I suspect most end up with more holsters than mags before they are done.
I went into it on the cheap. Thinking it will show me what I like and don't like.
I started with a Blackhawk IWB for $15. It still works fine for conceal.
Then I bought a nylon OWB on Fleabay for $12. It works nice but the metal belt clip was a hassle. Finally I took the clip off and used the belt loop. It's a hassle too. I have to take my belt half off when I get to work just to disarm. Repeat when I drive home. Repeat when I get home. Pain pain pain.
Just today I ordered a Blackhawk SERPA paddle from Wally world $26. We'll see starting Monday.
The dangers and deficiencies of Serpas have now been well documented. All that is required is a google search to learn more. Or for that matter, a search of this forum.
Any Safariland rig which meets your criteria for features will be a superior product to any Serpa. Many can be had for only slightly more money, and sometimes less on sale. I very strongly endorse Safariland over Serpas. Other blackhawk products, sure, they are fine. Serpas, no.
The dangers and deficiencies of Serpas have now been well documented. All that is required is a google search to learn more. Or for that matter, a search of this forum.
Any Safariland rig which meets your criteria for features will be a superior product to any Serpa. Many can be had for only slightly more money, and sometimes less on sale. I very strongly endorse Safariland over Serpas. Other blackhawk products, sure, they are fine. Serpas, no.
The only danger I see of the Serpa is the idiots who do not have enough sense to keep their booger hooks off the trigger.
It's "bang switch". "Keep their booger hooks off the bang switch." Sheesh, some people don't know their colloquialisms.
Hey I'm old, and memory on these things are sometimes foggy. That's my story and I'm glued to it.