Have you heard of Tenicor holsters? If not, I can tell you they’re worth checking out. When you carry a firearm for personal defense, the gear you choose is just as important as the firearm itself, right? A reliable holster and a sturdy belt are the foundations of a comfortable and effective carry system.
I hadn’t heard of Tenicor until a buddy asked me to try them out. A few weeks later, I had several holsters, a mag pouch and the Zero belt on my doorstep. At first glance, the gear appears to be well built and intelligently designed.
I chose models that work with my GLOCK handguns, but they make holsters for SIG SAUER, Staccato, M&P, Springfield Armory, Walther, and H&K as well.
Here’s a quick rundown of the Tenicor products I’ve been using for the past couple of months.
The Foundation: Tenicor Zero Belt
A good gun belt is just as important as the holster and gun. It needs to be comfortable and strong at the same time. These are two things that often do not come together with gun belts. I’ve broken my fair share and now pay much more attention to the type of belt I wear when a gun is strapped to it.
The Tenicor Zero Belt is designed with a minimalist approach. And when I say minimalist, I mean there isn’t really much of a buckle. It’s a thin metal piece that has a unique way of locking by threading behind the belt. When I first saw this design, I was certain it would come loose when wearing it around all day. But to my surprise, it stays exactly where you put it.
Because the belt feeds behind itself, it eliminates the excess belt material, or “tail” flopping around. The company calls this method a “reverse-threading mechanism” that locks the belt in place. It’s simple, and it works.
Constructed from high-quality nylon webbing, the Zero Belt is 1.5 inches wide, a standard size that works well with most holsters and pant loops. Because of its thickness, and buckle design, this is one of the better concealment belts I’ve ever seen.
Tenicor SAGAX LUX2 AIWB Holster
The SAGAX LUX2 is Tenicor’s answer for those who prefer to carry their GLOCK 19 or 45 with a weapon-mounted light in the appendix inside-the-waistband position.
It works with compact lights like the TLR7 or, in my case, the GLOCK GTL II. This holster is designed so that the back of the holster helps it sit naturally against your body. This is supposed to reduce hotspots and improve concealability. Basically, it helps tuck the grip of the firearm closer to your body.
When you purchase this holster from Tenicor, it comes with an adjustable camming bar. This small, user-interchangeable bar applies pressure against the back of the belt. When using this, it applies pressure and rotates the grip of the pistol further into the body. On some smaller guns this may not be an issue. But with a GLOCK 19 or especially a GLOCK 45, this feature is very helpful.
When it comes to clipping the holster to your belt, Tenicor uses what they call “Discreet Carry Concepts” or T1 Clips. These clips allow for subtle ride height adjustments, which allow you to find the perfect carry position. They are metal and appear to be extremely durable.
You can mount the clips in multiple configurations (clips and screws come detached).
MALUS SOL for GLOCK 19/17 with TLR-1
With the MALUS SOL holster, you can use a full-size weapon light like the Streamlight TLR-1. It was designed for the GLOCK 19 and 17 and provides a secure and concealable option for carrying a larger light-bearing firearm.
Like other Tenicor holsters, the MALUS SOL is made from thick and durable thermoplastic and fit my GLOCK 47 MOS perfectly. It also has a built-in body contour and an adjustable camming bar for those that wish to use it.
I don’t think I mentioned it above, but all three of the holsters mentioned in this article have tension adjustment screws on the side of the holster. Mine were all set to the right amount of tension already, but you can adjust it if needed. They are also all compatible with optics.
Like the first one, the clips and screws come in a separate bag so you can set them up how you want. I put the clips in the same place as the last one but pulled them up to help the holster ride a little hire. This was so I could use it with my GLOCK 47 or 49 which both have longer barrels than a GLOCK 19.
When reviewing this holster, I carried my GLOCK 47 MOS with a Streamlight TLR-1 light and a Swampfox Kraken optic. I don’t’ normally carry a gun this large with an IWB holster, but it wasn’t that bad with this holster.
CERTUM LUX2 for GLOCK 19/45
The CERTUM LUX2 holster is engineered to be one of their most concealable holsters. In fact, Tenicor says this light-bearing holster is more concealable than most non-light bearing holsters.
Because of the way it’s designed, you can wear it in just about any position from strong-side hip to appendix carry. This flexibility makes it a good option for those who change how they carry a gun concealed based on their attire or daily activities.
This holster will accommodate a compact light and any optic. I also wanted to see how GLOCK clones would fit so I used a Ruger RXM with a Streamlight TLR-7 X light and a Gideon Omega optic. This setup fits the holster perfectly. Even though the holster is designed to be carried in the strong side position, I carried it appendix also because that’s my preference for IWB carry.
A key feature of the CERTUM LUX2 is its adjustable cant. The T1 belt clips can be repositioned to provide a range of cant angles, so you can adjust it to your preference for drawing from the holster.
All three holsters fit great, but this one was probably my favorite of the three. It kept the gun concealed and close to my body while still being very comfortable.
ABDO Mag Pouch Size D
Carrying a spare magazine is not something everyone does, but a good thing to practice for self-defense. I get it, not all dress attire makes it possible to carry an extra mag, but if you can, to it.
The ABDO mag holder was just as comfortable as the holsters and works the same way. It comes with a metal adjustable clip and fits inside the waist. I wore mine on the left side because I practice drawing my extra mag from the left appendix when carrying concealed.
Like the holsters, it has tension adjustment screws so you can set that to your own liking. It works with double stack mags, but they also sale two other sizes for various models and single stack mags.
Great quality, great fit
I’ve tried a lot of IWB holsters over the years, from Safariland to Amazon knockoffs. These are the only Tenicor products I’ve used, but so far, I’m impressed. The only complaint I even have so far is the holster names. There is no way I can remember those. Other than that, I plan to add the Zero belt, mag pouch and all three holsters to my box of EDC gear.
The Zero belt runs about $79.00, the mag pouch $49 and holsters run $99-$125 depending on the model. Tenicor also offers OWB holsters for those who want to check out more of their gear.
Looking at the article title….I didn’t realize Tenicor made a specific gun belt for concealing Glocks. I guess I will not be getting one because I no longer EDC a Glock.
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