Speaking from experience and the importance of retention: I've carried a full size Springfield 1911 for years. The first holster I bought for it was a Crossbreed hybrid. It was always clear that this holster was NOT designed for retention. The gun is extremely loose in it, however it was comfortable and I had trained myself to deal with it's shortcomings, or so I thought. One evening I got into a scuffle with another guy. He ended up on his back, and I was on top of him pinning him down. In the commotion, my gun fell out of my holster and onto the road. The sight of it scared the fight out of him completely, and I quickly recovered the gun. Change very few details, and that encounter could have gone very differently.

I was carrying with an IWB hybrid holster at the 5oclock while riding my motorcycle when I had an accident. I slid for about 30-40 feet and my handgun was still properly in place and the holster hadn't moved an inch. It is all about the quality of the holster you purchase and how well secured it is on your belt.

My Alien Gear IWB covers the trigger guard fully. And I can grab with a full firing grip. And the passive retention is solid. So I have to take this video with a grain of salt.

I've been using the same Vedder holster with my S&W M&P Shield 9mm for almost three years. It's leather-backed, with a molded Kydex outer shell. The pressure of wearing it against my body actually DOES allow it to CLICK into place, and despite extensive wear, the holster retains my gun beautifully, and I can get a full firing grip on it when drawing. To each his own, I guess...

I use a hybrid (Stealth Gear) because I live in the desert and got tired of sweat patches and holster zits on my ass after carrying 10-14 hours a day. StealthGear also uses .093 Kydex, not the .060 used by the cheapies. Reholstering - If I EVER have to draw my weapon, getting it back in my holster is the very least of the worries.

Some good points but a blanket statement of "all hybrid holsters suck" is not correct.

"Tactical Muffin Top"😂😂😂

Yeah, I’m gonna disagree with you, John. My hybrid has zero room for anything to get into the trigger. It also allows a full firing grip. It also clicks in positively and secures the weapon just as positively as my full kydex holsters *when being worn*. Who cares if it doesn’t engage as well when not being worn? Mine has a metal clip, the same as on nice holsters you use. Mine is not cheap thin kydex. I don’t muzzle myself, and I’m not overweight. So, why is MY hybrid shit? I’m sure you stand by your assertions, but using absolutes to address topics with nearly infinite variables is foolish. I believe I remember Paul Harrell saying something like, “Experts who speak in absolutes (Shatneresque pause) should not be trusted.”

Love your videos, but totally disagree with some of your points on this one. I have carried a Crossbreed for many years with no issues. I have always gotten horse hide leather, and believe it holds up much better, especially here in the hot humid south. I’m also on the other end of the weight spectrum (very thin) and have tried numerous all kydex holsters, and simply cannot conceal them.

Who needs a holster? I carry my XD45 between my teeth at all times! This method of mine is becoming botersome and painful sinc I am down to 3 teeth after only a week of carrying.

Been carrying a crossbreed every day for over a decade with no issues🤷‍♂

Can't agree with you on this one John, I have been using hybrid holsters from StealthGear for years for Sig365 and PX4 Compact Carry and I love them. The trigger guards are completely covered and the ventcore is properly trimmed to allow full grip draw with no fuss. Love you channel but got to strongly disagree on the holster, especially here in Florida 95 degree temps, where concealed carry weapon is right against your skin, no undershirts, too hot.

You post this the week after I bought my hybrid holster haha

Hi John English is not my mother tongue, and I love watching your videos (also) because I learn so many fancy expressions from them ! From now on, I'm going to call this small overweight of mine a "tactictal muffin top" too :D

Your points about kydex bring better are spot on. My issue is on program compliance, I’m far more likely to carry a hybrid. I’m well aware of the short comings of the hybrids but I accept that for comfort and far increased odds of having my firearms if ever needed. Good video though. I would like to know how someone with a thicker waist line carry’s appendix. I tried and really sucked.

Whether you agree with this information or not, his way of presentation and personality is fantastic. Keep it up 👍

Haha. Come on man. Kydex is great, but kydex holsters have been mainstream for what, 10 years? Crossbreed makes a quality product that conceals perfectly and retains your weapon with no play. I’m cpd and have worn one in plain clothes for years. Plenty of physical altercations, plenty of foot chases, it hasn’t failed. Love your videos man but this one seems over the top judgemental to me. No knock, do what you like, but hybrid has its place and for me I’ll take a hybrid by crossbreed any day.

I don't think Alien Gear has the issues you speak of as long as you get the 3.0 or the Shapeshift because of the steel plate on the inside of the holster. I've never had that issue personally. Although I am looking for someone that makes a full kydex only because they don't have any wml options.

"what I use is great, everything else sucks" - every gun owner

"tactical shelf" , simply great . Love both the channels , and how you actually show a personality instead of reading facts about the products off the manufacturers website . Great videos , love them all .

I agree on all points but the audible click. An audible click doesn’t necessarily mean the Holsters has sufficient retention. I’ve made prototypes where the gun would click into place and then fall out when turned upside down. Also depending on belt pressure a holster may not have sufficient retention a click off body but it does on body. That’s going to vary from person to person.

When I clicked on this video there was literally an advertisement for hybrid holsters.

Fantastic points and everybody who carries should watch, but at the end of the day the best gun (and holster) is the one that you're going to actually carry and use, for many of us that's going to be a kydex/leather hybrid. Thanks for the vid

Yes they do. The alien gear 4.o iwb holster actually has the best retention out there for an iwb holster. the black arch Protos-M also has a fully covered trigger guard.

Awesome info ..haha TACTICAL MUFFIN TOP? you Crack me up

My tactical fluff helps me hide my carry piece.

Someone's all jacked up on mountain dew! Lol

"My opinion, my opinion, my opini-" "But John, my hybrid holster works grea-" "Yeah I knew some of you would say that but you're wrong." **SNORTS COCAIN**

The new Alien gear is leaps better than the example being used and it does not have the issues in this video. Previous generations.... perhaps

Thanks for the video, but gotta disagree with you here. Most of these issues are eliminated by holsters with stiffer leather, adjustable retention, and a deeper cut. The holsters from HiddenHybrid accomplish this very well.

That's why i stopped wearing underwear, to get rid of extra thickness. Lol

Good video, and I tend to value John's opinions on many things. He certainly brings up some great points here, as usual. However, this video is now almost five years old! There have been many improvements from several manufacturers that might make it worth fresh evaluation! (I have no "skin in the game", but I'm always trying to stay educated regarding "best practices".)

I watched this full video and I respectfully disagree. I have several custom made full kydex and 1 custom made hybrid. The hybrid is always my go to. Your evaluation on retention is silly because as soon as your body is pressed against the back you get much more positive retention and even an audible click. My holster both covers the trigger gaurd and allows full purchase on the firearm. You cannot squeeze a finger in between the weapon and the leather. I have also worn it for 2 years without any problems. I will agree that some hybrid holsters leave a lot to be desired. But saying they are all terrible is a blanket statement. It would be like saying all full kydex holsters are uncomfortable because some of them dig in. The only thing that you said that holds true in my situation is occasionally muzzling myself while reholstering, but that is more of a training issue on my part as I have been known to do it even with outside the waste band or drop legs when I'm attempting to reholster quickly. I thoroughly enjoy your videos and have learn a lot from all of the real life scenarios. Keep doing what you're doing.

For someone without any holsters, this info is very helpful. Thanks, John

Still didn’t change my mind about aliengear shapeshift 4.0.. It has a steel backing behind the kydex. It’s a solid holster and completely safe, covers the trigger guard and the retention is actually due to the trigger guard… and it has an audible click… Nananuhbooboo, *holding my holster and petting it, telling it not to listen to mean old man and his mean words* .

Modifying a Safariland ALS OWB to an IWB; Like John mentions in this video, the thumb release retention mechanism of the Safariland ALS 7378 is the best. When I thumb the release, my Sig P365 will come out of the holster without any resistance. When re-holstering, simply drop it back into holster and it automatically locks with a nice click But as an OWB, it is hard to conceal and all OWB holsters, including the ALS 7378, are a floppy encumbrance as you go about your day. In my opinion, IWB is the best way to carry a pistol. I was seriously considering a crappy IWB hybrid holster, but thank God I saw this video from my hero John before I bought one. After watching this video, I thought, “Why not make my OWB ALS 7378 an IWB holster - that would be the perfect holster”. That is what I did! I removed the OWB belt mount and mounted the holster onto a piece of leather and put belt loops on the leather to make it an IWB. It looks like the crappy hybrid holsters John describes in this video but it does not have all the negatives that John points out. And yes, the thumb release still works perfect and re-holstering feels absolutely safe. After some trial and error, in my opinion, I have created the perfect IWB holster!

Stealthgear makes some hybrid holsters that do have a very positive click and positive retention. They completely cover the trigger and there’s no slop on their proprietary backing material to the kydex. You should try them. I think they might pass your test with flying colors.

Not True. However, you can think as you think. Floppies don't happen when worn. My Cross Breed, White Hat and Garrett Holsters work great with the firearm for which I bought them. To add retention to a Kydex holster, use a hair drier to heat the Kydex and push in where you want the retention to be.

I've bought so many holsters that finding that perfect holster is kind of a unicorn. I've had pretty good experiences with some inexpensive kydex holsters. I'm not a fan of leather but I can see the appeal. The spandex type holsters are mostly garbage from my experience but come in handy when that rare instance I leave the house in gym shorts. Pocket holsters are below average but kinda nice for some micro 380s. Hybrid holsters can give you some options and allow a new shooter to try carrying a 4 o'clock owb, 4 o'clock iwb, appendix carrying, and once you find what works well for you and your body type, I would absolutely recommend finding a reputable kydex holster company and spending that $100 on a custom made holster. I would just make sure you have the weapon light, optic/sights and any other aftermarket parts you want on the firearm before you purchase one. Otherwise you'll be buying multiple custom holsters to fit your current set up like I have. I have a a duffel bag full of unused holsters. I basically use 1 high end kydex for appendix carry with a side car mag carrier for my main carry, an inexpensive $40 (but still from a reputable company) kydex appendix carry holster for my other carry and a few owb holsters for my battle belt set up. I actually have holsters for all of my pistols which are dozens fyi.

I have an Alien gear cloak tuck 3.0 for my P30sk and i think it works great

OMG! You mean leather breaks in after 2 years of constant wear?! SHOCKING!

Awe shit. Another video dividing the gun community. Lol

Here in idaho with no restrictions on how we carry OWB leather that pulls in close with or without thump snap retention is the most comfortable thing I’ve found having the “tactical muffin top”. Just a T-shirt or a loose button up shirt or light windbreaker has got you covered. I’ve used just about everything available over the past 30 years including the Alien Gear hybrids. I have a vacuum mold and have made many kydex holster for myself others that want them.

My first holster is a Milt Sparks VM2 in Horsehide. No click but retention was never a problem. None of the wear and tear you experience. It's like new after years of carrying, from the heat and humidity of FL to the cold and snow of UT to the rain of WA. I can't speak for hybrids, but leather is great. Especially because it gets vegans extra mad.

Hello, Mr. John, firstly I wanna say I love your videos! I've been carrying for about 3 years or so now and love watching your stuff. Anyway, I just wanted to say, as some others have said that I must respectfully disagree with this video. I own an Aliengear Cloaktuck 3.0, which was my only holster until last December when I bought their new Shapeshift kit, which includes the Cloacktuck 4.0, and absolutely love my holsters. They're quite well made, and I personally don't have any trouble holstering my weapon, and also have the "tactical muffin top" as you put it. Anyway, like I said, I do enjoy your videos, but must respectfully disagree with your statement that all hybrid holsters suck. Have a good day sir and I look forward to your other videos!

why is it a problem that the sides of a hybrid holster bend and conform to you body ? "floppy" you say ..seems like a good thing to me .. i have that Galco kingtuk for my G19 ... my alien gear is new ,but with my p320 has a click when it's on my waist , and you can not dump it out or shake it out ,upside down , doesn't matter .. great video ,just having a hard time justifying what your saying looking at my own holsters

Yes, I did actually cut down a King Tuk for my concealed carry XDS45. My outside carry Serpa for another is Great ! Kydex in my thin body frame is not comfortable The hybrid can do the job, perhaps not on your tactical level ? But do sir, keep up the info to the public, Thank you !

I love my alien holster. EVERY complaint you had about hybird holsters are NOT TRUE with the alien holster.

After watching this I was very curious. I went home and check my ALien gear 3.0 IWB old version and all my firearms clicked into the kydex & locked into place just like your full kydex style before I put it on. Meaning my body is not the retention the molded shield is. I can turn it upside down and shake it and it stays if that a critical indicator of what a good holster is. I don’t even have the screws super tight bec once I put it on I wouldn’t be able to draw the gun. Also I have the metal clips and once I pop those over my belt that things not coming off period or it hasn’t in 4 years. Also all of my kydex shields fully cover the triggers they all butt up against the back of the trigger guard. I can’t even see it. I also have no issues re-holstering its very easy, slide right back into place. It’s incredibly comfortable to wear all day and have had zero issues. Now I have heard plenty of guys complaining about the full kydex holster killing there sides and being very uncomfortable to wear. Can’t speak to other hybrids. I did have a concealment express IWB and was not a fan. Good retention single clip worked fine no better the my AG but it was so much fatter . Not nearly as comfortable so I sold it. So based on this video my perception of what’s being said its that it would not just be hybrids but also full leather would be no good either they will also loosen up and lose there shape over time. I highly doubt any leather holster turned upside down is going to keep your firearm in it while shaking it IWB or OWB.

John why don't you design and market a hands down best CCW holster ? You seem to have an oppenion on the pro's and con's of every holster but never a solution ?

Just my opinion here, and I’m not a firearms instructor, but I am one who has concealed carried handguns of various configurations and calibers now for over 30 years and yes, I do have a “drawer full of old holsters”. I will say I enjoy your channel, and watch all your videos and learn a great deal from them. However, before discarding “all” hybrid holsters as junk, I think you must first qualify what someone is using the holster for. I, for example, never plan on using my Alien Gear 3.5 for combat, or “running and gunning”, or IPSC competition. I do have holsters that I believe would be much better suited for those activities than the AG 3.5. And, I also believe my AG 3.5 is much better suited for comfortable, all day, every day carry than the holsters used for combat or competition. So, I am a person who doesn’t believe in a “one size fits all” solution for anything, much less holsters. I also am perfectly comfortable using my AG 3.5 for the daily carry activities I use it for, and have trained with it, and am familiar with it to the point where I can quickly, safely, competently deploy it when needed to protect life and limb. I have no doubt that I could trust my life to it if the situation ever called for that extreme. I can draw it with a full shooting grip because of its design, coupled with the fact I have the body shape to do so. I’ve never failed to draw it, bring it to a firing position, and reholster it with any issues, but I’ve never trained (nor do I ever intend to) to use it in a combat, or “run and gun”, or competition scenario. I simply want to use it for the reason I purchased it, comfort, while still being able to effectively, safely and competently bring the weapon to bear if needed in a typical self defense scenario that the vast majority of civilian, law abiding, citizens find themselves in on a day to day basis. Is my AG 3.5 “totally crap”, “a piece of junk”, “horrible”, for the use I am employing it in daily? Nope, and no one will ever convince me otherwise. Is it all those bad things if I went into combat with it, or in a “running and gunning” environment such as an active running, tactical gun fight, or an IPSC Competition? Yep, it probably would suck if I tried to use it like that. For anyone who is going to say, “you should always be prepared for those scenarios” because you never know what scenario presents itself, I’ll head you off by saying I’ve got enough wherewithal to understand if I think there is a chance I may wander into a combat zone during my upcoming day, and if I thought that might be a chance during my upcoming day, I would plan accordingly, and the AG 3.5 would not be with me that day. Of course, I guess Red Dawn could actually happen one day and catch me off guard, but I guess I’ll also cross that bridge if it ever happens. So, in closing, I don’t think my AG 3.5 is a piece of crap, for the purposes that I use it. I think you have to define the use and the needs of a product, before you decide if the product you are critiquing is a good match for the application or not. But, that’s just my opinion. I love your channel, and love your videos, keep them coming, these are just my two cents worth.

Part of the reason I don’t like IWB holsters anymore. I only use them when I need more concealment. I have used an Alien Gear OWB for my J frame for the last 5 years. I have had no retention problems AT ALL. It covers the trigger. I just bought a S&W Shield and bought a “compact “ kidex holster (that fits multi compact guns) from PHALANX Defense Systems. I love it! It locks in SOLID and fits close to the body. It is also very comfortable.

You need to see the new ShapeShift 4.0 IWB Holster from Alien Gear. It does everything you just talked about.

7:32 "tactical muffintop" 🤣😂👍🏻

I’ve been packing heat for over 30 years...and I have boxes full of holsters in the garage....many of them for guns I no longer have and a few I tried for a few days and gave up on...I agree with the summary of Hybrids suck. I’ also started making leather holsters 20 years ago, and just started bending kydex....I won’t make a hybrid until I can come up with one that solves these problems. Good video.

I use Muddy River Tactical holsters. Great quality kydex holsters and their customer service is top notch.

Been a tradition leather guy for a long time. My daily carry holster is a desantis thumb break scabbard model 001 b6 . It has very positive thumb break snap.this holster has tension screw. It is a 2 position holster. I have had this holster for 4 years , I have rolled around dirt , gravel you name it . I have treated it like I stole it. My friends keep buying cheap holsters and that drives me nuts. And shows no signs of cracking. And I wear it 8 hours + - every day.

7:41 *pew pew pew*

Stealthgear is a great hybrid holster. Doesn't have the downside of a leather backing. Also has excellent retention and it's adjustable. And the Kydex wraps over the end of the muzzle so that it can't be pushed out buy things like a seat belt clasp when you're sitting in a car unlike many hybrid and Kydex holsters. I've had my Stealthgear holster over 2 years and it looks and performs as brand new.

John is always ripping on all my favorite holsters. 😔

Some interesting points. I can see all of those being valid but haven't experienced it personally with my CompTac MTAC. It has a dimple that clicks over the trigger guard, the clips are adjustable height/cant, sweat shield doesn't seem to get in the way for draws or holstering. Maybe it's just a better model of the style. I've run it in many USPSA style competitions and never felt limited by it. Not sure it would be my first choice now but I bought it many years ago and haven't seen a reason to replace it.

You're particularly hyped up tonight... Anyhow, what do you think about quality of N82 Tactical Pro holsters?

I carry a P365 in a crossbreed mini tuck. Covers the trigger, holds the gun fine, reholsters fine, and personally I prefer flexible leather against my skin over solid plastic leaving wear marks on my side.

Agree with some, disagree with some. 58, shooting since I was 5, concealed carrier for nearly 30 years, part-time firearms instructor, full-time pastor for 30 years. I have two tote bins full of various holsters.... pretty much, you name it... I have tried it. The past 5+ years have been using an Alien Gear IWB... "IN MY EXPERIENCE AND OPINION"..... it's the best of everything that I have used over the past 30 years. I carry IWB right side at 3:30.... I have never had a shell crack and I carry 7 days a week, all day. I have never had an issue with the sweat guard getting in the way of holstering.... and I practice and shoot a lot. You demonstrated the flexibility of the "wings".... off the body! It's not designed to be used that way! When attached it is very secure.... I use a good belt and it is very "firm". I use the metal clips.... they hold tight and have never failed as of yet. The plastic clips and loops that I have tried over the years have failed at various times. I carried appendix in a full Kydex for a couple years.... hated it.... stuck with it because some "instructors" bark loud and long about it being "the" only position for serious concealed carriers.... well, it doesn't work for me. My firearm is very secure in this holster when on the body as designed..... I am "very" active.... I have seven grandchildren and we do a good deal playing, wrestling, sports..... never ever have I had my firearm fall out or even come lose. When I holster in the morning my firearm "clicks" into the holster firmly (it doesn't off the body... which really is a moot point), it takes a good solid grip and pull to draw the firearm out of the holster. I use my EDC set up for IDPA.... have never had any kind of an issue related to my holster. But.... this is "my" experience.... what works for me may not work as well for someone else! Great videos.... have watched all of them (I think)! Keep them coming!

"Tactical Muffin Top" Awww yeah

I love your teaching style. Your sense of humor and passion make these lessons super engaging

Aliengear holsters has a retention system. It clicks when you slide it in.

Our hybrid alien gear clicks when putting the canik tp9-v2 in it. However they didn't make a Canik holster when we bought it. So we ordered the glock 19 model . It clicks in at the trigger guard .and has good retention . As for purchase on the gun it is good .

I have a box full of great custom holsters and my go-to is my cheap ass Alien Gear.Love it.

Stumbled on this video after my glock 27 fell out of my crossbreed and hit the floor of the locker room at work. Retention just is not there.

I bought an alien gear hybrid and returned it after a couple of days. I went with one from we the people holsters and its a very good holster. Added a wing and a wedge, conceals pretty easily appendix.

I took a class also and while wrestling on the floor, I couldn’t remove my firearm because my weight pushed the firearm between the leather and kydex.

A video on “tactical muffin” top appendix carry would be awesome!

Wish I listened to this...I saw it, but was like "well some of them get great reviews, so a good one must be ok". Ordered a Crossbreed Reckoning for a P365 and basically immediately returning it. The trigger guard isn't even fully covered and you can easily get drawstring, shirt, and even a finger (I don't have large hands/fingers) into it. The retention is good and holster is super comfortable just trying it for a brief time (not even worn in). Definitely going back to full Kydex with properly covered trigger guard.

Been carrying my Theiss(cross breed copy) for 7 years and I love it, never an issue.

The greatest retention, easy drawing, reholstering, etc. doesn't mean anything if the holster isn't comfortable enough that you'll wear it every day.

Wish I had seen this a few hundred $$$ ago

Is this satire?

Some of the same reasons why I stopped making IWB leather holsters, and now only make OWB leather paddle holsters.

I've had a crossbreed for 7 years now. I haven't had issues with the belt clips themselves but one of the swivels has lost a spacer. It is not actually loose from the holster but it allows it to spin uncontrolled which is a problem actually putting the holster on my belt in the 8 o'clock position (lefty here). I have never had to draw for defense purposes (and i pray I will never have to) but I see what you are talking about with the sweat guard. You sir have convinced me to not get a hybrid when I replace my crossbreed. However crossbreed makes a quality product and i suspect it will last 7 more years.

INCOG holster all the way!

Dude this vid is the best! You are a raving coke maniac!! Can't stop laughing! :P

have an aliengear iwb 3.0 and was testing it around the house and bending over doing yard work the thing flew right out of the holster and onto the concrete. I was very impressed

3:53 notice when I put it in, what it does (pistol very audibly and visibly clicks into place) nothing, no retention.

What do you think of the PDA type holsters, like the Sneaky Pete and others, which 'disguise' the pistol in plain sight?

You've successfully demonstrated that you don't understand how the function is engineered into hybrid holsters. You seem to have decent knowledge of civilian armed conflict but you just embarrassed yourself. You're lying to your students about a FEW things in this video. You're not preparing them for reality. You should delete this particular video. Save your reputation

It's easy to understand someone being passionately "opinionated" about a product that didn't work... for them. Due diligence, research goes along ways toward buy once cry once. "All hybrid holsters" is a mighty wide brush you're painting with brother.

My first holster was a leather IWB by Leather Arsenal. It was a good one, but I had the same problem with the "muffin top" and worse yet, I couldn't care my 1911 cocked and locked, because the holster would allow the safety to switch off. I now have a C &K IWB kidded (sp?) and it has NOT come uncooked once since I've owned it. Good Video John! Thanks

www.jmcustomkydex.com/ makes great holsters. You can get it with a solid belt loop and top snap for ultimate retention. You can purchase a wedge but you still print a little when carrying appendix. But I think it's the best all around for iwb appendix imho.

Better watch out KZfaq might see this as holster shaming and delete the video haha seriously tho nice video and what do you think about a solid leather holster I'm still trying to find a good holster for my m&p sheild

You have a many valid points. However, that was kydex with a stress crack. It is injection molded plastic. It is a cheaper and weirder material. Also comparing a production hybrid to a custom kydex. Makes perfect sense if you don't think about it

I have a Hidden Hybrid Holster for my sig p229, p320, and a ruger lcr. All have been in use for at least 3 years. None of my holsters have any of these "issues" other than the "floppy" part. But it's leather... It's a lot more comfortable to wear, and leather gets soft and conforms to the body extremely well. The sweat shield on mine does not get soft and floppy though, it is well reinforced to prevent that. Every holster type has pros and cons. If your buying a well made quality holster you will be fine no matter what style it is. Even a well made and reinforced nylon holster works perfectly fine. To each their own. Choose the type of holster that works best for you in your daily routine. For me, that's a hybrid holster, specifically a Hidden Hybrid Holster.A solid kydex holster, to me, is not very comfortable for all day wear IWB. They are superior in regards to retention and rigidity perhaps, but not in comfort, and you can't even argue that they are. If I am going to the range to train, then I use a different holster. I know hybrid holsters have limitations, but I'm not going to be drawing and reholstering my gun tons of time each day so the downside to reholstering with one is a moot point really. I do practice drawing, but I don't do so with a loaded weapon. Once I put on my holster, I have no need to draw, much less reholster, unless I am engaging a threat.Bottom line is not all holsters are created equal, not even all hybrid holsters. Buy a quality, well built holster and most of these issues brought up are well, not.

I'm fluffy too! Good video!

Look I am a leather holster maker who used to make those hybrid holsters, key word used to, so I can speak with some knowledge on the subject. You are so full of disinformation, a polite word for it, that I am sitting here laughing. The benefit of the so called floppiness is comfort and not a detriment. It forms to your body dude and that's a good thing. As far as dirt and things getting into it, for God's sake keep it clean and that with Kydex is very easy to do.. I just don't like an IWB carry and Fox and Alien Gear have made them so cheap I couldn't compete. However when I do carry IWB with a full size not baby gun sized gun I will opt for that style hands down every time for comfort and speed of draw. The down side is putting it on and taking it off. That is the only short coming. Remember this is coming from someone who can have any holster they want and has had every reasonable holster there is to draw these conclusions from. But I still prefer all leather OWB for many reasons. Remember they all have trade offs none are perfect.

My Comp-Tac MTAC holster: 1. Has adjustable retention 2. Allows for a full grip on the gun 3. FULLY covers the trigger guard 4. FULLY covers the barrel of the gun 5. Allows me to completely hide a full-sized 1911 under a slim-fit t-shirt 6. Adjusts for both cant and ride height 7. Fully covers all screws/rivets on the back side I once had a Crossbreed and it: 1. Had horrible retention 2. Stunk like crazy (the leather dye, maybe?) 3. Had exposed screws/rivets on the back side against my skin 4. Was ultimately tossed in the trash So there are good ones and there are crappy ones. It sounds like you need to check out a good one before saying that they're all bad.

I just got a crossbreed reckoning hybrid holster and while I’ll admit it’s new and could warp or wear over time, it certainly doesn’t show any of the issues you’re describing..... 1. It’s not floppy at all, the hooks attach to the kydex instead of the leather and there’s very little excess to flop around 2. It fully encompasses the trigger guard 3. It’s extremely tight and there’s no way anything is getting inside to pull the trigger 4. It’s combat cut so getting a good purchase on the gun is easy 5. It has great retention, if anything it’s too tight and I need to use one of the several retention adjustment spots to loosen it So I ultimately agree that a kydex is better, I just find that the reckoning conceals better, so I’m going with that till it gives me a reason not to, so far it’s an awesome holster

So much misinformation in this video he assumes you're a gunfighter or something you're going to be drawing your pistol a hundred times and a day he's pistols are designed to be locked in by the pressure from your belt and not come out there for daily carry not for gun fighting

Old video but I just started using a Safariland IWB no click super slick draw but holds my P239 upside down while shaking. Things great

The protos-m holster by black arch is technically a hybrid, but the kytex wraps around the trigger guard and has great retention. And it clicks in. The sweat guard doesn't block the draw either. The only hybrid holster that covers all the cons you pointed out

Some have spring steel in the leather backing but i agree with the cracking of the molded piece.