Blackhawk “Serpa” Holster

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Blackhawk “Serpa” Holster

In the spring I attended an IDPA safety Officer course in Peace River (good bunch of people their :wave:. I learned quite a bit of good stuff. A buddy had one of these Blackhawk holsters, and it was pretty neat. So ... I bought one; and I like it. :D I like it alot actually. My finger works quite well with it's button release.

I was reading that some shooting groups don't allow its use? Just putting a question out to the CGN'ers; what do yoiu folks think about it?

Ralph
 
I love mine, the concerns of people pulling the trigger as they draw is ridiculous at best, I keep my finger alongside the holster the same way with all my non serpa holsters as well. Anyone who puts their finger anywhere but on the frame as they draw shouldn't be using a holster in the first place anyways.
 
Welcome to the world of guns, people get a hate on for stuff for different reasons some legit, some not so. The tall side Serpa was recalled because it contributed to a discharge, there was also 2 documented cases of guns going off when reholstered, likley due to a finger on the trigger will being inserted, something likely to happen with any holster. I love mine, the Safrailand holsters are nice, but I don't like the thumb release.
 
I used one extensively and have since changed to Safariland and Blade-tech.

I never bought the "safety" issue, but there's much better holsters out there, especially for IDPA.
 
Don't buy ONE! :eek:

Buy TWO of them.... my wife and I love our SERPA holsters.... and one of mine is in Afghanistan right now!!

I'm over the thumb break style holsters since re-holstering is a PITA! Especially when you've got a primary (rifle) in your other hand and you have to put your secondary away to secure other tasks!! :evil:

Peace be to journey!
 
I love using both my SERPAs (XD9 and 1911 models). And the good thing with them, they encase the gun so unlike a race holster you don't get RO's peeved at you for dropping your gun.

I still can't figure out who started the rumor that you will pull the trigger because of the button placement. Your finger naturally goes to the frame above the trigger just as where it's supposed to go during trigger control excersises when first being taught to shoot.

The things are GREAT! :)
 
Stevo said:
I used one extensively and have since changed to Safariland and Blade-tech.

I never bought the "safety" issue, but there's much better holsters out there, especially for IDPA.
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I agree with Stevo on the safety, what do we really need to spend the extra when it is not really needed for sport shooting, for the difference you can get mag holders.

Now that being said, for a holster carry a gun for work in any job that requires it, it is a great holster.
 
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I have used it for the last year and half, since then all my other holsters are sitting on a shelf. The most secure feeling I have had while carrying a gun. You hear that click and know that it is secured. You lose a little speed but I won't trade it for anything.
Pete
 
I first used one last year for CFSAC. It took me about 2 minutes to get used to the release mechanism and never had a problem after that. I have one right now and will likely get 1 or 2 more soon.


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Got one for my M&P and one for my 1911. LOVE them. And as far as loosing speed on the draw, as someone mentioned, I don't think it's a factor at all. As a matter of fact, I'd say it's faster than my other holsters.
 
Great to hear all these comments. I like mine and I will use mine for a long, long, long time. The Kydex is nice as well; but I mostly use the CQC.

:)
Cheers
 
i havent used one, but i looked at them when i bought my holster for my sig and honestly didnt see a point in the finger release if all im doing is IDPA. its not required so why bother
 
The guys were looking at me a little weird when I showed up for my BB Course with a Sig in a Serpa.

The instructor watched my draw a few times before commenting that the retention didn't seem to be slowing down my draw.

With that said when you are moving at a snail's pace, you can't move much slower.

My finger naturally aligns with the release with translates into my finger resting securely on the frame outside of the trigger guard.

A very natural feeling system - I'm a fan.
 
Not a fan. All kinds of bad things can happen when you train way out of your comfort zone. Stuff that may never happen in a match or from firing at a table will happen during dynamic training...too many variable for me. I have used the holster with success and no issued but I am not going to deny the potential is there. I have also seen crap get stuck under the release making the gun impossible to draw. If it is your particular tool, use it to it's limits, for me the Safariland and Blade-Tech products are better.
 
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