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Aker Model 168 FlatSider XR12, Belt Slide Holster. What makes the Aker Model 168 FlatSider XR12 Aker's best-selling off-duty leather holster model for over 20 years? Numerous federal agencies and law enforcement departments around the world provide this holster to their academies, which at first, speaks for itself. But despite its fame, the Aker 168 FlatSider XR12 is everything a pancake holster should be and more. Seriously, once you have this in your hands, you will ask yourself why you bothered with any other gun holster before.

Most pancake style holsters are molded in a generic way, with both sides of the holster equally spaced around the weapon. Aker's FlatSider series is molded with a unique and proprietary process to bring out the distinctive nature of every weapon it fits. 100% of the holster pocket is formed away from the body, leaving a flat back to let your holstered weapon sit as close to your body as possible.

Then, they go over every holster by hand with whale bone to ensure that every notch, lever, nook, and cranny of your weapon is defined in the leather. This not only looks sleek and professional, but adds an extra layer of tension when drawing, giving you a similar "click" feel to that of kydex holsters.

The Aker 168 FlatSider XR12 off-duty holster is the first of its kind and decades later, there are no imitations. Even plastic molded holsters cannot achieve the detail and quality of their molding process. Plus, at either side of the holster are curved belt loops that accommodate belts up to 1.75" width, molded to make inserting your belt smooth and also keeping your holster secure on the belt and prevents wear-and-tear on your belt or sagging of the slots.

You need retention? This leather holster has it, with the thumb break retention strap and an adjustable tension screw for you to adjust the residence of your draw. It even does double duty as a trigger guard stop. Speaking of your trigger, did we mention that the holster is designed to fully cover the trigger, preventing any accidental discharge? They always have your safety in mind.

Every Aker Leather product has details that only the most discerning person can notice. On the outside of the leather holster, they added a row of stitching around the belt slots. And this is not just for looks since the extra stitching makes sure the leather does not stretch or sag with years of use. Inside the holster, they have a full-length molded sight channel to allow for standard and raised to move through the holster without snagging or ripping the leather along the way. The special dual-plain muzzle with a .25" cut-out is expertly designed to work with both standard and shortened barrels.

Aker FlatSider XR12, Model 168 Belt Slide Holster w/Thumb Break Features:

• FlatSider XR12 is the perfect off-duty leather holster for concealed carry when style and all-day comfort are as important as concealment
• With a mid-ride and FBI forward cant, this leather gun holster model sits comfortably over the hip while allowing a natural draw
• Features a Level I retention strap and adjustable tension screw to adjust the ease of your draw
• Molded belt slots slide easily onto belts up to 1-3/4"