This has value because shooters, at times, want to verify the condition of an inserted magazine or change magazines while the pistol is
holstered.
That level of versatility is rarely seen in production holsters, and usually that means there's some slop and play when the gun is
holstered.
Crawford grabbed the
holstered (unloaded) gun in the SSIII, literally lifted me into the air, and swung me around.
The vinyl "Alien Skin" outer texture helps keep a pistol
holstered in place without reducing drag.
If you can grab the butt of your
holstered pistol and slide it back and forth on your hip, either your belt isn't tight enough or you're not properly using your belt loops to help lock the holster in place.
When the driver is behind the wheel, the
holstered gun is hidden by his legs, and quickly accessible with a simple reach between the knees.
The belt-worn cross-draw is further criticized by claims that the position and orientation of the
holstered pistol make it an easy target for a gun takeaway.
Rob says one customer was carrying a
holstered S&W when he wound up swimming after a runaway jet boat.
As the pistol is
holstered, a flexible claw grips the trigger guard making it inaccessible from any angle other than the specific angle of draw.
Speaking of belts, it's critical to wear a proper gun belt with your
holstered gun.
There's also more room for inserting a magazine into the magazine well while the gun is
holstered during a one-handed reload.
