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February 16th, 2010, 12:09 PM #1Senior Member
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Is my holster safe?
After reading all these articles about the possbibilites of gun grabbing and disarmament, im starting to worry that my holster may not be the best.
I have a Crossbreed Snapslide, as seen below, however I have it for my XDM 9mm.
Anyone have any comments if I should be ok with this holster or should I look to upgrade to another one?
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February 16th, 2010, 12:14 PM #2
Re: Is my holster safe?
Are you worried about the lack of a retention strap?
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February 16th, 2010, 12:14 PM #3
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Might depend on where you wear it? If on the back as shown it would seem like it would be hard to defend against a grab, and then no retention. If its at 3 o'clock your arm most always hangs over the gun providing some sort of barrier. And if you wear at 1 o'clock your most likley to see the gun grabber and able to protect your weapon. I carry CC 95% of the time so it doesn't matter to me much. That 5% OC is with a kydex holster that has no retention straps or buttons like a serpa but I only wear it at 1 or 3.
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February 16th, 2010, 12:27 PM #4Senior Member
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February 16th, 2010, 12:40 PM #5
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I don't have any formal retention training, so I don't want to be handing out advice, but it sounds to me you're already halfway towards retaining your weapon by being aware of your surroundings. I carry around 2 or 3 o'clock as well, which makes it easier to retain. If your holster is hand molded and if the gun fits snugly in the holster, it makes it difficult for someone to yank it out - if you're not pulling it straight out, it shouldn't come out. I don't think retention straps are for me, but other people feel more comfortable with 'em, which is the most important thing. As long as you can draw quickly and effectively and safely, then use what you like. I just don't think a retention strap provides any considerable increased retention to a properly made holster, and consequently, only slows down a draw.
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February 16th, 2010, 12:52 PM #6
Re: Is my holster safe?
more than anything i would recommend a good hand gun self defense course!
training is everything !!
also perhaps a different position say 4 or 3 o clock.
also situational awareness is critical, at all times of course but even more so when you carry like that !Tigers love pepper, they don't like cinnamon !
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February 16th, 2010, 01:26 PM #7
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I agree with H.E. Pennypacker. Sounds like you are a step ahead just by being aware.
With a good holster carrying 1-3 o'clock, seems like you would be fine without any special retention features.
However if your not comfortable without a thumb break, etc. Pick up a holster that has one. Variety in your holster options is always nice.
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February 16th, 2010, 01:26 PM #8Senior Member
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Re: Is my holster safe?
There are a number of reasons that I prefer conceal carry over open carry, this is one of them
I guess I didn't realize you all had open carry in PA as well.
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February 16th, 2010, 01:39 PM #9
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February 16th, 2010, 01:50 PM #10
Re: Is my holster safe?
Is situational awareness critical? Yes, but that's not the question being asked.
Is retention training a good idea? Certainly, but that's not the question either.
Will changing the position of the holster on your belt help? Sure, but again, not the question at hand.
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After reading all these articles about the possbibilites of gun grabbing and disarmament, im starting to worry that my holster may not be the best.
It has been said that if a holster provides enough retention for you to roll around on the floor without your gun falling out, you are good to go. I, however, want more retention than that from an OWB holster.
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