choosing your ideal concealed carry holster
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CHOOSING YOUR IDEAL CONCEALED CARRY
HOLSTER
Consideration Factors
■ Comfort
■ Durability
■ How easy will it be to draw your firearm?
Comfort
■ Everyday carry is when you carry your handgun on you whenever and where ever you
can legally do so.
– For more information on everyday carry visit Bigfoot Gun Belts’ blog about everyday
carry essentials.
■ With that much time using your holster you are going to need something that is
comfortable.
Durability
■ If the holster breaks in a bad situation then you are looking at a major disadvantage in
dire circumstances.
■ In the long run it pays to get the most durable holster you can find.
■ The shell may break down after drawing so many times.
■ Keep the warranty in mind when searching for a good quality holster.
Retention
■ Retention derives from retain meaning “to keep possession of”
■ A great holster will have:
– Enough retention to keep your firearm well secured
– Not an excess of retention making your draw difficult and slower than it should normally be.
■ Retention is a temperamental factor that you may need to play around with a bit until the
perfect amount is reached.
Different Types of Holsters■ There are many different kinds of holsters that people look for when completing their everyday
carry setup. Here are a few:
■ Slide Holsters
– Slide OWB holster are worn on the outside of the belt.
■ Hip Holsters
– Clips on the belt but hangs down your leg and straps around as well
Different Types of Holsters
■ Shoulder Holsters
– Attached via shoulder harness, putting the pistol near your armpit.
■ If you are looking into other holsters for your carry experience visit this blog post
about choosing your first concealed carry holster
Shoulder Holster
■ Shoulder Holsters are well known for a typical cop or detective carry mainly due to the Hollywood portrayal.
■ Shoulder Holsters are effective however they are not the most comfortable.
■ Carrying a shoulder holster may result in constant rib pressure.
■ If you are in the military or police force, the shoulder holster may not pair well with any protective chest setup.
Hip Holster
■ The main problem with a hip holster is heat and comfort.
■ The hip holster may tighten your pants a bit with the strap and also reduce
breathability.
■ It works well for some people, others not so much.
Slide Holster
■ Of the three, the slide holster is typically the most comfortable because it doesn’t
require any straps.
■ There is no excess pressure either.
■ Slide holsters are also usually form-fitting and have a low profile.
Drawing Your Weapon
■ When setting up your retention there are two important things to keep in mind.
– The weapon should stay put given a good shake.
– The weapon should come out with a decent pull in one solid motion.
■ Since the retention can be a little picky, it is usually best to be able to adjust it yourself.
Choice Number One
■ Due to comfortability and reliability reasons, if you are looking to open carry, a slide holster is an excellent option.
■ Many holster companies use rivets which prevents you from adjusting your retention according to your preferences.
■ If you are looking for a good quality slide holster check out the Alien Gear Cloak Slide, with its adjustable retention and life-time warranty.