Holster of concealed wearing for PM: models, types, advantages

The pistol holster is an important element of the fighter's outfit. Its successful choice influences the convenience of movement in an extreme situation and the speed of forced use of firearms during a battle, on which the safety and life of its owner directly depend. Not only in the movie wins the one who first managed to snatch the gun, but in life too. The fraction of a second spent on removing weapons from the holster can solve a lot. The speed is greatly influenced by both the training of the fighter and the design of the equipment itself.

Models of open and concealed wearing

Depending on the purpose of the holster, distinguish models for concealed and open wearing.

• Holster of an open type. Suitable for wearing on top of clothes. It is made of materials that have high resistance to external physical effects - contact with branches, stones, moisture, chemical and temperature aggressive environment. Fixing the gun is carried out using a strap, equipped with a Velcro or button. The holster is designed to protect firearms. This model is also called "operational".
• Hood of the hidden type. Designed to carry weapons under clothing. It can be both submachine guns and shortened AK-74 U automatic weapons . But the mostly hidden model is used for wearing short-barrel rifled pistols. The most common is a concealed holster for a PM. It allows you not to demonstrate weapons without need.

Why not show firearms?

Predominantly the presence of firearms to a certain point should be hidden from prying eyes, since it is a serious force that requires great responsibility. The presence of a pistol can provoke a potential criminal into inappropriate actions, especially if he has a man in plain clothes. A demonstration of firearms in a peaceful environment among ordinary citizens can cause panic or indignation among those around them. Wearing a hidden holster helps prevent similar negative phenomena.

What requirements should a holster of concealed wearing for the PM have?

• The model should provide a reliable fixation of firearms during both the normal movement of the fighter and in the implementation of complex coordinated movements - somersaults, falls, slopes.
• A holster for PM concealed carrying should be convenient for quick access of the fighter to the Makarov pistol. This is ensured by the absence of complex fasteners in it. If you need to immediately remove the gun, the owner of the weapon can do this without exerting unnecessary efforts.
• A concealed carry case for PM must necessarily be made of a sturdy material that reinforces its rigidity, which ensures both a reliable fixation of the gun in it, and its quick, if necessary, extraction. The use of soft materials for the production of such models is fraught with the risk that Makarov's gun will "cling" when delivered.
• A holster for the PM of concealed wearing should not ruffle or warp clothing: this may become an undesirable evidence of a person carrying a firearm. Hide from prying eyes the presence of a pistol small dimensions of the model, allowing for an even load distribution throughout the fighter's outfit.
• A holster of concealed wearing for a PM should not impede movement.

Wearing a holster on your belt

To wear a Makarov pistol that provides its convenient use with the right hand, a special model is developed. This holster is a hidden carry for the PM belt. It is located on the left side of the belt. But you can get a model and under the left hand - a holster for the left-hander.

The most common and very popular among users is the holster Pilot-Driver. This product is intended for drivers. The production of the model uses Italian high-quality natural leather, which is impregnated with a special solution and is lined with German thread Gutermann, which greatly strengthens the strength of the products. This product is not afraid of getting inside the water and is quite suitable for a damp climate, which is possible due to the treatment of the ends with liquid skin.

Extraction of the Makarov pistol is made with the help of the thumb from both the rear and the front of the lumbar holster.

Holster of the concealed carrying for ПМ a belt K-7

The model is intended for gunshot, traumatic and gas versions of the Makarov pistol. It is also applicable to the rest of weapons close to the PM by its design and dimensions.

For the holster is suitable as an ordinary belt, and a special tactical belt. In its production, high-quality leather with a thickness of 0.3 cm is used, which has passed the hot-embossing procedure.

A special feature of the product is the presence on its front of the special staple, which allows to wear the holster hidden under the clothes - under trousers and even shorts. This part is made of steel and inserted into a special leather cover that is sewn onto the front of the model. In the holster there is an additional removable cover, which is fastened with belt screws. The model can be hidden, for this it is enough to transfer the steel brace from it to the lining. It is easy to place under the belt, and a tucked shirt will cover the holster itself. But in this case there is one problem - the shirt that is tucked between the equipment and the lining strongly reduces the speed of the weapon's extraction. To get a gun, you have to unbutton the shirt buttons.

The lumbar belt has a maximum width of up to 5 cm. Fixation of the pistol in this holster is carried out with the help of a special strap-hladika, which has a recessed mating part, which makes it possible to quickly remove weapons when urgently needed.

This model is characterized by additional fastening of seams using special rivets, which are located below, and also on the back side of the lining. The holster is designed for fastening the bracket on the belt in an upright position. It can be worn without a lining. It is enough to have an ordinary trouser belt, to which the model is attached. It can be located on the side, behind the trouser belt, and also inside the trousers.

Advantages of a hidden holster with a bracket

Holster of the concealed wearing for the PM belt K-7 (leather, with a clamp) "Rank" is primarily intended for the inconspicuous carrying of weapons. Reduction in the speed of the extraction of weapons from this model is compensated for by increasing the secrecy and ease of wearing the Makarov pistol. This holster allows you to freely wear light clothing. Thus it is not necessary to be afraid, that the weapon will be noticed. Conveniences at its use are reached by means of application of two separated belt loops. At the same time, the holster is high relative to the waist and is snug against the body. This increases its secrecy.

To increase the speed of the extraction of weapons, you need to choose such models of equipment that are not tightly pressed to the body, but are slightly removed. At the same time, the lagging garment lagging behind the hull is losing the possibility of concealed carrying of weapons. But the handle of the pistols in such models is very convenient to capture in combat situations or in competitions for practical shooting.