Technical Data
Product Information
GALCO
APO Strongside/Crossdraw Belt Holster for Pistol with Red Dot Optic (RDO)
The APO is GALCO’s outdoor holster for the pistol: low-ride, worn strongside or crossdraw, with a retention strap with glove-friendly tab – made for hunting, hiking and adventures in the wilderness. According to GALCO it fits most carry-style optics.
GALCO has been at home in Phoenix, Arizona since 1983; according to the manufacturer, all Galco products are designed and hand crafted there. The family business was founded in Chicago in 1969.
- Open carry outdoors
Related to the DAO and SAO holsters, the Auto Pistol Outdoorsman is designed for open carry of a semiautomatic pistol while hunting, hiking or camping. It can be worn strongside or crossdraw. Its low ride supports comfort and helps clear pack straps or other equipment.
- Retention strap and tension
The traditional retention strap has a glove-friendly polymer tab. It secures the pistol in brush, over rugged terrain, or while riding a horse, motorbike or ATV/UTV. Tension screw adjustment allows the fit to be tailored.
- Unlined steerhide and hand molding
Unlined premium steerhide is intended for outdoor use. Detailed hand molding promotes retention and shapes the appearance. The APO fits belts up to 1¾ inches.
- Carry method
Low ride, strongside or crossdraw; belts up to 1¾ inches.
Material and craftsmanship
Premium steerhide, black or tan finish.
Available configurations
Compatible firearm models
Glock
- 17Gen 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6
- 19Gen 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6
- 19X
- 20
- 21
- 21SF
- 22Gen 2 · 3 · 4 · 5
- 23Gen 2 · 3 · 4 · 5
- 31
- 32
- 45Gen 5 · 6
- 47Gen 5
- 49
Smith & Wesson
- 19115"
- SW19115"
- SW1911SC4¼"
Tisas
- 19115"
- 1911 A1
- 1911 Raider
Palmetto State Armory
- Dagger Compact
- Dagger Extreme
Ruger
- RXM
- SR19115"
Shadow Systems
- DR920
- MR920
Springfield Armory
- 19114" · 5"
- 1911 Operator4¼" · 5"
Colt
- 19114¼" · 5"
Dan Wesson
- 19115"
Kimber
- 19114" · 5"
Nighthawk Custom
- 19115"
Taurus
- PT19115"
Wilson Combat
- 19114" · 5"
Scope of delivery
- One holster in the selected configuration
Notes
- GALCO describes the cutaway as accommodating most carry-style optics while also working with iron-sighted pistols. According to the manufacturer, the cutaway helps the pistol clear the leather, particularly for shorter-waisted users. This describes the construction, not universal approval of every optic and firearm combination.
- For the most harmonious overall look, we recommend choosing leather holsters and leather accessories from the same manufacturer in the same colour designation. Leather is a natural material; slight variations are possible even within one colour. Colour names such as brown, tan, cognac or natural are not standardised across manufacturers.
- For leather care we recommend the GALCO Leather Cleaner & Conditioner.
* Firearms, optics, magazines, ammunition and accessories shown are not included unless expressly stated. The selected article variant applies.
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