New open carry rig

[Firefighterchen]

First thumb break holster.

Kydex: 0.080 Kryptek Yeti

Bladetech: drop platform, teklok, and level 2 thumb break system.

Now generally...a level one is friction (one form of retention). Level two adds positive lock (two forms of retention). Level three adds the hood. While this holster has a positive lock, there is very little friction, so it remains a level 1 holster. Thanks to wolf for the additional information.

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[wolf_fire]

The "level" in retention holders is just an indication of how many retention methods there are. A level I will have one, a level II will have two, and a level III will have three. They do not indicate which type of method of retention that is used. Therefore, this holster, if the only retention level is the hood break, then it would be a level I.

Very nice holster, BTW!!

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[Firefighterchen]

The "level" in retention holders is just an indication of how many retention methods there are. A level I will have one, a level II will have two, and a level III will have three. They do not indicate which type of method of retention that is used. Therefore, this holster, if the only retention level is the hood break, then it would be a level I.

Very nice holster, BTW!!

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That's what I figured thanks wolf....and since most holsters will have friction that is probably why they labeled the hood break a level two retention system...but this holster has very little friction since I want a fast draw after I break the hood, which means it is still a level 1.

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[wolf_fire]

That's what I figured thanks wolf....and since most holsters will have friction that is probably why they labeled the hood break a level two retention system...but this holster has very little friction since I want a fast draw after I break the hood, which means it is still a level 1.

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You got it. Another example is my duty holster. It has a side thumb break and you have to cant the gun forward (internal trigger guard lock) in the holster to remove the gun. Neither of these has a hood, but since there are two retention methods, it is a level II.

http://www.safariland.com/DutyGear/product.aspx?pid=295

 

[Cumberland]

My Blackhawk is advertised as level ll because there is a tension adjustment and a positive trigger lock. There's really no tension once you push the release so I think of it more as a level one. I have two versions for 1911's and like they have a cant adjustment and a quick release cam option to mount and/ or release entire holster. Here's a cpl vids from YouTube
http://youtu.be/5FoQg4wxs0Y

http://youtu.be/ybvYn2yqwYc

 

[Firefighterchen]

My Blackhawk is advertised as level ll because there is a tension adjustment and a positive trigger lock. There's really no tension once you push the release so I think of it more as a level one. I have two versions for 1911's and like they have a cant adjustment and a quick release cam option to mount and/ or release entire holster. Here's a cpl vids from YouTube
http://youtu.be/5FoQg4wxs0Y

http://youtu.be/ybvYn2yqwYc

Basically what my holster sites, there are retention screws on the spine, but the amount of retention is basically nothing. I have the same concept of modularity to be able to move the entire holster across platforms, but was unable to fit it into this holster without putting to much bulk onto it. So now I have a modular holster and a drop platform...I'll post pics of the modular one soon.

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