The Folly of Chasing Gear – CCW Gear

By Charles Daniel

With this article I will wrap up my Folly of Chasing Gear series with a focus on CCW holsters and belts. I been rather fortunate when it comes to holsters and belts as sheer luck has kept me from making too many bone head choices. Nevertheless, here are some things to take away.

Nylon Holsters:

I have owned exactly one of these affronts to humanity. In fact, I actually owned it prior to getting my Concealed Handgun License. The sole purpose for this holster was to carry my jam-o-matic Rock Island 1911 when hunting. I tricked it up with a drop attachment to maximize its worthlessness and leave no doubt that I was ignorant and inexperienced.

The result is that I was knowledgeable enough to avoid Uncle Mike’s when I got my CCW. Unfortunately a lot of people don’t. My recommendation? AVOID NYLON HOLSTERS AT ALL COST.

Nothing says “Well thought out holster” like nylon

Lesson: You shouldn’t put your $400 gun in a $15 holster and then expect it to carry or have similar retention as a quality holster.

Fobus:

About 7 years ago I actually bought a Fobus holster solely to destroy it. I had seen videos where people had sheared them …Read the Rest

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