SKU: XO40LP08BK
UPC: 648018012600
MPN: 40LP08BK
The BLACKHAWK TecGrip FormLok is a moldable inside-the-waistband holster built for small-frame carry revolvers. Size 8 is cut for two-inch-barrel guns including the S&W J-Frame, the Ruger snub-nose line, and the Taurus 856. It carries clipless, relying on a tacky outer surface that grips against the waistband instead of hooking over a belt. That makes it a practical pick for shooters who want a low-profile setup they can reposition without dedicated belt hardware. The ambidextrous build works for left- or right-side carry straight out of the package, so one holster covers either draw preference for the same revolver.
What sets this holster apart is its multi-layer construction. The shell pairs a tacky outer grip layer with high-density closed-cell foam, a Memory-Lok thermoformable plastic middle layer, and a friction-resistant 600 denier polyester interior liner. The owner heats the holster and presses it around a specific revolver, much like fitting a mouthguard, which forms passive friction retention tuned to that gun. The kit ships with a heavy-mil prep and dunk bag plus a T-handle tool for shaping the sight channel. A low-cut sight channel clears red dot sight optics and front sights, and a low-profile shirt guard keeps fabric off the gun. This holster is not designed for light-bearing setups.
This holster suits everyday concealed carry with a J-Frame, Ruger snub, or Taurus 856 when you want comfort against the body and the freedom to move carry position without screws or clips. Mold it once to your revolver and it holds that fit. Pair it with a sturdy gun belt and you have a discreet appendix or strong-side rig that disappears under a shirt. Browse our full range of inside-the-waistband holsters if you carry other platforms, or check the Taurus holster and S&W holster lineups for more revolver-ready options.
Yes. Size 8 is cut for small-frame carry revolvers with two-inch barrels, including the Taurus 856, the S&W J-Frame, and the Ruger snub-nose line. You heat and mold the Memory-Lok core around your specific revolver for a passive friction fit tuned to that gun.
The outer surface uses a tacky grip material that holds against the waistband and undergarment through friction. There is no belt clip or hook, so you can reposition the holster anywhere along the waistband without dedicated hardware.
You heat the holster, then press your unloaded revolver into the Memory-Lok thermoformable core, similar to fitting a sports mouthguard. The included heavy-mil prep and dunk bag and T-handle sight channel tool help shape the fit and clear the sight channel.
No. The TecGrip FormLok is not designed for light-bearing use. It is built for bare small-frame revolvers, with a low-cut sight channel that clears front sights and red dot sight optics.
It is ambidextrous, so it works for either left- or right-side carry out of the package. One holster covers either draw preference for the same revolver.
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