I love reviewing products. It’s honestly a blast to team up with companies like this. My reviews give their marketing a boost and hand their engineers real feedback to tweak things. You folks get the straight scoop to make smarter buys, and I get to play with the newest toys, tools, and gear. Win-win. That said, kicking off a new partnership with a holster review—like Gritr’s Omni—is walking a tightrope.

Here’s the deal: no matter what, a holster has to lock down that handgun safely. Firearm safety? Not up for negotiation. So yeah, I’m brutal on holsters. I straight-up warned the folks at Gritr Gear, but they sent the Omni anyway. Gotta respect the guts. Doesn’t mean they get a free pass, though. Game on—let’s dive in.

The Gritr Omni IWB/OWB Ambidextrous Kydex Holster

Gritr’s Omni holster is an ambidextrous, all-Kydex rig you can set up for inside-the-waistband (IWB) or outside-the-waistband (OWB). It’s the classic one-piece taco-fold Kydex shell, molded and cut for optics.

Like most taco-style holsters, you’ve got two screws to dial in retention. It’s all passive—friction, mostly around the trigger guard, keeps the gun put.

In the box: one tuckable IWB clip, an OWB belt mount, and a modular claw to tuck the grip in tight—standard for appendix carry (AIWB).

Sixty-five bucks? That’s a loaded package for the price. Looks good on paper. But let’s peel back the layers.

A Surge of Skepticism

That price tag lit up every warning light in my brain. Gritr’s Omni holster within five bucks of a We The People holster—and the last one I tested? Straight trash. Don’t trust it as far as I can throw it.

The “do-it-all” vibe was another red flag. Top-tier custom holsters? Built for one carry style. Period. Trying to cover IWB, OWB, and AIWB usually ends in “jack of all trades, master of none.” And that’s if it even works right—which ain’t always the case.

The model Gritr sent fits Staccato C/CS/P/XL/XC. That “multi-model” tag? It’s the lite version of the universal holster warning—and that’s code for “probably junk.”

All signs pointed to a rough review. I told myself: stay open-minded. I warned them I’d call out the good, bad, and ugly. They shipped it anyway. Fair’s fair—but man, shaking my bias when the tea leaves screamed “ugly” wasn’t easy.

The Good

First thing out of the box? I flexed the Kydex. Budget holsters usually go thin and floppy—especially around the trigger guard. Too much give under a tight belt, and boom: friction can nudge a wide trigger. Not good. Pleasantly shocked—the Gritr’s Omni holster flexes, sure, but way less than other holsters in this price range I’ve handled.

The multi-carry setup? It actually works. Still jack-of-all-trades, don’t get me wrong—keep reading, it’ll make sense.

Bonus: the hole pattern plays nice with Safariland QLS and G-Code RTI. That’s handy for comp or duty belts.

Good stuff, for sure. But features alone don’t make a holster. Let’s run the checklist:

• Retention: ✅ – Locked down the C2, P, and XL solid. No C or CS on hand to test, and honestly? Different frame, so I’ve got doubts.
• Accessibility: ✅ – Clean grip, no interference. Mounts keep the gun ride height and angle on point across carry styles.
• Comfort: ✅…ish – IWB and AIWB were a little pokey. Not a dealbreaker, but my daily JM Custom Kydex IWB 3 ain’t going anywhere.

It checks the big boxes. So yeah—Gritr’s Omni is usable. But it’s got flaws. Let’s talk ‘em.

The Bad

To hit that price on a “do-everything” holster, corners get cut. Biggest one? Their in-house injection-molded clips, claws, and mounts. Not a death sentence, but unproven plastic is a gamble. No track record = risk.

Gritr smartly kept QLS/RTI compatibility on the Omni holster to hedge that bet. Cool. But here’s the rub: those are open-carry, duty-style systems. Running passive retention in the open outside comp or range days? In my book, that’s asking for trouble.

Comp use? Sure, they’ll work. But they’re clunky. I’d kill for a couple extra holes to run a BOSS hanger or similar. Adding that bulk would hurt concealment and bump cost, though—fair trade-off, maybe.

Now, the OWB belt mount holes? I can’t even. Outer holes in 15° jumps—first click’s already max usable cant. Bottom holes give maybe 3° tweak per slot. Why not slotted arcs for ±15–20° smooth adjustment? Feels half-baked.

I know, I know—I sound nitpicky. But mounting hardware fails hard. My advice? Upgrade ASAP.

• OWB: Grab a Safariland QLS, G-Code RTI, or even a Blade-Tech Tek-Lok. Solid, proven, safe for fun or matches.
• IWB: Ditch the tuckable clip for Discreet Carry Concepts HLR Gear Clips. Match the size to your belt—oversized “one-size-fits-all” clips slip. Soft loops are another solid play.

Last gripe on the multi-gun fit: hate it. On the C2, the extra shell length jabs. Open muzzle sounds cool for threaded barrels—until you’re sweating at the range and a hot comp kisses skin. Or worse, melts poly clothes to you. On the XL? Front sight hangs out naked—snags on draw. Bottom line: this “multi-fit” is a Staccato P holster pretending to be flexible.

The Ugly

Biggest sin? Zero instructions. Especially for OWB swap. Stickers on the Omni holster Gritr slapped on say remove the clip and claw—easy. But nothing about reusing the clip screws + claw posts/spacers to close the gap where the claw was. I didn’t even think of it till retention went to zero.

Seasoned users will MacGyver it. Newbies—the exact crowd this holster targets? They might not. Running a holster with no retention? That’s how accidents happen.

Yeah, yeah—“common sense.” And sure, look close at promo pics and you’ll spot the screws in OWB config. But banking on every buyer figuring that out? Reckless. One dumb mistake away from a lawsuit that’d make a lawyer’s head explode.

Final Verdict

For $65, the Gritr’s Omni holster is a legit starter holster. Great for new gun owners to build skills, try carry styles, and not break the bank. Toss in the upgrades I mentioned, and you’ll stretch its life. Eventually? You’ll (and should) upgrade to purpose-built customs.

Me? I’m keeping this one in the review kit. Perfect for testing loaner guns—no sense dropping custom cash and waiting weeks for something I’ll use once.