Shopping For Concealment Holsters For Men

I am often asked about different concealment holsters for men. In my first post on this topic I discussed:

  • How a Firearm was to be carried
  • Body & Firearm Size
  • Overall Body Shape & Size
  • Left Handed or Right Handed Draw

Next up we will look at construction and protection to find the best concealment holster for men.

Holster Material

There are many types of materials used in holster constructions but I will focus on the four commonly used.

nylon kydex holsters

Nylon

Pro: A quality holster is constructed using rip stop Denier nylon that may also be waterproof. They are light weight, allows for ambidextrous carry and inexpensive. Many offer a limited “universal fit” allowing firearms of alike sizes to fit in the holster. This makes this an excellent consideration of concealment holsters for men.

Con: Some are cheaply made causing them to  fall apart. Not all include a retention strap or a high quality belt clip.

Kydex

This type of plastic is great if you want a form fitted holster for your firearm. Kydex can incorporate designs on the exterior of the holster, such as basket weave, and allows for different types of retention to secure the firearm within the holster. Its a toss up which one of these concealment holsters men prefer.

Pro: Form fitted to your firearm, lightweight, available in right and left hand draw and limited different colors.

Con: Form fit to only one firearm, most are external belt carry which exposes the firearm and can be hard to conceal.

leather neoprene holstersLeather

Pro: Leather holsters have been made for over 100 years and many manufacturers have honed this to a fine art. They are available in a range of colors, many have custom designs and there are thousands to choose from. Many are form fitted for one firearm.

Con: They can be very expensive, can be heavy and require a break-in period. Tough to find ambidextrous models and rain or damp atmospheres can cause them to shrink or crack if exposed too long in these conditions.

Neoprene

Pro: This is an inexpensive and light weight material for holsters to be made from.

Con: Usually low quality, get hot, stick to your body and cause that part of your body to perspire. I found this out the hard way after watching a training video and rushed out to get a 10 dollar holster only to throw it out a few days later.

Firearm Protection With Your Holsters

Finally, when selecting a concealment holsters for men or women, try to put your firearm in the holster to see how well it’s protected from getting banged up. Make sure the firearm fits securely into the holster but allows you to easily pull the firearm when needed. As you pull the firearm out of the holster, check to see that the front site is not exposed or will not be damaged.

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