Concealment Solutions Python Gun Belt Review

Chad Wallace

October 22, 2014

Accessories, Belt, Concealment Solutions

When I began to carry concealed, I was wearing a thin leather belt that I had bought from Target for $14. I had seen people rave about having a good, sturdy belt for carrying, but I thought mine was great for it. Eventually, I decided to see, first hand, what all the talk was about, and MAN, was I wrong. The Concealment Solutions Python Gun Belt is an amazing belt for carry. It is made of two thick pieces of leather, sewn together, which make it very rigid and sturdy. It is 1.5” thick. The buckle is all metal, with no physical gaps, which prevents it from eventually spreading. I wanted a greater range of adjustment, so I asked for the holes to be spaces closer together at .75” rather than 1” and Jason, the owner of Concealment Solutions, happily obliged. The thickness of the leather keeps it from twisting, folding and sagging under the weight of the holster and firearm. I do with there were more buckle options and tooling/pattern options, but I’m sure if you contacted Jason, you may be able to work something out. For added rigidity, Concealment Solutions offers a Kydex lined model, but I didn’t feel it was necessary, for me. I have been wearing this belt for over two years, and it is still just as good as the day I got it. I recently did have to buy a new one, but that is only because I have lost weight, and it was beginning to wrap around my waist. My experience was just as great the second time as the first. You can also expect very good and quick service from Jason. If anyone needs a great leather belt for concealed carry, I can definitely recommend the Python Gun Belt.

Firearms Insider Reviews - 8 Key Points

Claim to Fame: “Simple designs with exceptional functionality”

Target Market: Concealed carriers

FNBs (Features & Benefits of this product):

Two layers of leather
Kydex lined (available)
Metal buckle
Sturdy

What other aesthetic options or finishes are available?: There are five colors available: Black, Mahogany, Light brown, Dark brown, and Tan. The colors can be seen here. I do wish there were other buckle options and tooling/pattern options.

What others are saying?: ”It’s very sturdy. The construction is very well done. It’s very comfortable and does what it’s supposed to do.” My 2nd Amendment Journey blog

Price Point:

MSRP = $54.99 - 64.99 for the leather
MSRP = $74.99 - $84.99 for the Kydex lined

I need it now! Availability: Concealment Solutions products are only available from their website.

Our Rating:

Pros:

Double-thick leather
All metal buckle
Removable buckle
Comfortable
Sturdy
GREAT customer service
Quick shipping
Looks good with business or casual attire

Cons:

No different buckle options
No options for tooling and patterns in the leather

Score 8.5

Chad Wallace

February 8, 2014

Accessories, Concealment Solutions, Holsters

Concealment Solutions Black Mamba CE Review

Chad Wallace

February 8, 2014

Accessories, Concealment Solutions, Holsters

Concealment Solutions is a small company located in Provo, Utah run by an excellent guy named Jason Christensen. The Black Mamba CE is a hybrid Kydex/leather, inside-the-waistband holster. There are two models of the Black Mamba, the original and CE. The CE offers the “combat” cut leather that keeps you from grabbing the holster at the same time as the gun, which is a great feature at only a $5 increase. There are tons of models available, but if you are local to the Provo area Jason will take the time to custom fit any gun he doesn’t have a mold for. I purchased my Black Mamba for the Glock 26 I was carrying at the time. When I put it on, I immediately knew it was the perfect holster for me. I had previously been carrying in an all Kydex IWB holster that held the pistol straight up and entirely too high with no adjustments, which made even the subcompact Glock difficult to conceal, sometimes. Once I got my Mamba adjusted, I realized I could conceal even a full-size pistol. So much so, that I traded my subcompact Glock 26 for a compact Glock 19. One of the great features of this holster is the incredible range of adjustability. On either side of the Kydex shell, in the leather, there are two tuckable clips mounted. Each clip has the option of being moved up or down by unscrewing the hardware and moving it to a different hole. This allows you to change the depth of the pistol in your waistband and, also, the cant of the grip, allowing you to carry it just the way you want it. The Kydex shell has a molded-in sight channel that is plenty large for any different sights you want to put on your pistol. There is a flare at the top that helps you guide the pistol back in. There is also a flare at the bottom, where the rail is, that I can only assume is to reduce the risk of the rail catching on the Kydex on the way out. Jason provides excellent customer service and answers emails very promptly. I would(and do) recommend the Black Mamba to anyone and everyone that needs a great concealment holster.