept and I’m very interested to see what additional options they produce.
