Choosing Your Holster

Published on September 17, 2015
Duration: 1:41

This video from Top Guns provides a quick tip on choosing between soft and molded holsters for concealed carry. It highlights that while soft holsters can offer comfort, they often make reholstering, especially one-handed, difficult or impossible without removing the holster from the belt line. Molded holsters, though potentially less comfortable initially, significantly improve the ease and safety of reholstering, minimizing the risk of accidental discharges.

Quick Summary

Molded holsters offer superior reholstering ease and safety compared to soft holsters for concealed carry. Their precise fit allows for quick, one-handed reinsertion, minimizing the risk of accidental discharges, unlike many soft holsters which can collapse and hinder the process.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Reholstering Difficulty
  2. 00:16Molded Holster Fit
  3. 00:22Ease of Reholstering
  4. 00:30Soft vs. Molded Holsters
  5. 00:37Soft Holster Disadvantages
  6. 00:41One-Handed Reholstering
  7. 00:57Personal Holster Preference
  8. 01:05Minimizing Accidental Discharge
  9. 01:10Top Guns Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main advantage of a molded holster over a soft holster for concealed carry?

The primary advantage of a molded holster is its superior reholstering capability. Unlike many soft holsters, molded holsters are specifically shaped to your firearm, making it significantly easier and safer to reinsert the gun, especially with one hand.

Why can soft holsters make reholstering difficult?

Soft holsters often lack the rigidity and precise fit of molded holsters. This can cause the holster opening to collapse, making it challenging to align the firearm for reholstering, and sometimes requiring the holster to be removed from the belt.

How does a molded holster contribute to firearm safety?

Molded holsters enhance safety by facilitating quick and secure reholstering. This reduces fumbling and the potential for the firearm to be dropped or for a finger to accidentally engage the trigger during the reholstering process.

Is comfort or functionality more important when choosing a concealed carry holster?

While comfort is a factor, functionality, particularly safe and efficient reholstering, is paramount for concealed carry. Molded holsters generally offer better functionality, which can outweigh the initial comfort of some soft holsters.

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