A security holster for Carry Concealed. Good Idea or Not?

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[JCox]

I have my concealed carry permit for many years now. Until recently, I always had the generic Fobus holster or the pancake holster with the snap strap.

Going out carry concealed with one of these type holsters left me.....a little uneasy. I inquired about some type of holster for my Glock 30 at work and the Sergeant who was over our Fleet and Equipment came up one and had one on. It was a different type and I don't remember the name of it right now but, I asked what one would cost. It just so happened that he was meeting with one of the reps within a day or so and gave him the type gun I have and what I was looking for. A few weeks later, I ended up with a Gould and Goodrich security holster for my G-30.

It looks like a regular duty holster and has a mechanism on the inside that when the gun slides down, the spring actived "catch" falls into the trigger guard locking it in. There is no movement what so ever when the gun is in the holster. The release is of couse on the inside and you only have to push down the thumb release with your thumb while drawing my weapon. I like this. It's simple, it's easy and it's not a Stage 2 or Stage 3 security holster.

While I have never had to draw my gun, I have recently been wondering, is this a plus or is this a obsticle if I had to use it. If I were in a restaurant and it was being robbed or I needed to draw my weapon swiftly but quietly without causing much attention to myself, is this a good thing to have.

I suppose it's what you get used to and what you get used to doing. Practice, practice and practice I guess is the key.

Just wondering what you all thought and your opinions.

[Oneofsix]

IMHO, as long as that's what you practice, practice, practice with, you should be fine. Your fine motor skills (or so I've read) will fly out the window once you're in a situation where you might have to shoot. Muscle memory through practice will go a long way. Me? Simple ol' Crossbreed Supertuck, with that "New York reload" floating around in a pocket. I rely on my situational awareness to keep folks far enough away, cuz I ain't good at hand to hand! As I have gotten older, I have no illusions about my fitness. The further away I can engage if need be, the better. Get away is even better than that.

[berzerker]

The odds of you getting into a physical altercation are higher than ever having to draw your weapon.  I would not want my weapon falling out of an open top holster during a fight.  Then you're fighting over your gun and for your life.  Practice is the key with whatever security type holster you wear.  I think that the little bit of speed you sacrifice is worth the peace of mind.

[CWM11B]

Not too familiar with that model holster, as I am not a big fan of G&G. You say it looks like a duty holster, so how well does it conceal? If you are looking for a quality holster with retention, I would suggest you look at the Safariland ALS concealment models. They provide a good balance of retention along with concealability. With holsters as with all else, you typically get what you pay for. I am amazed by the number of folks who buy top quality firearms and buy cheap, flimsy holsters to carry them in. I advise folks to invest in a quality holster for their carry piece. We dont balk at spending several hundred dollars on a sidearm, but balk at 75.00-100.00 for this necessary accessory.

[JCox]

Thanks for all the good suggestions and input. It makes me think. I'm not a LEO but work for the Sheriffs Office and therefore, I obviously do not get the training that some of you do. I agree with Berzerker and OneofSix. CWM, I don't neccessarily disagree with your comments but I can tell you, I didn't "cheap out" on the holster. It's a $75 holster instead of one of those that are $20 or so dollars. It's a well made holster and I'm pleased with it up to this point.

As far as concealability, I have to wear a sweatshirt or longer shirt but that's no big deal to me. That being said, I do find myself carrying more in cooler weather than I do in the summertime for reasons stated above. So, yes, this type holster does pose a useability issue. I guess I need to find something that will work in the summertime or warmer months. I just don't like carrying a gun that all you have to do is unsnap and draw.

That's why I posted this to get your inputs on this. We have Law Enforcement Officers on here as well as Civilians and it just helps to get input from all.

Thanks again,