Biggest mistake when choosing your first holster

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I bought the cheapest option on Amazon with 1,000 five-star reviews and it turns out those were fake. The retention sucked, printing was obvious and the comfort was nonexistent. Well I learned a pretty important lesson that holsters are as important as the gun. You need to research actual user reviews, buy quality and expect to spend $50-80 minimum.
 
Cheap holsters can ruin carry experience, that;s why you should always check real reviews
 
I agree. Cheap, poorly made holsters are miserable for carrying concealed or open. Even more important is the belt. A great holster on a cheap belt doesn't work either.
 
If you're going to carry--open or concealed--mean it.

A great belt--especially the right width--is as important as good leather (obviously I'm not a fan of things not leather!).

I use Milt Sparks (Idaho) belts in 1¾" width--perfect fit in my Wranglers' loops. The loops on the leather must be made for the same size or else you'll have slipping, and that's neither secure nor safe.

Which leather? There are many good ones. I've chosen Lobo Gun Leather (Minnesota) for everyday and Simply Rugged (Arizona) for the picnics. I've also used maker Von Ringler near Cody--great leather. Here's Rob Leahy's Simply Rugged Sourdough with his carved Celtic knot for my Smith & Wesson Performance Center 627--"Eight is Enough!" The stocks are bubinga wood, made by Herrett's (Idaho), which are custom made to fit my mitt.
 

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