Episode 117: Holster Literacy

This episode is posted at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnVzQ9DvNS0. Special thanks to perlslacker (sorry I have to thank myself because of the way I wrote the template) for indexing it.

Episode bookmarks

• Matt intro

• Tom intro

• Jon intro

• Andrew intro

• Where did the materials start and where are they now? Difference between Kydex and Boltaron?

• Kydex vs Boltaron

• A holster is a “real edge case performance demand” for Kydex/Boltaron

• Ineffective/bad trends in holster design

• Different thicknesses of Kydex. Pros/cons of thin kydex. Uses for different thicknesses.

• Modern holster parts are better, no excuses to make crap now. Should see arc of improvement over time

• “What problem does that solve?” is a better question than, “why is that unique?” Passion vs greedy ripoffs.

• Not everybody wants quality

• Finding your voice. What makes something a Bawidamann holster?

• Staying relevant, respectfully. Parallel development & collaboration.

• What makes something a “Tom Kelley holster”? Extra length for small guns.

• What if a customer asks you for something stupid or unsafe? Learning to say no and protecting your integrity.

• Horror stories.

• Jon tells the sweatpants trucker story.

• Sideprojects. Andrew talks about the Huginn.

• Don’t think outside the box. Draw the right box.

• Matt brings up sidecar holsters.

• “Do you account for anatomy/physiology in holster design?” Some coverage of AIWB features.

• Comfortable vs Tolerable

• Concealment isn’t a priority for many. Printing selects a different level of attacker.

• Jon foreshadows the PHLster Flex (I think)

• What’s wrong with hybrid holsters?

• Quality literacy, novelty as a substitute for quality for the inexperienced (and more about hybrid holsters)

• The box of holsters. Historical holsters, by the panel and others.

• What’s the litmus test for a quality product (that you’ve made)? Reality checks.

• Origins of the Flatpack

• Tom’s side projects. Foreshadowing of DSG teardrop muzzle pads.

• Staying in your lane (context: not making OWB holsters if you don’t use them)

• Respectful collaboration, outsourcing manufacturing

• Wrap-up starts for real this time. Andrew’s plugs.

• Jon’s plugs. Foreshadows the Flex (I think)

• Tom’s plugs.

• Matt’s outro, sponsor plugs, preview of next show.