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Posted: 9/20/2017 8:49:15 PM EDT

Ok guys, what's going on with Gen 5 holsters? Any confirmed fitment options out there or manufacturers that have them in the works?

I talked to those knuckleheads at G-Code and they don't have any immediate plans for G5 holsters. My next calls are going to be to Bravo, Safariland, and Blade-Tech.

Not sure if the blue guns are out yet but if I can find one, my brother makes nice kydex holsters for personal use. However, I'm going to need a X300 bearing holster too.

Posted: 9/20/2017 8:56:28 PM EDT

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I am pretty sure Bravo has already announced Gen 5

Posted: 9/20/2017 9:13:03 PM EDT

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They should fit the majority of the gen 4 holsters. The only issue that I have run into so far is the slide lock hitting the side of my Safariland non light bearing holster.

Posted: 9/20/2017 9:25:03 PM EDT

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They should fit the majority of the gen 4 holsters. The only issue that I have run into so far is the slide lock hitting the side of my Safariland non light bearing holster.

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That only issue is THE issue. All the ones I've tried are no-go IMO.

Posted: 9/20/2017 10:27:50 PM EDT

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Every single holster I have works with my Gen 5 19. Leather, plastic, various kydex, and ALS.

Posted: 9/20/2017 10:48:37 PM EDT

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Safariland 6360, Raven phantom and raven phantom light bearing all work perfectly

Posted: 9/21/2017 7:26:38 AM EDT

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JM custom kydex already has holsters for the gen 5. They're top notch and highly recommend.

Posted: 9/21/2017 8:53:15 AM EDT

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JM custom kydex already has holsters for the gen 5. They're top notch and highly recommend.

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Those look really good. The OWB 2 is one piece, which I prefer. The 2 piece Bravo holsters just look a massive plastic box.

Posted: 9/21/2017 10:25:08 AM EDT

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My Gen5 G19 is very tight in my comp-tac paddle holster. I can't say why, since the slide lock is clear on both sides, but it was tight enough that it moved the slide when I tried to force it in. After loosening the holster as much as it will allow the slide no longer moves when (forced?) holstered, but it's still very tight.

So that it doesn't affect the use of my Gen2/Gen4 19's I'm going to have to find another holster for the Gen5.

-bob

Posted: 9/21/2017 10:58:00 AM EDT

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Safariland & Bianchi fit charts for Gen 5

Posted: 9/21/2017 11:20:27 AM EDT

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Maybe on the kydex holsters that are right fitting with the slide lock rubbing ..you could sand the area down or create a small channel so it doesn't catch ? Unless it's a different area that's causing a tight fit ?

Posted: 9/21/2017 11:37:50 AM EDT

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That only issue is THE issue. All the ones I've tried are no-go IMO.

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For what reason?

My trex arms raptor, galco triton, and even my Aliengear shells all work well with the Gen5.

Posted: 9/21/2017 2:45:20 PM EDT

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Well as others have mentioned, it's just a bit too tight and doesn't have that positive lock up. Most 1-piece kydex and molded holsters are locking the pistol in around the trigger guard. That's where most of the retention should come from IMO.

On the G-Code and Blade-Techs that I've tried, the slide lock is coming in contact with the holster before it should.

I'm sure there are low cut holsters out there that work fine, but I would prefer to have something purpose built for the Gen5. A holster is not something I want half assed. I'd be even more nervous if I was carrying a Sig, but still!

There is a reason Bianchi and Safariland have both announced they are working on Gen 5 specific offerings.

Posted: 9/21/2017 3:01:32 PM EDT

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Well as others have mentioned, it's just a bit too tight and doesn't have that positive lock up. Most 1-piece kydex and molded holsters are locking the pistol in around the trigger guard. That's where most of the retention should come from IMO.

On the G-Code and Blade-Techs that I've tried, the slide lock is coming in contact with the holster before it should.

I'm sure there are low cut holsters out there that work fine, but I would prefer to have something purpose built for the Gen5. A holster is not something I want half assed. I'd be even more nervous if I was carrying a Sig, but still!

There is a reason Bianchi and Safariland have both announced they are working on Gen 5 specific offerings.

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I am carrying a blade tech IWB holster right now that is retaining my gen 5 19 perfectly. Same goes for my blade tech IWB light bearing holster, but that indexes off the light. Obviously my Raven Vanguard 2 works fine with it. All of my Safariland ALS holsters work with it.

As to the part I highlighted in red, this makes zero sense. My slide hits my holster before anything else--is that somehow a problem? The previous slide locks always hit the holsters before lock, too. That's a huge reason why all of mine look so terrible finish wise.

If you want to buy a "purpose build for the gen 5" holster, just say that. Don't claim that all other holsters don't work when that just isn't true.

Part in yellow: everyone is making "gen 5 specific offerings." That's how they make money. Doesn't mean their existing stuff doesn't work.

Posted: 9/21/2017 4:01:36 PM EDT

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To the best of my understanding, the above link I posted is for current compatible part numbers.

As such, I expect to be able to use a Gen 5 pistol with the ALS holster I bought for my Gen 4.

Posted: 9/21/2017 4:01:45 PM EDT

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And just like...someone is butthurt.

When did I saw that every other holster does not fit the Gen 5? Please, enlighten me. And I am looking for Gen 5 specific models and models that fit the Gen 5 perfectly. Most folks have offered what does and doesn't work. Everyone else got it just fine.

And sorry that you don't understand or don't want to believe that my G-Code holster does not fit my Gen 5. I even called them and they admitted that it DOES NOT work. The slide release pushes the kydex outward, which does not allow the trigger guard to have the retention that it needs. All my Gen 3 holsters are meant for the slide to make contact on the right side, without the release being there.

Posted: 9/21/2017 4:07:46 PM EDT

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To the best of my understanding, the above link I posted is for current compatible part numbers.

As such, I expect to be able to use a Gen 5 pistol with the ALS holster I bought for my Gen 4.

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Thanks for the link! Safariland has so many offerings. I am trying to find an ALS for 17 w/ X300U in FDE. I guess they use generic pictures that don't exactly represent the holster. I used to have one for my 19 and TLR and it was great.

Posted: 9/21/2017 4:41:54 PM EDT

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Not even remotely butt hurt. I am just saying that the majority of existing holsters are going to work. The holsters I am using are not low cut and retention is working as designed. I have had one kydex holster fit a bit too snug due to the ambi slide stop, but retention was not affected since it indexes on the X-300 (no-name Raven style kydex holster).

Posted: 9/21/2017 5:18:16 PM EDT

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Not even remotely butt hurt. I am just saying that the majority of existing holsters are going to work. The holsters I am using are not low cut and retention is working as designed. I have had one kydex holster fit a bit too snug due to the ambi slide stop, but retention was not affected since it indexes on the X-300 (no-name Raven style kydex holster).

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I'm assuming the light bearing X300 holsters are not going to matter much between Gen 3-5 since most seem to have the retention on the light, as your Raven does.

I'm either going with JM Customs or Safariland ALS for the light holster.

There are times where my 17 doesn't wear the X300 so still haven't decided on regular holster yet.

Posted: 9/22/2017 1:31:29 PM EDT

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I'm assuming the light bearing X300 holsters are not going to matter much between Gen 3-5 since most seem to have the retention on the light, as your Raven does.

I'm either going with JM Customs or Safariland ALS for the light holster.

There are times where my 17 doesn't wear the X300 so still haven't decided on regular holster yet.

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Safariland 7ts might also be worth looking into if retention is a requirement.

My 19.5 fit fine in my RCS Phantom, haven't tried my 7ts or ALS's yet, but I don't expect to have an issue.

Posted: 9/22/2017 5:08:55 PM EDT

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I just did some checking .My17 G5 fits perfectly in a Serpa, Blade-Tech, Bravo, Safariland ALS . All are OWB .

Posted: 9/22/2017 6:21:22 PM EDT

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I ordered and received a Bravo Concealment DOS Torsion made for the Gen 5. Nice holster and cut for RMR and threaded barrel. Has the clips like the incog has. I called G-Code several times and I'm sure they are gonna make one but just dont have it ready yet. The Bravo is a nice holster if you're into that style of kydex holster. Price wasn't bad and I think it shipped to me in about a week.

Posted: 9/22/2017 9:22:32 PM EDT

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My gen 5 fits in all my three different kydex holsters that I have. You will likely to have an issue with left handed holsters.

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