G3 Holster

The Urban Carry is a uniquely designed holster to comfortably carry your concealed firearm with any outfit for any situation.

G3 Instruction (Print)

G3 with Laser (Print) Instructions

Sizing and Extra Space at the Bottom of my G3

The G3 is designed to fit a select number of guns in each size and is more customized to your specific gun than our previous versions. You may recall the G1 and G2 versions as being size specific (sub-compacts, compact or full-size) more so then gun

Sizing and Extra Space at the Bottom of my G3

Will the holster protect my guns finish?

While we do use materials and techniques to help prevent finish wear prematurely the act of drawing your pistol from a holster creates friction at the points of contact and eventually those points will begin to show signs of wear. The gun manufactur

Why not Kydex

This is a question we receive often and are more than happy to answer. First, let us begin by stating we are not opposed to Kydex. While various arguments can be made for Kydex, leather continues to be shooting enthusiasts top choice for a good reaso

Wet Holster

Although we do not encourage you to soak your holster for extended periods of time, should your holster become wet, remove the gun and allow the holster to air dry slowly. Please, DO NOT PLACE THE HOLSTER IN THE OVEN. Please also refer to the Gun M

Magnet and Pacemaker

While we would love to provide you a more concrete response or reasons, we have always been cautious about making broad statements regarding pacemaker and magnet compatibility or even safe distances. As we are not medical professionals, we cannot off

Gently Used Urban Carry

We know everyone has a different budget and with this in mind Urban Carry is pleased to offer additional discounts which may include factory seconds, demonstration models, or customer returns/exchanges (often due to sizing) available for purchase. Al

Attaching the Clip on the G3 Urban Carry Holsters

Attaching the pants / belt clip on the G3 holster can be difficult at first but with these tips for attaching the holster we make it quick and easy. A quick note - while a belt is not required we do recommend it for use with any holster as it helps t

I'm Short, Can I Still Use the G3 Holster?

Our G3 holster sizes depend on the type of firearm you carry and not on your personal body dimensions. A 6'4" 250 pound man and a 5'7" 165 pound woman who both carry a Smith & Wesson Shield will both carry them in the same size holster. The G3 Urban

I'm Tall, Can I Still use the G3 Holster?

I have "Extra Love" around the mid-section. Can I still use the G3 Holster?

Fortunately, your body type does not make any difference on comfort or your ability to draw. A little extra love around the waist is not an issue with the Urban Carry holster as long as you are wearing comfortable pants. Put bluntly, if you can get

Breaking in a G2 and G3 Holster with Attached Laser

The G2 and G3 holster sizes are designed around specific firearms ensuring a proper fit and smooth draw. Most lasers will work effectively with our Laser version of the Urban Carry holster with a few exceptions. When properly fitted in our holster

How Often Should I Use Leather Conditioner / Cleaner on the G3 holster?

On average we recommend using a quality Leather Conditioner on your holster 3-4 times throughout the year. We recommend using a Leather Conditioner as opposed to a wax or oil product which acts as a waterproof barrier and will not allow the leather

What Type of Leather Conditioner / Cleaner for the G3?

The best way to maintain the beauty of your leather is through good care. You can compare the care of leather goods to the care of your own skin. It must be kept clean, soft and moisturized. We suggest the following best practices to extend the lif

How to Break-in the G3 Holster

With the G3, we pre-condition the holster and break-in the leather about 90% of the way. They are very comfortable right out of the box but we do recommend anticipating a 1-3 day break-in period. This helps ensure the leather molds correctly around

Trouble Drawing the G3 Holster & Firearm

A good rule of thumb: in all sincerity, if you cannot shove the holstered gun down your pants then you will naturally have difficulties pulling the gun back up. An issue is wearing your pants or belt too tightly and not giving your firearm the space

How to Do a Seated Draw - G3 Holster

Link for Seated Draw G3. Yes, you can do a seated draw with the G3 Holster. The holster was designed to orientate the gun towards the exit whether you are standing, walking, sitting or if you have been knocked over. Behind the clip is a metal guide.

Can I put a Larger Gun into a Smaller Holster?

The Urban Carry line of holsters are designed to fit specific firearms. While unlike most holsters the Urban Carry line is more size specific than firearm specific we do not recommend putting a firearm in the incorrect size holster. Please contact

Can I Put A Smaller Gun into a Larger Holster

What is with the sizing Cadet, Trooper, Lieutenant, Captain and Colonel ?

When creating the G3 holster we did so with three particular criteria in mind: For safety, ensuring the trigger is inaccessible when holstered. For speed, ensuring the grip is adequately accessible for retrieval. For usability, when worn while seati

Which Size Holster Should I Order?

In order to determine the correct size for your specific firearm we recommend visiting our website (and choose a Manufacturer and your specific model firearm from our “Choose Gun” page). If your firearm is not listed please contact us by phone, email

Will the Magnet Damage my Credit Card

In one word, no. With normal use of the holster, the magnets will not damage your credit cards. However, they are powerful magnets. They have the potential to damage your credit card if you bring them extremely close to the magnet.Typically normal

How to Put the Clip on Correctly with the G3 Feed Ramp

Behind the metal clip on the holster you'll find a "tongue" looking piece of leather with a stiff metal plate inside it - we refer to this as the Feed Ramp. This Feed Ramp helps guide and funnel the firearm out. This Feed Ramp must be INSIDE the pan

Can I Use a Semi-Auto & a Revolver in the Same G2 or G3 Holster

In short with the G2, Yes. For the G2 many revolvers and semi-automatics are compatible with the same holster. So long as the holster is meant for that particular firearm then there shouldn't be any issues. For example, with the G2 Lieutenant size

G3 Urban Carry First Time Use Tips and Instructions

At Urban Carry we believe training is a vital part of our industry; safety and training is paramount. Whether it's your very first time carrying or you've been carrying for years, the Urban Carry (whether its the G1, G2 or G3) is unique in the way it

How Strong is the Magnet in the Urban Carry G3 Holster?

We use neodymium magnets in all of our holster lines. Neodymium magnets (“Neo” magnets) are a type of Rare Earth Magnet with the highest magnetic properties and are the most powerful commercial magnets available today. When the magnets are combined

What's the Difference between Laser & Standard?

We are very excited to offer a laser version of the G3 Urban Carry holster. The G3 LASER VERSION works with most rail mounted or trigger guard mounted lasers in addition to a number of laser/light combos. With millions of firearm/laser combinations,

Is the G3 Holster Ambidextrous?

The Urban Carry G3 Holster is available in Right or Left hand orientation to better fit you and your firearm. Most people, regardless if they are left or right handed, still seem to position the G3 holster in the 1 o'clock position but you’ll need to

Holster Tips & Tricks

At Urban Carry we believe training is a vital part of our industry; safety and training is paramount. On our website we offer How-To Videos that include little tips and tricks that we want to share, including how to draw from a seated position, perfo