{"product_id":"sniper-beretta-apx-centurion-hybrid-kydex-holster-right-hand-black","title":"Sniper Beretta APX Centurion Hybrid Kydex Holster Right Hand Black","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the Sniper Gear IWB Hybrid Holster built for the Beretta APX Centurion, made by Guns \u0026amp; Tactics Ltd in Cape Town, one of South Africa's longest-running Kydex holster manufacturers. The hybrid construction pairs a form-moulded.08-inch Kydex shell against the pistol with a padded nylon backer that sits against the body, so the hard plastic never touches skin while the trigger guard and muzzle stay fully boxed in for safe carry inside the waistband.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere a pure Kydex shell can dig into a hip over a long day, the cushioned backer spreads the gun's weight across a wider pad, which is the main reason shooters move to a hybrid once they start carrying daily rather than just at the range. Two adjustable polymer belt clips run on their own hardware at either side of the shell, letting the holster be set for ride height and cant independently of the moulded retention, and a textured polymer wing on the trigger-guard side helps tuck the grip in against the body for better concealment under a shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinished in black with a matte-textured Kydex face, this holster is built specifically around the APX Centurion's frame and trigger guard, not as a generic one-size-fits-many design, so retention stays consistent without a thumb break or strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoulded Kydex shell captures the trigger guard and front of the frame precisely, giving passive retention without straps so the pistol only releases on a deliberate upward draw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded nylon backer isolates the hard shell from the body, cutting down on the hot spots and printing that bare Kydex causes over a full day of carry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual adjustable belt clips, one on each side of the shell, can be repositioned up or down independently to dial in ride height and forward cant to suit appendix, strong-side or cross-draw carry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA textured polymer gripping wing on the support-hand side presses the holster and grip in close to the body, pulling the pistol tighter against the waistline for a flatter concealed profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive ventilation\/weight-relief holes are moulded through the Kydex spine, shaving material and bulk without weakening the shell around the trigger guard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRight-hand orientation with a strong-side forward cant is set up for a conventional draw stroke; left-hand and OWB versions are built on request from the same pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:15px 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600; width:35%; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSniper Gear (Guns \u0026amp; Tactics Ltd)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eModel fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBeretta APX Centurion \/ APX Compact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eCarry style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInside the waistband (IWB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eHand orientation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRight hand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eShell material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eKydex, approx. 2mm (.08 in) (typical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eBacker material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePadded ballistic nylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eClip configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDual adjustable polymer belt clips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eRetention type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePassive, friction\/moulded fit, non-adjustable screw tensioning (typical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eBelt width accepted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 40-45mm (1.5-1.75 in) (typical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eCompatible calibre (APX Centurion)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e9x19mm Parabellum \/.40 S\u0026amp;W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eCountry of manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFit \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe shell is moulded directly off a Beretta APX Centurion, so it also carries the shorter-grip APX Compact cleanly since the two pistols share the same slide and trigger guard dimensions, only differing in grip length below the magazine well. It will not fit the full-size APX or the subcompact APX A1 Carry without a different mould, and light-bearing or red-dot-equipped Centurions need a cut shell rather than this standard version. The APX Centurion itself runs a 94mm (3.7 in) barrel, stands 122mm (4.8 in) tall and weighs around 26.4oz unloaded, numbers worth knowing if comparing against other IWB options in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe front shell is thermoformed Kydex, heated and pressed around a Centurion blank so every contour, slide serration and trigger-guard radius is captured for a snug, rattle-free fit. The rear pad is a layered nylon mat, stitched around the edge and bonded to the Kydex through the mounting hardware, which is how hybrids manage to feel softer against the hip than an all-Kydex design while keeping the same muzzle and trigger coverage. Hardware is black oxide-finished steel screws through reinforced polymer standoffs, chosen so the clips can be removed and reset without stripping the threads over normal use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSizing \u0026amp; Adjustment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth belt clips loosen with a Phillips screwdriver and slide along two rows of mounting holes, giving roughly three height positions per side and a similar range of forward cant adjustment. Moving both clips the same amount keeps the holster riding level; moving them unevenly tilts the muzzle forward or back for appendix versus strong-side carry. No tools are needed for day-to-day draw and holster; the adjustment is a set-once task done when the holster is new.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe holster ships assembled and ready to wear, with both belt clips fitted and the mounting screws already torqued to a workable tension. No spare hardware, cant wedge or instructions are typically boxed with it; the clips are adjusted directly on the unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWipe the Kydex face down with a damp cloth to keep grit out of the trigger-guard channel, and avoid leaving the holster in a hot car where Kydex can soften and lose its exact moulded fit. The nylon backer can be spot-cleaned with mild soap; avoid machine washing since the bonded Kydex shell will not tolerate agitation or heat drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrand Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuns \u0026amp; Tactics Ltd trades as Sniper Gear and has built Kydex holsters, belts and body armour out of Cape Town for South African concealed carriers, sport shooters and security users for well over a decade, with a large catalogue of pistol-specific moulds and a long-running infused pattern collection alongside plain colours like this black finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuited to an APX Centurion owner moving from a nylon or leather holster into daily IWB carry who wants a firmer, more consistent draw than soft holsters offer, without the bare-Kydex discomfort some first-time concealed carriers complain about against bare skin or thin clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this fit my APX A1 Carry?\u003c\/strong\u003e No, the A1 Carry is a shorter frame; this mould is cut for the Centurion and Compact only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I switch it to left-hand carry?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not on this unit; it is moulded right-hand only, though Sniper Gear builds a mirrored left-hand version on the same pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit a red-dot-equipped slide?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not this standard version; an optics-cut APX needs a taller opening that this mould does not provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tight is the retention out of the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e Firm enough to carry muzzle-down with the pistol staying seated through normal movement, loosening slightly with the first few weeks of use as the Kydex settles to the gun.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sniper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68108968460517,"sku":"CDX-SN3026","price":1653.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/0010\/6725\/files\/sniper-beretta-apx-centurion-hybrid-kydex-holster-right-hand-1.jpg?v=1794472738","url":"https:\/\/guardsondutyshop.co.za\/products\/sniper-beretta-apx-centurion-hybrid-kydex-holster-right-hand-black","provider":"Guards On Duty Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}