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omaharj:
http://www.itstactical.com/warcom/firearms/safety-warning-worn-leather-holsters-can-cause-accidental-discharges/
I don't remember seeing this here... If it's a duplicate thread I'd appreciate it if Dan deletes this one...
    Failure to exercise due diligence in the upkeep/inspection of your holster may result in a ND. Looks like the trigger guard didn't completely cover the trigger :o
   How long do holsters generally last? I hadn't thought they wore out. I only have a Kydex. Would you sell a heavily used holster to someone else?
   Anyway, the guy said he just needed a band aid, I think he wanted to minimize the incident. I'm sure he needed a bit of Bactine also.........and some clean underwear.   RJ

FarmerRick:
That is not what I would call a proper holster.  Looks more like a leather pouch to me.

If you use a crappy holster, you should expect crappy results.

sparky:
I can tell you that there is no way I could wear that with a clean conscious.  Looks like there would be no retention to that thing what so ever.  Negligent just wearing it.

metaldoc:
The holster was probably fine when it was new.  Looking at the one picture closely it is a Galco so wasn't really a piece of junk.

The bigger problem was the guy kept using it and dealing with a problem he knew he had instead of rectifying it and getting a new or better one.

sparky:
I should clarify, I don't have a issue with using a holster like that new when it maintains retention, but that was a few years past its prime.

Edit: After looking at it again I do not see how that thing would be very good new.  Doesn't look like it would have any positive retention out of the package.

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