When used with the paddle, the 6378 ALS works great. It fits close enough to the body (barely), and the retention mechanism, which is adjustable, works well and seamlessly. Using it feels quite natural and (to me, anyway) doesn’t play hobb with my drawstroke. My main complaint is about the paddle, rather than the holster body. It’s comfortable for day-long carry, but it does NOT fulfill the primary virtue of a paddle—and that is easy on/off placement/removal. There’s a doohickey on the inner side of the holster body that acts as a sort of "hook" to stabilize the holster relative to your belt and pants, and keeps the holster from being taken off of you by a bad guy. The hook is removable with an Allen wrench. However, if you remove it, it is my experience that the paddle will rock a little bit fore and aft on your belt if tugged on, and it can be pulled off more easily. Still not easy, but easier. OTH, if I leave the hook on, I have to actually remove my pants and work at it to get the holster off.....it’s that secure.
I tried using Safariland's Model 745BL Clip-On Holster Belt Loop to convert the holster to a belt holster. All of the fore/aft stability went away, and the holster sags away from the body (using a gun belt). I converted the holster back to a paddle, and I find that it is perfect for all day field use open carry. It’s tough and resilient, and it’s the one I’d pick to wear open carry while hunting. The cant is adjustable, but not radical. It is NOT quite as concealable as the Shadow® II Pancake-Style Holster I also own, and use much more frequently.
Draw stroke with 6378 ALS:
The Shadow II pancake style holster:
