FALCO Partners with GBGuns on New A914 Inside-Waistband Holster
FALCO Holsters rolled out the A914 IWB Griffin Wing holster co-designed with Graham Baates, an Army veteran and YouTube firearms instructor running GBGuns. The collaboration brings field-tested carry experience directly into production holster design. Baates spent years refining concealed carry setups before joining FALCO on this project.
The A914 targets daily carriers who need reliable retention without bulk. FALCO built the holster around common defensive pistols, prioritizing strong retention and smooth draws. The Griffin Wing design features an adjustable cant system. Users can dial in carry angle from zero to 15 degrees forward or backward. This flexibility matters when choosing between appendix, 3-o'clock, or 4-o'clock positions.
Construction uses premium leather with molded polymer reinforcement at trigger guard and muzzle areas. The holster accommodates most single-stack and compact double-stack pistols within the same frame size category. FALCO manufactured each holster to fit specific models, not generic "fits most" marketing. The A914 ships configured for popular duty and carry weapons including Glock 43X, Smith & Wesson M&P Shield EZ, and Sig Sauer P365 variants.
Baates emphasized real-world testing during development. He field-tested prototypes through hundreds of draws, transitions, and repositioning cycles. GBGuns subscribers watched the design process unfold across multiple videos. The final version reflects direct feedback from working gun carriers, not corporate conference rooms.
Why It Matters for Gun Owners
Daily carriers need holsters designed by people who actually carry daily. Too many products come from marketing departments guessing what shooters want. Baates brings verifiable credentials: military service, YouTube subscriber base, and genuine firearm knowledge.
The adjustable cant system solves a real problem. Appendix carry feels natural for some shooters but prints on others. Four-o'clock positioning works for office workers but fails during driving. The A914 lets users adapt without buying multiple holsters. That saves money and simplifies logistics.
FALCO's commitment to model-specific fit addresses another pain point. Generic holsters promote loose retention or inconsistent drawing angles. The A914 molds to specific pistol dimensions, eliminating slop and unpredictability. That matters when your life depends on equipment reliability.
Baates' involvement signals manufacturers are finally listening to working professionals. His subscriber base includes law enforcement, military personnel, and civilian shooters. Their collective feedback drove A914 development more than quarterly profit projections.
Background
FALCO Holsters operates from Italy, building leather carry gear for decades. The company expanded into American markets over the past five years. Multiple firearms publications reviewed FALCO products, noting quality construction and attention to ergonomic details.
Graham Baates built GBGuns from zero to substantial YouTube presence through consistent, honest firearm reviews and tutorials. His content avoids hype and sensationalism. Subscribers respect his straightforward approach to testing equipment under real conditions. The channel draws tactical professionals, competitive shooters, and defensive-minded civilians.
This partnership represents a growing trend: manufacturers collaborating with content creators who have genuine credibility. When a known expert co-designs a product, that carries weight beyond typical marketing claims.
DownRange Bottom Line
The A914 delivers what daily carriers actually need: adjustable positioning, model-specific fit, and design input from someone who carries a gun for real. FALCO and Baates avoided marketing fluff and focused on functional features. If you're searching for a serious IWB holster backed by real-world testing, request details on A914 configurations for your pistol. This collaboration shows what happens when manufacturers trust working professionals over marketing departments.
