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Re: Retention Holsters for Concealed or Open Carry
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2015 1:27 pm
by nightmare69
Whatever level of retention you choose for your OC holster, practice, practice, practice. I practiced with mine so much I was able to draw and aim at a scumbag before he could get his firearm half way out of his waistband.
Another drill I would run at the range was to be able to draw, aim, and fire one round on target (about 5ft to target) in 1.5-2 seconds.
Re: Retention Holsters for Concealed or Open Carry
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2015 2:37 pm
by misterlarry
Great thread! Thanks for the list.
Re: Retention Holsters for Concealed or Open Carry
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2015 4:02 pm
by casp625
Just ordered a Safariland 6378 ALS from Amazon for $38 bucks and it will be here tomorrow! Thanks for the list

Re: Retention Holsters for Concealed or Open Carry
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2015 4:52 pm
by Beiruty
Why do I need another holster?

Re: Retention Holsters for Concealed or Open Carry
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2015 5:43 pm
by mr1337
Does that one use the index finger to disengage the retention mechanism?
Not a fan of the trigger finger having more than one job, like Serpas. That's how negligent discharges happen under stress.
Re: Retention Holsters for Concealed or Open Carry
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2015 5:52 pm
by Excaliber
Beiruty wrote:Why do I need another holster?

Well, just - because!

Re: Retention Holsters for Concealed or Open Carry
Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2015 12:18 am
by John Galt
Excaliber wrote:Beiruty wrote:Why do I need another holster?

Well, just - because!

or because I can.

Re: Retention Holsters for Concealed or Open Carry
Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2015 9:45 am
by oljames3
John Galt wrote:Excaliber wrote:Beiruty wrote:Why do I need another holster?

Well, just - because!

or because I can.

Just because you "can" doesn't mean you shouldn't.

Re: Retention Holsters for Concealed or Open Carry
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 11:45 am
by olafpfj
This list is great but I can't really find what I'm looking for.
I'm looking for a retention holster for my SigP226 that will be a little more subtle in presentation on the belt. I want that "undercover detective revolver" look but using retention and a full sized Sig.
I'm guessing leather but really I'm starting to think that such a thing does not exist. Everything is geared towards a Sig P229.
Are there retention holsters geared towards full sized frames that won't make me look like I'm trying to be "high speed"?
I've looked online till my eyes are blurry...

Re: Retention Holsters for Concealed or Open Carry
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2015 10:36 am
by RHenriksen
I'd also like to find a leather, OWB holster w. a retention solution *other* than a thumb break/strap; but haven't had any luck, either.
Wound up ordering a Desantis Facilitator yesterday; I really like the location of the thumb release between the holster/gun and your body. Thanks for compiling this list, Excaliber!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0051 ... UTF8&psc=1
Re: Retention Holsters for Concealed or Open Carry
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2015 12:37 pm
by mojo84
olafpfj wrote:This list is great but I can't really find what I'm looking for.
I'm looking for a retention holster for my SigP226 that will be a little more subtle in presentation on the belt. I want that "undercover detective revolver" look but using retention and a full sized Sig.
I'm guessing leather but really I'm starting to think that such a thing does not exist. Everything is geared towards a Sig P229.
Are there retention holsters geared towards full sized frames that won't make me look like I'm trying to be "high speed"?
I've looked online till my eyes are blurry...

https://www.copsplus.com/prodnum2965.php
Re: Retention Holsters for Concealed or Open Carry
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2015 12:40 pm
by RHenriksen
mojo84 wrote:olafpfj wrote:This list is great but I can't really find what I'm looking for.
I'm looking for a retention holster for my SigP226 that will be a little more subtle in presentation on the belt. I want that "undercover detective revolver" look but using retention and a full sized Sig.
I'm guessing leather but really I'm starting to think that such a thing does not exist. Everything is geared towards a Sig P229.
Are there retention holsters geared towards full sized frames that won't make me look like I'm trying to be "high speed"?
I've looked online till my eyes are blurry...

https://www.copsplus.com/prodnum2965.php
I saw that one, but the release mechanism is pretty easily discernible by a potential gun grabber. I opted to compromise on the leather vs. plastic to get the more concealed release design on the Desantis.
Re: Retention Holsters for Concealed or Open Carry
Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 11:04 am
by NotRPB
New to me Level 1 and 2 holsters
http://www.fab-defense.com/en/category- ... sters.html
(Ran across while trying to find level 2 or 3 Retention for
Taurus 85 Ultralite small frame revolver<<< Still looking as CQC from Serpa blackhawk doesn't fit it right due to lug under barrel, Taurus made several "85 models")
Re: Retention Holsters for Concealed or Open Carry
Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2015 9:30 am
by Rvrrat14
I'm another Safariland user. Love the ease of the paddle and usability with whatever I'm wearing. For my Glock 19 it's perfect. Don't plan on OC, but glad this holster fits the bill for both! It is lined and helps with wear and the thumb release is perfect for retention.
Re: Retention Holsters for Concealed or Open Carry
Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2015 9:52 am
by VoiceofReason
Will retention holsters be required for concealed carry?