Hip holsters typically employ a snap-system for their retention band. Anyone that has used one of these, knows that they can be hard to break loose and cumbersome to manage. The Allen Swipe MQR Holster uses a patented magnetic system that releases in 50 percent less time than a traditional snap and locks quickly uses a scientifically designed magnetic locking system. To use-simply clear the lock using a fast directional "swipe" motion to break the magnetic bond. Locking is even easier. To lock-hold the retention band head near the magnetic base and the polarity will draw and lock the two points together. This bond creates a locking force that can only be reversed from one direction so your weapon can't be removed by other persons. Swipe MQR is a retention system that is lightning fast and structurally more reliable than a standard snap system.