How would you quantify "lightly"? I'd imagine that - without an active retention mechanism of some kind - there would be a point beyond which the inertial force from shaking or bouncing would produce a drop. I guess I am asking what folks think is the best compromise between retention and speed with Kydex holsters.I bounce it lightly upsidedown and if it's secure, it's good enough for me.
Two things:I put my holster on, make quadruple-sure my pistol is unloaded, and stuff it in the holster.
Sort of. Fifteen 9mm dummy rounds in the magazine, so I'm losing the weight of the powder and primers. This doesn't concern me too much.Two things: 1. Do you at least load the magazines to simulate the weight of a loaded gun?
I only use Kydex holsters, and none of mine cover the extractor. None of my pistols have loaded-chamber indicators.2. How do you account for the fact that with some autoloading pistols with chamber indicators/extractors, the fit of the holster is different when the chamber is loaded? This produces - in my experience - a very different level of retention compared when the chamber is empty.
Does anyone else (one who has Kydex holsters that cover the extractor and/or pistols with chamber-loaded indicator) have a comment?I only use Kydex holsters, and none of mine cover the extractor. None of my pistols have loaded-chamber indicators.
Does that (coming loose with a "fair shake") seem to loose for most here?Q: How much tension should I use?
A: This is also a personal preference, but for an IWB, most of the tension will be coming from the belt when the holster and gun are being carried. Some people make the mistake of setting the tension too tight on an IWB. The tension screws should hold the gun in the holster snug, but should come loose with a fair shake. (Test this with an UNLOADED firearm only.)
For an Outside the Waistband holster, tension should hold the firearm snugly in the holster. A firm shake should release the firearm from the holster. Tension should be set a little bit tighter than an IWB, since the belt and waistband is not providing any additional clamping pressure on the holster & gun.