Not just any holster will be able to adequately hold your firearm. You need to get one that is specifically designed to work with your model, so if you possess an M&P Compact Series firearm, then you need to get yourself the 5.11 Tactical R/H Thumbdrive Holster for M&P Compact Series. This holster was built by 5.11 Tactical in partnership with Blade-Tech to create one of the most effective holsters on the market. This device comes with a Chop-Block switch guard in addition to a strengthened retention system to prevent you from losing your weapon during a confrontation.

Along with keeping your weapon safe, a great holster should also allow you to get to it without any issues. For this reason, the Thumbdrive Holster features a single thumb activated release. This characteristic allows you to get ahold of your sidearm without anything getting in the way. A holster that does not provide you with ease of access is a holster that is not worth having.