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Product: Urban Carry Revo system.

Holster Type: This is Urban Carry’s version of the modular systems that have recently come into vogue. Each gun has a shell and then you can buy a “rig” that defines where you carry it; IWB, OWB, shoulder, ankle, appendix, and drop leg are the current options. I got the IWB rig and a shell for a Sig P229.

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The basics.

A while back I did a review of Urban Carry’s LockLeather holster. I ended up not loving it because I thought it was not the right system for the gun I was trying to carry. Sooner or later, I’ll try one for a smaller gun to confirm that, but for now Urban Carry had a different system that looked interesting to me: their Revo system.

I’d been looking for a holste for my Sig SP2022 so I thought I’d give it a shot. The system consists of a “rig” that defines where the gun is carried. There is a shell that is specific to the gun.

It did not go entirely to plan. As of this writing, they don’t seem to have enough shells. The shells are specific to the gun and quite a few of the guns I looked for were out of stock. So, no SP2022. Still, I wanted to test this holster and shells for the Sig P229 were in stock. It’s the same size as the SP2022 and even heavier, so if the Revo would handle the 229 it will work for the 2022.

How it works.

As you can see, the shell has a Velcro hook system on a disk attached to the shell. The rig has a Velcro loop part built into it. You set the cant you want and then firmly press the hooks into the loops. Then snap the arms into place. That attaches it solidly; I’ve never seen it move after I’ve attached it.

At this time, I only have the IWB rig. I may try others later. A good shoulder holster is on my wish list and would be a good solution for the P229. There are also shells for magazine carriers; if I get a shoulder rig I’ll probably try them then but right now I have other options for magazine carriers.

This holster does not have the LockLeather system as part of it; retention is completely passive.

Physical characteristics.

The shell is 9/5” wide and 6” tall; it weighs 7 oz. It is not tiny. Since I bought it for a fairly big, heavy gun; I don’t see that as a downside.

The back is not leather; it’s a material described on Urban Carry’s site as, “breathable, three-dimensional padding…” I’m not sure what that means but I can tell you it’s really comfortable, much better than leather against the skin.

The shell weights 3.3 oz. and is the same, quality leather as the Lock Leather holster. It’s 7” tall and 4” wide, although that will vary with the gun you buy it for. The P229 will be on the upper end of the scale so a smaller gun would have a smaller shell.

Depth. The only real downside I’ve found to this holster is the depth. It’s 1.7”. The closest other holster I have to this is my CrossBreed Supertuck. Link: https://concealedcarryforbigguys.com/crossbreed-supertuck-review Its depth is 1.3”. That four tenths of an inch is noticeable, at least at first. As time wore on I noticed it less so I can’t really call it a disadvantage; it’s more a function of the design of the holster.

The CrossBreed has a layer of leather against your skin and half a Kydex shell for the gun; the leather provides the back half of the gun holding part. The Urban Carry has that mystery material, then a leather layer, then a piece of leather on each side of the gun itself. More layers, more width. It’s part of the price you pay for the flexibility and comfort of the system.

Adjustments.

The screws that hold the clips are 3/32” hex, which I prefer to Phillips screws. As you can see, there are three different holes on each side so you can adjust the ride height. I guess you could also use that to adjust the cant, but there’s really no point in that. The best part of the Velcro system is that it’s infinitely variable. There are 360 degrees of adjustments to use. Since about half of those degrees would put the gun upside down and the grip completely below my belt line, I likely won’t use them.

The infinitely variable cant adjustment is awesome. It takes some time to get it dialed in; once you get it how you want it you just forget about it. It’s not going to move on its own. If you may have to change it from time to time I’d suggest painting lines on both the shell and rig to help line it back up without a lot of fuss.

Daily carry.

Sometimes with leather IWB you get a situation where your belt has to be so tight for retention it’s difficult to both pull and reholster the gun. That’s not the case here. The width of the IWB rig really helped keep the gun where I wanted it. The total weight of the holster and P229 is 50.4 oz. That is not a light load but with a good belt it rode comfortably all day. Well. Once I got the cant dialed in. There was a bit of trial and error there.

The belt was snug but not overly tight. I had it at the same tightness as I would if I was sporting a Kydex shell instead of leather. The gun stayed in place in the holster and the holster stayed where I put it. I was able to draw and replace the gun with no trouble at all.

It is, technically, tuckable. It works if you have a shirt you can really blouse out around your waist. I probably won’t be doing that very often, especially as the clips are still visible.

Quality.

Top notch. Excellent leather and tough, metal clips. It has a 10-year guarantee that I don’t expect to need. As mentioned before, I really like that material that’s against the skin. Since I don’t know what it is I can’t really speculate as to its longevity. Given the quality of the rest of the holster, and my previous Urban Carry purchase, I’ll give them the benefit of the doubt.

Conclusion.

I can recommend this holster system without reservation. Even after only one rig and shell combination I’m confident in it. I’ll try others later as time, funds, and needs allow. In the meantime, Urban Carry’s site is waiting patiently for you to go get one.