Thumb Lever holster LH

[sfpcservice]

Hey guys,

Looking for a thumb lever release holster for a sig p226 in left hand. All the ones I've seen are RH only. Am I SOL or can someone point me in the right direction?

[grantar2]

Hey guys,

Looking for a thumb lever release holster for a sig p226 in left hand. All the ones I've seen are RH only. Am I SOL or can someone point me in the right direction?

IWB or OWB?

Check out the Safariland 578 GLS for OWB, left handed, thumb release Around $55. Very nicely made. We don't carry much in the way of OWB at Packin' Fur Defense, but there are volume Safariland dealers on line you can get to.

https://www.safariland.com/products/holsters-and-gear/holsters/concealable-holsters/paddle/model-578-gls-pro-fit-holster-with-paddle-57800.html

[sfpcservice]

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/142061495926

I REALLY like this, but they don't do left handed apparently...

[grantar2]

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/142061495926

I REALLY like this, but they don't do left handed apparently...

Do you like the design or the price. Of course if you need a lefty it and they don't make one it doesn't matter.

I personally don't like my weapon exposed as much as this is doing especially around the trigger area.


But my question is what is driving your requirement for a level 2 retention holster. Most training organizations don't want you bringing a retention holster. If you live somewhere with open carry, or you have a security job where you are carrying open the added retention makes sense, but I wouldn't want to leave my gun open to being banged around, especially my sights like that one does. What you can say is that Forbus makes a product that will last.

[kriller134]

I have the safariland 578 gls and I like it a lot. To me it's very natural to draw. It's not a thumb release. You use the side of your middle finger to hit the lever as you grip the gun.

[sfpcservice]

Do you like the design or the price. Of course if you need a lefty it and they don't make one it doesn't matter.

I personally don't like my weapon exposed as much as this is doing especially around the trigger area.


But my question is what is driving your requirement for a level 2 retention holster. Most training organizations don't want you bringing a retention holster. If you live somewhere with open carry, or you have a security job where you are carrying open the added retention makes sense, but I wouldn't want to leave my gun open to being banged around, especially my sights like that one does. What you can say is that Forbus makes a product that will last.

The reason I want an OWB is for our camping trips to the Nevada Desert. I have a ccw in CA and use an IWB, but thought the increased comfort would be a plus in an open carry setting. The reason for retention is simy because I've never used an OWB and I'm not sure about how much activity they can handle before a fall out is a concern.

[sfpcservice]

Also, I liked the thumb lever because I was reading about the possibility of a negligent discharge with the serpa style retention holsters.