How is this for reholstering after drawing the weapon?
207527
The Kydex portion does not change shape and thus re-holstering will be consistent as long as you wear the holster in the same place on your body. Retention is very positive and you should keep your thumb on the rear of the slide to prohibit its movement and assure solid 'lock'. Like anything else with carry, practice is required to become proficient and to make the task second nature.
207528
its not horrible. I've practiced a lot with an unloaded weapon at home and got pretty quick with it. For me it's alot to do with muscle memory. Don't carry the gun that requires that holster anymore.
207529
As far as for reholstering after you draw, just tuck your shirt back in and you are done. Just as you would when you first put the holster on and shirt tucked in. If you mean as far as taking the weapon out covertly and putting it back in then it's not covert because you need to pull your shirt out from being tucked in and retuck your shirt after.
385631
I'm assuming you want the opening to stay open after you draw your pistol, correct?The answer is yes, but not much. The top (opening) has double leather layers, which helps it to stay open. But it's leather and there's only so much leather can do.
414614
You'll have to work the holster a little by holstering and drawing your gun with light attached. It's rea snug at first and feels like the corners of the light are catching. After breaking in the holster the draw is much smoother. I haven't found another holster to suit my needs so it was worth the time it took to break in the holster. If you're really looking for a quick snag free set up round the corners and edges on the back side of your light/laser set up and reblue where you removed material. Good luck,I hope this helps
37711
It does not collapse or fold like an entrenching tool. It is one solid piece. It has a very sturdy sheath that holds it very well. The sheath holds this tool very firmly so, while it will not fall out or move around, do not expect a quick draw if you are thinking of this as a defensive device. It is a great all around tool that takes and holds an edge extremely well. Maybe too well. I keep mine almost razor sharp and I have to be VERY careful not to touch any of the sharpened edges. A simple touch results in an open gash. The M48 does not have to be this sharp though. It is just my preference to make and keep it that way. It does not collapse or fold like an entrenching tool. It is one solid piece. It has a very sturdy sheath that holds it very well. The sheath holds this tool very firmly so, while it will not fall out or move around, do not expect a quick draw if you are thinking of this as a defensive device. It is a great all around tool that takes and holds an edge extremely well. Maybe too well. I keep mine almost razor sharp and I have to be VERY careful not to touch any of the sharpened edges. A simple touch results in an open gash. The M48 does not have to be this sharp though. It is just my... » Read More It does not collapse or fold like an entrenching tool. It is one solid piece. It has a very sturdy sheath that holds it very well. The sheath holds this tool very firmly so, while it will not fall out or move around, do not expect a quick draw if you are thinking of this as a defensive device. It is a great all around tool that takes and holds an edge extremely well. Maybe too well. I keep mine almost razor sharp and I have to be VERY careful not to touch any of the sharpened edges. A simple touch results in an open gash. The M48 does not have to be this sharp though. It is just my preference to make and keep it that way. « Show Less
1977553
I have. It is a decent padle-type holster, however it prints a bit when wearing a shirt. Also, due to the molding process ( I suppose) my Ruger w/ laser fit rather tightly and took a bit more "yank" for me to draw from it. I glued a small plastic spacer near a opening on the trigger side of the holster to make the plastic "pry out" a bit to give the gun some more room to be pulled and not so tight. For the Ruger LCP, this holster is not my best choice for concealed carry since it isn't smooth and prints easily. I think inside the pant holster is more effective for that. I hope this helps. I have. It is a decent padle-type holster, however it prints a bit when wearing a shirt. Also, due to the molding process ( I suppose) my Ruger w/ laser fit rather tightly and took a bit more "yank" for me to draw from it. I glued a small plastic spacer near a opening on the trigger side of the holster to make the plastic "pry out" a bit to give the gun some more room to be pulled and not so tight. For the Ruger LCP, this holster is not my best choice for concealed carry since it isn't smooth and prints easily. I think inside the pant holster is more effective for that.... » Read More I have. It is a decent padle-type holster, however it prints a bit when wearing a shirt. Also, due to the molding process ( I suppose) my Ruger w/ laser fit rather tightly and took a bit more "yank" for me to draw from it. I glued a small plastic spacer near a opening on the trigger side of the holster to make the plastic "pry out" a bit to give the gun some more room to be pulled and not so tight. For the Ruger LCP, this holster is not my best choice for concealed carry since it isn't smooth and prints easily. I think inside the pant holster is more effective for that. I hope this helps. « Show Less
294231
Adam, That is correct, although I would ensure you have practiced the evolution of drawing from that position significantly; it is not a preferred method. As with any concealed carry of a firearm, ensure you maintain consistancy with your method for carrying and practice it often so that if the need to respond arises, muscle memory does the majority of the work. Hope this helps. Happy new year. Regards, Sean(Law enforcement officer with 14 years experience)
385630
There is a tiny bit of reinforcement, but it's just an extra strip of leather. If you are looking for a holster that holds itself open then this is not the one you want. As soon as you draw your firearm, if you do not pull the holster out with the firearm then it will close.
1416371
Re-holstering starts out fairly easy, and gets easier the more you wear it. I've had mine over a year and it's second nature to me.
1577323
I took mine to a local sporting goods store who sells Barnett crossbows. The tech restrung it with the string they had in stock for only the price of the string. You need a bow press to accomplish the re-stringing function. He did it in 15 minutes.
1815438
No reloading steel case is a bad idea. The steel tends to rust and is very brittle compared to brass. I prefer to use this press for pistol brass. I have used it on rifle brass, however a lot if effort is required
375626
Move it back and forth while pulling it out, be careful not to cut yourself tho. The blade is VERY sharp!
1838382
I took parachute cord and done a web weaver using the rope handle on the inside and it seemed to tighting up the drum. next if needed I will use wet rawhide to replace the rope handles and when it drys it will shrink and tighting real good.
268575
The one I received was not sticky, but once the new wears off it may soften up and become sticky. I have had no issues with the draw in practice.
154920
It would; however you wouldn't be able to draw it out. It's designed to go over a sheath of a standard sword or cutlass and hold it in place when drawing the blade itself
961638
Yup, I use it as a skinning knife has a nice blade on it the holster is horrible would not recommend for an emergency situation as it gets stuck often and you need to wiggle it a little to get it out. This happened on all give that I got has a pretty nice balance to it so they make nice practice throwers another reason why I got them. But if you are looking for something that you can rely on I would have to say you should get something that may cost a little more but is reliable.
318094
I don't do a lot of quick draw, but, when I have, I have't had any problem with the holster coming loose. As a matter of fact, if I do wish to remove the holster from my belt, it is easier to undo the belt and slide it off rather than to pull it loose over the belt.
1140874
This is a great tool. I used it for putting on hundreds of planks for a fence. That said, in my opinion, I don't think it would be good for reupholstering. I would look for something with a wider staple. This one is very narrow.