In my search for a holster for a 1911 I run across a lot of Belt Slide Holsters.
I have yet to understand the purpose for this method of carrying a handgun.
I appreciate a minimalist design and I will be the first one to say "to each his own", but who uses these holsters and for what purpose are they designed?
Protection of the gun is zero to none and retention is the same. Is this basically a range holster or what? It looks as though the gun could easily get "floppy" on you in one of these holsters.
I remember seeing photos of some of the old "experts" posed with their guns in these rigs. But I've never thought a holster like this suited my purposes. Why are they so popular that almost every holster manufacturer offers one or more designs - but I never see one in use?
Who uses them and why?
Thanks,
m49
I have yet to understand the purpose for this method of carrying a handgun.
I appreciate a minimalist design and I will be the first one to say "to each his own", but who uses these holsters and for what purpose are they designed?

Protection of the gun is zero to none and retention is the same. Is this basically a range holster or what? It looks as though the gun could easily get "floppy" on you in one of these holsters.
I remember seeing photos of some of the old "experts" posed with their guns in these rigs. But I've never thought a holster like this suited my purposes. Why are they so popular that almost every holster manufacturer offers one or more designs - but I never see one in use?
Who uses them and why?
Thanks,
m49