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Making The Switch To Kydex.
I remember when my Remington Nylon (plastic) Model 66 .22 rifle was considered “futuristic.” Then plastic holsters came along and a new era was born. When the first Kydex holsters came out they were bulky and most gun fits were mediocre. As technology progressed, so did the holster quality. Today’s Kydex holsters fit guns perfectly, allow a fast and smooth draw, and look great. If you’re a die-hard leather fan, keep an open mind. Plastic is easy to clean, holds its shape, offers a “snick” fit, and is often adjustable for carry modes. Here are a couple of ideas of what’s out there today in factory and custom mode.
Factory
Galco (originally known for their high quality leatherwork) now makes excellent Kydex and injection-molded polymer holsters. Their latest Kydex offering is the Double Time, and it truly lives up to its name. Primarily designed as an IWB holster, it features an adjustable tension screw allowing you to achieve the exact level of retention to fit your needs. The holster is cut perfectly and molded around the gun so there’s no bulky, excess plastic protruding from the sides — which is never desired when riding inside your pants.
The butt-forward cant provides an additional concealment advantage by kicking the butt up toward the centerline of your body, minimizing weapon print through your cover garment. The holster has a raised sweat guard on the inside to keep the pistol from touching the body. That keeps your sweat off the gun, and it prevents the gun from rubbing your body, protecting you from it. The belt loops have heavy-duty snaps so it remains in place, while allowing you to put it on and take it off without removing your belt.
So why do they call it Double Time? The holster comes with the necessary hardware to convert it into a standard belt holster. I wore it both ways and found it very comfortable and easy to draw from. The best feature is being able to re-holster 1-handed since the holster mouth stays open.
By John Russo
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