Posted: 12/23/2011 10:32:42 PM EDT
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I am going to get a Safariland 637x as a competition/OC holster. My last holster was a belt loop holster, which worked well except that it wasn't terribly comfortable and was a pain to get on and off. Is a paddle holster right for me?
Also, can I get both the paddle and belt loop plates for a Safariland 637x, or will I need to buy two separate holsters if I want to have both options? |
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I believe the 6378s come with both. I have two of the 6378s (one is my duty holster and one is for off-duty), and I've used both the belt loop and the paddle.
The paddle makes the holster ride a bit higher, and it's easy to get on and off. It also seems to ride closer to the body witht the paddle. Unlike most paddles, this one is well-designed and adds minimal bulk to the holster. When you use the included bottom "hook", the holster will be difficult for someone to just take off you. The belt loop rides lower than the paddle for some reason. I've found the belt loop interferes with my pants belt loop (with jeans or khakis––my 5.11s seem to have the belt loops designed with hoslter wear in mind), so my holster either rides too far back (about 4:00) or too far forward (about 2:30). I'm switching back to the paddle on my on-duty holster as soon as I can get back to my office. Obviously, though, the belt loop attachment is the more secure method. |