Is it me (that question seldom goes well) or is this Molle

attachment stuff somewhat complicated?! Why do I need "Speed Clips", they should have run the loops horizontal to me, but it's not rocket science, just making sure stuff does not fall off. I only want to add a pouch to carry a nylon pistol holster and water bottle, maybe a flashlight pouch on the shoulder strap. But I want it not to be sideways! I'd like metal clips though, not plastic that will brittle or break with time.

What thingys are the good stuff for attachment to packs. I'm not a military guy so it does not really resonate with me. Most pouches have horizontal loops unlike the Molle loops that run vertical.

How do you hook a normal holster to this?