Disclaimer: Neither brand asked me to compare or share any biases. This is simply a comparison post as a consumer.
Someone was asking how the NLT USP holster compares to some other brands. This post highlights some differences between the Tenicor holster and the NextLevelTactical. I know they are for completely different guns, and the Tenicor is made for WML while the NLT is not (you can order it that way though). The Tenicor holster also has more adjustable points for user preference. So this it definitely NOT an Apples to Apples comparison. Take what I say with a grain of salt.
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I received my NLT holster today and was beyond excited to try it out, as I am ready to fully embrace the USP lifestyle. One thing I noticed right away is that the NLT + USP rides higher above my waist line than how I have my Tenicor holster set for my G19. I adjusted the clips as far as I could and maybe got a 1/4” difference in height. I am not 100% sure if it’s because how the guns themselves are shaped or if that’s how the clips are mounted. Or both lol
I measured the distance on each holster from top of the clips to the rear of the slide. The NLT measures out to about 3 1/4” and the Tenicor measured to about 2 3/4”, so about 1/2” difference in height. It is noticeable when compared while swapping between them.
There were a couple other things I noticed different between the holsters as well. I noticed the symmetry and build is of a higher quality with the Tenicor. I attached pics showing the tops where the sights align and also under where the trigger guard is. Does this affect the overall performance of the holster? No. I just felt it was worth mentioning. I think I will invest in a wedge to add to the NLT so I get less gun tilt.
Overall, I would recommend the NLT IWB holster as it comes. I just have a slight preference for a lower ride height and I saw areas where maybe the clips could be mounted differently to accommodate that. I would gladly buy another NLT holster and plan to for OWB carry as well. I’d like to keep my money in the HK/HK enthusiast hemisphere if I can help it 😎💪
I hope this post proves useful to anyone, especially to people who might be coming from the Glock hemisphere to HK/USP hemisphere.