| Holsters to guns are like clothes to a human being. It | | | | different types of holsters now and some are so |
| keeps it protected from dust and dirt. It prevents | | | | designed not to look like a holster to afford |
| the possibility of any damage to the gun by impact | | | | concealment or camouflage effect. If so, check as to |
| against other objects. By holding the gun within it, | | | | what mechanism that holster uses to keep the gun in |
| holsters also leave a policeman free to use his hands | | | | place. |
| for whatever else he has to do. And because there | | | | There are holsters designed to look like cell phone |
| are concealed holsters as well, a gun can be carried | | | | cases or wallets in order not to give away the |
| without others knowing that the policeman is armed. | | | | presence of the gun. These may have special pistol |
| A good holster should be able to do all these jobs. So | | | | placement provision inside to rest the gun in such a |
| buyers should ideally make a checklist of the things | | | | way that it can be released by pressing with a finger. |
| for which they need their holsters and see whether | | | | Different types of holsters will have different |
| the holster they are buying does all these effectively. | | | | placement and release provisions and buyers should |
| Given below are some of the things that you should | | | | consider whether they are comfortable with the |
| check while buying a holster. | | | | type of mechanism that particular holster has got. |
| Holsters should never be of the type that closes | | | | There are many holsters that are 'free-size' in that it |
| automatically. If the holster closes automatically when | | | | may fit many sizes of guns. However, there are also |
| the gun is drawn out, it will be very inconvenient to | | | | those, which are suitable only for specific sizes of |
| use. Holsters should ideally remain open when the gun | | | | guns. For example, cross draw holsters designed for |
| is taken out so that the user can slide it back | | | | .45 caliber pistols may be suitable for only that model |
| effortlessly with one hand after the job is over. | | | | of pistol. It may accommodate different barrel |
| Belt holsters should correctly match the belt | | | | lengths but may not be suitable for a pistol of any |
| provisions. Whatever slots or hooks or loops the belt | | | | other caliber, however good it looks. These minor |
| has got, the belt holster should have a corresponding | | | | details also have to be checked while purchasing |
| or matching loop or hook so that it can be latched on | | | | holsters. |
| securely on the belt. Holsters should be tightly in place | | | | The trigger guard of a gun should remain covered all |
| for users to be comfortable with carrying the gun | | | | the time and holsters should be checked for that too |
| around and for using it instantly when necessary. | | | | before buying it. Since holsters can be on the belt or |
| Holsters must have what is referred to as 'easy | | | | at the ankle or back or shoulders, choose one that |
| draw' or 'quick draw' facility. Holsters should ideally fit | | | | you feel comfortable about using depending upon |
| the gun snugly enough not to need straps or loops | | | | your body nature and handling habits. |
| to keep the gun in place. However, there are | | | | |