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Gradient Hybrid
The innovative Gradient Hybrid is transforming the concealed carry world. Engineered as a premier hybrid holster with a full kydex shell attached. The full kydex shell allows for a large variety of firearms including revolvers and light bearing guns. Featuring a built-in wedge and additional Cheater Bar, the Gradient effectively conceals even large firearms on various body types.
Features
Optic Cut
All Gradient Holsters are optic compatible.
Suppressor Height Sight
All Black Arch Holsters are compatible with Suppressor height sights.
Adjustable cant and ride height
Added clip mounting holes for extra ride height and canting options.
Threaded Barrel Compatible
All Black Arch Holsters are Threaded Barrel Compatible.
comes standard with the
Cheater bar
- The Cheater bar allows for vertical and depth adjustability that guarantees optimal contact with the wearer’s belt, providing leverage for maximum grip concealment.
Lightbearing options available.
Compatible with many of the top concealed carry lights on the market.
Multiple Clip Options
Compatible with multiple clip options including the Metal and Plastic offerings.
Find your perfect clipHybrid Backer
Gradient Hybrids are equipped with a removable full leather breathable backer. Carry with or without the backer!
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Gradient Hybrid
The Gradient Holster series is the best in the world when it comes to a versatile holster. It can be easily attached or detached from a leather backer to accommodate any carry position or body type.
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B
This will be my fourth Black arch holster but first Gradient! And while I love the Protos holsters! this thing iis superior for it’s ability to conceal and is so comfortable for all day carry especially because I drive all the time! You can’t go wrong with any holster from these guys! As my edc collection grows I can assure you that each and every one will be accompanied by a Black Arch Gradient from now on!
Hi Brian, thanks so much for your continued support! We’re thrilled your first Gradient is proving so comfortable and easy to conceal, especially while driving. We truly appreciate the recommendation and look forward to being part of your growing EDC collection!
C
Fits great! Very comfortable, I also have a c&h plate on it with a holosun 507comp and the fitment is perfect. Couldn’t be happier. If you’re on the fence about ordering one I definitely recommend this holster, I carry between 3-4 and even for a heavier pistol it’s easy to wear all day and not get uncomfortable. Fast shipping, excellent quality and good customer service. Will definitely be doing business with again in the future
That's a fully loaded setup and glad we nailed the fitment on all of it! Really appreciate the recommendation — we'll be here when you're ready for the next one! Also great gun, I need to get one myself!
K
I purchased this Gradient Hybrid IWB for my Sig Sauer P365 FUSE with the Streamlight TLR-7 HL-X, to carry at the 2:30-3:00 o’clock position. When I got the holster it was too tight, even after taking off the wing and loosing the screws. It just seemed like the sight channel was too narrow. I emailed customer service with a few pictures and I got a very quick response. They offered to send out a new one with a paid return shipping label. No company out there can be perfect every time (stuff happens), but Black Arch Holsters reacted quickly and professionally. The new holster fit perfectly. I have waited a few weeks before writing this review, because I wanted to have some time wearing this holster for long periods of time (12-15 hours at a time). It did not disappoint with comfort and holding the gun securely. The only con I can give is: I wear a Kore belt 1.5” and the plastic clips nearly fit over my belt. If any of the thin material of my pants/shorts are above the belt, I can’t seat the clips completely over the belt. This is only a slight inconvenience. Overall a great, secured and comfortable holster and I would highly recommend! Thank you Black Arch for a great holster and excellent customer service!
Thanks for the great review! Glad we were able to get things sorted quickly and that the replacement holster has been comfortable and secure for long days of carry. We appreciate the note on the belt clips too — feedback like that really helps. Thanks again for the support and recommendation!
I
I ordered this holster for the Springfield Echelon 4.0C, but unfortunately it does not fit my gun properly. No matter how much I adjusted the retention and trigger guard screws, it was still far too tight. The only way I managed to make it somewhat usable was by removing the claw and adding extra washers to widen the holster—but even then, it still doesn’t provide a proper retention click on the trigger guard.
For the price, it’s definitely not worth it, and I doubt I’ll ever use it. My cheapo Saya Kydex holster actually fits much better and cost only a third of the price.
We’re sorry to hear you’re having trouble with the fit. Each holster is precision-molded for the exact firearm model and slide length, so any small variation or accessory difference can affect how it fits. Our team would be happy to help you get this sorted out and walk you through getting it adjusted to fit your gun—please reach out so we can take a closer look and make sure you’ve got the right setup for your Echelon.
A
I really wanted to love the holster. It is very comfortable and the gun fits well. The problem I have it even with the gun raised to the highest sitting, I constantly find myself pulling up and separating the handle from the top of my pants. The leather is too flimsy so it does not hold shape and stay where it needs to me for me. I want to be able to confidently reach for and draw my firearm but the grip keeps falling down making it where there is not gap between the grip and the top of my pants. I even moved the front belt hook to the middle and the back to the bottom. It starts out exactly where I want it but then moves. The back leather needs more support in my opinion. Other than that, I do really like the holster.
Thanks for the honest and detailed feedback—it really helps us improve. We're glad to hear the comfort and fit hit the mark, but we understand how frustrating it is when the grip doesn’t stay where it should for a confident draw. If you’d like help dialing it in or want to explore a different holster option, our customer service team would be happy to assist—just shoot us an email and we’ll get you taken care of. We appreciate you giving Black Arch a shot!
D
I would love to rock this holster for my Sig as I absolutely love my lefty Protos for my 43x, but without a lefty-light option in the Gradient or Protos leaves begrudgingly having to go elsewhere.
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We hear you — and we appreciate the honest feedback. We’re stoked you love your lefty Protos for the 43X, and we totally get the frustration on light-bearing options. It’s something we’ve got our eyes on, and input like yours helps push it forward. Hopefully we can earn that spot back in your rotation soon!
A
Conceals really well I like the comfort
Hi Aaron, thanks for the great review! We’re glad your Gradient is comfortable and conceals so well. We really appreciate your support!
F
This is my 3rd holster from Black Arch. My last two were the Protos-M which I adore, best holsters for strong side. This particular Gradient Hybrid is not what I expected, it is not as smooth as the Protos-M, the claw probably needs to be removed for strong side carry. No matter how much I adjusted the height of the clips or angle, or retention, drawing is difficult, I cannot get the perfect angle for a smooth draw. I removed the leather back and attached the clips to the front for AIWB, making it a Gradient Minimalist, so much better, works fantastic, very smooth drawing, great retention. Waste of money getting the hybrid. Very happy that Black Arch included the hardware to make it a minimalist and attach the clips to the front. I love Black Arch holsters, this is my go-to-place when I need a holster.
j
I never do reviews but had to here. This holster is by far the best I have its the only one thats actually comfortable to wear
Thanks for the 5 stars, and for making an exception to leave a review! Really glad the Gradient is the one that’s actually comfortable for you to wear every day.
R
I like it. I would prefer that the leather backing extended to cover the grip against my skin but overall I am comfortable.
As a person new to carrying at all this isn't as uncomfortable as I thought it would be. Walking around I hardly notice it at all once I get used to the weight. Sitting it feels a bit bulky but not uncomfortable.
Thanks for the 4 stars and welcome to carrying! Glad it’s comfortable and you hardly notice it once you’re used to the weight. Good note on extending the leather to cover the grip, we’ll pass that along to the team.
G
I really wanted to give this 3-4 stars because it took a long time to receive it and the leather backing did come with 2 scratches on it, BUT the quality and feel are just amazing. I'm no holster expert but I can carry my CZ Shadow 2 Carry, which is not a light gun, for the whole day comfortably.
Frankly I really like that I can just take the backing off and carry it like that as well.
Only holster I've found with a metal "wing" which is not gonna break on you even if you beat it up.
Easily adjustable for retention and hooks.
I can tell this holster will last for a very long time.
Hi Gheorghe, thank you for your detailed feedback! We're glad you love the quality and versatility of the Gradient. Apologies for the delay and the scratches on the leather your satisfaction is important to us. We appreciate your support and hope it serves you well for a long time!
S
Received quickly works great and very comfortable. Customer service was awesome. Will be buying more holsters in the future.
Thanks so much for the 5 stars, glad the holster's comfortable and the service backed it up! Looking forward to the next order.
J
The holster is great. Quality and craftsmanship are on point. But what’s even better is the customer service. My first gradient hybrid was a weird issue that rendered it non functional. Customer service was immediately on top of the issue and rushed a new holster to me asap. The new holster does not have the same issue. It works flawlessly. It is of the best quality quality. Just like the customer service team. I will be a long time customer.
Hi Joshua, thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you're satisfied with both the holster and our customer service. We look forward to serving you for years to come!
K
Digs in to your waist. You need to size up 1 size in pants to be able to carry iwb
Thanks for the feedback! Sorry to hear it's digging in — fit issues like that are usually fixable with a quick swap. Shoot us a message and we'll get you sorted out and exchange that holster for a different one more suited to you.
S
High quality holster with comfortable leather.
Hi Sean, we're thrilled to hear you love the holster! Thanks for your support and for choosing Black Arch Holsters.
C
I love these holsters. I am getting them for each of my guns.
Hi Chad, we're thrilled to hear you love the holsters! Thanks so much for your support and for choosing Black Arch Holsters for your collection. We appreciate your loyalty!
P
On the more portly side, this holster is comfy, great retention and conceals really well!
Glad to hear it, comfort and concealment can be tough to nail down for everyone, so it's great that it's working well for you. Appreciate the review!
U
USMC veteran. DOJ contractor. By far best conceal carry holster I’ve ever owned. It’s not for a minimalist setup. Definitely need that extra inch on your pants waist size but so worth it. Doesn’t move at all. Adjustable retention. Build in claw keeping it in position. Extremely comfortable with backing!
Top tier across the board — love to hear it! We'll be ready when you come back for the next one. Thanks for the support!
E
Got this holster for my shadow systems cr920xp. Fit is great, the leather backing is comfortable, however, if im a spend 140$ can at least put a little presentation for the holster. Just showed up in a brown packing envelope with the holster and clips inside. No paperwork, no sticker, no instructions, no thank you for your purchase. I know it's not much and is overlooked at times but for the money it would have been nice. Only complaint is the presentation of the item.
Really glad the fit and comfort are hitting the mark! The packaging feedback is fair and honestly something we've been thinking about. We want the unboxing to match the quality of the product. Thanks for taking the time to call it out — we'll work on it!
B
Holster is amazing. Very comfortable, easy to wear all day. Quality and craftsmanship is on point. Look forward to purchasing other products in the future from Black Arxh.
Really glad it's working well for you! We'll be ready when you come back for the next one. Thanks for the support!
I
I have been-like many dedicated armed professionals-constantly searching for the best holster,belt,and associated gear since I started.This new holster is far and away the best.The best concealment,and comfort while carrying for 12 -16 hours a day no less.The wing in the rear pushes the butt of my G19 into my side so effectively,it disappears even while bending.Love it.
12-16 hours a day is the ultimate field test and glad the G19 is disappearing under cover like it should. That's exactly what the wing is there for! Thanks for the kind words — really means a lot!
N
Super comfortable for the 3-5 ocloc carry. Really enjoying it.
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