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Posted: 11/25/2015 5:03:11 PM EDT
[#1]
I had a Uncle Mikes biggest piece of shit ever...
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Posted: 11/25/2015 5:03:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I had a Uncle Mikes biggest piece of shit ever... |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 5:04:16 PM EDT
[#3]
... Everyone is different. I prefer them, especially for 1911s
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Posted: 11/25/2015 5:06:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: ... Everyone is different. I prefer them, especially for 1911s |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 5:07:32 PM EDT
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... Everyone is different. I prefer them, especially for 1911s I feel so vulnerable with just a thumb snap. Now my Blackhawk serpa3 is one of the best I have owned (for my P30). As far as for MIL in the sandbox that's a different tune. |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 5:07:46 PM EDT
[#6]
I call my holster box, the trail of tears.
Went to making my own. |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 5:07:55 PM EDT
[#7]
I wear one when I ride my bike because I really don't want a potential bad day to get worse because of level one retention.
past that, yeah, they suck. |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 5:08:06 PM EDT
[#8]
Buy an RCS, instant retention (well good enough for light duty, or conceal carry).
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Posted: 11/25/2015 5:08:12 PM EDT
[#9]
I like the German police issue thumb snap that came with my Sig 225.
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Posted: 11/25/2015 5:08:38 PM EDT
[#10]
I have a larger snap holster for my g19. I don't use it often, but it is comfortable and nice for working outside.
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Posted: 11/25/2015 5:10:02 PM EDT
[#11]
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... Everyone is different. I prefer them, especially for 1911s Yes, I have a good 1911 Galco thumb snap that works well. To each his own I suppose. |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 5:10:42 PM EDT
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People in the know, realized they were a shitty idea when they came out! They were a big deal for agencies, never gained favor with individual shooters!
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Posted: 11/25/2015 5:10:47 PM EDT
[#13]
Holsters aren't made for flippers.
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Posted: 11/25/2015 5:12:02 PM EDT
[#14]
I prefer a thumb strap for single action autos. It's how I trained in the '80's, so they feel natural to me.
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Posted: 11/25/2015 5:12:18 PM EDT
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Quoted: I wanted a holster for my new Glock 43 so I bought a DeSantis because it was available in a couple of days with prime shipping from Amazon-good luck walking into a gun store around here and finding a holster for a 43. I forgot how much I hate thumb snap holsters. Who buys these stupid things? I've never had a pistol come loose from a decent holster. I doubt I would survive whatever could knock my glock 19 out of my Kramer. My shoulder holster is not a problem though. Besides. My shoulder holster helps to hold my pants up.  |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 5:13:26 PM EDT
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Holsters aren't made for flippers. Kinda need thumbs to operate a "thumb" break holster.
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Posted: 11/25/2015 5:13:46 PM EDT
[#17]
Science is safety, thumb snaps are science, snap your holster and your weapon will not fire. Me on the other hand use a leather thong, barely riding on my SSA Colt. Do you feel lucky, huh punk?
Snaps are just like those secret buttons you have to find and push before your draw from your gay holsters. OSHA sucks . |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 5:16:24 PM EDT
[#18]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Oh come on, you must have quality holsters, you know those thumb breaks belong back in the 80s Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: ... Everyone is different. I prefer them, especially for 1911s ... Google, "Galco Fletch" |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 5:18:26 PM EDT
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I call my holster box, the trail of tears. Went to making my own. Me too, there's not a store that within 200 miles that carries holsters unless it's Uncle Mikes or a SERPA. |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 5:19:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: ... Google, "Galco Fletch" Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: ... Everyone is different. I prefer them, especially for 1911s ... Google, "Galco Fletch" |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 5:20:10 PM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryQuoted: ... Google, "Galco Fletch" Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: ... Everyone is different. I prefer them, especially for 1911s ... Google, "Galco Fletch" Ditto. Also carry a Galco Fetch. Outstandingly made holster. |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 5:21:45 PM EDT
[#22]
I like mine for my XD
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Posted: 11/25/2015 5:28:44 PM EDT
[#23]
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I know what the fletch is. I like Galco and all, I have had a few thumb breaks but stopped using them at least ten years ago. I have never come close to losing a pistol out of a holster Quote HistoryQuoted:
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... Everyone is different. I prefer them, especially for 1911s ... Google, "Galco Fletch" Ever been to ECQC? My rule for a holster is that when fully loaded I cannot turn it upside down and shake the gun out of it. ( I hate thumb breaks too) |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 5:32:13 PM EDT
[#24]
I don't want it to fall out when I'm low-crawling.
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Posted: 11/25/2015 5:33:18 PM EDT
[#25]
I really like my 6004. But it has a thumb hood and not a snap. OC is a no go here anyway.
I'm going to try a Alien cloak 3.0 for my 43. |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 5:35:57 PM EDT
[#26]
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Oh come on, you must have quality holsters, you know those thumb breaks belong back in the 80s Quote HistoryQuoted:
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... Everyone is different. I prefer them, especially for 1911s the 80s were good to me. |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 5:36:16 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Oh come on, you must have quality holsters, you know those thumb breaks belong back in the 80s Quote HistoryQuoted:
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... Everyone is different. I prefer them, especially for 1911s I don't own a single plasticraptastic holster. They are difficult to love. |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 5:36:17 PM EDT
[#28]
Nightingale Leather Osprey OWB…no thumb break/snap.
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Posted: 11/25/2015 5:36:38 PM EDT
[#29]
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I wanted a holster for my new Glock 43 so I bought a DeSantis because it was available in a couple of days with prime shipping from Amazon-good luck walking into a gun store around here and finding a holster for a 43. I forgot how much I hate thumb snap holsters. Who buys these stupid things? I've never had a pistol come loose from a decent holster. I doubt I would survive whatever could knock my glock 19 out of my Kramer. They are stupid because YOU don't like them? 
Arrogant much, Staff? |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 5:38:17 PM EDT
[#30]
Quoted:
I wanted a holster for my new Glock 43 so I bought a DeSantis because it was available in a couple of days with prime shipping from Amazon-good luck walking into a gun store around here and finding a holster for a 43. I forgot how much I hate thumb snap holsters. Who buys these stupid things? I've never had a pistol come loose from a decent holster. I doubt I would survive whatever could knock my glock 19 out of my Kramer. Not to be a kiss arse, but I agree with you completely 
No thumb snaps for me! Thanks Aimless! |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 5:46:43 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I don't own a single plasticraptastic holster. They are difficult to love. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: ... Everyone is different. I prefer them, especially for 1911s I don't own a single plasticraptastic holster. They are difficult to love. |
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Posted: 11/26/2015 12:41:00 AM EDT
[#32]
Having worked in uniform among crowds, I'm a believer in some sort of retention device.
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Posted: 11/26/2015 12:51:49 AM EDT
[#33]
Why do so many shooters care so much about what other shooters like?
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Posted: 11/26/2015 12:57:29 AM EDT
[#34]
I have one leather tumble snap retention holster for my G17. It's for days when I OC.
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Posted: 11/26/2015 1:12:08 AM EDT
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Posted: 11/26/2015 1:14:09 AM EDT
[#36]
I concur, thumb snaps suck balls.
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Posted: 11/26/2015 1:15:53 AM EDT
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I have carried 1911s for 20 years in leather and kydex.
NEVER have used a thumb snap holster. They make everything worse. |
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Posted: 11/26/2015 1:17:20 AM EDT
[#38]
Here's the triple retention I wore:
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Posted: 11/26/2015 1:18:27 AM EDT
[#39]
I have a Galco ankle holster that is a thumb snap for my G26. Sold all of my belt holsters that were thumb snap. I wish Safariland would make a 7ts ALS ankle holster with a nice neoprene cuff.
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Posted: 11/26/2015 1:20:37 AM EDT
[#40]
My only holster with a snap is my Alessi shoulder rig, but its not a thumb snap - rather a speed break snap. No snaps on a belt holster thank you.
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Posted: 11/26/2015 1:23:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryI LOVE my ALS Safariland. I use mine with an M&P and a weapon light for my battle belt. A bunch of MARSOC guys that I worked with used these for their 1911's and G19s. No problems on SWCC boats, jumps, or swimming 
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Posted: 11/26/2015 1:24:32 AM EDT
[#42]
I agree, but I'm fond of kydex.
ETA: And thumb snap holster for striker fired pistols is a bad idea. |
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Posted: 11/26/2015 1:24:44 AM EDT
[#43]
I am waiting on a kydex for my 43 made by primary holsters who I saw here.
I have a number of leather holsters sans thumb breaks made by a local leather smith, he has not started any for the 43 except an IWB |
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Posted: 11/26/2015 1:26:06 AM EDT
[#44]
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Oh come on, you must have quality holsters, you know those thumb breaks belong back in the 80s Quote HistoryQuoted:
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... Everyone is different. I prefer them, especially for 1911s 
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Posted: 11/26/2015 1:29:56 AM EDT
[#45]
Rocking a thumb-break OWB on my CZ 75 Compact cocked and locked all day long. Thumb-break OWB holster is best OWB holster. Obviously, YMMV. |
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Posted: 11/26/2015 1:37:33 AM EDT
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I use bianchi cyclone holsters for OWB field carry of my revolvers.
This is the only time I use thumb breaks. Looks like this. 
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Posted: 11/26/2015 1:40:23 AM EDT
[#47]
it's 2015, kydex is the only thing holsters should be made from, and as such, no thumb snap is needed.
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Posted: 11/26/2015 1:43:09 AM EDT
[#48]
I've got a thumb break for my G17, I like some form of additional retention when I decide to go crashing around in the forest, or do other dumb things that might end up with me and what I wear being drug, snagged, or tumbled.
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Posted: 11/26/2015 1:51:09 AM EDT
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For the average CCWer, an open top is probably fine. For more strenuous activities than walking from house-to-car-to-work-to-stripclub-to-ATMbecauseBrandeelovesyou-to-car-to-home, you'll probably want something with more positive retention.
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Posted: 11/26/2015 1:51:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
it's 2015, kydex is the only thing holsters should be made from, and as such, no thumb snap is needed. 
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