Best Holster for SCCY CPX-2

A holster is one of the most important accessories you can have for your gun. It protects your gun, keeps it secure when not in use, enables quickdraw capabilities if necessary, and keeps your hands free to deal with whatever situation you might be in. Besides that, there are different kinds of holsters that can suit different needs. A holster for daily carries, such as one that you would use to conceal your gun on your belt under a shirt, is different from those used for competition shooting or law enforcement work. There are many factors to consider when choosing a holster, and this article will highlight a few of them for you.

Compatibility With Your Handgun

First, make sure that your holster is compatible with your gun. If you purchase a revolver holster and then buy a semi-automatic pistol, later on, it will not fit properly in the holster. This can lead to a poor draw or a gun getting stuck in the holster, neither of which you want to happen.

Open Vs. Concealed Carry

Decide whether you want the holster to be for open or concealed carry. An open-carry holster is visible on the belt, mainly used for daily activities in casual, business, or work attire. A good example of an open-carry holster would be a hip holster. A concealed-carry holster is designed for concealing your gun under clothing. The leading example of a concealed-carry holster would be an inside the waistband (IWB) holster, which is attached to the belt and clips inside one’s pants.

Build Material

Holsters are made from various materials, each with its pros and cons. These are some of the most popular materials used in making holsters nowadays: leather, nylon, Kydex®, thermoplastic polymer, fabric/canvas, plastic.

1) Leather holsters are very durable but can be heavy due to their thickness. Kydex® is a more recently developed material that has become very popular for its low weight. It provides the same durability that leather does, but at a lighter weight.

2) Nylon holsters are inexpensive and also very lightweight, but their main disadvantage is that they are not as durable as Kydex® or leather. Fabric/canvas holsters are usually handmade by people who have experience using them and are very durable. This fabric is also more flexible than leather or Kydex®, which provides a better fit for the gun.

3) Plastic holsters, such as those made from ABS plastic, are also very light and provide good retention of the gun. However, they don’t last long if they get wet often because ABS plastic can be easily broken down by moisture.

Retention Level

The degree of hold or grip on the holster’s contents is called retention. The more secure the hold, the harder it will be for someone to remove what is held in the holster without permission. However, secure holsters are not comfortable to wear and can be difficult to draw from quickly when needed, such as in a situation of danger. To accommodate these opposing characteristics, retention is measured on a scale from Level I to Level IV.

Level I holster 

Level I holster has no active retention devices or passive safety mechanisms and can be easily removed by someone who purposely tries to take it away from the wearer without his knowledge. These kinds of holsters are not recommended for carrying purposes.

Level II holster 

Level II holster has a safety strap that can be released quickly by the wearer but is secured with a button, snap, or another lock to prevent anyone from taking it off the belt unless they know how to open it. A thumb break provides good retention and added security against accidental release of the gun, which is why this kind of strap is widely used.

Level III holster

Level III holster has a button or locking device that can be opened quickly by the wearer but will not release the gun unless the user knows how to open it. Unlike a Level II holster, a thumb break is not necessary for additional security because this retention level uses tension from the belt or a strap around the waist to hold on tightly.

Level IV holster

Level IV holster is the most secure and best for high-risk situations where one’s life may be in danger, such as carrying a firearm while on duty. This kind of holster uses multiple retention systems: either an active device that releases when the button or lock is depressed and a mechanical safety system that disengages when the gun is properly aligned or automatically locks into place.

Price

Depending on quality and materials, some holsters can cost as much as $100 or more. However, there are different types of holsters available at reasonable prices online and in retail stores such as Amazon and Cabela’s.

To Sum it Up 

When choosing a gun holster, the compatibility of the handgun to be carried needs to be considered first because not all handguns will fit in any kind of holster. Handguns come equipped with various features such as lights or lasers mounted on the frame and rails on which spare magazines and other accessories can be attached.