Paddle Holsters are a convenient, secure holster system.  They are favored for the wide, ergonomic fit and the ability to put them on and take them off without much effort.  They don't serve well as concelament holsters, but work very well in an open-carry or in-vehicle application.  The Paddle also allows the wearer to adjust the angle, or "rake" to three different positions.  (It does NOT typically feature a sweat guard.)