{"id":315944,"date":"2022-09-13T17:00:45","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T23:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/?p=315944"},"modified":"2023-05-23T13:26:19","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T18:26:19","slug":"phlster-floodlight-owb-holster-versatility-for-duty-guns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/phlster-floodlight-owb-holster-versatility-for-duty-guns\/","title":{"rendered":"PHLster Floodlight OWB Holster \u2014 Versatility for Duty Guns"},"content":{"rendered":"

My editor sent me a PHLster Floodlight OWB (Outside the Waist Band) holster to evaluate. Typically, I\u2019m not a fan of the \u201cone size holster fits all\u201d concept because the \u201cjack of all trades, master of none\u201d usually doesn\u2019t seem to work out great. So how did the PHLster perform?<\/p>\n

Keep reading to find out!<\/p>\n

\"Glock
The test gun for this holster project is a Glock 19X with Nightstick TWM-30F weapon light.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When the holster arrived, it was packaged in a plastic, resealable baggie (a new concept for packaging holsters, at least to me). I tore off the top and noted the Ziploc-type apparatus for resealing the bag (obviously this was to keep the contents fresh in the event I were to need to reseal the bag).<\/p>\n

\"Holster
The PHLster<\/a> baggie and holster.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Some Assembly Required<\/h2>\n

The next thing I noted was that there is \u201csome assembly required.\u201d The joy this news brought me was on par with having Vlad the Impaler perform at my next birthday party. I am not mechanically inclined and absolutely, positively despise assembling even the simplest things. To top it off, there was no instruction sheet included within the resealable Ziploc baggie (though had there been, I could have been assured of keeping them fresh and crisp, had I resealed them).<\/p>\n

\"Bags
Various hardware comes along with the PHLster holster. A wide range of guns and light combinations can be accommodated with this holster system.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Okay, I figured, let\u2019s get on with this, expecting it to be an utter calamity. I checked the PHLster website, and lo and behold, there is an instruction page! Within a few minutes, even considering my woefully pitiful \u201cconstruction\u201d skills, I had the holster together. To be fair, it\u2019s not as terrible as it sounds. There are three baggies (also resealable, thank goodness) with three sets of screws and rubber washers of varying thicknesses to accommodate various sizes of handguns.<\/p>\n

It’s versatile!<\/h2>\n

I thought, “Okay\u2026they put some thought into this.”<\/p>\n

I checked to see which models of handguns the holster would accommodate, and the list was voluminous: 1911, Glock 19\/17\/34 (and .40 and .357 variants), S&W M&P and SD Series, H&K MP9, VP40, and P30, FN 509 and FNS, CZ P10, P07, P09, 75 SP01, Sig P226, 229, 220, and P320, Walther PPQ, Polymer 80, Beretta 92, M9, PX4, APX, and XD\/XDM series. How\u2019s that for versatile?<\/p>\n

\"Glock
The business end of the Glock 19X and Nightstick TWM-30F<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Additionally, it is designed to accept weapon lights (TLR1, TLR-1 HL, and X300). The Nightstick TWM-30F that I have on my Glock 19X also fits very well.<\/p>\n

This is exceptionally convenient for shooters who have a host of pistols and want something that will accommodate all of them in one fell swoop. Aside from convenience, it is a huge money-saver for folks, as they don\u2019t have to buy several holsters.<\/p>\n

The holster also is offered in a variety of colors: Black, OD Green, Tan, and Wolf Grey.<\/p>\n

\"An
The Blade-Tech Tek-Lok attachment opens up to fit over a belt.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As if this rig is not already versatile enough, they made it compatible with Blade-Tech, G-Code, and Safariland attachments<\/a>, and it is also ambidextrous. A Blade-Tech belt attachment is included as the method of mounting to the belt, and it works well. It’s adjustable for various different belt widths.<\/p>\n

\"The
The Tek-Lok is adjustable for various belt widths, adding to the versatility.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Floodlight also accommodates slide-mounted optics, suppressor sights, and muzzle devices. This holster is good for the range, training, duty, competition, and daily carry. Although it can be used for concealed carry, be aware that it sticks out from the body substantially, so a bulky cover garment is going to be the order of the day if the user elects to employ it in that capacity. To be fair, I suspect that this was not its intended role at all.<\/p>\n

\"Rear
The rear of the PHLster, complete with Tek-Lok belt attachment.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Glock 19X & Nightstick TWM-30F<\/h2>\n

The holster held my Glock 19X with weapon light securely while still permitting a smooth, speedy draw. Understand, as I\u2019ve mentioned, this is not a streamlined, custom rig; it is a large, one-size-fits-all affair. That\u2019s not a dig on the holster, since that is basically its entire mission, and you realize it when you\u2019re ordering it on their website.<\/p>\n

\"Glock
The PHLster Floodlight holds the Glock securely, covering the trigger guard for safety. Drawing was fast and positive while retention was good.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Since I don\u2019t own a myriad of handguns, I normally buy a purpose-fitted holster that is specifically made for the couple of pistols that I
\nhave.<\/p>\n

I like streamlined holsters that are built just for my pistols. Considering, though, that my 19X currently has a weapon light mounted<\/a>, this holster makes sense. I will be getting a custom-fitted holster, but I also like the option of having this one from PHLster because it has the ability to holster my pistol with the light installed.<\/p>\n

\"Underneath
Seen from underneath, the modular nature of the holster is obvious.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

So, is the PHLster Floodlight OWB any good?<\/h2>\n

Overall, I like what this product does and provides, which is versatility in a huge way. It functions well and holds the pistol securely while still allowing a smooth, quick draw. As long as we keep in mind what this holster is meant to accomplish, I\u2019d say it does what it set out to do very well. I\u2019ll also add that the holster seems to be sturdily built and will likely absorb some abuse.<\/p>\n

At the time of this writing, the PHLster Floodlight holster sells at GunMag Warehouse for $113.99<\/a>. PHLster also offers a number of other products, including pouches and other carry options<\/a>. PHLster\u2019s products seem to be a good value for the quality that the consumer receives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Need a duty holster that fits several handgun and weapon light combinations? The PHLster Floodlight fits many. Let’s have a look!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":315967,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2610],"tags":[2150,2559],"class_list":["post-315944","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-holster-reviews","tag-phlster","tag-owb-holsters"],"small_media_thumbnail":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Phlster-Holster-Glock-19X-Nighstick-TWM-30F-300x225.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/315944","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/37"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=315944"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/315944\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":399786,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/315944\/revisions\/399786"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/315967"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=315944"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=315944"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=315944"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}