Everyone has their preferences for different reason. Some prefer snug leather that's tight enough to provide level 2 retention, some prefer a looser leather with a thumbreak. Some prefer a well-fitting kydex holster using friction as retention, and some prefer loosely molded kydex with some sort of button release (like the blackhawk serpa holster)
find out what style appeals to him, either functionally or aesthetically. personally, I LOVE the look of a classic leather holster, but I'm better trained in using a Blackhawk Serpa Holster, and I think a lot of folks here will agree with me when I say that it's a VERY popular and secure OC holster.
just my 2 cents...
~Jonathan
I really like the blackhawk serpa holsters. Leather ones are also very nice, usually a tighter fit to the body. Just ask him what he wants/likes.Everyone has their preferences for different reason. Some prefer snug leather that's tight enough to provide level 2 retention, some prefer a looser leather with a thumbreak. Some prefer a well-fitting kydex holster using friction as retention, and some prefer loosely molded kydex with some sort of button release (like the blackhawk serpa holster)
find out what style appeals to him, either functionally or aesthetically. personally, I LOVE the look of a classic leather holster, but I'm better trained in using a Blackhawk Serpa Holster, and I think a lot of folks here will agree with me when I say that it's a VERY popular and secure OC holster.
just my 2 cents...
~Jonathan
Safariland 6377 Utilizes what Safariland calls the ALS (automatic locking system) which is disengaged by the thumb during the draw stroke. A very fast yet snatch resistant/secure holster
Safariland 6377 Utilizes what Safariland calls the ALS (automatic locking system) which is disengaged by the thumb during the draw stroke. A very fast yet snatch resistant/secure holster
I have one of these in the smooth surface model. The retention release thumb-=operated lever is more intuitive than is the finger-operated lever on the Serpa... and probably a safer design as well. The only down side is the side of the holster. For strict open carry and no hangups with entry and egress from your vehicle, this is a very good holster to use. I still tend to favor my Fobus Evolution belt holster for my Glock 23, however. But the Safariland 6377 series is a decent and viable choice.
So the thumb release is on the belt side of the holster near the opening?
Yup. Here is a link to their site and one of the holsters with the ALS. Click on the 360 view and rotate.
http://www.safariland.com/DutyGear/product.aspx?pid=6377