{"id":895,"date":"2023-05-09T13:38:09","date_gmt":"2023-05-09T13:38:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/looserounds.com\/?p=895"},"modified":"2023-05-11T14:22:07","modified_gmt":"2023-05-11T14:22:07","slug":"holster-adjustability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/looserounds.com\/holster-adjustability\/","title":{"rendered":"Holster Adjustability &#038; Customization: A Short Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/looserounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Holster-Adjustability-Options.png\" alt=\"Holster Adjustability Options\" class=\"wp-image-900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/looserounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Holster-Adjustability-Options.png 800w, https:\/\/looserounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Holster-Adjustability-Options-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/looserounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Holster-Adjustability-Options-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/looserounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Holster-Adjustability-Options-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In our reviews, we talk a lot about the importance of holster adjustability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In short, an adjustable holster will let you:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Improve your <a href=\"https:\/\/looserounds.com\/holster-comfort\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"820\">carry comfort<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve your <a href=\"https:\/\/looserounds.com\/holster-draw\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"873\">draw stroke comfort &amp; speed<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If things didn\u2019t quite work for you from the get-go, that is.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This post is a quick list of the most common holster adjustments you\u2019ll find on products today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A short introduction, of sorts. And a very quick read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready? Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/looserounds.com\/holster-adjustability\/#Adjustment_1_Cant_Angle\" title=\"Adjustment 1: Cant Angle\">Adjustment 1: Cant Angle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/looserounds.com\/holster-adjustability\/#Adjustment_2_Ride_Height\" title=\"Adjustment 2: Ride Height\">Adjustment 2: Ride Height<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/looserounds.com\/holster-adjustability\/#Adjustment_3_Retention_Strength\" title=\"Adjustment 3: Retention Strength\">Adjustment 3: Retention Strength<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/looserounds.com\/holster-adjustability\/#Adjustment_4_Carry_Position_Modularity\" title=\"Adjustment 4: Carry Position &amp; Modularity\">Adjustment 4: Carry Position &amp; Modularity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/looserounds.com\/holster-adjustability\/#Adjustment_5_Mounting_Options_Mods\" title=\"Adjustment 5: Mounting Options &amp; Mods\">Adjustment 5: Mounting Options &amp; Mods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/looserounds.com\/holster-adjustability\/#Adjustment_6_Hand_Orientation\" title=\"Adjustment 6: Hand Orientation\">Adjustment 6: Hand Orientation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/looserounds.com\/holster-adjustability\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kydex Holster Buyer Basics: Ride Height and Cant\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WarTT80GTa0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adjustment_1_Cant_Angle\"><\/span>Adjustment 1: Cant Angle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cant Angle: The cant angle is the angle at which your holster sits on the waistband. Many holsters these days come with adjustable cant. Especially the Kydex models. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adjusting the cant affects your: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Carry comfort<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Draw speed &amp; comfort<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related: <\/strong>Our comprehensive guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/looserounds.com\/holster-cant\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"862\">holster cant<\/a>, and how it influences your carry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adjustment_2_Ride_Height\"><\/span>Adjustment 2: Ride Height<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ride Height: The ride height is basically how high your holster sits on your waistband. Most kydex holsters these days come with an adjustable ride height. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adjusting ride height affects your: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Concealment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Draw speed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comfort<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related: <\/strong>Our comprehensive guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/looserounds.com\/holster-cant\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"862\">holster ride height<\/a>, and how it influences your carry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adjustment_3_Retention_Strength\"><\/span>Adjustment 3: Retention Strength<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Retention: The retention of a holster refers to how secure the gun is inside of the holster. Most kydex holsters have adjustable retention, allowing you to make the retention tighter or looser to suit your needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adjusting retention influences: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Your draw speed (looser = faster)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your gun security (tighter = more secure, but you shouldn&#8217;t go too tight)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related: <\/strong>Our comprehensive guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/looserounds.com\/holster-cant\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"862\">holster retention<\/a>, and how it influences your carry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adjustment_4_Carry_Position_Modularity\"><\/span>Adjustment 4: Carry Position &amp; Modularity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/looserounds.com\/best-concealed-carry-positions\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"914\">Carry Position<\/a>: Some holsters are designed for multiple carry positions &#8211; for example, an IWB holster can usually be worn in an AIWB position as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Modularity: Some holsters have modular designs, for example, <a href=\"https:\/\/aliengearholsters.com\/shapeshift-modular-holster-system.html.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alien Gear ShapeShift<\/a>. By adding or removing components, your holster can work both as an IWB and an OWB holster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adjustment_5_Mounting_Options_Mods\"><\/span>Adjustment 5: Mounting Options &amp; Mods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mounting Options: Holsters can be mounted to the waistband using a variety of mounting options, such as clips, loops, or hooks. You can choose the mounting option on some of the models, but it&#8217;s less common on cheaper holsters. Some holsters also have mounting options for accessories, such as a magazine carrier or a light attachment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adjusting mounting options influences your: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/looserounds.com\/holster-printing\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"857\">Concealment<\/a> (for example, using a tuckable clip)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comfort &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/looserounds.com\/holster-safety-rules\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"817\">security <\/a>(for example, using loops or a metal clip)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backup ammo &amp; accessories: Using a mag carrier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gun mods: Using a light-bearing holster, or an optics-cut holster<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adjustment_6_Hand_Orientation\"><\/span>Adjustment 6: Hand Orientation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hand Orientation: Some holsters can be used for both right and left-sided carry. <a href=\"https:\/\/tulster.com\/inside-the-waistband\/oath\/#:~:text=The%20OATH%20is%20a%20highly,to%20disappear%20into%20your%20clothing.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tulster Oath<\/a> is one example that allows you to do that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s all you need to know about holster adjustments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A holster&#8217;s cant, ride, and retention are the main things you&#8217;ll be messing around with if you get yourself a model that accommodates those adjustments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay safe folks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>To learn more about how we work and earn our living, read more about <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/looserounds.com\/about\/\"><em>who we are<\/em><\/a><em> or take a look at our <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/looserounds.com\/editorial-guidelines\/\"><em>editorial guidelines<\/em><\/a><em> (work in progress!)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In our reviews, we talk a lot about the importance of holster adjustability. In short, an adjustable holster will let you: If things didn\u2019t quite work for you from the get-go, that is. This post is a quick list of the most common holster adjustments you\u2019ll find on products today. 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