Thumb Break vs. No Thumb Break IWB/OWB? - Page 2

Thumper · December 19th, 2008, 01:45 AM

If I open carried I might consider a thumb break holster for retention in case someone tried to grab my weapon. But I don't care for OC so no thumb breaks on any of my holsters, IWB and OWB.

ccman · December 19th, 2008, 02:53 AM

Have a look at the cross breed super tuck IWB. They work very well.

John Wesley · December 19th, 2008, 10:01 PM

I carry both OWB snd IWB. If I had to choose only one it would have to be IWB.

Most people will tell you a quality holster does not need additional retention. However, in my case EVERYTHING that can get loose from me will. Cell phones, pagers, GUNS... they all get loose and come off.

I have not had a gun get loose since I started using thumb breaks. Neither has my wife. (She dropped one in the woods once.)

I even had a big (fairly new) belt suddenly break in two as I was in Wal-Mart once. I NEED as much retention as I can get but I am not typical. If choosing a holster with a thumb break make sure you can pop it AS you draw as mentioned above. That way it will slow you down very little if at all!

December 19th, 2008, 01:45 AM	#11
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,590	If I open carried I might consider a thumb break holster for retention in case someone tried to grab my weapon. But I don't care for OC so no thumb breaks on any of my holsters, IWB and OWB. __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

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December 19th, 2008, 02:53 AM	#12
ccman Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CT, USA Posts: 1,390	Have a look at the cross breed super tuck IWB. They work very well.

December 19th, 2008, 10:01 PM	#13
John Wesley Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kentucky Posts: 109	I carry both OWB snd IWB. If I had to choose only one it would have to be IWB. Most people will tell you a quality holster does not need additional retention. However, in my case EVERYTHING that can get loose from me will. Cell phones, pagers, GUNS... they all get loose and come off. I have not had a gun get loose since I started using thumb breaks. Neither has my wife. (She dropped one in the woods once.) I even had a big (fairly new) belt suddenly break in two as I was in Wal-Mart once. I NEED as much retention as I can get but I am not typical. If choosing a holster with a thumb break make sure you can pop it AS you draw as mentioned above. That way it will slow you down very little if at all!