It is difficult to emphasize how important a good holster is to carrying and using a handgun. There are two areas in which to consider, open carry holsters for duty use and holster designed to be used when the handgun will be concealed. There is a simple rule to buying holsters - CHEAP WILL NOT CUT IT. Of all the various shooting junk I've accumulated, I have a huge selection of holsters. I have never paid less than $50 for a good holster - if you pay anything less you will regret it.

I use two holsters for concealed carry, a Galco NSA for inside the waistband carry, and a BladeTech Belt holster for normal belt carry. I don't use the Galco very often and only when the particular clothing I'm wearing requires it - typically a polo shirt or similar open bottom design. In my mind, I only rate the NSA as "adequate." The point where the belt secures the holster is far to the rear, allowing the weapon to shift excessively. Also, it is a pain to adjust the holster for different belt sizes, requiring you to remove the belt loop - using a screwdriver - and replace it with another of the appropriate size. The NSA works but if I ever buy another leather inside the waistband holster, I'm going to look at something like a Summer Special - they are expensive but I've never heard anything bad about them. Next ... The Blade Tech Return to the Main Gear Page

Click on an Image to Enlarge The Galco NSA Holster The NSA with Sig P220