Friday, June 14, 2019

Before Buying Kydex Concealed Carry Holsters

By Robert Campbell


Right now you are currently on this article since you have just bought a new sidearm for yourself. You are all excited to get accessories for it, and your friends have suggested kydex concealed carry holsters for your use. This sounds like a good idea but first you may have to finish this article first for some information to help you out.

Before deciding on what brand or model to buy, do make a simple checklist first. A checklist is a valuable management and planning tool that will help keep track of things to consider, and also serve as a reminder of things overlooked or even missed. Since it is always in your best interest to arrive at an informed decision, always use a checklist.

Do put into your mind that kydex is not the name of any specific brand whatsoever but the make of a special kind of material. It is thermoplastic so it can withstand high temperatures and pressures despite its light weight. It is a also highly moldable akin to fiberglass, but hundreds of times more durable.

The foremost and most important, if not primary consideration for any holster that you have an eye on is retention. Choose a unit that has high retention properties that will keep the weapon in its lace regardless of sudden motions or jerks even. Retention is something that should not be taken lightly, even no matter how good the holster may look or how popular it is at the market at the moment.

Do factor in comfort also as part of your purchasing decision. A good holster is not only one that has good retention but one that you love wearing as well. Get one that is so comfortable that you will not even be aware that it is there, even with extended use.

Another consideration which you should take as part of your decision checklist is ride and cant. The ride and cant of the holster must be adjustable. Ride basically means how high or deep it sits in the saddle whilst cant means the angle by which it rests inside the saddle while you carry it. Both must be adjustable not only for practical purposes, but additional comfort as well.

Do choose a holster that I model specific and actually made for the make of weapon that you own. Do not get a one size fits all unit, as these will sometimes have the worse retention properties of all and it will affect your overall safety. Model specific holsters may be a bit more expensive, but you never compromise safety.

It is also a good idea to ask others with experience in helping you choose a good model and brand. To do this ask around from your community or gun club for tips and suggestions on their experience with kydex holsters. If this is not possible, it is also possible for you to go to online forums that deal with the subject and ask from there, in particular law enforcement forums.




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