rainbowbob
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I am fairly new to CC and have acquired a nice older model j-frame. I have ordered a Don Hume IWB holster with retention strap.
What are your opinions please on using a holster (either IWB or OWB) with/without a retention snap for a revolver with an exposed hammer?
In my mind, the issues are:
1. More secure retention of firearm under all circumstances. Has anyone experienced losing control of their firearm because they did not have a strap?
2. Little chance of accidentally cocking hammer. Has anyone ever accidentally cocked their weapon in the holster? If that happened, what are the chances of it accidentally discharging in the holster? Has anyone had THAT experience?
4. Is drawing from a holster with a retention strap significantly slower than one without?
3. Assuming your holster has a re-enforced top that doesn't collapse - is re-holstering a problem with a retention strap?
What are your opinions please on using a holster (either IWB or OWB) with/without a retention snap for a revolver with an exposed hammer?
In my mind, the issues are:
1. More secure retention of firearm under all circumstances. Has anyone experienced losing control of their firearm because they did not have a strap?
2. Little chance of accidentally cocking hammer. Has anyone ever accidentally cocked their weapon in the holster? If that happened, what are the chances of it accidentally discharging in the holster? Has anyone had THAT experience?
4. Is drawing from a holster with a retention strap significantly slower than one without?
3. Assuming your holster has a re-enforced top that doesn't collapse - is re-holstering a problem with a retention strap?