The Hank Sloan-designed holster was created exclusively for the FBI's S&W Model 10 M&P . 38 revolver. The accompanying 2 + 2 + 2 a.m.mo drop pouch was used to quickly “top off” bullets in the cylinder of the revolver when reloading.

If all you have to do in order to remove the weapon from the holster is lift it at a certain angle, then it's classified as a Level 1. If you have to remove a hood or press a thumb break AND then lift the weapon, it's a Level 2 retention system.

The holster sizes are designed around specific firearms ensuring a proper fit and smooth draw. We do say the holsters are more size specific then firearm specific though. The reason we say that is often one size holster will fit many firearms. For example, our Lieutenant holster fits the Shield (9mm and .

That's precisely what a concealed carry holster is designed to do. It is perfectly safe as long as you use a holster and follow the 4 basic rules of gun safety. If you look at the holster pictured below you will find that the trigger is secured and thus the gun is safe.