Disclosure: Tulster provided the Contour OWB Holster and Echo IWB magazine carrier for review. As always, all opinions here are my own, and this review reflects real-world use over an extended period of daily carry.
Two months of daily carry with a CZ P10C, and what finally made OWB click for a newer gun owner.
Starting with the Contour OWB, comfort is the headline here. OWB holsters are often written off as bulky or range-only gear, but the Contour surprised me almost immediately. Worn at the 3 o’clock position with my CZ P10C, it stayed remarkably low profile. With a flannel or light jacket, there was zero printing. None. If you’re someone who’s written off OWB carry because you assume concealment is a lost cause, this holster deserves a second look.
The Contour also offers adjustable ride height and cant, which gives you some flexibility to dial things in based on your body type or preferred draw stroke. After experimenting with the available options, I found that the default high ride height with a straight, neutral draw worked best for me. It balanced concealment, comfort, and accessibility in a way that just made sense, and I never felt the need to keep tinkering once it was set.
Out of the box, the included kydex belt loops are perfectly serviceable and will do the job just fine. That said, I’d strongly recommend spending the extra few dollars on Tulster’s aftermarket loops. Once installed and the belt was tightened down, they pulled the holster even closer to my body and locked it in place. The difference wasn’t subtle. It improved both concealment and stability, and it’s one of those small upgrades that’s absolutely worth it.
I wore the Contour daily through walking, sitting, driving, errands, and everything in between. At no point did it become uncomfortable or feel like something I was constantly adjusting or thinking about. That’s really the highest praise I can give a holster: it disappeared during normal life. It felt less like gear I was carrying and more like a seatbelt — noticeable when you put it on, but quickly forgotten once you’re moving through your day.
Range performance was exactly what I’ve come to expect from Tulster. Retention was consistent with no slop, the draw was quick and repeatable, and reholstering was smooth and predictable. It does exactly what it’s supposed to do, every single time.
In the past year since purchasing my first handgun, I’ve tried several OWB options, including a custom leather pancake-style holster and a few designs using paddle systems or belt slides from other manufacturers. For me, the Contour outperformed all of them across the board. Comfort, concealability, stability, and draw consistency were all objectively better. I can say without hesitation that I would recommend the Contour to anyone seriously considering OWB carry, whether for daily use or range work that mirrors real-world carry.
If you’re on the fence about OWB carry, I think the Contour makes the most sense for people who value comfort and accessibility but still want meaningful concealment. It’s especially well suited for compact or duty-sized pistols, cooler-weather layering, or anyone who finds IWB uncomfortable during long days of sitting or driving. OWB doesn’t have to mean “open carry” or “range only,” and this holster is a good example of how that perception can be outdated.
The Echo IWB magazine carrier is a simpler piece of kit, but it deserves mention because it does its job extremely well. It was comfortable throughout daily wear, retention was rock solid, and it stayed exactly where I put it. There are no gimmicks here, and frankly, there don’t need to be. I have zero complaints.
Taken together, this setup has noticeably increased my confidence in day-to-day carry. As a newer gun owner, finding gear that removes friction instead of adding it makes a real difference, and this combination let me focus more on awareness and training rather than constantly thinking about my equipment. Practical design, comfort you notice immediately, and performance that holds up over time — that’s why Tulster has become a go-to brand for me, and why this setup has stuck around instead of being swapped out for the next “maybe this is better” option.
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