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What level of retention for open carry holsters?
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<blockquote data-quote="SMS" data-source="post: 2567436" data-attributes="member: 42"><p>The physics don't change, but the materials and the uses for those materials do. A lot of holsters out there that you would refer to as "kydex", aren't. MB has a lot of experience, and I value <em>all</em> of it. But that doesn't mean he is beyond question or doubt. Much of his work and opinion is based on the perspective of a uniformed law enforcement officer. Tactics, gear, intended use, and priorities differ widely between the armed civilian and the armed officer. Since we all aren't required, or even likely, to close with and subdue offenders, we all don't need to wear a leather duty belt and holster with level IV retention around town when we carry our blaster. </p><p></p><p>Modern composites are lightweight, durable, affordable and offer decent levels of retention for an armed <em>civilian</em>. I highly doubt that the more modern composites will break off the belt with "a good yank or two". </p><p></p><p>That being said, you've caused me to think about it. Time for some research and maybe a test. Maybe some of our local kydex/plastic/composite makers will donate a piece or two?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SMS, post: 2567436, member: 42"] The physics don't change, but the materials and the uses for those materials do. A lot of holsters out there that you would refer to as "kydex", aren't. MB has a lot of experience, and I value [I]all[/I] of it. But that doesn't mean he is beyond question or doubt. Much of his work and opinion is based on the perspective of a uniformed law enforcement officer. Tactics, gear, intended use, and priorities differ widely between the armed civilian and the armed officer. Since we all aren't required, or even likely, to close with and subdue offenders, we all don't need to wear a leather duty belt and holster with level IV retention around town when we carry our blaster. Modern composites are lightweight, durable, affordable and offer decent levels of retention for an armed [I]civilian[/I]. I highly doubt that the more modern composites will break off the belt with "a good yank or two". That being said, you've caused me to think about it. Time for some research and maybe a test. Maybe some of our local kydex/plastic/composite makers will donate a piece or two? [/QUOTE]
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