holsters

[burninsteeda04]

For those who are interested, I want to inquire about the type of holster you use on a daily bases and what retention type device do you use and recommend?

[DreQo]

burninsteeda04 wrote:

what holster do you use and what type of retention do you use

Who are you talking to? Are you asking a question? It's much easier, for all of us,to have discussions on herewhen you use complete sentences and proper punctuation. :?

[.40 Cal]

Simmer down Dre :P.

I OC with a Houston Holsters Kydex for my.40, Desantis SOB forOWB but with concealability for my .45's, Jaypee IWB for my EMPand a Milt Sparks VMII IWB for IWB carry ofmy full size 1911's.

[DreQo]

burninsteeda04 wrote:

For those who are interested, I want to inquire about the type of holster you use on a daily bases and what retention type device do you use and recommend?

I have a Safariland ALS holster for my SW99 that I normally use. I didn't like the idea of my gun being stuck at first, but I can draw very fast and consistently with the ALS. I also carry in a Galco "concealed carry" belt holster, with no actual retention. The gun wont just fall out though, either. I've never liked traditional thumb breaks, lol.

I personally think it's good to have at least one retention device, like a thumb break or ALS, as long as it doesn't slow down your draw. I don't like the blackhawk serpa holsters but I wont go into that rant again.

[ScottyT]

For OC I think that the Blackhawk SERPA can't be beat. Level 2 is a great retention system (I use it), Level 3 is sometimes called overkill, but I have tried it and like it, still a very easy retention mechanism that doesn't slow the draw at all.

My SERPA came with both belt and paddle options (3 quick screws to switch), I prefer the paddle. Only $40 for a lvl 2 is also a great selling point!

[ScottyT]

DreQo wrote:

I personally think it's good to have at least one retention device, like a thumb break or ALS, as long as it doesn't slow down your draw. I don't like the blackhawk serpa holsters but I wont go into that rant again.

Can you link to your previous rant? I would really like to hear what you didn't like about them -- I love mine.

[DreQo]

ScottyT wrote:

For OC I think that the Blackhawk SERPA can't be beat. Level 2 is a great retention system (I use it), Level 3 is sometimes called overkill, but I have tried it and like it, still a very easy retention mechanism that doesn't slow the draw at all.

My SERPA came with both belt and paddle options (3 quick screws to switch), I prefer the paddle. Only $40 for a lvl 2 is also a great selling point!

They're not level 2. EDIT: And yeah, I'll see if I can find the link, otherwise I'll just summarize here, since it's on topic.

[MovinFromMD]

Serpa

[mekender]

i picked up a passport full sized nylon the other day...

ive got a fobus on the way, but that will probably be only for when i go to the range as there isnt a rentention strap...

gonna be getting a galco cop 3 slot once i can afford the $80

[yonder]

Uncle Mike's.

[Godscreation]

I've been OCing for a week now, and I carry a Glock 19 9mm in a blackhawk Serpa Level 2 retention holster. The first retention is a small screw that you can tighten that will make a sort of speed bump for your gun. the second level is a tap that clicks in and locks your gun in. There is a button that you push with your index finger (already in the drawing position) to release the gun. It's very natural. Mine has a paddle holster and a belt loop. I have a crappy belt, so I use the paddle and it works great. It is so secure I sometimes have to take my pants or belt off just to get the holster off my pants. Yeah Serpa!

[jeepinbanditrider]

I OC and occasionally CC in a Blackhawk SERPA. My main CC holster now is a Hume "Open Top" holster.

[warrior_oh58d]

i usually carry in my gould & goodrich paddle with thumb break, if the mood strikes me i carry in my don hume 721 open top belt slide, i've got a matching single mag carrier that i always wear when packing. you never know when you have to make a hasty mag change...

just wondering how ya'll carry your extra mags.....................you carry extras right?...........right?

[jeepinbanditrider]

Blackhawk single mag holder on weak side with bullets facing forwards and down. When I shoot USPSA I throw a double mag holder along with my Blackhawk mag holder.

I used to carry my spare in a Gerber 600 Series multi tool pouch. Low profile cause no one thinks that a spare mag is in there especially in this neck of the woods. Nearly everyone carries a multi-tool.