Light-Bearing Holster Guide (TLR-1, X300 & More)
Weapon-mounted lights need holsters molded around the light, not just the gun. Here's how light-bearing Kydex holsters work and how to order them.
Key Takeaways
- A light-bearing holster is molded around the gun + the light.
- Retention usually indexes off the light body, not the trigger guard.
- Common lights: Streamlight TLR-1, SureFire X300, and compacts.
- Each light/gun combo is its own configuration.
How light-bearing holsters work
The holster is formed around the firearm with the weapon light attached, so the molded shell wraps both. Retention typically locks onto the light body, giving a very secure hold for duty and home-defense setups.
Light/gun combinations
Because retention indexes off the light, each gun-plus-light pairing (e.g., Glock 19 + TLR-1, M&P + X300) is a distinct configuration that needs its own mold detail. Tell us the exact light model.
Pairing with optic cuts
Light-bearing holsters are often combined with optic cuts for full red-dot, light-equipped carry — a popular premium configuration to offer.
Frequently asked questions
What is a light-bearing holster?
A light-bearing holster is molded around the firearm with a weapon light attached, so it fits the gun-plus-light combination. Retention usually indexes off the light body.
Which weapon lights do you support?
Common lights like the Streamlight TLR-1 and SureFire X300, plus compacts. Each gun-and-light pairing is its own configuration, so specify the exact light model.