Name: OWB Protos-M® for Smith & Wesson
Brand: Black Arch Holsters
Price: 104.95 USD
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Protos-M OWB Holster

The Protos-M OWB Holster from Black Arch Holsters delivers exceptional comfort, durability, and firearm protection for outside-the-waistband carry. Built around a 3/4 shell construction, this holster provides full trigger guard coverage and adjustable retention, ensuring your firearm stays secure and ready when you need it.

Designed specifically for OWB carry, the Protos-M offers a comfortable, close-to-body fit for superior stability and concealment under a jacket or loose clothing. Whether you're heading to the range or carrying throughout your daily routine, the Protos-M's lightweight, ergonomic design ensures all-day comfort while keeping your firearm easily accessible.

The Protos-M shell is also modular—allowing you to swap it seamlessly onto our Single Clip or Dual Clip Protos-M and Heritage backers for versatile IWB options, giving you flexibility without purchasing a completely new holster.

Key Features:

3/4 Shell Design: Provides rigid protection for the trigger guard while reducing bulk for enhanced comfort.
Optimized for OWB Carry: Secure, close-to-body fit for stability and superior comfort.
Built-In Cant: Slight forward cant for an optimized draw angle, improving draw speed and natural firearm presentation.
Modular Flexibility: Shell can be placed on Black Arch’s Single Clip or Dual Clip Protos-M backers for IWB options.
Comfort-Focused Fit: Ergonomic, lightweight design for extended wear during daily carry or range use.
Exceptional Accessibility: OWB positioning allows for a natural, rapid draw every time.
Secure Retention: Precision-molded shell keeps your firearm securely in place with adjustable retention.
Durable Construction: Built with premium materials for long-lasting reliability and performance.
Concealment Ready: Low-profile OWB design works with jackets, untucked shirts, or loose clothing for discreet carry.
Versatile Carry Use: Perfect for range days, everyday carry, hiking, or open carry while working outdoors.
Sweat Guard: Protects your firearm while keeping it off your skin for added comfort during extended wear.

The Protos-M OWB Holster combines the durability and accessibility of outside-the-waistband carry with the sleek, low-profile design Black Arch Holsters is known for. Its modular 3/4 shell allows you to adapt to your preferred carry method while offering the stability and comfort needed for all-day wear. Whether you're at the range, on duty, or going about your daily routine, the Protos-M OWB keeps your firearm secure, accessible, and ready when it matters most.

**All OWB Protos-M Backers are BLACK.

The

OWB Protos-M

Each Protos-M Kydex shell and leather backer is custom designed for your particular handgun. This ensures proper coverage of handgun without increasing its size.

Features

Suppressor Height Sights

Suppressor sights of .50" for compatibility with taller iron sights!

Cant

Optimized draw angle with build in cant

3/4 Shell

Our patented 3/4 Hybrid shell gives our Protos-M holsters all the benefits of a rigid holster with the comfort of a hybrid.

Hybrid Backer

Full leather hybrid backer.

Optic Cut

Most Protos-M holsters are optic cut. (Non optic holsters will state NON-OPTIC)

Threaded Barrel

Threaded Barrel Compatible

The

OWB Protos-M

Our flagship holster, the Protos-M, is the result of countless hours of design, prototyping and testing resulting in the best hybrid holster on the market today. Our patented ¾ hybrid shell gives the perfect blend of adjustable, repeatable and safe retention usually reserved for full Kydex holsters. With Kydex wrapping the trigger guard you never have to worry about the backer collapsing in on itself, making it safer than traditional hybrids.

I just purchased the OWB Protos-M holster for my new Glock 43X and it arrived a couple of days ago. I wore it to the range today and suffice it to say it met all of my expectations. Smooth leather against my waste and a solid kydex holster that provides adequate retention and trigger protection. It was so comfortable after the first couple of hours I forgot I was wearing it. Great value for the price. I would highly recommend this OWB holster. Thanks Black Arch for offering such a fine product. I’m lucky to have come across your website.

I have been wearing Black Arch IWB holsters for years. The quality of this OWB holster is just as good as my IWB holsters. I haven’t bothered to look anywhere else for years.

I've bought just about every owb holster and this by far is the best one yet. Very comfortable and well made. %100 percent advise to get this holster if you're looking.

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