Gun Holsters: Things To Consider

To the uninitiated, it may not seem so complicated. Find a holster your gun will fit into, right? Wrong! There are many factors to consider when shopping for gun holsters whether online or in local gun shops.

Gun Holster Fit

The first consideration is gun to holster fit. Ensure the holster you purchase is made for the firearm you are buying it for, as well as the accessories installed on it. No one wants to buy a brand new gun holster and then realize it won’t fit because of your laser.

Next, the holster needs to secure the pistol when it is not in use. A hooded holster can prevent dangerous accidental discharges from coat strings, zippers, lipstick, or other objects. GrabAGun offers an extensive selection of holsters for sale. More than any other gun shops, online or local.

Fast Access

An additional consideration is that a holster must allow fast access to the weapon when it’s needed. This is especially important for law enforcement and security personnel. Fumbling to get a gun out of the holster can cost you your life. This is another reason for a proper fitting holster for your gun.

Good gun holsters will make it harder for an assailant to easily lift your pistol from the holster, yet will provide fast access for yourself. The “level of retention” refers to the number of features to keep the gun in the holster. For example, level two provides two features for keeping the gun in the holster. The more features a holster has will slow the draw. On the other hand, a holster with little or no level of retention enables an assailant to easily remove the gun from the holster. It becomes a matter of choice as well as the level of risk you are willing to take. Many police officers prefer level one-or single retention gun holsters for this reason.

How Will You Wear It?

Next, consider how and where the holster will be worn. This can vary greatly and depends upon the wearer. If you’re an individual with a concealed carry pistol, the choice is yours as long as it’s adequately concealed. However, law enforcement have regulations to follow.

Quality

Gun holsters are of varying degrees of quality. You need a holster that is safely functional, efficient, and long lasting. Considering a good holster protects the gun, provides fast access, secures the gun, and fits as comfortable as possible. It is wise to spend the extra money for a good holster. Shop our site and save money.

Types of Holsters

Having a holster is especially important for weapons with no safety. A strap engaging a light trigger upon draw can result in accidental discharge. The holster needs to provide a smooth transition to re-holster single handedly. This is especially important for law enforcement who often have to re-holster a weapon with one hand.

Concealed Carry Holsters

Concealed carry holsters are designed to provide concealment of concealed carry pistols. It is important to realize that concealed means concealed at all times. It is not good enough to intend to conceal. Accidental bulges and little reveals when you sit down or bend over are not allowed. This means a well-fitting holster is a necessity, and wearing a coat, long shirttails or blouses are absolutely essential. The gun must not bulge or be in view for even a moment.

You will want the same desirable factors in this type of holster as any other, with the addition of concealment. How you carry it will be an important consideration in selection. If you carry your pistol in a purse or briefcase and have small children in the home, it is wise to have a gun with two or more safeties, as well as a hooded holster and a high level of retention factor. When shopping online or at gun shops look for these features and help to keep your children safe.

Service and Duty Holsters

Duty holsters are either passive retention or active retention systems. Passive systems feature devices that must be manually engaged such as a thumb break, which is simply a strap that is snapped open with your thumb. The passive system is the most common holster available online or in gun shops.

An active system is an automatic locking system or ALS that locks the pistol into place when it is re-holstered. You must disengage the retention when you are ready to draw. These systems help prevent guns from falling out of holsters. Finding a balance between safety and retention vs. fast access is the key, and it is a matter of personal choice. If you are unable to find this type of holster at any local gun shops, shop our site or give us a call.

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