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macsak

question re: holsters for handguns with light/lasers
« on: June 20, 2013, 11:51:20 AM »
so if you have a holster that is built for the gun with a light/laser attached, is the retention affected if you don't have the light/laser on?
in other words, without the light/laser, will the gun be too loose?
question is for both leather and kydex if one is affected and not the other
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Dblnaknak

Re: question re: holsters for handguns with light/lasers
« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2013, 11:57:12 AM »
If the holster is made for the gun with the light or laser it is nor recommended to use the holster without the item attached. In most case you will lose some of the retention, and in some extreme case you will totally lose all retention.
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drck1000

Re: question re: holsters for handguns with light/lasers
« Reply #2 on: June 20, 2013, 12:03:06 PM »
I have a Glock 17 with an X300 and the two holsters that I for that combination, the retention (at least one level) is based on the light.  I have a Safariland SLS and one retention level is friction between the holster body and the light.  I also have a Raven Concealment and that one is mostly based on the light, but it works "OK" without it. 

Yes, best to have the holster for the specific combination.  I have holster for my Glock 17 with and without the light. 
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GZire

Re: question re: holsters for handguns with light/lasers
« Reply #3 on: June 20, 2013, 12:33:02 PM »
Quote from: macsak on June 20, 2013, 11:51:20 AM
so if you have a holster that is built for the gun with a light/laser attached, is the retention affected if you don't have the light/laser on?
in other words, without the light/laser, will the gun be too loose?
question is for both leather and kydex if one is affected and not the other


It depends on how the the pistol is retained.

I have several Ravens which are compression fit. The ones I have with lights are light specific and do lock primarily onto the light.  There is minimal retention on the pistol itself.

However, when you look at the Blackhawk Serpas those primarily lock onto the trigger guard of the pistol, so it may depend...........you may be able to get good/full retention even without the light being on.
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Funtimes

Re: question re: holsters for handguns with light/lasers
« Reply #4 on: June 20, 2013, 09:41:35 PM »
Skip the blackhawk, go with raven concealment, g-code, or other quality brands that don't require you to put a finger there.  The other problem is rocks can fall into that area while on the ground, and then you may have problems disengaging the release.   

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GZire

Re: question re: holsters for handguns with light/lasers
« Reply #5 on: June 21, 2013, 08:20:02 AM »
Quote from: Funtimes on June 20, 2013, 09:41:35 PM
Skip the blackhawk, go with raven concealment, g-code, or other quality brands that don't require you to put a finger there.  The other problem is rocks can fall into that area while on the ground, and then you may have problems disengaging the release.   

Chris

Even this depends on what purpose you are using the holster for......CCW, duty, competition, etc.  A compression type and a lock type retention are really made for different purposes.
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Re: question re: holsters for handguns with light/lasers
« Reply #6 on: June 21, 2013, 09:56:22 AM »
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Make sure the rig doesn't hold the button down and kill the batteries.  Unusual, but might be worth checking.

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GZire

Re: question re: holsters for handguns with light/lasers
« Reply #7 on: June 27, 2013, 07:35:19 AM »
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K30l4

Re: question re: holsters for handguns with light/lasers
« Reply #8 on: June 27, 2013, 08:39:06 AM »
Quote from: GZire on June 27, 2013, 07:35:19 AM


This is the current set up that I run. This holster allows the option of having a light mounted or not. Still works well in either configuration. Lol!

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