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Created Aug 30, 2023ANR Design Holster Guide
Which type of holster do I need?
ANR offers 3 different holster platforms. IWB or Inside the Waistband which is ideal for concealed carry, OWB which is our Outside the Waistband holster that mounts directly to the belt. Lastly, the Tactical OWB holster which is ideal for a variety of applications such as training, duty and competition. This guide will provide in depth explanations of each platform.
At ANR Design you will find Quick Ship holster builders and standard holster builders. Our Quick Ship holsters are designed in house by our engineers and produced in our automations department using precision cutting fixtures and advanced vacuum forming. The standard builder holsters are made in our traditional manufacturing cells, which can include pneumatic pressing and grinding. Aesthetically the holsters will be identical in many ways. If you order a holster in the standard builder and we can manufacture it in the Automations department it will be sorted there automatically.
IWB or the Inside the waistband holster is designed for concealed carry applications. These Holsters will tuck inside of your pant seam and the belt clip will secure the holster to your belt. Below are some examples of our IWB Holsters with different belt clip options. All IWB holsters come in the light bearing variety.
IWB With Neomag Alias T Post
The Alias Receiver is a revolutionary new product line from NeoMag. The NeoMag Alias Belt Receiver discreetly and effectively retains your holster in a perfect upright configuration on the belt. The Alias T Post option will also require the receiver which will stay on the belt at all times. The T post on the holster will click into the receiver to retain the holster to the belt, the receiver has a quick disconnect feature to remove the holster quickly.
Alias T Post
IWB with DCC Monoblock
The Discreet Carry Concepts Monoblock belt clip works with any existing ANR Holster. The DCC Monoblock is ideal for thinner gun belts, but works great with thicker gun belts like the Blue Alpha Gear EDC Cobra Hybrid belt. The Monoblock is a metal clip vs our standard clip which is polymer. The DCC does an excellent job of biting into the belt providing less side to side shifting.
IWB with Standard Polymer Clip
The Standard clip is made out of polymer and was designed specifically for our holsters. This clip comes with an angled dual bushing to create firm fitment over the belt.
IWB Appendix Holster
Our appendix holster works exactly like our normal IWB but also includes a claw device. The claw tucks behind the seam of your pants and helps keep the grip of the firearm tucked towards the body to reduce printing. We at ANR prefer this carry method but understand it is not for everyone. One of the primary advantages of appendix carry, and appendix carry holsters, is the level of comfort it provides. When carrying a handgun in the appendix position, the weight of the firearm is evenly distributed along the front of the body. This distribution of weight prevents the development of hotspots or pressure points that can occur with other carry methods. Any holster with a claw can have it substituted with standard hardware.
ANR IWB Holster Utilizing a Concealment Claw, this holster is designed with the highest level of concealment in mind. Here is where you will find all of our IWB offers. Some models are specific to our quick ship builders as well, here is where you can find them.
All Appendix Holsters come in the Lightbearing variety
Lightbearing Quickship Models
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Standard Outside the Waistband Holster
Our Outside the waistband holsters are designed to hug the body limiting the chance of hooking or snagging objects while performing everyday activities. Vacuum formed, two-piece construction, single op-formation ensures the highest level of fit and rigidity. These holsters are direct to belt mount with several mounting options.
Standard Outside the Waistband Holster (OWB)
Typical applications for our the standard OWB includes daily carry, hunting, or training on the range. Below we will discuss each type of belt attachment you can use for this holster type. All holster types come in the light bearing variety.
OWB holster with pancake loops
Pancake loops keep OWB holsters much tighter to the body than conventional loops. Great for covert Outside the Waistband concealment under a jacket or flannel.
OWB Holster with Speed Clips
It’s coined the “Speed-Clip” for a reason. Don’t let the quick on/off design fool you, these suckers stay put when it’s go-time. It’s built of tough yet slightly pliable nylon that makes it easy to put on and resolute when it’s in place. These speed clips are great for versatility. The belt can remain on and the holster can be taken on and off with ease.
OWB Holster with Standards Loops
These loops are standard belt loops. The belt must be fed through the holster and the belt must be removed in order to remove the holster. The Holster Pictured has a 10 Degree CANT option which is why the Loops are offset.
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Tactical OWB with QLS
The Tactical Outside the Waistband QLS system offers efficiency and convenience to a variety of users. Duty officers who may need to change holsters for training or a different duty assignment can make a speedy switch—or move the holster to a different belt altogether. For the daily carry user, the QLS system helps save time when transferring the holster and gun from the body to another mounting point. The QLS is also very popular among Competition users – especially for 2 gun and 3 gun competitions. Students can also use the QLS to quickly change their rig set up between classes. And tactical operators can easily transfer a holster from a thigh rig to a vest with this setup.
ANR Tactical QLS Setup
ANR Design Tactical OWB Holster incorporates the Safariland QLS Fork. This holster comes standard with adjustable retention, suppressor height sight channel, and optic cut sweat guard. The QLS requires the Q22 receptacle. This can be added as an additional accessory. The non light bearing Tactical OWB QLS builder can be found here and here. Light bearing can be found here and here
QLS 22
The QLS 22 Receiver Plate is designed to accept the QLS 19 Locking Fork. Constructed of injection molded nylon, it screws onto mounting platforms such as a tactical leg shroud, belt loop, wall or any other stable location. It can be found here
ANR Design Nidhogg Holster
The ANR DESIGN NIDHOGG Tactical Outside the Waistband unique design incorporates mounting holes for Safariland QLS Fork, RTI hanger, and also fits the Blade Tech Tek Lok and other mounting options from Blade Tech (Blade Tech mounting options not included during ordering). Nidhogg Series Tactical Outside the Waistband holsters are CNC cut and vacuum formed for accuracy and precision fit. All ANR Design Nidhogg holsters are Optic cut, Suppressor Sight Height, and Threaded Barrel ready. The light bearing Nidhogg can be found here The standard Nidhogg can be found here
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Tactical OWB with RTI
ANR Design Tactical OWB Holster incorporates the RTI Hanger. This holster comes standard with adjustable retention, suppressor height sight channel, and optic cut sweat guard. The Customer is responsible for sourcing their own female RTI disc set up due to the variety of different disc mounts. The RTI models can be found here. The light bearing version can be found here
RTI Tactical OWB
ANR Design Nidhogg Holster
The ANR DESIGN NIDHOGG Tactical Outside the Waistband unique design incorporates mounting holes for Safariland QLS Fork, RTI hanger, and also fits the Blade Tech Tek Lok and other mounting options from Blade Tech (Blade Tech mounting options not included during ordering). Nidhogg Series Tactical Outside the Waistband holsters are CNC cut and vacuum formed for accuracy and precision fit. All ANR Design Nidhogg holsters are Optic cut, Suppressor Sight Height, and Threaded Barrel ready. The light bearing Nidhogg can be found here The standard Nidhogg can be found here
