The holster also comes with guides so you can adjust the slots widths for your belt and I set mine up for a 1.5 inch tactical training belt. The guides snap into place and it makes the fit to your belt to be tighter and more secure. There is also an adjustment screw that lets you adjust the tension on your gun to provide a secure retention. This is also a level 2 security system to hold the gun into the holster until you properly press the unlock button while drawing the gun out of the holster. When you holster the weapon you can hear the click that indicates that the gun is locked into the holster.
The locking mechanism is rock solid and tight and you cannot withdraw the pistol without properly pressing the release button. You use your index finger to press the release button and it allows you to smoothly and safely withdraw the pistol. This is easy to do but I recommend you practice a lot so it becomes second nature as it is something else that you have to get used to. This locking mechanism may help to prevent someone from drawing your gun out of your holster.
What's in the box?
• The holster
• An instruction manual
• A belt mounting base
• Two belt slot adjustment guides
• Three screws to mount the holster to the belt mounting base or to the paddle mounting base.
• A paddle mounting base that mounts like the belt mounting base using the same three screws. You can also set the cant of the holster with the paddle base.
• Two belt mounting clips for the paddle mount. They can be easily inserted using a coin. I show how to do this in my video. Use them to set a tight fit to your carry belt.
Both the belt mounting base and the paddle mounting base are curved to allow a comfortable fit to your body. I like that the holster allows you to use it as a belt mount or a paddle mounted holster. I have been using it as a belt mounted holster and I can tell you that it holds the holster and weapon tightly to my hip so that it is easily covered with a large shirt for concealed carry. I may also use the paddle mounts as I like just grabbing the holster and slipping it under my belt as I go out the door to head to the store, dinner or anywhere. Paddle mount holster is easy to put on and take off and you don't have to fuss with threading your belt through the holster. Both mounting approaches each have their own advantages.
I like this holster a lot as it has a nice fit and a positive locking system. I rated it at 5 stars. My only wish would be that they would sell this holster to also fit a pistol with a rail mounted Crimson Trace CMR-206 green laser. If they did I would purchase another holster for a Glock 19 and also one for a SIG 226 Legion.