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Red dot sights are now common on concealed carry pistols, range guns and duty weapons. But adding an optic changes the overall shape of your handgun, which leads to an important question: Do you need an optic-ready holster for a pistol with a red dot? In most cases, yes. An optic-ready holster has extra clearance around the rear of the slide so the red dot does not hit the holster. The pistol shou …

Choosing a holster for law enforcement or professional security starts with the assignment. A plainclothes investigator who needs to keep a firearm concealed has very different requirements from a uniformed patrol officer whose agency requires Level 3 retention. Firearm configuration matters too. The exact pistol, weapon-mounted light, optic, duty belt and required retention level can all affect w …