Holsters with belt buckles

Jasta2 · 05-04-2018, 12:57 AM

Received my first repo navy holster yesterday. This holster uses the belt buckle flap hold down. This type system is puzzling to be. It seems obvious to me this type holster is not intended for easy access to the pistol. It is near impossible ( if not possible at all) to open this holster with one hand or even two when worn on a belt. So I assume that this type buckle holster is used more for protection of the pistol rather than use. Unless with the possible use of the pistol was near, then all would be unbuckled in advance. I note other Luger holsters have a post or strap that slides out, thus making quicker access to the pistol when needed. Might someone explain more the reason for the buckle system? I see this buckle system is also used on many styles of Luger holsters.
Thanks

Norme · 05-04-2018, 09:11 AM

Hi Bill,
Imperial German holsters were intended primarily to protect the gun from the elements. "Quick draw" is a Hollywood concept. If you want easy access get an American holster.
Norm

Jasta2 · 05-04-2018, 09:34 AM

If you wish I do have a couple of Colt SAA with standard western holsters, but not of the quick draw design. I understand the need for protecting such a close tolerance design of the Luger. I was just surprised at how much effort would be needed to remove Lugers from some style holsters while wearing.

05-04-2018, 12:57 AM	#1
Jasta2 User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 514 Thanks: 349 Thanked 101 Times in 52 Posts	Holsters with belt buckles Received my first repo navy holster yesterday. This holster uses the belt buckle flap hold down. This type system is puzzling to be. It seems obvious to me this type holster is not intended for easy access to the pistol. It is near impossible ( if not possible at all) to open this holster with one hand or even two when worn on a belt. So I assume that this type buckle holster is used more for protection of the pistol rather than use. Unless with the possible use of the pistol was near, then all would be unbuckled in advance. I note other Luger holsters have a post or strap that slides out, thus making quicker access to the pistol when needed. Might someone explain more the reason for the buckle system? I see this buckle system is also used on many styles of Luger holsters. Thanks

05-04-2018, 09:11 AM	#2
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,603 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Bill, Imperial German holsters were intended primarily to protect the gun from the elements. "Quick draw" is a Hollywood concept. If you want easy access get an American holster. Norm Attached Thumbnails

05-04-2018, 09:34 AM	#3
Jasta2 User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 514 Thanks: 349 Thanked 101 Times in 52 Posts	If you wish I do have a couple of Colt SAA with standard western holsters, but not of the quick draw design. I understand the need for protecting such a close tolerance design of the Luger. I was just surprised at how much effort would be needed to remove Lugers from some style holsters while wearing.