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That satisfying holster "click" - Part II
I'm currently considering another kydex holster after trying a couple different ones and wondering about the tension/hold of the Bravo Concealment "BCA Gun Holster" - OWB (formally known as "The Patriot") -
http://www.bravoconcealment.com/collections/gun-holsters/products/kydex-gun-holster

What I really want to know is once seated or when putting the gun into the holster, how much tension is there and do you really get that "click" feeling once it's in?
I know this probably seems like a stupid thing to be asking, but I am just one of those that likes to feel that "click" feeling once the gun is seated - more of a "me" mental thing than anything else, but it bothers me none the less.
A little background -
I actually ordered a Raven Phantom that was made out to be the "be all to end all" last year, and while it was a very well made holster, once it got here I was NOT happy with the tension it held on my gun (Glock 30SF) and returned it.
The gun never really felt "tight" in the holster or where I was happy with it, and if you gave it the "shake test" it came right out.
Now I'll be 100% honest w/ you, I never tried carrying outside the house with it and it did NOT ever fall out or come out while I was testing it around the house, and Raven was MORE than accommodating in allowing me to return it and giving me a FULL refund on their dime. I have NOTHING bad to say about Raven, I just found the Phantom not for "me".
I then tried a used N82 Pro IWB holster, and again while it is a nice holster and VERY comfortable, I just found it not for "me" again, as I do not prefer IWB holsters in general.
Again, great holster, just not for "me".
I am currently using the Safariland 6378 ALS holster and LOVE the holster it's self and the ALS locking feature (it blows the doors off the BH Serpa and is much safer to release also). But sadly it it's more of a range holster and less of a concealment one - it sits too far away from the body and hangs too low too.
Safariland offers a different mounting plate which I tried for it, but that one make it sit TOO high, and then it leans away from the body and sticks out, so the gun goes from sitting to low to now tilting out too FAR as it mounts too low on the holster body making the gun top heavy. Oy vey..............
I live in So. Fla and cargo shorts and a t-shirt are the norm almost 10 months if not more out of the year. Anything heavier or a second covering garment are not an option.
I'm not a fan of leather and love the idea of kydex for the Glock. I need something that both carries well against me and is comfortable, but I also want something with enough tension on the gun that I am comfortable with it too. I am not hung up on a locking device or retaining strap on a holster as I understand they have their short comings too. I have tried leather before, but have also not been able to find one that I was 100% comfortable with or that I felt held proper tension on the gun.
There's just something about that "click" when it goes in that just gives me a warm fuzzy inside.
Please let me know on your thoughts and opinions on the Bravo Concealment line, I know they come pretty well recommended.
Thanks -
I'm currently considering another kydex holster after trying a couple different ones and wondering about the tension/hold of the Bravo Concealment "BCA Gun Holster" - OWB (formally known as "The Patriot") -
http://www.bravoconcealment.com/collections/gun-holsters/products/kydex-gun-holster

What I really want to know is once seated or when putting the gun into the holster, how much tension is there and do you really get that "click" feeling once it's in?
I know this probably seems like a stupid thing to be asking, but I am just one of those that likes to feel that "click" feeling once the gun is seated - more of a "me" mental thing than anything else, but it bothers me none the less.
A little background -
I actually ordered a Raven Phantom that was made out to be the "be all to end all" last year, and while it was a very well made holster, once it got here I was NOT happy with the tension it held on my gun (Glock 30SF) and returned it.
The gun never really felt "tight" in the holster or where I was happy with it, and if you gave it the "shake test" it came right out.
Now I'll be 100% honest w/ you, I never tried carrying outside the house with it and it did NOT ever fall out or come out while I was testing it around the house, and Raven was MORE than accommodating in allowing me to return it and giving me a FULL refund on their dime. I have NOTHING bad to say about Raven, I just found the Phantom not for "me".
I then tried a used N82 Pro IWB holster, and again while it is a nice holster and VERY comfortable, I just found it not for "me" again, as I do not prefer IWB holsters in general.
I am currently using the Safariland 6378 ALS holster and LOVE the holster it's self and the ALS locking feature (it blows the doors off the BH Serpa and is much safer to release also). But sadly it it's more of a range holster and less of a concealment one - it sits too far away from the body and hangs too low too.
I live in So. Fla and cargo shorts and a t-shirt are the norm almost 10 months if not more out of the year. Anything heavier or a second covering garment are not an option.
I'm not a fan of leather and love the idea of kydex for the Glock. I need something that both carries well against me and is comfortable, but I also want something with enough tension on the gun that I am comfortable with it too. I am not hung up on a locking device or retaining strap on a holster as I understand they have their short comings too. I have tried leather before, but have also not been able to find one that I was 100% comfortable with or that I felt held proper tension on the gun.
There's just something about that "click" when it goes in that just gives me a warm fuzzy inside.
Please let me know on your thoughts and opinions on the Bravo Concealment line, I know they come pretty well recommended.
Thanks -