Re: Holster Q
I have seen a few pistols slide across the floor because of the lack of a retention device. An attacker may tackle you. You may end up in a ground fight. I PERSONALLY would not carry without one. I was wearing a cheap DiSantis belt loop holster with a thumb break during a training session. The instructor had just taught us how to "cover down" on the pistol in the event of a gun grab attempt. This meant cupping your gun side hand toward your body and covering the rear of the slide while squeezing the thumb break with your fingers on the holster nearest your body and the palm of your hand on the outside of the holster. After doing this, the instuctor chose me, and asked me to do the same thing, but only use my thumb and middle finger. I did this and he grabbed the grip of the training weapon and lifted me off the ground. After holding me there, he asked the class if they thought the thumb break was a good retention device. The belt loops on my pants eventually ripped. Anyway, a thumb break is an excellent retention device. With the proper practice, the draw will be effortless. I would rather keep my weapon than be shot with it.
Jules
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