Yes. VacHolster has different sleeves that are designed to fit all repeater syringes, no matter the brand. The most common ones we see people buying are the 50ML and 25ML size syringes from companies like Allflex, Prodigy, NJ Phillips, and Prima. If you’re using a livestock vaccine syringe, VacHolster has a sleeve that will fit.

No. If you own a VacHolster and change syringes at some point, you don’t need to buy a new holster. Just go online and order the sleeve that fits your new gun. Each sleeve costs $30 and they can be swapped out in seconds.

Gently pull the leather tab on the back of the holster. Slide the old sleeve out, and slip the new one in. It’s quick, doesn't require any tools, and can be done in less time than it takes to rope a calf.

We believe we own the largest collection of vaccine gun styles and brands in the world. We have a ton of sleeves for less common guns that we don’t keep on the website just so it doesn't get too cluttered, but we guarantee we have one.  If you don’t see what you are looking for just send us an email at info@vacholster.com with the brand name and size or a picture and details of your gun, and we will get you sorted out.

Clip it to your belt, waistband, or pocket. Fasten the leg straps. Go to work. It can be put on or taken off in seconds. If you are taking a break, you can pull the whole thing off and put it in the cooler in an instant.

The webbing strap adjusts in length up to 3” allowing the gun to be comfortably positioned on anyone from kids to adults. The neoprene legs strap has two different velcro spacings on each strap making it easy to fit any size leg.

Gently pull the leather tab on the back of the holster, slide the sleeve out, turn it around, and slide it back in with the dovetail on the other side. It’s quick, doesn't require any tools, and can be done in less time than it takes to rope a calf.

Yes. The holster easily shields needles up to 1.5” in length. It never hurts to keep the cap on the needle, but you and I both know that as soon as you turn your back on it, that cap falls off and gets lost in the dirt. Having a built in needle guard means less risk of jabbing yourself or someone else and more confidence in doing the work.

No. It rides close to your side, so you can ride, walk pens, or work chutes without snagging or bouncing around. We chose the thigh holster after years of experimentation with different body positions because it just worked the best in the most circumstances. We do have a chest strap rig but we only recommend it in very specific circumstances. There is a reason that the biggest evolution in quick access holster technology in the last 5000 years was the thigh holster. We have brought that innovation to ranching.

Yes. Each sleeve is made from UV blocking ABS. At ⅛” thick, the sleeves cut UV radiation by approximately 99.99%. The sleeves do not wrap fully around each syringe, so the exposed portion of the syringe may still absorb UV radiation under the right conditions. In situations where eliminating all UV radiation is necessary, a strip of UV blocking tape can be added to the gun to achieve full protection from the sunlight. Vaccine syringes with an amber colored barrel can also block between 90% and 95% of additional UV radiation.

No. Not by itself. The VacHolster sleeve is not meant to regulate the temperature of the vaccine. Once the vaccine comes out of the cooler there is no better system to help you get it to your cattle quickly and effectively than VacHolster. 

Yes. If it gets vaccine, blood, manure, or dirt on it, the sleeve can be unmounted and washed with disinfectant or soap and hot water. The universal mounting rig can be washed down by hand and hung out to dry. Just add some leather conditioner to the leg guard when you are done, and it will stay in great shape for years to come.

Like any good leather gear, give it a light oil or conditioner once in a while, and it’ll stay in great shape for years.

Yes, just like a good saddle or reins. That’s normal for leather and only adds character. Having a dark holster is a matter of pride. It means you’ve been working.

Yes. That’s exactly what it’s built for. Cold mornings or hot days, dust, rain, or mud, use it for branding, AI, and weaning, put it to the test in the pens, and the chute. We guarantee a holster that works as hard as you do.

Heavy-duty leather and steel hardware with a sleeve made out of tough UV and shock resistant ABS. No cheap materials. It’s ranch gear, not a toy.

No. It’s tough enough to take abuse. You’d have to work hard to break one. Can you break it if you jump up and down on it or drive over it with a trailer full of yearling bulls? Yes! Don’t do those things! (If it does break during normal use, let us know and we will replace it.)

Because his holster didn’t actually work that well or you would still be using it. Plus, he was the only one who knew exactly how to put it on. We probably own the largest collection of homemade vaccine gun holsters in the world, and have seen an awful lot of attempts to solve this problem. While many of them make a fair attempt, none of them actually solve it. VacHolster solves the problem in a way that everybody can use.

Yes. Even if you only use it a few weeks a year, the time, stress, and wasted vaccine it saves you will more than pay for itself.

Because your syringe is always where your hand expects it to be, there is no fumbling, no dropping, and no delays at the chute or on the ground. That keeps the work moving and reduces the time spent working each cow. Less time spent being worked equals less stress on your cattle.

Every VacHolster is made right here in Southeast Colorado in the good old USA.

Absolutely. If something isn’t right, we’ll make it right. We have a 120-day money back guarantee for a reason.