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Retention Strap on Holster for CCW?
serf
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Is it worth it to have it or not? Can you just leave it unsnap or tucked away for quick draw and have the best of both worlds? Comments, please.
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serf
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It's worth having on an ankle holster for sure.
Not allowed in Texas CCW rules but hey I see your point there.
serf
The shoulder holster I like for my 1911 had no strap and didn't one because it elastically gripped the pistol which fit deep inside and had sort of * over the top of the pistol. Safariland
The IWB one has a thumb break snap behind the hammer, easy/fast enough to use. Pistol fits fairly loose in holster, but it is also held by the belt against the body somewhat. Mine is velcro in place and could be removed completely. I use it.
If not a strap, you need some form of retention you can trust when the unexpected happens.
Neal
I've been expecting the fit to loosen a bit but after 6 months of use, it's still very snug.
The holsters with retention straps. That I used in the past, were belt holsters. Even then, unless the gun was a sloppy loose fit in the holster. Never used the strap. Unless I was hiking in rough country. Or riding a quad.
What are you carrying and how do you carry it?
Depends on the gun and where you carry it. My Glocks all ride in OWB kydex Blackhawk Serpa CQC holsters and have for years. My LCP is usually in a nylon ankle holster with a strap.
What are you carrying and how do you carry it?
Ruger SR9C 9mm and Generic Belt Nylon holster with a retention strap.
serf