Holster Choice Importance

[RidgeRunner]

When you get a new gun and go looking for a carry holster, or any holster really, make sure you buy a good one that is made for the model of YOUR gun.
I don't know why manufactures don't mark them better, some don't mark them at all. I am a habitual secondhand buyer and come across lots of holsters.
That being said:
You may say , well if it fits it fits. I have been carrying this pistol S&W Sheild in this holster, (Who I won't name because it's not their fault, beyond NOT marking it) All is good for around a year, I've drawn from it 100 times.
Well I guess it "Broke in some" settled . The front sight caught on holster. STUCK
I couldn't even get the pistol out of the holster without a lot of trouble. And this could have been the time you need it..
Moral of the story: Buy the right gear and Buy good gear, as your life depends on it!

 

[fla kid]

could not have said it better

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Luckly I have a big tote crammed full of random holsters. I have a holster buying problem. 98% are used ones from who knows where ( 2 new from you, lol) suprisingly enough I usually have a correct model one but sometimes have to bite the bullet and buy a new one.
Ebay used to be good, but most on there are new now. But your right buy one that fits properly. $30 could save your life.

 

[Shootist]

I use to spend a lot leather holsters, they shrink, get loose, can mold and other issues.
I went exclusively to Kydex, none of these problems and most come with a tension screw.

 

[Eagle Eye]

When you get a new gun and go looking for a carry holster, or any holster really, make sure you buy a good one that is made for the model of YOUR gun.
I don't know why manufactures don't mark them better, some don't mark them at all. I am a habitual secondhand buyer and come across lots of holsters.
That being said:
You may say , well if it fits it fits. I have been carrying this pistol S&W Sheild in this holster, (Who I won't name because it's not their fault, beyond NOT marking it) All is good for around a year, I've drawn from it 100 times.
Well I guess it "Broke in some" settled . The front sight caught on holster. STUCK
I couldn't even get the pistol out of the holster without a lot of trouble. And this could have been the time you need it..
Moral of the story: Buy the right gear and Buy good gear, as your life depends on it!

Here i thought I was the only one to have this happen . Yes mine was not made exactly for my pistol . To solve my problem I carefully cut a notch out and lesson learned . * I would not ever use this to carry concealed or otherwise . This is another reason I have made my leather holsters from scratch . Ymmv

 

[Eagle Eye]

Luckly I have a big tote crammed full of random holsters. I have a holster buying problem. 98% are used ones from who knows where ( 2 new from you, lol) suprisingly enough I usually have a correct model one but sometimes have to bite the bullet and buy a new one.
Ebay used to be good, but most on there are new now. But your right buy one that fits properly. $30 could save your life.

Exactly ! Yes I have found to be quite anal when fitting any holster !