Holsters, Magazine Pouches, & Belts
While there are countless options of holsters, several of which are stellar in design and workmanship, there are also tons of shoddy designs & questionable quality. Some are downright unsafe ((...and I am not referring to the Serpa Holster. Serpa isn't my favorite design, but adherence to 'trigger finger discipline' during the draw stroke should be universal to whatever holster you use)).
The below holsters & magazine pouches are ones that I have personally used, and have no reservations with recommending.
For the Crossbreed holsters, I do recommend paying a little extra for the Horsehide leather option, as it will hold up to humid environments & body sweat better than any other type of leather that I've seen so far. Also, for those Crossbreed holsters that offer an optional 'Sweat guard', I would recommend that but ONLY if you also select the 'Combat Cut' option; their standard 'Sweat Guard' without the Combat Cut will inhibit your ability to get a solid grip on the gun at the initial draw stroke.
Note that regardless of what holster you invest in, here are some general guidelines:
1. The holster should be made SPECIFICALLY for whatever handgun you are using it with. While there are some generic holsters that are 'one-size-fits-most', those may or may not secure you handgun appropriately, and may or may not cover the entire trigger guard.
2. Your holster MUST cover the entire trigger guard, and PROTECT the trigger from activation!
3. Holsters that have adjustable retention are best; some holsters will have a set-screw that increases retention, while others you will need to heat up using a hair dryer to make the Kydex pliable in order to carefully increase or decrease the tension on the gun. Set-screws are obviously more convenient, but both are an option.
4. Ensure your holster will accommodate any atypical features on your handgun, such as 'suppressor-height sights', a red dot optic, or threaded barrel. Also understand that if you mount a weapon light on your handgun, you will need a holster that will accommodate THAT EXACT weapon light; each weapon light make / model may have different dimensions, so be sure before you buy.
5. Nylon holsters are garbage. Please do not waste your money on them. They will lose their form in little time, and are too pliable for a reliable draw stroke. Cheap thin leather holsters fall in this same category; if you buy a leather holster, make sure the leather is thick & of good quality.
6. A sturdy belt is generally required to keep your holster secure in a consistent position, so that your 'muscle memory' of the draw stroke will allow your autonomic system to initiate a smooth draw under extreme stress. Whatever belt you use should be rigid enough to not sag under the weight of your holstered gun ((rigid in the vertical plane, as in 'up & down'; it will of course need to be flexible in the horizontal plane, around your waistline, so it's comfortable to wear daily)).
Note: Several of these contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a commission if you make a purchase when clicking a link.
The below holsters & magazine pouches are ones that I have personally used, and have no reservations with recommending.
For the Crossbreed holsters, I do recommend paying a little extra for the Horsehide leather option, as it will hold up to humid environments & body sweat better than any other type of leather that I've seen so far. Also, for those Crossbreed holsters that offer an optional 'Sweat guard', I would recommend that but ONLY if you also select the 'Combat Cut' option; their standard 'Sweat Guard' without the Combat Cut will inhibit your ability to get a solid grip on the gun at the initial draw stroke.
Note that regardless of what holster you invest in, here are some general guidelines:
1. The holster should be made SPECIFICALLY for whatever handgun you are using it with. While there are some generic holsters that are 'one-size-fits-most', those may or may not secure you handgun appropriately, and may or may not cover the entire trigger guard.
2. Your holster MUST cover the entire trigger guard, and PROTECT the trigger from activation!
3. Holsters that have adjustable retention are best; some holsters will have a set-screw that increases retention, while others you will need to heat up using a hair dryer to make the Kydex pliable in order to carefully increase or decrease the tension on the gun. Set-screws are obviously more convenient, but both are an option.
4. Ensure your holster will accommodate any atypical features on your handgun, such as 'suppressor-height sights', a red dot optic, or threaded barrel. Also understand that if you mount a weapon light on your handgun, you will need a holster that will accommodate THAT EXACT weapon light; each weapon light make / model may have different dimensions, so be sure before you buy.
5. Nylon holsters are garbage. Please do not waste your money on them. They will lose their form in little time, and are too pliable for a reliable draw stroke. Cheap thin leather holsters fall in this same category; if you buy a leather holster, make sure the leather is thick & of good quality.
6. A sturdy belt is generally required to keep your holster secure in a consistent position, so that your 'muscle memory' of the draw stroke will allow your autonomic system to initiate a smooth draw under extreme stress. Whatever belt you use should be rigid enough to not sag under the weight of your holstered gun ((rigid in the vertical plane, as in 'up & down'; it will of course need to be flexible in the horizontal plane, around your waistline, so it's comfortable to wear daily)).
Note: Several of these contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a commission if you make a purchase when clicking a link.
Holsters
Crossbreed Holsters:
Blade-Tech
Magazine Pouches
Crossbreed
Blade-Tech
Belts
Crossbreed
