Glock Paddle Holsters
Guns used for personal protection can be concealed by pancake, belt-slide, shoulder and paddle holsters, as well as other varieties. The paddle holster is an older design that leaves a large part of the gun exposed. The handle is always exposed in its entirety, and the barrel may also be exposed in some versions. This ready access to the handle makes the gun easy to draw on a moment's notice.
However, the ease of the draw that comes with a paddle holster makes it unsuitable for regular law-enforcement duty. Police officers need their guns to have a degree of retention, so that a gun cannot be taken from an officer and turned on him. Duty holsters, therefore, usually have flaps or snaps that must be opened to get to the gun. Typically, it only takes seconds to access the gun, but these seconds can give an officer time to subdue a suspect if the suspect tries to take the gun.
Paddle Holsters for Private Citizens
The paddle version is, therefore, most commonly used by private citizens who wish to use their guns for personal protection. Glock guns are often used for this purpose. This version may also be used by military personnel who need guns that can be drawn immediately. Guns kept in paddle holsters are easily concealed, since they fit right up against the body. Leather is the typical material used to make this type of holster. Aso Tactical is an internet retailer that carries accessories for firearms of all kinds, including Glock guns, and serves military and law-enforcement organizations as well as civilians.
