Basics of Duty / Military / Tactical Holsters

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I've used a both a SERPA style and a Safariland ALS holster.

When using the SERPA, I would always draw so my finger landed on the slide above the trigger guard. It was pretty ingrained and felt natural. However, I would never recommend it for two far worse reasons: First, If you had to hit the dirt ( or sand, or snow) before drawing and any sand, mud, or snow gets behind that button, your release is jammed and drawing is impossible. Second, and this actually happened to me, that little button's pin worked itself out and the button fell off the holster. I had to find it and reattach it before I could get my weapon out. Far too unreliable for an EDC.

Then I bought the Safariland and it was love at first draw! It is the smoothest, most natural draw with great retention! I would highly recommend this to anyone.

When we gonna get an updated video?

Great video, even 6 years later. Thank you...

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All of the retention methods are assuming that the person trying to grab the gun from your holster is in front of you what if they are coming up alongside and behind you and grab the gun from the same angle that you would they'll retentions really don't do anything in this case Even with ALS, SLS and thumb guard

I mean I don't know what kind of drop leg holster you've used that's sitting so far down your leg that you have to cant your body over to the side ?
A standard drop leg sitting at mid thigh for me is directly in line with where my arm is hanging and I can draw faster than a belt holster which is higher up and I'm having to bend my arm in order to remove my hand up to grab the gun. And then proceed to bend even further up to draw making for a very awkward angle on your wrist in comparison to the mid thigh

Thank you.

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I know I’m late here, but does anyone know a good holster for the m9a4, preferably with a light

What if I have a small penis ( I like 1911's) ? Are thigh holsters ok?

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I was thinking about what you were saying about milliseconds mattering, and when I equated it to the ADS (aim down sight) or sprint out time in call of duty, it started to make sense. When entering a gunfight, like you said, milliseconds matter, especially in CoD. Thanks Mike!

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I used to use a drop leg holster for hunting because it kept my pistol clear of my pack and winter coats. Over time I found that on long hikes into my hunting spot, it would actually pull my hips out of alignment. Walking out at the end of the day was usually very uncomfortable.

So in the german army serpa holster are standard issue and i can tell you i‘ve almost lost my gun during a field op because a small branch triggered the release mechanism while i was prone thankfully a buddy of mine saw it and took it with him otherwise sarge wouldn’t have been to happy with me🫠
Bottom line is don’t get a serpa holster they suck ass

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Can you use the jacket slot belt loop with the L2C?

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Haha i loved the part about cut off circulation on the leg/penis... 😆 🤣

I don't think I would be in a crowded area so the automatic locking system is the best option for me, your friend from administrative results was shooting a mini gun a few days ago,a digital bible

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Serpa is great for hammer fired weapons or any model that does not have a trigger safety.

I've seen setups with TQ and compact IFAKs on a drop leg platform, I think its a good idea because if you're going to drop anything in an emergency it's more likely going to be your BA not your holster so in that situation you'd still be able to make and plug holes 👍

Personally I use a two strap drop leg much higher than you described. I know that when my arm is relaxed down my side then my hand drops straight onto my sidearm and clears any gear I've got.

I find the belt and mid ride holsters more difficult to drive in too.

I have the Safariland 6360RDS thinking that was going to get me at that mid-height position but it doesn’t. What paddle are you using that the Safariland attached to?

My first duty holster came in the mail today. It is for my full size Walther PDP, it is from Walther's site model 35 it is a Level 3 retention.

A note on the ALS type holsters they are very very popular in sandy environments at least in my experience its prefered that I use them by my agancy and I live in a state with sand , its just something to think about that SLS canget jamed up rolling around in sand or small rocks , being said all mechanical devices can fail have a back up weapon

So Is it the t Rex arms u recommend for running around?

I'm going to try multiple probably

My man said “re*****d answers” I never checked for when a video was posted so fast 😂😂😂

“To reholster…we simply reinsert..heh—“

Do an update with modern options.

My department uses the safari land 070. After disengaging the thumb break and middle finger break snaps you have to rock the gun backwards. It's probably the most secure retention holster ever.

I tried a SERPA Blackhawk and took it back the next day. Too loose, rode too high.. so no smooth draw, and too much of the gun is exposed. I'm finding that the Safariland ALS with the drop leg adapter is the way to go if you are wearing any kind of gear on your chest. That seems to be the standard and I like the locking plate feature.

why not mount the holster chest level on ur plate carrier

I think universal holsters a really great for people who are still figuring out what they like. Because they can try a bunch of different guns and different light combos without having to worry about buy a new holster for each setup

I just ate my sidearms to my AK and call it good

My holster strangles my penis all the time bro 😁👍

I served as a 240 gunner while in the Army. Our secondary was an M9 Beretta & we FOR SURE we issued those “cool guy” thigh rigs which I fucking HATED. It would flop around, pull down your pant on that side & always get in the way. Also, if ever in the prone position & had to roll over and switch to secondary….. GOOD FUCKING LUCK. They sucked smashed wolf dicks. Great video Mike!

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>Flopping around as you run

Your holster or your penis? 🤣

Serpa indexes the finger above the trigger. Carried for years on and off duty. I agree...practice, practice, practice.

I bought a SureFire X400U for my M17 and don't know what holster will fit it. Any suggestions?? I tried Safariland and they don't have a Holster to fit this set up. (Military)

What if I'm super tall like 6'3 and my arms reaches my thigh easier rather than my waist? Like I don't bend at all. I bend more drawing at my waist.