Carnivore Competition Holster
Each Carnivore Holster was painstakingly designed for the smoothest draw possible. Seriously, you have to feel this draw to believe it, it’s like the pistol is riding on ball bearings. When we first started designing and creating holsters, kydex was about the best thing going. However, Kydex FORMS to each pistol’s features and and indentations, making for a clunky draw as the pistol exits the holster. Kydex also flexes in ways that make the holster less rigid when it is attached to the hanger. This was not what we wanted… What we are striving for is the smoothest draw possible and we believe we have achieved it.
Retention
We are the first on the market to patent and release a simple switch to lock/unlock the pistol into the holster. We also include a simple thumbscrew to set your desired friction retention, although in most situations we prefer to have this set as light as possible. The switch is situated so that most users can operate it with their index finger while their hand is on the grip of the pistol. To unlock the pistol from the holster simply swipe up, to lock, swipe down. There is enough spring tension on the locking mechanism that it cannot get easily bumped into the locked or unlocked positions. Locking mechanism parts are interchangeable and identical from holster to holster, they are also serviceable. The best part of this is that nothing needs to be pressed while you are drawing. Your draw is unimpeded by the switch when unlocked, your draw is natural, fast and intuitive.
Holster
Our Holster offers a host of features:
- Near frictionless draw if desired
- switch locking retention
- thumbscrew adjustable retention
- 3-hole universal Bladetech pattern
- super rigid construction
- precisely manufactured for incredibly tight tolerances
- Kits comes with a .2″ and a .4″ spacer that can be used separately or in combination
- Includes all hardware needed to attach the holster to almost any Bladetech pattern hanger
Hanger
Our Hanger System offers a host of features:
- Tool-less attachment of the hanger to the shooter’s belt. This means the hanger and holster can be packed away separately from the belt for a more transportable total package.
- Adjustable cant in 7.5 degree increments from -15* to +15*
- completely rigid construction
- included thigh pad
- Fits 1.5″ wide double layer standard competition style belts
- Kits comes with a .2″ and a .4″ spacer that can be used separately or in combination
- Includes all hardware needed to attach the holster to the hanger (Even an extra Allen wrench and Loctite)
Mounting Instructions
Mounting instructions for mounting our Carnivore holster to our Hanger.
Matt R from MN –
After being really disappointed with the Ghost Hydra P+, I gave this a try for my Shadow 2 based on an online recommendation. I absolutely love it!
The holster, hanger, and packaging all scream quality. Fit is great. The hanger positions the gun well and has a lot of adjustability. The holster provides a nearly frictionless draw. The active retention is super positive. It leaves lots of room for big optics and gas pedals if that’s your thing. I’ve been using it for months with no noticeable wear, unlike on even nice kydex holsters I’ve used in the past.
I can’t recommend it enough!
Neal –
Literally the best USPSA holster I have used. Works amazingly well!
Jared –
This holster is fantastic and the customer service and Big Dog Steel is top level. I ordered a 2011 holster and found out that my 2011 would not work in their holster within hours of placing the order.
I contact Ryan who then contacted the manufacturer of my 2011. They modified the holster to work with my 2011 and shipped it too me super fast.
I will order from them again just based on the customer service.
Troy Kelsay –
I was lurking in various forums trying to make a decision on a holster. A member posted a very positive review, but it was his short video clips that convinced me to give it a try. Within 2 days of receiving holster I was sold on the rig. I ordered two more for other pistols. Most models are make/model specific. The 2011 model is the exception. I wasn’t sure if it would fit the Staccato XC with the integrated comp. Ryan, the BDS owner, quickly replied and said that he looked at the specs and that it should fit. Let me assure anyone with an XC that is considering this holster, it fits perfectly. I’m not sure why these holsters aren’t blowing up. Ordering is easy, delivery is fast, and the rig is fantastic.