Bam Bam Holsters: Holster Essentials / What's On The Bench

For several years I have gone out of my way to pay attention to holsters. Forums, facebook groups, books ect. I can't even enjoy a good western anymore because I get sidetracked by the gun gear. I see some awesome and some not so awesome holsters. Holsters come in all different kinds of styles, materials and purposes. When it comes to holsters for the purpose of concealed carry, I think there are some things that are absolutely essential.

1. A full grip access with the first purchase on the gun. The grip, when drawing should be as needed for firing. I see many holsters, that require one to re adjust after the initial lift is made out of the holster. Reason being is that it is hard to make it that away. A portion of the trigger guard has to be exposed (that is where your middle finger is going to be touching with a proper shooting grip) yet at the same time, the trigger itself has to be fully covered for safe carrying.

2. The mag release should never covered. Other wises it can be actuated without intention. Again it takes time and effort to expose the mag release properly.

3. Stitch line and fit. The two go hand in hand. The proper fit allows the gun to come out smooth yet have proper retention. The retention test is, when the holstered gun is held upside down it must be shaken out or fall slowly, not freely. The new holster will usually have to be shaken out and as the holster "breaks in" it will fall slowly when held upside down. I will never understand why people want the gun to be held in like a vice. The purpose of the holster is two fold. To keep the gun in the holster all day until needed and when needed it needs to come out without resistance. A form fitted holster will do that.

4. Might as well look good. People spend a lot of money on there guns and often just get an Uncle Mike's .......I really don't get that either.

Goes without saying that a Bam Bam Holster does all of the above (just sayin)