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Posted: 4/18/2014 3:45:41 PM EDT
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Half guilty. Only because I had a level II laying around when I had to switched to owb because of Crohn's. Only OC when I'm in a "don't give a fuck" mode and have to take out the trash. My upstairs apt neighbor's reaction was priceless. Otherwise it's a button up shirt of some kind thrown over and printing like a boss. But nobody ever notices. It's comfortable and people are oblivious so the serpa stays for the foreseeable future. Flame on  |
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Posted: 4/18/2014 3:52:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I've used mine in the winter under a carhartt coat and under bibs. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I guess I'm slow witted, but isn't saying "a serpa is a sign of open carry" the equivalent of saying "The surest sign that a guy has a credit card is that he has a credit card". I mean, how the hell else are you going to carry a gun in a Serpa, other than OC? I've used mine in the winter under a carhartt coat and under bibs. |
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Posted: 4/18/2014 4:01:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: FIFY Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: How to spot an anti open carry guy on a gun forum..... They can't stop talking about open carry.how they disagree with others exercising their god-given rights because it scares them. FIFY like fucking little old ladies I dont really like the serpa but it seems to work for guys that train with them |
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Posted: 4/18/2014 5:45:42 PM EDT
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Ah, the "if the military uses it, it's beyond reproach" tactic. Beats forming a cogent argument of your own. MARSOC bought those shitty 1911s and their shitty quality was exposed in gory detail on this very forum but military = BESTEST, DERP! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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It's funny how people went from circle jerking over a holster to calling it crap. Where is the SF pic thread? I'm sure I saw quite a few SERPAs being used. Maybe the OP should try to school them in the gear they use, since he is the only one professional enough. Ah, the "if the military uses it, it's beyond reproach" tactic. Beats forming a cogent argument of your own. MARSOC bought those shitty 1911s and their shitty quality was exposed in gory detail on this very forum but military = BESTEST, DERP! Right. I should believe some internet commando, who writes such an incredibly useless and ignorant blog instead. A blog so horrible, he has to link to it in a thread on a popular forum to try and get hits.  Also, SF guys who can choose almost anything they want for equipment, obviously know nothing. Not to mention the 5 years I've owned my SERPA, using it in matches, hiking and just carrying around with 0 issues. No, no I should believe a nobody on the internet instead.
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Posted: 4/18/2014 6:08:18 PM EDT
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Right. I should believe some internet commando, who writes such an incredibly useless and ignorant blog instead. A blog so horrible, he has to link to it in a thread on a popular forum to try and get hits. Also, SF guys who can choose almost anything they want for equipment, obviously know nothing. Not to mention the 5 years I've owned my SERPA, using it in matches, hiking and just carrying around with 0 issues. No, no I should believe a nobody on the internet instead.Quote HistoryQuoted:
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It's funny how people went from circle jerking over a holster to calling it crap. Where is the SF pic thread? I'm sure I saw quite a few SERPAs being used. Maybe the OP should try to school them in the gear they use, since he is the only one professional enough. Ah, the "if the military uses it, it's beyond reproach" tactic. Beats forming a cogent argument of your own. MARSOC bought those shitty 1911s and their shitty quality was exposed in gory detail on this very forum but military = BESTEST, DERP! Right. I should believe some internet commando, who writes such an incredibly useless and ignorant blog instead. A blog so horrible, he has to link to it in a thread on a popular forum to try and get hits. Also, SF guys who can choose almost anything they want for equipment, obviously know nothing. Not to mention the 5 years I've owned my SERPA, using it in matches, hiking and just carrying around with 0 issues. No, no I should believe a nobody on the internet instead.I'd love to shoot against you for time and accuracy 
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Posted: 4/18/2014 6:12:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Too tacticool for me Trooper Mk III in leather holster on my webbelt and ammo pouch with 3 speed loaders I gotta admit, I do carry my G22 in a Serpa but only because my nice leather holsters are reserved for revolvers. Like the floral carved El Paso Saddlery 1920 I have for my .45 Colt Bisley Vaquero. |
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Posted: 4/18/2014 6:27:29 PM EDT
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Right. I should believe some internet commando, who writes such an incredibly useless and ignorant blog instead. A blog so horrible, he has to link to it in a thread on a popular forum to try and get hits. Also, SF guys who can choose almost anything they want for equipment, obviously know nothing. Not to mention the 5 years I've owned my SERPA, using it in matches, hiking and just carrying around with 0 issues. No, no I should believe a nobody on the internet instead.Quote HistoryQuoted:
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It's funny how people went from circle jerking over a holster to calling it crap. Where is the SF pic thread? I'm sure I saw quite a few SERPAs being used. Maybe the OP should try to school them in the gear they use, since he is the only one professional enough. Ah, the "if the military uses it, it's beyond reproach" tactic. Beats forming a cogent argument of your own. MARSOC bought those shitty 1911s and their shitty quality was exposed in gory detail on this very forum but military = BESTEST, DERP! Right. I should believe some internet commando, who writes such an incredibly useless and ignorant blog instead. A blog so horrible, he has to link to it in a thread on a popular forum to try and get hits. Also, SF guys who can choose almost anything they want for equipment, obviously know nothing. Not to mention the 5 years I've owned my SERPA, using it in matches, hiking and just carrying around with 0 issues. No, no I should believe a nobody on the internet instead.You know, I did post few links of agencies that have banned the SERPA. However, since you're the SERPA's white knight and you're talking about matches, care to compare scores on your last classifier? I'm ready. I'm sure you rocked that last classifier you shot, right? |
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Posted: 4/18/2014 6:31:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I always noticed open carriers around where I live are always wearing Affliction tshirts. Yeah. The bros in most parts of the world are too worried about their raised black trucks with black rims looking pretty and their hair sufficiently done right to have any situational awareness.
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Posted: 4/18/2014 7:03:41 PM EDT
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Yeah. The bros in most parts of the world are too worried about their raised black trucks with black rims looking pretty and their hair sufficiently done right to have any situational awareness. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I always noticed open carriers around where I live are always wearing Affliction tshirts. Yeah. The bros in most parts of the world are too worried about their raised black trucks with black rims looking pretty and their hair sufficiently done right to have any situational awareness. Around here, the pistols vary (although I've seen a lot of Ruger P-series!), but they almost always have an Uncle Mike's nylon holster. |
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Posted: 4/18/2014 7:12:23 PM EDT
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While I think Serpas are crap, the Marines use (used?) them and I still see a lot of cops using them. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I almost never OC, but if I did, what should I use instead of Serpa that's not a thumb-break retention strap? You should not worry about what a random blogger guy on the internet says you should or shouldn't use. Yeah, fuck those guys. SERPA ALL THE WAY! BEHOLD THE POWER OF MARKETING OVER DESIGN!!!!!! |
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Posted: 4/18/2014 10:16:14 PM EDT
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You know, I did post few links of agencies that have banned the SERPA. However, since you're the SERPA's white knight and you're talking about matches, care to compare scores on your last classifier? I'm ready. I'm sure you rocked that last classifier you shot, right? 
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Posted: 4/18/2014 10:21:42 PM EDT
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Why do people claiming to be gun carrying freedom loving Americans have a problem with open carry?
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Posted: 4/18/2014 10:28:52 PM EDT
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It's not actually Serpa branded, but it is basically the same thing, and may even be made by them
Until someone else makes an economical, active retention holster that can hot swap between my bed mount, belt mount, vest mount, and car mount while allowing for suppressor sights, an RMR, and a Virdian C5L with ECR, Ill keep rocking it, and I probably will even after that 
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Posted: 4/19/2014 6:52:16 AM EDT
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Quote Historygunsite recommends against them banned by Todd Green Jeff Gonzales bans serpa Kyle Defoor: "Whoever chose this piece of shit to be issued to anyone- you're an inexperienced pistol shooter who has no common sense. Hope you got a decent kickback from Blackhawk." john mcphee bans them national park service bans serpa for it's officers. paul howe thinks they suck (I've heard this from the horse's mouth btw) mike pannone bans the serpa That's a fair chunk of the training community. |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 7:43:14 AM EDT
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Car mount?
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It's not actually Serpa branded, but it is basically the same thing, and may even be made by them Until someone else makes an economical, active retention holster that can hot swap between my bed mount, belt mount, vest mount, and car mount while allowing for suppressor sights, an RMR, and a Virdian C5L with ECR, Ill keep rocking it, and I probably will even after that http://i43.tinypic.com/2n9c0ig.jpg http://i44.tinypic.com/2uhonz8.jpg |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 7:46:33 AM EDT
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In....before the lecture from MarkNH on how great OC is! he's my hero.
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Posted: 4/19/2014 8:02:41 AM EDT
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Looks like ol' Tex Grebner should contact this law firm
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Posted: 4/19/2014 8:09:34 AM EDT
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So is the XD crap too I was going to do a trade for one this weekend Quote HistoryQuoted:
So is the XD crap too I was going to do a trade for one this weekend The XD is awesome
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So is the XD crap too No. They work well. Better grip angle than a Glock, for me. The trigger is....striker. The Glock and M&P fanbois seem to dump on it to validate their choices. The 1911 fanbois dump on it, too, but they dump on everything. I have a Glock, M&P and 1911 as well as my XD.45. All have good points to them, Fanbois will be fanbois I guess |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 8:18:17 AM EDT
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You know, I did post few links of agencies that have banned the SERPA. However, since you're the SERPA's white knight and you're talking about matches, care to compare scores on your last classifier? I'm ready. I'm sure you rocked that last classifier you shot, right? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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It's funny how people went from circle jerking over a holster to calling it crap. Where is the SF pic thread? I'm sure I saw quite a few SERPAs being used. Maybe the OP should try to school them in the gear they use, since he is the only one professional enough. Ah, the "if the military uses it, it's beyond reproach" tactic. Beats forming a cogent argument of your own. MARSOC bought those shitty 1911s and their shitty quality was exposed in gory detail on this very forum but military = BESTEST, DERP! Right. I should believe some internet commando, who writes such an incredibly useless and ignorant blog instead. A blog so horrible, he has to link to it in a thread on a popular forum to try and get hits. Also, SF guys who can choose almost anything they want for equipment, obviously know nothing. Not to mention the 5 years I've owned my SERPA, using it in matches, hiking and just carrying around with 0 issues. No, no I should believe a nobody on the internet instead.You know, I did post few links of agencies that have banned the SERPA. However, since you're the SERPA's white knight and you're talking about matches, care to compare scores on your last classifier? I'm ready. I'm sure you rocked that last classifier you shot, right? I've used a SERPA as a duty holster but I no longer have or use them(not to mention I no longer work in a career that requires duty carry). They're good holsters and they work. They're incredibly simple retention holsters. That is apparently their downside. It seems that there are some who carry a sidearm that are stupid enough to shoot themselves in the leg and rather than correct the deficiency of hazardous firearm handling, they need a retention holster that prevents them from doing so. Hence the "lowest common denominator" interagency regulations. The reason I no longer feel the need for a SERPA is because I no longer have a need or desire for a retention holster. There's also the fact that there is no better material for holsters than leather. |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 8:20:45 AM EDT
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Why do people claiming to be gun carrying freedom loving Americans have a problem with open carry? Same reason that the same types will disparage someone from using a holster or pistol that they have no experience with whatsoever. Groupthink and fashion. They have to be fabulous and part of the in-group. 
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Posted: 4/19/2014 8:26:04 AM EDT
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I love my SERPA w/ M&P .40 (go ahead and hate). Eat a bag of dicks
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Posted: 4/19/2014 8:41:15 AM EDT
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Anyone in the Northern VA area who would like to do a friendly shoot off for time and accuracy (with a draw, of course) to defend the honor of their XD and SERPA, just let me know
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Posted: 4/19/2014 8:44:25 AM EDT
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And everyone should do what you like because? Because I can snap that gun off that piece of shit holster faster than you can blink? If you stick your chin out all the time, don't be surprised when someone plays a little chin music for you. |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 8:58:29 AM EDT
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And everyone should do what you like because? At least don't use a crap holster that promotes unsafe handling and will lock up with just a little dirt and dust in the mechanism. It's not like the ALS is much more expensive nor hard to find. |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 9:03:35 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: At least don't use a crap holster that promotes unsafe handling and will lock up with just a little dirt and dust in the mechanism. It's not like the ALS is much more expensive nor hard to find. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: And everyone should do what you like because? At least don't use a crap holster that promotes unsafe handling and will lock up with just a little dirt and dust in the mechanism. It's not like the ALS is much more expensive nor hard to find. A referral link? Stay classy.
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Posted: 4/19/2014 9:32:52 AM EDT
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I carry a Glock in a SERPA. I've tried the ALS, and wasn't happy with it - I just plain don't like the "hood" part of it.
I'm aware of the potential issue with drawing like you have lobster claws and snagging the trigger. I've trained enough that I'm no longer concerned about it. As for it locking up... well, Arfcom assures me that it's made of paper mache, so if I'm ever in a situation where the holster is locked up and I need the gun, I'll just give it a light twist and the holster will snap right in two, putting me back in action. 
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Posted: 4/19/2014 9:38:48 AM EDT
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Eh, all the guys I know that open carry here do it with Glock 17s in Safariland ALS.  Me too, but I just don't see the average mouth breather spending that much. |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 9:45:31 AM EDT
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I carry a Glock in a SERPA. I've tried the ALS, and wasn't happy with it - I just plain don't like the "hood" part of it. I'm aware of the potential issue with drawing like you have lobster claws and snagging the trigger. I've trained enough that I'm no longer concerned about it. As for it locking up... well, Arfcom assures me that it's made of paper mache, so if I'm ever in a situation where the holster is locked up and I need the gun, I'll just give it a light twist and the holster will snap right in two, putting me back in action. There's a thumb drive option for the ALS. |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 9:46:44 AM EDT
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Me too, but I just don't see the average mouth breather spending that much. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Eh, all the guys I know that open carry here do it with Glock 17s in Safariland ALS. Me too, but I just don't see the average mouth breather spending that much. I know they don't sell Safariland at Walmart (or Safariland clones) but ALSs aren't that expensive in paddle format, like $50. |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 9:48:45 AM EDT
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There's a thumb drive option for the ALS. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I carry a Glock in a SERPA. I've tried the ALS, and wasn't happy with it - I just plain don't like the "hood" part of it. I'm aware of the potential issue with drawing like you have lobster claws and snagging the trigger. I've trained enough that I'm no longer concerned about it. As for it locking up... well, Arfcom assures me that it's made of paper mache, so if I'm ever in a situation where the holster is locked up and I need the gun, I'll just give it a light twist and the holster will snap right in two, putting me back in action. There's a thumb drive option for the ALS. Without the hood, and with belt loops - I might give it another shot. |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 9:54:03 AM EDT
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Just got the xd and it came with a serpa
I am so tier 5 
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Posted: 4/19/2014 9:55:02 AM EDT
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The ALS has a thumb release and you automatically release it assuming your master grip.
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Posted: 4/19/2014 9:58:05 AM EDT
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I carry a Glock in a SERPA. I've tried the ALS, and wasn't happy with it - I just plain don't like the "hood" part of it. I'm aware of the potential issue with drawing like you have lobster claws and snagging the trigger. I've trained enough that I'm no longer concerned about it. As for it locking up... well, Arfcom assures me that it's made of paper mache, so if I'm ever in a situation where the holster is locked up and I need the gun, I'll just give it a light twist and the holster will snap right in two, putting me back in action. Do you OC with it a lot? When I OC (when doing yard work, hunting, etc), I use a Dark Star Gear OWB holster and it's damned amazing in comfort and non-active, yet very good retention. Really molds against your hip well. 
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Posted: 4/19/2014 10:01:32 AM EDT
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I've got an XD. And I daily carry a G22 in a SERPA. Literally thousands of draws without blowing a hole in my leg. I've been through several classes that could have broken it, gotten pebbles in the release, etc., without a single problem. I couldn't give less of a fuck what anyone else thinks about it.
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Posted: 4/19/2014 10:03:08 AM EDT
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I've got an XD. And I daily carry a G22 in a SERPA. Literally thousands of draws without blowing a hole in my leg. I've been through several classes that could have broken it, gotten pebbles in the release, etc., without a single problem. I couldn't give less of a fuck what anyone else thinks about it. OP, do you carry a gun for a living? Not anymore (8 years, USMC) but did you see the list of folks that do carry a gun for a living who have banned the SERPA? If you didn't give a fuck, why are you commenting? |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 10:15:30 AM EDT
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Not anymore (8 years, USMC) but did you see the list of folks that do carry a gun for a living who have banned the SERPA? Yep. If you didn't give a fuck, why are you commenting? Commenting doesn't mean I care what anyone thinks; it means I have something to say. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I've got an XD. And I daily carry a G22 in a SERPA. Literally thousands of draws without blowing a hole in my leg. I've been through several classes that could have broken it, gotten pebbles in the release, etc., without a single problem. I couldn't give less of a fuck what anyone else thinks about it. OP, do you carry a gun for a living? Not anymore (8 years, USMC) but did you see the list of folks that do carry a gun for a living who have banned the SERPA? Yep. If you didn't give a fuck, why are you commenting? Commenting doesn't mean I care what anyone thinks; it means I have something to say. A lot of the issues people are having, in my own experience, has to do with exactly where the pad of the finger falls in relation to the release. Mine falls exactly perfect. It takes zero effort to draw. Those hooded monstrosities don't interest me. YMMV. Carry what you want. Doesn't make you any more or less right than me. I'm glad you found something that works for you. |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 10:19:50 AM EDT
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A lot of the issues people are having, in my own experience, has to do with exactly where the pad of the finger falls in relation to the release. Mine falls exactly perfect. It takes zero effort to draw. Those hooded monstrosities don't interest me. YMMV. Carry what you want. Doesn't make you any more or less right than me. I'm glad you found something that works for you. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I've got an XD. And I daily carry a G22 in a SERPA. Literally thousands of draws without blowing a hole in my leg. I've been through several classes that could have broken it, gotten pebbles in the release, etc., without a single problem. I couldn't give less of a fuck what anyone else thinks about it. OP, do you carry a gun for a living? Not anymore (8 years, USMC) but did you see the list of folks that do carry a gun for a living who have banned the SERPA? Yep. If you didn't give a fuck, why are you commenting? Commenting doesn't mean I care what anyone thinks; it means I have something to say. A lot of the issues people are having, in my own experience, has to do with exactly where the pad of the finger falls in relation to the release. Mine falls exactly perfect. It takes zero effort to draw. Those hooded monstrosities don't interest me. YMMV. Carry what you want. Doesn't make you any more or less right than me. I'm glad you found something that works for you. You don't have to use a hood to use an active retention ALS. Good for you as well on finding something works well for you but did you see the video on the locked up SERPA? |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 10:20:04 AM EDT
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Why do you think the ALS has a hood?
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Posted: 4/19/2014 10:23:26 AM EDT
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Why do you think the ALS has a hood? http://www.code3tactical.com/images/products/detail/sf6377.jpg What retention does that rig have, other than friction? I'm asking because I'm considering trying the ALS. |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 10:26:29 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/19/2014 10:27:10 AM EDT
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Why do you think the ALS has a hood? http://www.code3tactical.com/images/products/detail/sf6377.jpg What retention does that rig have, other than friction? I'm asking because I'm considering trying the ALS. There is a mechanism that locks into the ejection cut-out in the slide. The release is thumb actuated on the opposite side in the photo. Simply and correctly grasping the butt of the pistol will release it. You don't even have to think about it. |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 10:34:18 AM EDT
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Interesting. Thanks for the info. Is there enough room in the mag release to pop the mag while holstered?
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Posted: 4/19/2014 10:39:09 AM EDT
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Do you OC with it a lot? When I OC (when doing yard work, hunting, etc), I use a Dark Star Gear OWB holster and it's damned amazing in comfort and non-active, yet very good retention. Really molds against your hip well. http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IhPDXJ3YmfI/UiZEVakKEEI/AAAAAAAAAY0/VXTkV3-trIs/s1600/G17Holster.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I carry a Glock in a SERPA. I've tried the ALS, and wasn't happy with it - I just plain don't like the "hood" part of it. I'm aware of the potential issue with drawing like you have lobster claws and snagging the trigger. I've trained enough that I'm no longer concerned about it. As for it locking up... well, Arfcom assures me that it's made of paper mache, so if I'm ever in a situation where the holster is locked up and I need the gun, I'll just give it a light twist and the holster will snap right in two, putting me back in action. Do you OC with it a lot? When I OC (when doing yard work, hunting, etc), I use a Dark Star Gear OWB holster and it's damned amazing in comfort and non-active, yet very good retention. Really molds against your hip well. http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IhPDXJ3YmfI/UiZEVakKEEI/AAAAAAAAAY0/VXTkV3-trIs/s1600/G17Holster.jpg If I'm in Virginia and I'm not at work, I'm OCing. I've been carrying my setup for a year now without issue. I do want active retention of some type. It doesn't have to be "operator level", but something that puts a barrier between me and an easy gun grab by the hysterical liberal behind me in the checkout line is dammed nice. Obviously not a replacement for proper situational awareness. If I were going without active retention, I'd be wearing leather. |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 10:43:58 AM EDT
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The open carry guys around here carry all kinds of stuff in all kinds of rigs, but if I had to pick a Numero Uno combo (in terms of what I see most) it would be a 1911 in a fitted leather holster, like a Bianchi or similar.
Open carry is accepted in AZ but I do cringe when I see some guy with his Glock in an Uncle Mikes holster flopping around on a skinny belt, looking like its about to fall out. |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 11:24:54 AM EDT
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In northern Va the standard open carrier is usually a pasty, overweight white guy with a POS black nylon holster or a fobus and either a Glock or an XD. Usually, they are wearing some sort of BDUs and two extra mags. I like to ignore the attention whores myself, but hey thats just me.
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Posted: 4/19/2014 11:37:03 AM EDT
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Working at a gun store, I would say 80%+ of all open carry folks use the shitty nylon Uncle Miles or Bulldog one size fits all holster. Some choad was OC'ing a Beretta 92 with a 20 round mag in it, and he had to keep putting the holster back in position since he was using the clip attachment to his shorts. Most retarded one was a fat fuck wearing a war belt, with six double mag pouches, a drop leg with 3x33 round mags, and a Serpa drop leg containing a Glock that had been raped by a wood burner. To top it off he had a 33 round mag in the gun and was banging it on everything. Must have been visiting from NOVA, LOL. lf he was wearing all black, including BDUs and reeked like an unwashed ass, sounds just like the guy i encountered in the Fair Lakes SC Walmart a couple of years ago. Nice to see things are consistent. |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 2:31:46 PM EDT
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Car mount? yeah I have one of the quick lock receivers mounted in my car so I can pop the whole holster on if for some reason Im not CCWing it, TBH it doesn't get used that much. Mainly for late night runs to the drive through eta: to be fair though I do also want a nice custom kydex raven/bravo style holster for OWB that snugs up against the body also |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 2:34:00 PM EDT
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In northern Va the standard open carrier is usually a pasty, overweight white guy with a POS black nylon holster or a fobus and either a Glock or an XD. Usually, they are wearing some sort of BDUs and two extra mags. I like to ignore the attention whores myself, but hey thats just me. Sometimes they go a littler further in their attention seeking..... |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 7:40:22 PM EDT
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Earlier someone was dissing open carriers with revolvers. I went to Walmart for last minute Easter stuff, so I carried my S&W Model 66 no-dash .357 magnum (wearing pearls, it's a holiday) in a Strong leather pancake holster. As usually the crowd was oblivious and no fucks were given.
MissBheaven requested I bring back a photo . . . 
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Posted: 4/19/2014 8:06:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Earlier someone was dissing open carriers with revolvers. I went to Walmart for last minute Easter stuff, so I carried my S&W Model 66 no-dash .357 magnum (wearing pearls, it's a holiday) in a Strong leather pancake holster. As usually the crowd was oblivious and no fucks were given. MissBheaven requested I bring back a photo . . . http://www.fototime.com/%7B9C029F9B-A6BB-46DE-9D34-C6959EE07F0F%7D/origpict/ocwm041914.jpg http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=63068 On you Terry open carry is sexy as hell. Grateful that the public in general is not alarmed, maybe the Libs are a minority rather then a majority. Myself, never OC but props to those that do.  |
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