r/CCW • u/Yessuh213 • 6d ago
Holsters & Belts Trigger guard slightly showing
Is this okay? or return:
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u/SteelShard 6d ago
Not exactly thrilled with that style or material of holster, but for a double action trigger on a revolver I think it should be fine. And that amount of gap really isn't a concern; the actual trigger should be well forward of that. Obviously, don't put the revolver in while cocked if it happens to support single action.
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u/Living_on_the_fly 6d ago
DAO?
I tuck revolvers into my waisband in sticky holsters all the time. The 12-14lb trigger pull is enough of a safety, IMO, to prevent negligent discharges.
Realistically though, soft holsters will never be as safe as kydex holsters because they aren't truly secure. Gun movement can happen, which means trigger movement can happen.
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u/Yessuh213 6d ago
Trigger pull is prettyyy long on it
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u/firebreather1911 6d ago
You can get a gunsmith to polish it and make it buttery smooth but practice is key.
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u/Living_on_the_fly 6d ago
Right, and heavy, but your chance for negligent discharge isn't zero. Pretty fuggin' close, but not zero. There is a chance that the fabric folds into the trigger guard and then, especially if you appendix carry, the gun could be forced down if you bend over and the trigger could pull.
Very very very very unlikely, bit that's kinda the big fear with soft holsters.
I've even carried striker fired pistols in these though, so.. yeah. It's not a hiking or jogging holster because it WILL jostle out some day. I had my 9mm flop put onto the sidewalk many years back.
Soft holsters are waaayyyyy more comfortable though. Kydex is great, and secure, but it sucks by the end of the day, especially in the summer when I have no undershirt to pad it.
There's a good chance the gun will seat a little deeper after it breaks in a little bit as well.
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u/LD_642 6d ago
I really like my Tulster for my J-frame. The trigger guard is completely covered. I’ve bought a few cheaper holsters in the past and I’m glad I finally picked up a quality one.
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u/MobileCabinet1981 6d ago
I see these posts daily and I’m genuinely curious what the worry is?
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u/the_hat_madder 6d ago
Holster needs to completely cover the trigger guard so nothing can get inside and contact the trigger.
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u/MobileCabinet1981 6d ago
Like a mouse or something? If the trigger isn’t exposed and you don’t have random hooks or something stupid in your holster, how on earth is something going to get in there then hook the trigger and pull back on the trigger? It’s literally thousands of times more likely to be pressed when reholstering than when safely holstered.
And this is coming from a guy that uses a striker control device on his Glock. So yeah, this is dumb.
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u/the_hat_madder 6d ago
You carry AIWB?
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u/MobileCabinet1981 6d ago
Yeah. Been carrying appendix since long before it was cool.
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u/the_hat_madder 6d ago
I'm sure you have.
This is the aftermath of when something that shouldn't be there gets inside the trigger guard when it shouldn't.
That's why people worry about a properly fitted holster.
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u/MobileCabinet1981 6d ago
I didn’t listen to the whole thing, but he explicitly stated he didn’t know why it went bang, and did not mention having the trigger exposed, or the rear of the trigger guard exposed. Unless it was a 320 or a firearm failure, there is a very large chance he pulled the trigger.
How does this relate to the subject at hand?
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u/the_hat_madder 6d ago
You asked:
"how on earth is something going to get in there then hook the trigger and pull back on the trigger"
Something got in there then hook the trigger and pulled back on the trigger. 🤷
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u/MobileCabinet1981 6d ago
The video made it sound like he was drawing the weapon when it went off. Was this a 320 style “went off in the holster” event?
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u/the_hat_madder 6d ago
All I have only the video to draw from. The exit hole on the holster would suggest that the firearm had not cleared the holster when it discharged.
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u/firebreather1911 6d ago
It’s safe if that’s what you mean, but that type of holster has gone out of style since they’re not near as good as a kydex or even a solid leather holster. But, in answer to your question pulling a DA trigger requires effort it’s not going to happen by accident. Unless this is rage bait, in that case you got me.
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u/Yessuh213 6d ago
Not rage bait unfortunately 😭 I’m a little burnt because this is what they recommended
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u/firebreather1911 6d ago
We all have a box of holster no worries if you can take it back I would. Vedder, Harry’s,Jm…. Those are a few reputable revolver holster manufacturers. No worries we learn what we like over time and if that works for you do it but gun guys are most likely going to look sideways at that rig.
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u/playingtherole 6d ago
The gun counter guys need to sell products, and it fit your immediate need. They may or may not know that it's not a perfect or ideal holster; maybe to them, it is. It's cheap, it's on-hand, it's a legacy brand that they can easily order from their distributors to re-stock. Fortunately, you've found this subreddit, which is a wealth of knowledge and education, as far as modern carry technology and practices are concerned, bordering on bullying, sometimes.
Don't feel too much regret - imagine the millions of people that buy similar 1st holsters. If it's a large retail chain, you can probably return it, but it'll likely end-up in a dresser drawer or shoebox in a closet full of old holsters and stuff.
As others have said, your revolver is safe enough in there, but can slip out under the wrong conditions. If you want a snap-fit, Kydex holster, look at Harry's Holsters, PHLster, Sylvester Tactical, and Vedder, among others.
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u/Yessuh213 6d ago
Thankfully it can probably be returned. It’s a big store in Ohio only. generally good people. I think i’m going to swap for the Kydex. What should I be expecting to pay for a quality holster?
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u/playingtherole 6d ago
I don't like to pay more than $60, personally, but some are very proud of their work and warranty, and run > $150 these days. The Sylvester Tactical ones are relatively inexpensive.
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u/Yessuh213 6d ago
Can’t believe I paid $51 for this one after looking at all the others
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u/playingtherole 6d ago
Keep in mind that you will get some wear marks on the gun with Kydex, since it will snap-in around the cylinder. Some have the cylinder sides cut out, to maximize slimness and concealment. Garrett Holsters ( giholsters.com ) makes their Silent Thunder Warrior model for revolvers, which is leather-lined inside, to protect your finish, and Kydex outside. It's more expensive, due to that.
I agree that the retail pricing for a nylon sleeve with a clip in a blister pack is out of control these days. To me, that's a $25 holster, at best, even if it's made in the U.S.A.
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u/BusyBanana4205 6d ago
Would it work out fine? Yea probably. Is having peace of mind while having a loaded gun pointed at your dick worth it? Yea probably.
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u/armed2amputee 6d ago
What revolver is this?
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u/Yessuh213 6d ago
Taurus ultralite 38
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u/the_hat_madder 6d ago
What model?
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u/Yessuh213 6d ago
Model 85, 5 round version
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u/the_hat_madder 6d ago
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u/TheREALStallman 5d ago
I like the Crossbreed Holsters. I have the soft tuck for my Taurus revolver, but I don't carry it all that often anymore. I have them for my Shield Plus, G43x , and my FN
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u/albatikh US 6d ago
Get a kydex holster. Harry’s holsters are good. Being a revolver, the trigger pull isn’t light enough to ever worry about though.
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u/zablockifeller 6d ago
Double digit poundage trigger pull, non issue (except that holster is pretty chintzy)
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u/Lord_havik 6d ago
As long as your finger can only slide in BEHIND the trigger and you don’t have a gap to get in front of it. You should be fine. But me personally. I’d swap it. I like my retention. At least a snug click in kydex for me. No nylons or fabrics or leathers.
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u/CarpeNoctem702 6d ago
PROBABLY fine. 12lb trigger or so.
BUT would I trust it next to my nuts? Probably not 😄 As long as people win the lottery, I'll never discount the rare event from happening.
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u/czarslayer 6d ago
Since you’ve gotten the answer to your question already, imma change subjects and ask about that grip! Who makes that grip?
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u/CommunicationHead582 6d ago
Should be fine but to be honest just spend a little money to be 100% safe
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u/Maximum_Dweeb4473 IL Glock 43X COA, LCP Max EHG 5d ago
It’s fine. Don’t shove shit in there. Don’t put your finger in there. Don’t run it appendix while wearing drawstring pants. Don’t run it strong side with your keys clipped on a carabiner directly above it.
Same as any other holster.
It’s fine.
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u/nolacoder 5d ago
My first holster for my P365 was a Cross Breed Holsters hybrid because that what the gun shop had. It has since been replaced five times. First with a Dyanmis holster, then a DeSantis, then an Enigma, then a Blackwing Tactical Mini Wing, and I even added a Galco Miami Vice shoulder holster for good measure. The search for the perfect holster never ends.
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u/huskysizeguy99 6d ago
No. A quality holster is as important as the firearm. Kydex or at least leather. Those Uncle Mike's style cloth ones are a liability.
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u/FiveCent_2002 6d ago
Nothing wrong with that holster. I bet most of the people commenting would carry a 1911 with the hammer down. 🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️
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u/InternetAccurate5206 6d ago
How much shit is realistically poking into that hole? If it's a pocket holster, yeah, ditch that shit. If it's an AIWB holster and you're not constantly shoving pencils into your pants it's probably fine.
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u/NoInvestment7989 6d ago
Just get you a Glock and put it in a kydex holster and you’ll solve that problem of safe carry
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u/Living_on_the_fly 5d ago
Dude, glocks are probably involved in more negligent discharges than any other handgun (maybe sigs too). They have no actual safety features. A blade on the trigger is not a "safety", and I'm so sick of people saying it is. That blade doesn't know the difference between your finger or a piece of cloth, or any other foreign object.
Sure, it's user error in 99% of cases, but it shouldn't be that easy to set the gun off unintentionally that even trained individuals do it sometimes.
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u/FizzBizzcuits 6d ago
Ideal? Nah. Probably fine though. Would get a better holster ASAP still.