General:

I am the proud owner of two of Mr. Bullard's Dual Carry holsters.  I have one for my XD 9" subcompact, and I have one for my Glock 30.  The Glock 30 holster is a slightly newer design that has the added mouth reinforcement for easy, one-handed re-holstering.  Other than that, the two holsters are identical.  I must say that the craftsmanship on these holsters is outstanding.  I haven't had a single negative thing to say about them.  Both of these weapons are fairly thick, and they are slightly more difficult to conceal than other firearms.  Despite that, the Dual Carry holster makes them virtually disappear.  I do not have to wear crazy Hawaiian shirts, photography vests, etc.  They disappear with even a regular plain t-shirt.  The holster is also super comfortable.

When I first ordered my holster, Mr. Bullard only had the black metal clips (shown below).  I didn't care for these as much, but he now offers an optional belt loop option (shown above).  I highly recommend this option, as it makes the holster more comfortable, and ensures that you don't accidentally pull it out on a draw.  I have since ordered two sets of those belt loops so I can put them with both holsters.  The problem I had with the metal clip was that it folded out at the bottom and sliced a hole through one of my shirts.  Not a big deal, but I find the loops just an all around better choice.

Pros:

• Super Comfortable - I can't say enough about this, it goes on when I get up, and comes off before bed.  I literally cannot even tell it's there.
• Very Concealable - Even a wide framed gun like an XD or Glock easily disappears.
• Very High Quality - I wear this holster every day for over a year now with no noticeable wear on the holster.
• Excellent Retention - The gun is tight enough that I had to break it in a bit, but I have no problems drawing when I need to.
• Reinforced Mouth - I can easily re-holster with one hand with either version, but the strap pictured in the top photos on the mouth does help to prevent collapsing.
• IWB/OWB - This holster can be worn OWB; however, I have never tried this.
• Tuckable - My mounting the belt loops or clips correctly, this holster can be tuckable.  I don't normally do this; however, I have, on occasion tried it to great effect.
• Form - Perfectly conforms to my weapon, just as a custom holster should
• Cost - approximately $70.00 - Most custom holsters go for significantly more, and the quality of this one is top notch.
• Wait Time - I ordered one about 6 months ago for my Glock, and at the time the wait was only about 3 weeks.  Many holster manufacturers are experiencing over an 18 month wait.

Cons:

• The only negative thing I could come up with is that the screws on the belt loops tried to work loose a few times, but I put a small drop of clear nail polish on the threads and this fixed it right up.  I can still unscrew the screw if I need to but it no longer works loose.

Conclusion:

I cannot stress enough how pleased I am with these holsters.  I will definitely be buying one for my Ruger SP-101 that I recently purchased.  I would have no reservations whatsoever recommending Mr. Bullard's holsters to anyone looking for a custom concealment holster.  I have not tried anything other than the Dual Carry; however, I plan to in the near future.  I also plan to order one of his belts to go with my rig.

First Thoughts:

I didn't really have an adequate revolver for concealed carry, and I decided that I wanted one.  I looked long and hard at several revolvers before finally settling on the Ruger SP-101 hammerless 2" revolver chambered in .357 magnum.

This wasn't the most expensive revolver on the market, nor was it the lightest, but I considered that a good thing.  I really wanted one that had enough weight to it that it wouldn't be too tiring to actually shoot .357 magnum rounds out of, but yet not so heavy that concealing it was still an option.  I feel that this weapon fit the bill perfectly!  I have fired exactly 350 rounds through this little gem with absolutely no failures of any kind that were related to the gun.  I say this because I had a few rounds that prevented it from rotating the cylinder, but these were due to crappy manufacturing of the one box of cheap CCI aluminum .357 magnum rounds I had.  The lip on the cartridge for 3 or 4 rounds in that box of 50 was considerably larger than the others, and so thick that the cylinder would not effectively rotate.  I discarded those rounds and everything else worked exactly as expected.

I fired a wide selection of rounds through this from cheap CCI blazer aluminum FMJ to high-end self defense ammo JHPs.  Most of the rounds were .357 magnum, but I did fire a few .38 special rounds which it handled perfectly.

Pros:

• Cost: $479.99 - Not nearly as expensive as some of the lighter framed concealable revolvers
• Weight: 25 oz - Reasonable for concealment with proper holster and belt
• Finish: Sating Stainless - Nice for concealment since sweat can be an issue with non-stainless weapons
• Action: Spurless Hammer DAO - I like this b/c it was for concealment; however, it is available with a SA / DA spur hammer
• Accuracy: For such a small weapon, it shot very accurately at up to 15 yards, even with heavy loaded .357 magnum rounds

Cons:

• Grip: The grip is horrible, and it tended to pinch my hand between the softer rubber outer shell and the synthetic insert.  I will probably upgrade to a Hogue Monogrip.  They do make a Crimson Trace grip for this too, but I feel as if that is kind of a waste of money for my needs.
• Capacity: 5 rounds - I would prefer a 6-shooter, but for the size thats not terribly practical.  I woudln't feel undergunned with this weapon; however, I would carry and extra speedloader of ammunition for it.

Conclusion:

I would highly recommned this weapon to anyone interested in a reasonably priced .357 magnum revolver for concealment.  It's built like a tank, and will definitely get the job done.

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