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December 4, 2012, 02:47 AM | #26 |
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A well built holster has no need for a retention strap. Unless, it's required for an LEO or similar... I will almost always advise against adding any kind of straps for retention.
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December 4, 2012, 02:51 AM | #27 |
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thankfully this fella had a retention strap,
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=687288
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December 4, 2012, 03:27 AM | #28 |
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Sixer, I don't typically use retention straps.
However, I do typically use form-fitted holsters, such as those by Sam Andrews (andrewsleather.com) and Cerise Wilson (soterialeather.com). Of course, I know and like both of them, but they also make very good holsters, that retain well without straps. Having checked out your site, I will probably try one of yours, soon. Regards, M |
December 4, 2012, 07:18 AM | #29 |
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Do holsters absolutely need retention straps?
Mine does...I carry a 642 OWB and I prefer the pouch to be form fitted but not tight...it will never pass the "upside-down n shake" test.....so I use a retention strap...and I like it. |
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Mleake wrote:
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For non-LE, a properly formed and well built holster doesn't need a strap.
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December 4, 2012, 12:26 PM | #32 | |
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Therefore, using or not using a safety strap is not related to my carrying; it is more academic. I am making holsters as a hobby, and was curious as to the actual need for a safety strap as opposed to the perception based on emotion rather than reality. At this point it seems to me that a safety strap in most cases for a shooter is the latter. |
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December 4, 2012, 12:34 PM | #33 | |
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My holsters do not need retention straps...If I should fall down and the gun drop out, I would just pick it up and put it back in my pocket holster. Which is a Bianchi, very inexpensive, only about 20 bucks, but an excellent rough-out, stiff leather pocket holster. One of the few real bargains in holsters I have seen. |
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December 4, 2012, 07:04 PM | #34 | |
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Just as an example... here are a few pics with a couple of fairly heavy guns. HK P7 Baby Desert Eagle These aren't going to be unholstered unless you intend to draw
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December 4, 2012, 09:52 PM | #35 |
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Sixer, I looked at some of the holsters on your site and find that your designs are rather intriguing. Nice stuff!
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December 5, 2012, 02:11 AM | #36 |
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Sixer, the fact you already make a P7 holster may come in very handy, indeed...
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December 5, 2012, 08:42 PM | #37 |
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The holster I referred to in my earlier post is a de santis. I believe it was called a Scorpion. it is not shown in the current De Santis catalog. I have had it since 1994.
I use it when I am carrying my Springfield factory comp. My normal carry is a Roy's Original Pancake Holster. When I purchased it Pappy, as we called Roy had me apply a heavy (almost a whole can) coat of saddle soap to the holster. I then inserted my 1911 government model into the holster and let it set for two weeks. The holster molded to my pistol and the pistol fits like it was factory molded. On non parkerized finishes I would recommend wrapping the pistol in Teflon tape for the two weeks. I wear the pancake because it does not print and the thumb break is second nature to me. |
December 5, 2012, 09:46 PM | #38 |
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You can have retention without a retention strap.
In almost very situation I prefer a button or strap type retention system. IWB where I already have clothes in the way neither of those options is great so I often go without. If you are open carrying for whatever reason retention is also a plus. I really like the holster that has what looks like a button strap, but it actually just flips down. People unfamiliar with it will try to unsnap it for plenty of time for you to react. |
December 6, 2012, 12:36 PM | #39 |
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As other holster makers have pointed out. A properly wet-molded and hand boned needs no additional retention.
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