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Posted: 2/16/2008 5:01:17 PM EDT
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hello all, I have been reading the forum for a bit and have learned a lot from you guys and wanted to say thanks. I have a question though, I am looking for a drop leg holster that I can use for my glock 35 and S&W M&P 45. I would like it to be in tan or tri-desert since my vest is a Molle I set up with differnt colors of tan, brown, and tri. Thanks |
| I'd look to HSGI. Safariland thigh rigs are nice also but they are weapon specific. I've used my HSGI thigh holsters for everything from my 1911 to P226 to M9 to USP-45 to Glock 21 to my XD-45 Tactical and they all work just fine. The thumb break is adjustable so it does fit a pretty weide selection of handguns. If you want to make it a bit mroe versatile, get it with the removeable flap. I use mine when weapon protection is a priority an I can take it off when speed is more desireable. |
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One of the adavantages the 6004/5 series has is the ability to re-secure the weapon with one hand. It's an important consideration for me, it may not be for you. BTW, according to the nice folks at Safariland, you can swap the 6280 with the actual holster on a 6004 - a much cheaper alternative than purchasing two separate 6004's. Or get the HSGI UDLP and two 6280's. 
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I know I'll get some flak for it, but I like my CQC Serpa drop rig...it gives me the same one-handed securing aspect, but it allows me to get a full firing grip as I draw, I have issues with the 6004 getting a full firing grip as I draw as my finger is occupied releasing the hood. And, it costs less! |
Several people here love the SERPA several people hate them, and others are cautious - usually due to the couple reports of holsters going tits-up and (almost) permanently retaining the weapon, usually requiring the user to stick with his longarm until after the occasion is over and he can dismount the holster and disassemble the latch to remove the pistol. Of course, if you've reached for your sidearm because your longarm is DNF  ...It's supposedly due to rocks or other debris getting caught in the latching system. There are other reports of AD/ND's from folks using the SERPA. How much is due to the holster and how much is due to the user being unfamiliar with the setup is questionable, but there are ranges (private, public and LE) that have prohibited drawing from SERPAs as a result. Lots of folks love the harness setup though - it gets almost universal accolades. Click HERE for more SERPA goodness. |
I have a SERPA Dropleg holster for my 1911 and I practice drawing with it alot and Ive never had a problem w/my finger landing on the trigger or accidentally flipping the safety off. What I did is started slow and made sure I did everything right and slowly picked up the pace. I especially like it because theres no snaps/clips to mess with, you just press your trigger finger onto the release lever, draw the pistol, and your finger is already on the frame of the pistol just above the trigger. If you pay attention then there Shouldnt be any problem. 
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First I'm weapon & gear specific, all my handguns are 1911's. All my duty holsters are Safariland threat level II and above based on the rotating hood system. If you're serious you'll train to a specific weapons platform with a specific gear platform. My . 02 and it's worth what you paid for it. |
The ND issue has been (as far as i can tell) exclusively Glocks, with MAYBE an XD. Also, seems to affect people with bigger hands, who need to/like to use their fingertip to activate the lock. While pressing hard on the lock with my fingertip and drawing the weapon, I've replicated an ND several times with my Glock 19. However, I have smaller hands and my finger pad, not tip, normally activates the lock due to my shorter fingers. Because of this, I personally have never had a problem. So, IMO, it's both a design issue AND a training issue. but what do I know. :) TimW |
Hey, I appreciate the input. Most of the "details" I've heard have been from LEO's who saw the signs at the PD range and got the cheap version from the rangemaster. |
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