Pistol holster is an important piece of equipment for a fighter. Its successful choice affects the ease of movement in an extreme situation and the speed of the forced use of firearms during the battle, on which the safety and life of its owner directly depend. Not only in the movies, the one who first managed to draw a gun wins, but in life too. The fraction of a second spent drawing a weapon from a holster can make a big difference. The speed is significantly affected by both the training of the fighter and the design of the equipment itself.
Open and Concealed Carry Models
Depending on the purpose of the holster, there are models for hidden and open carry.
- Open type holster. Designed to be worn over clothing. Manufactured from high quality materialsresistance to external physical impact - contact with branches, stones, moisture, chemical and temperature aggressive environment. Fixing the gun is carried out using a strap equipped with Velcro or a button. The holster is designed to protect firearms. This model is also called "operational".
- Hidden type holster. Designed to be worn under clothing. These can be both submachine guns and shortened AKS-74 U assault rifles. But mostly the hidden model is used to carry short-barreled rifled pistols. The most common is the PM concealed carry holster. It allows you not to demonstrate weapons unnecessarily.
Why shouldn't firearms be displayed?
Mostly, the presence of firearms should be hidden from prying eyes until a certain point, since it is a serious force that requires great responsibility. The presence of a gun can provoke a potential criminal to inappropriate actions, especially if a person in civilian clothes has one. The ostentatious demonstration of firearms in a peaceful environment among ordinary citizens can cause panic or indignation among others. Wearing a concealed holster helps prevent such negative occurrences.
What requirements should a PM concealed carry holster meet?
- The model should provide reliable fixation of firearms during both the normal movement of a fighter, and when performing complexly coordinated movements - somersaults, falls,slopes.
- Holster for PM concealed carry should be convenient for a fighter to quickly access the Makarov pistol. This is ensured by the absence of complex fasteners in it. If it is necessary to urgently remove the pistol, the owner of the weapon can do this without making undue effort.
- A concealed carry holster for a PM must be made of a durable material that enhances its rigidity, which ensures both a secure fixation of a pistol in it and its quick removal if necessary. The use of soft materials for the production of such models is fraught with the fact that the Makarov pistol will “cling” when pulled out.
- Holster for PM concealed carry should not bulge and warp clothing: this may be an undesirable evidence of a person carrying a firearm. The presence of a pistol is hidden from prying eyes by the small dimensions of the model, which allow for an even distribution of the load throughout the fighter's equipment.
- A PM concealed carry holster should not hinder movement.
Wearing a holster on the belt
To carry the Makarov pistol, which ensures its convenient use with the right hand, a special model has been developed. This is a belt holster for concealed carry for PM. It is located on the left side of the belt. But you can also purchase a model for the left hand - a left-handed holster.
The Pilot-Driver holster is considered the most common and very popular among users. This product is intended for drivers. ATThe production of the model uses Italian high-quality genuine leather, which is impregnated with a special solution and sheathed with German thread Gutermann, which greatly enhances the strength of the product. This product is not afraid of water ingress and is quite suitable for a humid climate, which was made possible thanks to the treatment of the ends with liquid leather.
The Makarov pistol is removed using the thumb both from the back and from the front of the lumbar holster.
Hidden carry holster for PM belt K-7
The model is intended for fire, traumatic and gas versions of the Makarov pistol. It is also applicable to other weapons close to the PM in their design and dimensions.
Both an ordinary belt and a special tactical belt are suitable for a holster. It is made using high-quality 0.3 cm thick leather, which has undergone a hot stamping process.
A feature of the product is the presence of a special bracket on its front part, which allows you to wear a holster hidden under clothing - under trousers and even shorts. This part is made of steel and is inserted into a special leather overlay, which is sewn onto the front of the model. The holster has an additional removable pad, which is attached with belt screws. The model can be worn hidden, for this it is enough to transfer the steel bracket from it to the overlay. It is easy to place under the belt, and the tucked in shirt will cover itself.holster. But at the same time, one problem arises - a shirt tucked between the equipment and the overlay greatly reduces the speed of removing the weapon. To get a gun, you have to unbutton the buttons on your shirt.
The lumbar belt has a maximum width of up to 5 cm. The pistol is fixed in this holster using a special strap with a recessed mate, which allows you to quickly remove the weapon in case of urgent need.
This model is characterized by additional fastening of the seams using special rivets, which are located at the bottom, as well as on the back side of the lining. The holster is designed to be clipped to a belt in a vertical position. It can also be worn without lining. It is enough to have an ordinary trouser belt to which the model is attached. It can be located on the side, behind the trouser belt, and also inside the trousers.
Advantages of a concealed holster with a brace
Holster for concealed carry for PM belt K-7 (leather, with bracket) "Rank" is primarily intended for discreet carrying of weapons. The decrease in the speed of removing weapons from such a model is compensated by increasing the ste alth and ease of carrying a Makarov pistol. This holster allows you to freely carry light clothing. In this case, there is no need to fear that the weapon will be noticed. Convenience in its use is achieved through the use of two spaced belt loops. At the same time, the holster is located high relative to the belt and fits snugly to the body. This isincreases her ste alth.
To increase the speed of drawing weapons, you need to choose equipment models that are not tightly pressed to the body, but slightly removed. At the same time, the holster lagging behind the body puffs up clothes - the possibility of concealed carrying of weapons is lost. But the handles of pistols in such models are very convenient to grip in combat situations or at practical shooting competitions.
