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Safety straps, yes or no?

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I have been doing mostly revolver holsters, and put some form of safety strap or hammer thong on them. However, all these pancake holsters I've seen are strapless. What is the story?

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They are wet formed so they stay holstered pretty well.

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As a former police officer, safety straps are a matter of how snug the holster is, and the conditions where it will be worn. If the holster is snug, and unllikely to be upside-down or sideways, and is out of sight (under clothing) or only used around people who know better, then a safety strap may not be needed.

OTOH, when I was an officer, not a chance I would use a holster without a strap while in uniform. Even my backup was strapped. Always the possibility of some idiot thinking they can pull it out from you. Straps and good safety holsters slow them down. Plus, never know when you might have to perform "energetic" activities like running, jumping, climbing fences, etc. Disconcerting to have your weapon drop out while you are head-first over a fence.

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