

Does it allow you to carry an extra magazine?Ī mag pouch that allows you to carry more ammo is always welcome. You could be spending extra just for the famous name. If a major brand doesn’t seem to be that much better than lesser known brands, you have to reconsider paying more for the big brand holster. This is where you need to be particularly careful how much you pay for one. However, good quality holsters are not always synonymous with big brand names. Manufacturerīrand reputation is important and often stands for a long history of reliability. It’s all about finding that sweet spot where the quality is tolerable for the amount you pay for it. The reality though is that pricing and quality often have an inverse relationship. In an ideal world, you want to go with the lowest cost holster that is of the highest possible quality. It won’t always be possible to tell beforehand that this will happen but there will sometimes be tell tale signs. Some holsters can barely hold together after just a couple of days of continuous use. Other than the deterioration, the sweat can seep through the leather surface and come into contact with the gun thus making the weapon uncomfortable to hold. Continuous exposure to sweat can cause the leather backing to quickly wrinkle. Leather holsters for instance do not hold out as well in hot and humid conditions as those made from carbon fiber.

Is the holster’s exterior gentle to the skin? Do you feel uncomfortable when it comes into direct contact with your body or through a shirt? Your decision should not only hinge on the texture but also what the weather in your area is like and how frequently you intend to use the holster. If, however, your goal is to make sure the gun is not that easily seen, you have to zero in on those that will make it harder for someone to tell when you are carrying. If you do not mind the gun being visible, you have a large pool of holsters to choose from. This all depends on whether you intend to use the holster in concealed carry situations or open carry.
