The easiest way to find a compatible shell is to check with each of the recommended brands linked below. Our recommended brands have a good variety of gun/light choices, and are known to work with the Enigma.
The Light Bearing Enigma was designed around the PHLster Floodlight, Henry Spark, and Dark Star Gear Rigel. Other manufacturer’s shells may fit, but results are not guaranteed. The LBE was designed around full size lights such as the Surefire x300 and Streamlight TLR-1. While you can use it with smaller lights such as the TLR7a and TLR7 Sub, you'll need to pay extra attention to the fit guide and the instructions, as holsters can be harder to find.
NOTE: We are not affiliated with any other manufacturers. Not all shells are created equal, and we don’t guarantee your experience with any non-PHLster product. The official PHLster product instructions are NOT superseded by any other manufacturers’ opinions, so if another manufacturer gives you information that conflicts with the information in this fit guide, use the fit guide.
If none of the recommended brands below cover your gun/light model, you’ll need to invest some time into learning the compatibility requirements and searching for a shell on your own. That’s not an easy process. It requires considerable holster expertise, and sometimes there are no Enigma compatible shells, especially for less common gun/light combos.
DO NOT use the Enigma unless you have a holster shell that meets ALL the requirements in the fit guide. If it’s not compatible, don’t try to “make it fit,” or “make it work.” Using the wrong holster or wrong Enigma model can lead to severe injury or death.
If you can’t find a shell here, you may want to consider removing your light and using the standard Enigma, switching to a gun/light combination supported by these recommended brands, or simply holding off on your Enigma purchase for now.
My gun has a light or a laser attached. Will it fit?
Yes! The Light Bearing Enigma is the model you need for guns with attached lights or lasers. Find compatible holster options in the list below.
Does the LBE work with small pistol lights like the TLR7?
Yes! The Light Bearing Enigma works with smaller pistol lights such as the Streamlight TLR7, TLR7 Sub, and other similar options. We recommend the Henry Holsters preassembled Enigma systems for ease of use.
What if I have a sidecar style holster with an attached magazine holder?
Sidecar holsters will not work with the Enigma system. Even if your sidecar holster has a compatible concealment wing, it will not work with the Enigma due to the stresses placed on the holster. Do not attempt to use a sidecar holster with the Enigma. Do not attempt to modify your holster, or your Enigma, to fit a sidecar holster. Using a sidecar holster on the Enigma can lead to failure, severe injury, or death.
If you're looking for a way to carry a spare magazine with the Enigma, that's cool! Check out some safe ways to carry your spare magazine in this video.
What if I have a hybrid style holster with a backer?
Hybrid holsters will not work with the Enigma system. To use a holster with the Enigma, it must have a full kydex shell, and must not have a flat backer. Hybrid holsters are not safe to use with the Enigma due to the severe stress put on the holster shell. Using a hybrid holster on the Enigma can lead to failure, severe injury, or death.
WARNING: There are holsters on the market that are advertised as being Enigma compatible when they are not. These are UNSAFE to use with the Enigma. In the event of a conflict between another manufacturer's advertising and this compatibility guide, THE PHLSTER COMPATIBILITY GUIDE IS THE FINAL AUTHORITY.
Just because it's for sale doesn't mean it's safe! Be cautious. If you have any doubts about holster compatibility, please contact us for help.
My holster uses a different style wing - will it work?
Probably not, but check the fit guide to be sure. You can also contact us with a picture of your holster, and we can help you determine if it will work.
If your holster has the wrong wing, DO NOT USE IT WITH THE ENIGMA. Using a holster with the wrong wing puts excess stress on the materials, which can lead to failure, severe injury, or death.
Can I modify my holster to make it fit?
No. DO NOT attempt to modify your holster shell to fit the Enigma. DO NOT attempt to modify the Enigma faceplate to fit your holster shell. This voids the warranty, weakens the materials, and could lead to a dangerous failure. DO NOT drill through the Enigma faceplate. DO NOT drill extra holes in your holster shell. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD LEAD TO SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. Read the Enigma safety information for more details.
Please don’t take any chances with your safety. If your holster shell is not Enigma compatible, get a new shell. Check out our recommended brands in the Fit Guide above.
Can I use a holster with an open sight channel, or a trigger-guard-only minimalist holster?
You must use a holster which fully encloses the slide of the gun. A holster which does not fully capture the slide of the gun can allow the gun to be dislodged from the trigger guard/trigger clip style holster when used with the Enigma. This can cause the trigger to become exposed, leading to severe injury or death.
Do not use a minimalist trigger guard style holster with the Enigma.
Recommended Brands
These brands are in order based on Enigma-friendly features and ease of use. The further down this page you go, the more complicated and difficult the process becomes. Start at the top and work down as far as you need to find the fit and features you need.
NOTE: We are not affiliated with any other manufacturers, so if you have questions about their ordering process, you need to contact them, not us. Not all holsters are created equal, and we don’t guarantee your experience with any non-PHLster product. These brands are a good place to start, but you must always try other brands at your own risk.
PHLster
PHLster Floodlight 2 – a “universal” holster that indexes on the light, meaning it fits most guns, as long as you have the correct light.
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- Current fit options: Surefire x300 or Streamlight TLR-1. (Other lights are not supported and will not work with the Floodlight.)
Henry Holsters
- Henry Spark – Full Size Lights – a light bearing holster that is molded to both the gun and light.
- Henry Ember – TLR7 sub – a comfortable, minimalist light bearing holster for the TLR7 sub (not compatible with TLR7a).
Want to make this really easy? Buy a pre-assembled Light Bearing Enigma OS, complete with a holster from Henry Holsters. Click through to the Henry website to see what models and options they offer.
Dark Star Gear
- Dark Star Gear Rigel – First select your gun make, then check to see if there’s a “Rigel” model for your gun/light combo. ONLY the Rigel is compatible with the LBE, not any of the others.
JM Custom Kydex
JM Custom Kydex has the widest variety of gun/light combos. Make sure to read their FAQ page thoroughly before ordering so you understand what you’re getting.
Choose the “LB Enigma Compatible” option when ordering.
- JM Custom Kydex Wing Claw 2.5 Light-Bearing Holster – a light bearing holster that is molded to both the gun and light.
KSG Holsters
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KSG Revere– A good option for smaller lights and guns.
- Under “belt attachment,” choose “none – Enigma optimized.”
LAS Concealment
LAS Concealment Saya 2.0 – good variety of fits, including less common guns and gucci options.
Tenicor
The Saga Lux, Malus Sol, and Certum holsters are compatible with the LBE. When assembling these holsters, you may need to use the square screw posts that come with the Tenicor instead of the round screw posts that come with the Enigma.
- Tenicor models for full size lights – From this list, only the Malus Sol is compatible.
- Tenicor models for small lights – From this list, only the Saga Lux and Certum are compatible. See the note below on leg leash adaptations.
What if I have a smaller light?
Check each of the links above to see if any of the recommended manufacturers have a shell for your gun/light combo.
Note: if you have a Gen1 Light Bearing Enigma faceplate with the leg leash tab that extends down, and your holster shell is shorter than the LBE faceplate, you will need to fold over the leg leash attachment during assembly. See how in this assembly video, starting at 20:16.
None of the Recommended Brands have shells for my gun. Now what?
Yikes. Well, if none of the recommended brands cover your gun/light combo, you’ll need to invest some time into learning the Enigma compatibility requirements and searching for a shell on your own. That’s not an easy process. It requires you to develop a level of holster expertise, which takes time. Sometimes there are no Enigma compatible shells available for certain gun/light combos, especially if it’s a cheaper brand or something less common for concealed carry.
If you can’t find a shell from the manufacturers above, you may want to consider switching to a supported combo, taking off the light and using the standard Enigma, or simply holding off on your Enigma purchase for now.
If you choose to continue, here’s what you’ll need to know:
Compatibility Requirements
Your holster must meet ALL the requirements listed below to be compatible with the Light Bearing Enigma. DO NOT attempt to use holsters with the wrong attachment points, and DO NOT use the Light Bearing Enigma without ALL FOUR mounting screws in their correct positions. NO EXCEPTIONS.
The LBE attaches with four screws on the face of the holster. The diagram below shows the hole spacing, and how the holes must be laid out on the holster.
Please note: just because it fits doesn’t mean it works well. There are many shells that will technically line up and fit, but just aren’t that great for Enigma use. We cannot guarantee an optimal product experience with other manufacturers shells, and that’s doubly true if they’re not on the recommended brands list.
Study the diagram carefully, making note of the position of the holes compared to the Modwing-L or Light Wing.
- To be LBE compatible, the holster needs four mounting holes on the face of the holster laid out exactly as shown.
- The holster must be designed and blocked for these mounting holes – you cannot drill holes yourself in a holster not blocked for them.
- Check for proper grip clearance between the top of the Modwing and the grip of the gun.
- To preserve proper grip clearance, the mounting holes should be roughly level with the Modwing-L or Light Wing holes.
- “Sidecar” style holsters with attached magazine carriers are NOT compatible.
- ONLY the Modwing-L, Light Wing, and Tenicor camming bar are compatible with the LBE when used with light bearing holsters. If your light bearing holster has a different wing or claw, it is not compatible. Note that SOME non-light bearing holsters may fit the LBE if all mounting points line up correctly and the holster has the correct wing and wing construction (for example, Tenicor holsters or the Henry Holsters Flint).
Watch this video to learn how the Light Bearing Enigma attaches to the faceplate.
DO NOT attempt to modify your holster shell to fit the Enigma. DO NOT attempt to modify the Enigma faceplate to fit your holster shell. This voids the warranty, weakens the materials, and could lead to a dangerous failure. DO NOT drill through the Enigma faceplate. DO NOT drill extra holes in your holster shell.
Please don’t take any chances with your safety. If your holster shell is not Enigma compatible, get a different shell, or don’t use the Enigma.
Where do I look?
If you can’t find a holster in the links above, try Google. Sometimes searching for your gun model + light model will turn up useful results. You can also join the PHLster Concealment Workshop facebook group and read the Guides (found at the top of the group page), or do a group search for your light or gun model (for example, “TLR-7”).
If you can’t turn up anything with a search, then a good option for your combo might not exist. Consider switching to a better supported light, or try a different holster system.
Can I contact you for help finding a shell?
If you contact us for help, the first thing we’ll do is refer you to this guide and have you check the recommended brands. While we genuinely want to help you, we’re a very small company, and we don’t have the resources to keep track of other businesses' inventory.
If you have found a shell you think is compatible, but you're not sure, please feel free to send us a picture, and we'd be happy to confirm whether it's compatible!
If you have a rare gun that isn't covered by a recommended brand, there may not be a compatible shell, and you should not buy the Enigma at this time. You may want to join the PHLster Concealment Workshop community and search to see if someone else has found a solution.
If you made it this far, thanks for reading!
My gun has a light or a laser attached. Will it fit?
Yes! The Light Bearing Enigma is the model you need for guns with attached lights or lasers. Find compatible holster options in the list below.
What if I have a sidecar style holster with an attached magazine holder?
Sidecar holsters will not work with the Enigma system. Even if your sidecar holster has a compatible concealment wing, it will not work with the Enigma due to the stresses placed on the holster. Do not attempt to use a sidecar holster with the Enigma. Do not attempt to modify your holster, or your Enigma, to fit a sidecar holster. Using a sidecar holster on the Enigma can lead to failure, severe injury, or death.
If you're looking for a way to carry a spare magazine with the Enigma, that's cool! Check out some safe ways to carry your spare magazine in this video.
What if I have a hybrid style holster with a backer?
Hybrid holsters will not work with the Enigma system. To use a holster with the Enigma, it must have a full kydex shell, and must not have a flat backer. Hybrid holsters are not safe to use with the Enigma due to the severe stress put on the holster shell. Using a hybrid holster on the Enigma can lead to failure, severe injury, or death.
WARNING: There are holsters on the market that are advertised as being Enigma compatible when they are not. These are UNSAFE to use with the Enigma. In the event of a conflict between another manufacturer's advertising and this compatibility guide, THE PHLSTER COMPATIBILITY GUIDE IS THE FINAL AUTHORITY.
Just because it's for sale doesn't mean it's safe! Be cautious. If you have any doubts about holster compatibility, please contact us for help.
My holster uses a different style wing - will it work?
Probably not, but check the fit guide to be sure. You can also contact us with a picture of your holster, and we can help you determine if it will work.
If your holster has the wrong wing, DO NOT USE IT WITH THE ENIGMA. Using a holster with the wrong wing puts excess stress on the materials, which can lead to failure, severe injury, or death.
Can I modify my holster to make it fit?
No. DO NOT attempt to modify your holster shell to fit the Enigma. DO NOT attempt to modify the Enigma faceplate to fit your holster shell. This voids the warranty, weakens the materials, and could lead to a dangerous failure. DO NOT drill through the Enigma faceplate. DO NOT drill extra holes in your holster shell. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD LEAD TO SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. Read the Enigma safety information for more details.
Please don’t take any chances with your safety. If your holster shell is not Enigma compatible, get a new shell. Check out our recommended brands in the Fit Guide above.
Can I use a holster with an open sight channel, or a trigger-guard-only minimalist holster?
You must use a holster which fully encloses the slide of the gun. A holster which does not fully capture the slide of the gun can allow the gun to be dislodged from the trigger guard/trigger clip style holster when used with the Enigma. This can cause the trigger to become exposed, leading to severe injury or death.
Do not use a minimalist trigger guard style holster with the Enigma.
