The Glock 40 Gen4 MOS is a great gun, used extensively by both military personnel and the police. The full 6-inch barrel improves muzzle velocity, and it is designed to be the perfect weapon for the hunter, outdoors person, or sport shooter. If you have invested in such a high-tech piece of weaponry, it is worth really thinking about the Glock 40 MOS holster you are going to use to carry it.
Too often, people see their holsters as an accessory rather than an important part of their shooting kit, leading to decreased performance and sometimes damage to their weapon.
But with so many holsters available for this gun, how do you know which to choose? That’s where we come in.
After reading hundreds of reviews and talking to a number of experts, we can recommend the Black Arch IWB Hybrid Holster.
Well, in our opinion the Black Arch IWB Hybrid Holster is the one to go for. If you are taking your Glock 40 out hunting, the comfort offered by this holster is a huge advantage. In addition, the combination of leather and Kydex used on this holster means that it will last a lifetime.
First, we’re assuming that if you are reading this review, you already have a Glock 40 MOS. If you don’t, but want a pistol that is great for hunting, it is really worth checking out.
Whilst the slightly longer barrel of the Glock 40 MOS is one of the major advantages of the weapon itself, it can make finding a suitable holster difficult. You really shouldn’t compromise, however, on getting a holster which fits your weapon perfectly. An ill-fitting holster, especially if it doesn’t grip your weapon tightly enough, can easily lead to you losing your gun, or even accidental discharge.
There are many things to look for when choosing a holster, and the priority you give to each factor will depend on how you use your weapon. A holster for competitions, for instance, is quite a different item to one designed for long periods of concealed carry. However, no matter what your purposes, the basic features to look for in a holster for your Glock 40 MOS stay the same:
First and foremost, you need to be sure that your gun will be held securely in the holster you choose, and that it will protect against the possibility of accidental discharge.
Nowadays, all of the best holsters for the Glock 40 MOS feature fully adjustable retention screws. This means that even if your Glock 40 MOS features aftermarket adaptations, you can easily adjust the holster to firmly hold your gun. The advantage of this is obvious – unless your holster holds your gun securely, you run the risk of it falling out, and potentially losing it at a critical moment.
In addition, look for a holster with a solid trigger guard. Even if you are are an experienced weapon handler, the risk of accidental discharge cannot be ignored, but with a trigger guard that totally encloses the trigger of your gun will be greatly reduced.
The flip-side of weapon security is ease of access. Of course, you want your gun to be securely held in place, but if you cannot draw it quickly than your holster is almost useless.
The way in which you carry and draw your weapon is unique to you, so look for a holster that matches your preference. Look for a holster which offers variable cant – the angle at which your gun is held. For competition, where quick draws are a necessity, this is especially important.
Equally, whether you prefer a dropped offset holster, or a belt holster, is a matter of personal choice. For the Glock 40 MOS, with its slightly longer barrel, a dropped offset set up is perfect, as carrying this gun on your belt can be awkward.
Most of the best holsters available at the moment for the Glock 40 are able to carry an extra magazine, and some allow you to carry two. The advantage of designs like this is obvious – you do not need to ferret around in your bag or pocket for more ammo.
Again, whether you need a holster which is able to conceal your Glock 40 MOS is a matter of how you use your gun. For most owners, we’re going to assume that having a holster which protects your gun whilst you are out hunting, and allows you to draw it quickly, is the most important thing.
Accordingly, we’ve not prioritized concealment in this review – if you want a gun you can hide, it might be worth getting a smaller one.
Last, but of course not least, look for a holster that will provide years of reliable service. Whilst it may look like hard-case holsters, typically made from extruded plastic, will last the longest, this is not necessarily true. Soft holsters, if made from tough fabric, can last equally as long.
That said, if the way you use your gun means that it is likely to get knocked about, go for a hard-case holster. This will protect your weapon from accidental damage, and prolong its life.
Product Name | Where to Buy | |
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Black Glock 40 MOS Holster | ||
Kenai Chest Holster for Glock 40 MOS | ||
The Holster Store Custom Fit Leather Holster | ||
Handmade Leather Holster for Glock 40 MOS |
Simply a great holster in almost every respect, and one that is perfectly suited to the Glock 40 MOS.
Quite apart from all the other features which makes this holster a great choice, first and foremost it is the most comfortable holster for long days spent hunting.
Especially in the summer, and especially when carrying a weapon as bulky as the Glock 40 MOS, you need a holster that is not going to become uncomfortable, and therefore affect your hunting performance. This is that holster.
In addition, it offers the following features:
Yes, we know this is a chest holster. And yes, we know that many of you really don’t like carrying your Glock 40 in a chest configuration. But hear us out.
The reason why this holster is so high up our list today is that carrying your Glock 40 MOS on your chest whilst out hunting is actually pretty useful. Especially when you are carrying a load of other kit, having your gun out of the way can really improve your efficacy.
If you’re looking for a chest holster for your Glock 40 MOS, this is the one to go for. It also has some other advantages:
This is a soft-body holster which is extremely light, and so if you are going to be carrying your Glock 40 MOS around all day, you can do so without it getting tiresome.
Being soft-body, this holster might not last as long as the Kydex holsters it is in competition with. However, in our experience, if you look after holsters like this they can last for a very long time.
In addition, this holster has a range of additional features:
Last but not least, we have a vintage-style holster. Whilst this holster might not be the most technically advanced holster on the market, it looks and feels great, and if you are used to this style of holster it is nice to be able to combine it with your Glock 40 MOS.
In addition, it comes with some added features:
What you should look for in a holster for your Glock 40 MOS depends, to a great extent, on how you use it. All of the holsters we have reviewed today offer a good compromise between safety features, comfort, and ease of use, and which one is perfect for you depends on whether you primarily shoot in competitions or go out hunting.
In our opinion, though, the Black Glock 40 MOS Holster is the one to go for. If you are taking your Glock 40 out hunting, the comfort offered by this holster is a huge advantage. In addition, the combination of leather and Kydex used on this holster means that it will last a lifetime.
We are calling all Glock lovers to help us decide the winner between the Glock 19 vs Glock 17 – tell us what you think!
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Have there been any tactical holsters made for the Glock 40 Gen 4 10 mm auto made yet
Looking for a holster similar to the Safariland SF x300
Something that has weapon retention in it
And would like to incorporate it into a thigh holster rig with Safariland detachable clip system
I just found one on Facebook TR Holsters
Thanks for pointing that out, John. I was looking around a bit after seeing your comment but couldn’t find anything. I will pass this along to our editor and reach out to TR holsters to see if we can get one to review!
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Classic Old West Style: Never answer their phones, canceled my order through my credit card after a month with no response from company.
Apologies Mike. COWS closed down officially March 16th. I was an employee there and tried to get everyone their money back before the lights turned off. I developed this holster for myself and am making them again. If you’d still like one, please email me at [email protected] .
why are you so angry? I don’t care how precisely accurate the writer is, but am glad they’re giving some info and resources for me to consider. I could give two shits whether M&P actually carry this monster. Evidently you do. you also seem to have a bug up your ass about IWB. get over it.
Thanks so much for the helpful reviews! Based on your suggestion I ordered the Black Arc holster. Let me tell you, that thing is quiet, concealable and comfortable! It rides a bit lower than my Crossbreed Supertuck Delux and is a little more comfortable. When I got it I tested the retention and it would keep the gun upside down loaded with 16 200gr rounds so that’s good.
Your first line, “The Glock 40 Gen4 MOS is a great gun, used extensively by both military personnel and the police.” Says it all. You dont know much about this firearm. This is a completely incorrect and false statement. You should have at least done some research before you wrote an article on something you new nothing about. Sounded like the only real push was for the IWB holster. Really who uses an IWB for hunting, practicaly no one. Sounds like they were the one paying for the article. Wish you writters would stick to writting what you knew about. More reads need to start calling you out, when writter are clearly clueless about what their writing.
Gotta Glock G40 w/ optic holster compatible with mole webbing for us hunters wearing high end backpacks? Must be able to cant.
Thanks,
Bruce
I’ve never heard of any military or police organization use the Glock 40. I live in Montana and carry the Glock 40 with 220 grain hard cast bullets for grizzlies and mountain lions. I prefer an IWB holster because I conceal carry it. If I was using it for hunting, I would have an OWB holster. I don’t now anyone who would carry it IWB just for hunting. Think it through for a minute.
Thanks for the review on the holster, I’ll check it out.
I just Purchased a g40 with a vortex viper mos on it and want a thigh holster for it. Any ideas, plenty for the g20 nothing for the g40
So I have a G40 and was looking to get your #1 recommended holster from Black Arch, but they don’t even make a holster for the 40, so I’m curious how this review was done?? I have found that the G40 is very limited with holsters you can get. Any help is appreciated!
I have the left hand chest holster and it is nice. I use mine to hunt with and it dont get in the way. So i am happy with mine. Daniel.