{"id":492,"date":"2022-10-28T17:52:06","date_gmt":"2022-10-28T17:52:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=492"},"modified":"2022-10-28T17:52:06","modified_gmt":"2022-10-28T17:52:06","slug":"concealing-big-the-galco-corvus-holster-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=492","title":{"rendered":"Concealing Big: The Galco Corvus Holster Review"},"content":{"rendered":"


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By Eli Duckworth<\/a><\/p>\n

E<\/span>qually as important as the sword is the sheath in which the sword is carried. As man has discarded edged weapons over time in favor of firearms, it became the holster that is the all-important partner of the pistol.<\/p>\n

I work at a gun store part time, and especially over this past year I have found myself telling many customers the same thing over and over \u2014 invest in a good holster. The concealed carry market is a huge portion of the firearms industry, and with more and more people entering the concealed carry lifestyle daily, I am amazed at how often I see nice guns in cheap nylon holsters lifelessly clinging to equally cheap belts. Relatively small guns become easily noticed as they flop about on the waistline.<\/p>\n

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Cooler weather allows the author the perfect environment for carrying a full-size Springfield Armory 1911 in a Galco Corvus\u00a0holster.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Because of my love of 1911 pistols, and because of the absurd weight that can accompany them, I found that a good quality belt and holster are essential. You need a good holster to retain the pistol, but that also makes producing the pistol quick and safe. A good belt completes the package, keeping the gun tight on the hips and close to the body. These are necessary tools to keep in the toolbox of self-defense.<\/p>\n

Winter Carry<\/h2>\n

Naturally, I despise cold weather. Getting dark at 5 pm is for the birds. However, the silver lining with this seasonal change is that I can conceal the biggest pistol in my carry rotation \u2014 a Springfield Armory TRP Heavy Operator in 10mm topped off with a Trijicon RMR<\/a>. While not currently offered in the Springfield line-up, this is a favorite of mine.<\/p>\n

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The Galco Corvus holster makes concealing even a full-size 1911 with an optic mounted\u00a0easy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This brute of a handgun weighs north of 50 ounces fully loaded. It features a 5\u2033 barrel, reinforced \u201cheavy\u201d dust cover, and a Trijicon RMR with suppressor-height sights. This presents a bit of a problem when holster shopping.<\/p>\n

My experience with and trust of Galco Gunleather led me to their site, and after looking through most of their leather holsters, I stumbled upon a \u2026 Kydex holster? Yes. A Kydex holster on Galco\u2019s website, a company known for their leather rigs. I was surprised, but also highly intrigued. I quickly looked over the product page and saw that the holster met my criteria. Add to Cart. Proceed to Checkout.<\/p>\n

The Details<\/h2>\n

The Galco Corvus comes in a nice clamshell package with the iconic \u201cPocket Constitution\u201d that has been included in every holster that I have received from Galco thus far. A company that values the Constitution? I think some folks on Capitol Hill could benefit from ordering a Galco holster. But, I digress.<\/p>\n

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Galco uses rigid belt loops on the Corvus holster to solidly anchor it to the belt. This is exceptionally important when carrying a full-sized pistol.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Galco Corvus is expertly finished, which is something I was not expecting in a Kydex holster from a company that deals primarily with animal hide. Absolutely no burrs or imperfections of any kind were apparent. Reviewing the criteria for what I needed for this holster, the Corvus checked every box:<\/p>\n