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An Official Journal Of The NRA | What to Look for in a Holster
Sheriff Jim offers some tips on things to look for - and avoid - when buying a concealed-carry holster.
Holster help...
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Nice article . I disagree with his thoughts about cutting the sweat guard off . I have used several with a sweat guard and never had a bit of trouble. As he said some might and if they do then I can see cutting it off.
One thing I can relate as to my own experience concerning holsters is to never use a thumb break strap holster for a 1911. I have used two , a DeSantis belt holster ( the worst ) and a horizontal shoulder holster made by Galco , and both , if you moved just right , would kick the safety off. Carrying cocked and locked , I didn't like that happening.
If you have a holster of this style , you can test it by putting your pistol , unloaded of course , in the holster , snap the strap and then push the reinforced portion backwards toward the bottom of the grip with your thumb. It will disengage the safety. It doesn't take much pressure either.
One thing I can relate as to my own experience concerning holsters is to never use a thumb break strap holster for a 1911. I have used two , a DeSantis belt holster ( the worst ) and a horizontal shoulder holster made by Galco , and both , if you moved just right , would kick the safety off. Carrying cocked and locked , I didn't like that happening.
If you have a holster of this style , you can test it by putting your pistol , unloaded of course , in the holster , snap the strap and then push the reinforced portion backwards toward the bottom of the grip with your thumb. It will disengage the safety. It doesn't take much pressure either.
