Last updated October 2026 · By Nick Hall, who owns more holsters than guns, like everybody else who carries
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Quick Answer: Pick your gun, your weapon light if you run one, and how you carry, and the finder below shows in-stock holsters that name your exact model. It searches more than 3,800 holsters from 39 retailers and refreshes every morning, so the prices and stock are current.
Holster fit is unforgiving. A P365 holster won’t take a P365XL, a Glock 43 holster won’t take a 43X, and a holster cut for an X300 won’t hold the same gun without the light. Most holster shopping goes wrong right there, so the finder only shows a holster under your gun when the listing names that exact model.
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Holster Finder
Holster Finder
Pick your gun and how you carry it. You’ll see in-stock holsters from the retailers we track that name your exact model.
How the Finder Matches Your Gun
- Exact model only. A holster shows up under “Made for” only if the retailer’s listing names your model. Listings that only say “P320”, “M&P” or “1911” with no size go in a separate section with a reminder to check the size.
- Lights are all or nothing. Pick “No light” and every light-bearing holster drops out. Pick a light and you only see holsters made for that light, plus a short list of light-bearing holsters that don’t say which light.
- Red dots get flagged, not filtered. Lots of holsters clear a red dot without saying so, so the finder puts the ones that say “red dot” or “optic” first and marks the rest instead of hiding them.
- Glock generations count. If a listing names generations, like “Gen 3-4”, and you pick Gen 6, that holster drops out. Listings that don’t name a generation stay in.
- Hand isn’t always stated. Plenty of holster makers let you pick right or left on their own page, so those listings stay in and say “Hand not stated”.
Picking a Carry Position
If you’re not sure how you’ll carry, start there before you pick a holster. Our IWB vs OWB breakdown covers the tradeoffs, and how to choose a concealed carry holster walks through the rest. Material matters too, and Kydex vs leather sorts that out.
Want our picks instead of the whole list? See the best concealed carry holsters, the best OWB holsters, the best Glock holsters and the best Glock 43X holsters. For deep carry there are guides to the best pocket holster, the best ankle holster and the best shoulder holster.
Running a Light or a Red Dot
Add the light before you buy the holster, not after. A light-bearing holster is molded around one light, so an X300 holster and a TLR-7 holster aren’t interchangeable even on the same gun. If you haven’t picked a light yet, our best pistol lights guide covers the ones holster makers support most.
For red dots, the holster needs a cut or enough clearance for the optic. Before you buy the optic itself, check it fits your slide with our red dot footprint chart and fit checker.
How the List Is Built
Every morning the finder pulls every in-stock holster from the retailer feeds we track, reads each listing’s product name for the guns, lights, carry style and hand it names, and drops anything it can’t place. Right now that’s 3,857 holsters across 106 guns from 39 retailers. Prices are the retailer’s feed price on the day, so always check the retailer’s page before you buy. If a holster you know fits isn’t listed, it’s usually because the listing doesn’t name the gun, not because it doesn’t fit.
FAQ: Finding a Holster That Fits
How do I know what holster fits my gun?
Match the exact model, not just the brand. Holsters are molded or cut for one gun, so a Glock 19 holster is not a Glock 17 holster and a P365 holster won't take a P365XL. Pick your model in the holster finder and it only shows holsters whose listing names it.
Will a Gen 5 holster fit a Glock Gen 6?
Often, but check the listing. GLOCK publishes the same overall length, slide length and width for the G17 Gen 5 and G17 Gen 6, but some holster makers, like Bravo Concealment, still sell the Gen 6 as its own holster. If a listing names generations, pick Gen 6 in the finder and anything that doesn't list it drops out.
Do I need a different holster for a weapon light?
Yes. A light-bearing holster is molded around the gun and one specific light, so it won't retain the gun without that light, and a holster made for a bare gun won't take a light at all. Pick your light in the finder to see holsters made for that exact pair.
Do I need a special holster for a red dot?
You need one with an optic cut or enough clearance at the top. Many current holsters are cut for red dots without saying so, so the finder marks the ones whose listing mentions a red dot or optic and puts them first.
What is the difference between IWB and appendix carry?
Both are inside the waistband. Appendix carry puts the holster in front of the hip, around the 12 to 1 o'clock position for a right-handed shooter, while standard IWB sits behind the hip. Pick "Appendix" in the finder for holsters built for that position.
How often is the holster finder updated?
Every morning. It reloads every in-stock holster from the retailer feeds we track, so sold-out holsters drop off and new ones appear daily.
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