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[Review] Rounded Gear (formerly Concealment Express) Holsters

Assorted Concealment Express Holsters
Looking for a simple kydex holster that conceals well and is comfortable? Concealment Express does all that and at the right price point.
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    Looking for a simple kydex holster that conceals well and is pretty comfortable?

    Rounded Gear (formerly Concealment Express) might be the key.

    Assorted Concealment Express Holsters
    Assorted Concealment Express Holsters

    They are affordable, super light, and get the job done with a variety of attachment options.

    I’ll cover how they conceal and ease of draw across all their offerings with a couple of my favorite handguns.

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    Who Is It For?

    Concealment Express sent me a couple kydex holsters to me for my unbiased review…more than 2 years ago.

    Concealment Express Holsters with G19 and G26
    Concealment Express Holsters with G19 and G26 (old versions)

    They were new to the scene and made good stuff…even though at that time they didn’t cover their mag releases.

    Now fast forward and I’m testing their updated models. That yes…do cover mag releases!

    All Concealment Express Holster Attachment Styles
    All Concealment Express Holster Attachment Styles

    They are still my #1 recommendation for a beginner inside waistband (IWB) carry holster that doesn’t break the bank.

    Gets It Done (IWB)
    $42
    at Rounded Gear

    Prices accurate at time of writing

    Prices accurate at time of writing

    Available Coupons

    Plus they have stellar reviews on Amazon.

    They especially shine in appendix inside waistband (AIWB) carry since the kydex is thin and the entire holster weighs less than 3 oz for the G19 version.

    Concealment Express G19 AIWB Exposed
    Concealment Express G19 AIWB Exposed

    What I’m Wearing

    Since someone always ends up asking:

    Standard IWB Holster

    Nothing to see here!

    Concealment Express G19 AIWB Hidden
    Concealment Express G19 AIWB Hidden

    The G19 is now considered relatively big for concealed carry (see all my favorite CCW guns) but you can’t tell with the standard IWB holster in appendix carry position.

    Concealment Express G19 AIWB Exposed
    Concealment Express G19 AIWB Exposed

    Even carrying the fullsize G17 is ok.

    Concealment Express G17, G26, G19 (L to R)
    Concealment Express G17, G26, G19 (L to R)

    I’m a fan of AIWB since it’s easier to draw and more comfy than with it at 4 o’clock for me.

    The cut of the kydex allows me to get a good high grip during my draw.  The standard belt clip is effective and I never ended up accidentally pulling the entire holster out.

    Comfort is pretty good (even sitting) since there’s just a little kydex sticking up above the slide and the grip is small enough that it doesn’t dig into my stomach.

    And though it probably doesn’t matter for the real world…but for classes or practice it’s easy to re-holster. Remember to take your time and be safe!

    A nice upgrade for AIWB carry is the addition of their “claw” kit.

    Concealment Express Claw Kit Installed
    Concealment Express Claw Kit Installed

    It essentially pushes your holster/gun closer to your body from the grip side…lowering your potential printing.

    Concealment Express Claw In Use
    Concealment Express Claw In Use
    Concealment Express Tuckable AIWB with Claw
    Concealment Express Tuckable AIWB with Claw

    It never was a problem for me with their holsters…but I wear fairly loose t-shirts.

    Concealment Express IWB G19, Claw Hidden
    Concealment Express IWB G19, Claw Hidden

    If you’re wearing tighter fitting things or using their tuckable holster (coming up)…I would suggest it!

    Gets It Done (IWB)
    $42
    at Rounded Gear

    Prices accurate at time of writing

    Prices accurate at time of writing

    Available Coupons

    Now how about the 4 o’clock position?

    Concealment Express IWB 4 O'Clock Hidden
    Concealment Express IWB 4 O’Clock Hidden

    It hides well and still gives an excellent draw.

    Concealment Express IWB 4 O'Clock Exposed
    Concealment Express IWB 4 O’Clock Exposed

    Comfort could be better since in the end it’s still a hard piece of plastic on your back. For 4 o’clock stuff I like hybrid holsters more.

    Tuckable Holster

    A new offering is the “tuckable” holster.

    Concealment Express Tuckable G19 Hidden
    Concealment Express Tuckable G19 Hidden

    It’s a thinner belt attachment from the front.

    Concealment Express Tuckable (L) vs Regular IWB (R)
    Concealment Express Tuckable (L) vs Regular IWB (R)

    And allows a small channel to tuck in your shirt over the holster.

    Concealment Express Tuckable Holster
    Concealment Express Tuckable Holster

    Note that if your shirt is really long it will still work but there might be some bunching of material about 2 inches underneath.

    But for those that want to carry and have to tuck in a shirt…the tuckable holster is a pretty good solution!

    Also note that your gun will sit a tiny bit lower compared to the regular holster…maybe half an inch.

    Concealment Express Tuckable G19
    Concealment Express Tuckable G19

    OWB Holster

    A new foray for Concealment Express are their OWB (outside the waistband) holster offerings.

    First up is their paddle holster.

    Concealment Express Paddle OWB
    Concealment Express Paddle OWB

    Easy to put on and take off if you have a proper belt (check out my best gun belt suggestions).

    Concealment Express OWB G17 w TLR-1
    Concealment Express OWB G17 w TLR-1

    And likely what you want if you don’t care about concealing…such as for competitions, range use, or duty.

    You get a full combat grip and there’s also tons of light options for the most popular guns.

    Concealment Express OWB Grip
    Concealment Express OWB Grip

    If you don’t have a torch on your pistol…check out my Best Handgun Lights article.

    Pistol Lights, Front Facing
    Pistol Lights, Front Facing

    Ok…back to the holster! Here it is in action…

    Easy to draw with adjustable tension. And good enough for drills where you’ll draw and holster a bunch.

    My only complaint would that with a 1.5″ belt there’s some slack in the paddle hooks.

    Here it is pulled “high.”

    Concealment Express OWB Paddle, High
    Concealment Express OWB Paddle, High

    And how it looks after some movement or when you push it down.

    Concealment Express OWB Paddle, Low
    Concealment Express OWB Paddle, Low

    You can see it cants the gun a little forward. Not a big deal when I’m at the range or competitions (I’ll move it into the “high” position).

    However I never feel it moving when walking and it doesn’t negatively affect my draw even with down…nor has the holster come out with a draw.

    Another OWB option is the belt loop model.

    Concealment Express Belt Loop Holsters
    Concealment Express Belt Loop Holsters

    A good choice if you want it more securely attached to your belt or if you have a dedicated inner/outer belt setup to throw on.

    Concealment Express OWB Belt Loop G19
    Concealment Express OWB Belt Loop G19

    Mag Holsters

    Not much to say here except that their mag holsters work for double-stack and single stack of all the mags I had on hand to test.

    Concealment Express Mag Holders
    Concealment Express Mag Holders

    Conclusion

    Concealment Express kydex holsters are a great entry in simple yet effective AIWB options.  The regular belt clips work, cant is adjustable, appendix carry is comfortable, and the price is right. Plus now they have tuckable and OWB options.

    All Concealment Express Holster Attachment Styles
    All Concealment Express Holster Attachment Styles

    And of course…they conceal well and the give you a good high draw.

    Gets It Done (IWB)
    $42
    at Rounded Gear

    Prices accurate at time of writing

    Prices accurate at time of writing

    Available Coupons

    Have you had experience with Concealment Express?  Let us know in the comments!  And if you’re looking for other options, check out our Best Concealed Carry Holsters article.

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    13 Leave a Reply

    • Christopher

      I periodically use my Concealment Express OWB holsters for the Sig P320 and P365. I really like them. Solid, no nonsense holsters. Comfortable and they retain my pistols really well.

      November 6, 2022 3:09 pm
    • Rudy M Chavira

      I've noticed a little movement when moving, slight really undecided, but loved the owb purchased for my 320x compact.

      September 27, 2022 4:38 am
    • John

      I think you are supposed to wear the paddle inside your pants, not inside the belt.

      April 10, 2021 7:14 pm
    • Craig M

      I have the owb for my canik tpsfx and springfield xdm elite 4.5". I have carried both all day at the 4 o'clock does, a great job. Most comfortable holsters I own, keeping it tight, easy draw and easy to holster. Was concerned about durability but no problem carrying 22 round full size pistol easily concealed and covers the mag release and fully covers the slide. Buying 2 more today for other pistols.

      January 25, 2021 9:27 pm
    • Keith Warner

      I have their IWB with claw for my Spring field XD-E 45 and it is super comfortable and doesn't print at all. Some have said it is not meant for appendix style but for this skinny guy it is the only comfortable position. I don't get it. Well made and once I adjusted the bottom screws a bit it clicks into place and holds but also has a very smooth and quick draw. 5 stars.

      August 20, 2020 8:40 am
    • Randy

      I have the Concealment Express IWB for the Taurus G2C and it does cover the magazine release rather well. Very comfortable for SOB carry and is well hidden.

      June 2, 2020 4:27 am
    • S. Hogue

      Are you familiar with the ADE pistol red dot? If so, as you know it comes withe a mounting plate that replaces the rear sight of the 9/40sdve. Will the holster offered by Concealment Express still work?

      August 16, 2019 3:09 pm
    • john schroeck

      I own about half a dozen of these holsters all iwb (p365,p320x compact,DW guardian,M&P shield) except one (SA XDM 5.25 10MM) is an owb model.They are all great and I would highly recommend them to anyone.

      July 14, 2019 7:30 pm
    • Brian

      I am new to conceal carry. I just got my CCP and am quite an amateur in regards to knowledge of handguns and holsters. I want to thank you for great written articles and reviews that are accessible to novice users.

      June 30, 2019 4:03 pm
    • John Woodward

      Hi Eric, I know this is an old post but I have an additional thought. I have two IWB Concealment Express holsters, one for my Sig P320 compact and one for my HK VP9sk. The holster does not cover the mag release on the Sig but the HK had trigger guard mag releases that are entirely covered.

      December 22, 2017 8:15 am
      • Eric Hung

        Thanks John, that's good to know!

        January 12, 2018 4:57 pm
    • Joe L

      From what I can tell about the holster with the backer on it is one could move the shell up and over (or maybe adjust the cant as well?) to better facilitate a better grip on the handgun. In your opinion, would this adjustment solve the issue with hand placement?

      I have a Crossbreed SuperTuck for one of my handguns and I love it, but I am looking for a holster that is less bulky and less prone to causing sweat during summer months.

      November 15, 2017 12:26 pm
      • Eric Hung

        I think you might be right! I can't find more information on this holster...it's not on Concealment Express's site and the Amazon link to the backer doesn't have any shells.

        November 19, 2017 2:05 pm
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