I am looking for a good drop leg kydex holster for my pistol.  I have heard that Serpa holster have problems with dirt and grit  getting inside the mechanism and gumming up thus locking the pistol in the holster.  I do have a Serpa holster  that is concealable; and I also have a leather USMC drop leg/ belt holster for 1911 that is attached to an ALICE pistol belt.  I want to know if I can take the Serpa leg platform (because I like the ability to access my pocket), with the Quick Disconnect System ( Because I can go from MOLLE vest to leg platform and vice versa), with the Safariland Kydex Holster?  I have also heard of G-Code holsters as well, I like the look of them as well as the retention aspect, but I am afraid of scratching my pistol.  I am also wondering how safe is it to walk around with a Pistol that is "Cocked and locked" in a paddle retention holster?  Should I look at a Springfield XD in .45, or a Sig Sauer?

Thanks for the help

B62stew

Well you're problem is that you heard bad things about the Serpa, but failed to have any of those bad things happen yourself.  So I guess what exactly do you plan on doing with your holster? Do you plan on rolling around in the mud 12 hours a day 7 days a week?  You'll find people who have had problems with every holster out there.   So don't let the negative nancy's throw you.  

Ok, having gotten that out of the way...

You could probably make a Blackhawk Quick Disconnect work with the Safariland.  If you don't have it yet though, I'd look into G-Code accessories.  I've got a safariland now that I use with their RTI system, and its more more low profile than the black hawk thing.  I've even considered switching my Serpa and its quick disconnect over to the G-Code RTI, which they make a kit for.

So, if you wanted, you could get the SERPA RTI kit from G-Code and then have to buy the RTI Universal Hanger to work with the Safariland, and you're golden.

Serpas are fine.  Train, train, train and you'll be good.  

I don't see why a serpa quick disconnect wouldn't work with a Safariland rig.  You may have to do some drilling as the holes wont line up perfectly, but it could work.  Safariland does sell it's own disconnect system, the MLS or something like that.

Thanks to both of you for your answers.  I have read negative and positive reviews about the Serpa holsters; my problem is I think about the "What if this happens" questions.  Where I am in Texas it can get dusty on a windy day, and that concerns me with the mechanism of the holster. I want to try my own torture tests with the holster but I am not willing to put my 1911 through that to be able to test the retention qualities of the holster.The Gun show is this weekend so I think I will look there for another alternative, and maybe I will just end up going with the serpa holster.

Thanks again

B62stew

Been using my Serpa for about 4 years (concealable) for work.  It works great, no problems no flaws, also used in the desert with no problems either.  Just maintenance when I feel like it (but I am OCD when it comes to my gear).  Not sure about the whole setup your talking about.  But that is just my .2 cents.

Ive been running a Serpa in both concealable and drop leg platforms and have had no problems to date. My tac rig has been thru tons of training on square ranges that have gravel, sand and reclaimed asphalt surfaces and I have never gotten a pebble stuck in it. I don't baby my gear, either. I have heard the stories but have never met someone using the Serpa that has had a problem with it. YMMV.