My firearm will not click into the Retention Clip... How Does the Retention Clip Work?Updated a month ago
One issues few customers encounter, in an attempt to secure their firearm in the clip, is that the firearm must be forced all the way in - trigger guard and all - into the clip. This misconception is incorrect - do not force the firearm or remove the any portion of the holster. Please watch this quick video below for a more clear understanding. Force should not be necessary (unless you have over tightened the retention).
The retention clip is designed to only click over the front tip of the trigger guard and gently hold the firearm in place - do NOT force it past the tip of the clip as only a slight amount of retention is needed to maintain the security. Said, another way, the retention clip is designed to "pinch" the front of the trigger guard in order to maintain its positioning.
When looking at the retention clip it is made of three main parts. There are the two hardened plastic pieces and the rubber grommet with the screw through it.
The first part where the rivets are contains bumps on the inside that you can feel with your finger. This is the actual retention portion. These two bumps are flat on the backside and lock onto the tip or front of the trigger guard.
Directly behind that are two L-shaped pieces that form the backstop. This is often confused as the clip because it is a new technology and does look a bit like a clip. It is designed to function as a backstop to prevent the weapon from going too far into the holster.
The rubber grommet around the screw acts as the emergency backstop. Should you re-holster with e great deal of force (such as when your adrenaline is pumping) this backstop prevents the weapon from going too far into your holster creating a hard stop. This a a safety feature and SHOULD NOT be removed.
Also note that certain firearms, such as the CZs or Glocks, have a wider trigger guards so the retention clip must be looser/opened and the click or bump may not be prominent when the firearm is seated. The firearm will still be retained in the holster.