DeSantis Gunhide Introduces Variable GRD Pistol Holster
It’s the best of both worlds when it comes to this pistol holster. Imagine a leather pistol holster that secures the gun with a “click” the way synthetic holsters do. DeSantis Gunhide has just introduced one. DeSantis is on my short list of companies I look to first when choosing a pistol holster. For nearly five decades, DeSantis has been developing, designing, and manufacturing superb gun holsters whether you prefer American-premium hides or the toughest synthetics.
Variable GRD: Newest DeSantis Pistol Holster
The newest holster in the DeSantis lineup is model #194, the Variable GRD. This outside the waistband holster is constructed by experienced craftsmen at the DeSantis factory in New York using only the highest quality premium saddle leather.
The opening of the holster is shaped with external leather reinforcements on both sides to keep the top of the holster stable allowing for an easy one-hand return. Like many other DeSantis holsters, this model is both ambidextrous and adjustable for height and cant.
The #194 also features the Gunhide Retaining Device (GRD). This feature is a built in internal component that helps retain the weapon and registers an audible “click” once secured. The GRD also protects from rear takeaway attempts. The #194 is now available for many commonly carried autoloaders in black and saddle tan. The MSRP is $79.99.
Many Fits For This Holster Already
This holster is now available in sizes that accommodate the following:
Glock 43, 43x, 19, 19 Gen 5, 19x, 45, 23, 32 (with or without reflex sights), 17, 17 Gen 5, 22, 31 (with or without reflex sights), Springfield Hellcat, Hellcat OSP, Sig Sauer P365, P365 XL, P365 SAS, P365 XL w/ Romeo Zero, P320c/P250c (with or without Romeo1 reflex sights), Standard 1911 models (5-inch) from Colt, S&W, Sig Sauer, Ruger, Kimber, Springfield, and others. For more information on this pistol holster and others, go to www.DeSantisHolster.com.
Steven Paul Barlow is a retired sergeant/station commander and former firearms instructor with the New York State Police. He is an avid hunter, fisherman, and enthusiast with all things related to firearms, knives, and survival. He has been writing on outdoor topics for more than 35 years. His collections of outdoor humor stories are available at BriarHill Books.