ELi5: In a wild west movie or game, when a gunslinger puts their revolver into their holster it often makes a “click”. (for example in Red Dead Redemption 2). Would this happen in real life, and if so, what is it caused by?

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ELi5: In a wild west movie or game, when a gunslinger puts their revolver into their holster it often makes a “click”. (for example in Red Dead Redemption 2). Would this happen in real life, and if so, what is it caused by?

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Answer 1

With modern firearms, there is a small audible click when using the kydex holster. It’s not very loud and more tactile. The click is caused by the holsters mechanism that lock the gun in place. There is no click if the holsters use friction to retain the firearm; usually friction is used when there is a weapon mounted light.