This is my first hand gun. It is a FMK 9C1G2, a Glock 19 clone. I need a holster to go outside the belt. Prices range from $12.00--$140.00. I have no idea what I am buying. If I ever have to pull this gun out of its holster for HD purposes, I am already going to be in deep do-do so I am not looking for style or tacticool. I am looking for a holster which will retain the gun if I am rolling around in the dirt on a gun belt.
What do you think? Criticisms? Suggestions?
Good luck. Figuring out what works for you is a (potentially) long road. The "Box of Regrettable Holsters" is a real thing.
Buying a holster based on Internet recommendations is (for me) extremely difficult. Web searches mostly point you to crap holsters. Amazon searches mostly point you to crap holsters. Ditto asking on forums (Ahem!). Holsters sold on the manufacturer's own website may or may not be worth getting. Etc.
Getting away from the popular standards (Glock, SIG, S&W j-frame, etc.) into an obscure gun, drops you options way down. "This holster made for this other gun will work!" -- (some guy on the Innernet), may or may not be true. (So, good luck on that FMK, a gun which I've never seen in the flesh.) Ditto, bolt on a light or laser and your options go way down.
You'll need a good belt. Your flimsy "leather" stuffmart belt will not do. Expect to spend $35-$40, up, for a belt made to be able to properly carry a holstered gun. Pay attention to the sizing instructions on the various makers site. I've got a couple from
Wilderness Tactical, a 'Frequent Flyer", and a "Lo Pro". that work well for me.
A good holster will cost you money. It's really unlikely that the $12 holster will do what you need.
Whatever you go with, get one made specifically molded for your make and model. Stay far away from anything not made of leather or kydex/polymer types. The well known higher quality makers will have a broad range of holsters. Names like Milt Sparks and Mitch Rosen. A proper leather holster will not give up the pistol unless deliberately drawn. Also, and equally important is a proper gun belt made for that purpose that fits you and the holster. Regular belts won't provide secure good service.
What he said.
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All that said, I think I'd be looking at this:
https://fmkfirearms.com/product/front-line-kydex-belt-holster/.