How to Find the Perfect Gun Holster for You

What is the best gun holster?

Each style of gun holster has a different function, depending on how the wearer feels most comfortable carrying, drawing and firing their weapon. The best way to find your gun holster is to do some research and try out a variety of holsters while you practice at the range. Most gun ranges have holsters on hand for you to try out and see which feels the most comfortable.

As for materials, leather, nylon and leather have their pros and cons, depending on the wearer’s preferences. Leather holsters require a break-in period where they conform to your body and your gun. However, once they’re broken in, they draw smoothly and silently. They do require upkeep, including drying them out after wearing them in conditions where they may absorb some of your body’s moisture.

In extreme climates, leather may end up cracking. Over time, they will break down, and if they hold a lot of your body’s moisture, they can corrode your pistol much more quickly than other holsters.

Nylon holsters are popular because they don’t require much upkeep at all. They repel moisture, are easy to clean and they don’t need a break-in period. However, nylon holsters can begin to rip and tear as time goes on, and they may not last as long as leather holsters which are properly maintained.

leather holsters are a special polymer plastic that uses heat to mold to your gun’s size and shape. It’s lightweight and only requires a quick wipe down to remove lint and dirt. leather holsters repel moisture and hold up in extreme climates. Over time, a leather holster can cause some wear in the appearance of a firearm as the firearm presses against the holster as it is removed and re-holstered. However, it will not affect the function of the gun.