If you have read this blog before, you know that I like carrying full sized
handguns: my 1911
specifically. Recently, Tread Softly
Concealment, based in Florida, sent me a holster my Smith and Wesson M&P
for me to try out. It was an inside the
waistband holster, similar to the Galco that I use for my 1911. However, this holster is a bit different. How?
It’s simply better.
First
off, when I got my holster from Tread
Softy Concealment, the first thing I did was notice the leather seemed a
little thin. After a month of wearing
it, I realized that it is still top notch quality, and it’s actually quite
beneficial if you have a thicker firearm.
The back of the leather is a little rough, and that caused some friction
on my hip, but after about a week it broke in, and it didn’t bother me again.
The other
thing that surprised me was the quality of the metal clips. They are not as wide as other brands, but
they have much more rigidity then others.
They make a satisfying “snap” when you push the holster onto your
belt. I would find these difficult to
bend, even with getting it caught on something.
I have done that with other holsters, and the clips bent, and it’s not
easy, or really possible to get them back in place.
Not only
does the holster stay on your hip, but your firearm stays in your holster. The retention on this is amazing. If you watch the video at the bottom of this
blog, you can see that I am running, jumping, climbing, and the firearm doesn’t
move one bit. However, and swift pull,
and your firearm is ready for action. This
is in part due to the expertly molded Kydex, and of course the pressure from
your own body.
The cant
of the Kydex is perfect for concealing a full sized firearm, and with it being riveted
in place, you know that is going to stay there, and you will have a predictable
draw each and every time.
Even
with carrying this full sized firearm, this holster is quite comfortable. The only time I had any discomfort was when I
was wearing my suit which has tailored pants.
Of course it would be tight: I’m adding an extra inch plus. That comes with the territory of wearing this
style of holster. Even sitting in your
car is comfortable with this holster.
So I
have said pretty much nothing but good things about this holster. Why? Because
it is really that good. Many holsters
like this go for around $100, but this one is only $40! I’m cheap when it
comes to anything, so even this is something I can afford! If you don’t have an M&P, Tread Softly
Concealment makes many different holsters for many different firearms. You can even custom make
your own holster!
Get
your Tread Softy Concealment holster
here, and tell them The Random
Firearm sent you!
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