Cheap Holsters

[txinvestigator]

Here is a vid of a Fobus Paddle holster being removed from a gun carrier.

You spent good money on a quality firearm, CHL course and training, don't buy a cheap holster.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgEwwLnpD-8

[ScubaSigGuy]

That sure illustrates an important point. Thanks for posting this. I think that my BH Serpa would be much more difficult to remove. Heck, it's hard for me to remove and it's connected to the paddle by screws since that part is interchangable with the belt loops attachement.

It also illustrates the the need for retention drills. Had he slammed his hand down hard on the grip of his pistol he might have averted the snatch, but not the to credit of the holster. In fact it may have just come apart anyway.

[txinvestigator]

That sure illustrates an important point. Thanks for posting this. I think that my BH Serpa would be much more difficult to remove. Heck, it's hard for me to remove and it's connected to the paddle by screws since that part is interchangable with the belt loops attachement.

It also illustrates the the need for retention drills. Had he slammed his hand down hard on the grip of his pistol he might have averted the snatch, but not the credit of the holster. In fact it may have just come apart anyway.

He did the proper retention drill. The attacker used the gun owners energy plus his own to continue pushing down, breakng the holster.

[ScubaSigGuy]

It wasn't very forceful is all I'm saying. And I understand that he didn't want to hurt his buddy. It was a good illustration.

FWIW I was taught to slam down on the grip hard and take a step forward with my right foot (if your holster is on the right side) turning away at the same time.

[Venus Pax]

Thanks for posting, ti. Good point.

[jbirds1210]

You spent good money on a quality firearm, CHL course and training, don't buy a cheap holster.

I have never agreed with you more. In the case of holsters....you get what you pay for.

[KinnyLee]

First year I was at FS, I used the Fobus holster for my 1911. Boy, was that a mistake! The plastic is cheap and the amount of retention is so inconsistent, I got really frustrated with it. Sometimes it will slide out like butter, but you will never know when your gun will get stuck in your holster the next minute. As a result, I've been using Comp-Tac product ever since, and never look back. It is what I called money well spent.

[TheRising]

Hahaha, that's a great video. Still though, I'll never stop carrying my $10 thick nylon IWB.

[jbirds1210]

Hahaha, that's a great video. Still though, I'll never stop carrying my $10 thick nylon IWB.

We need to meet up and shoot......I betcha I have some holsters that you would find irresistable!

Like in the video.....It would be me doing the grabbing....to get my holster back!

[Wildscar]

Here is a vid of a Fobus Paddle holster being removed from a gun carrier.

You spent good money on a quality firearm, CHL course and training, don't buy a cheap holster.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgEwwLnpD-8

And to think I just sat down at the computer to purchse one of those online. Looks like Im going to put some more $$$ in on one. Guess its a good thing I have a set routine where I check Myspace E-mail and then this forum before movin on.

Good post TXI. Thanks

Is the Kydex stuff the same way or is it stronger then the injected molded plastic?

Edited for to add question.

[longtooth]

Two really good Kydex holster makers.
Comp-Tac
Blade-Tech
I have a couple of Comp-Tac & there is a review of them on the board that is about 6 mo old.
They are both excellent quality.
HighVelocity uses Blad-Tech.
Both are in the sticky holster list.
LT

[TheRising]

Hahaha, that's a great video. Still though, I'll never stop carrying my $10 thick nylon IWB.

We need to meet up and shoot......I betcha I have some holsters that you would find irresistable!

Hey, I was at PSC twice this weekend!!! I just got my Glock 23 in from my pops in Pittsburgh. Anyways, you'd have to have some insane holsters for me to switch! Although I am planning to buy a Kangaroo holster for concealed carry under dress shirt.

[TheRising]

What about a BlackHawk fobus? Any idea if they're susceptible to something like this?? I have one for my G17 that has both paddle and belt configurations. It's good for range wear or all out mayhem on the streets ...not too good for concealed though.

[Wildscar]

Two really good Kydex holster makers.
Comp-Tac
Blade-Tech
I have a couple of Comp-Tac & there is a review of them on the board that is about 6 mo old.
They are both excellent quality.
HighVelocity uses Blad-Tech.
Both are in the sticky holster list.
LT

Yeah HighVelocity has been fillin me in on the Blade-tech. I was about to get their $45 combo deal. I changed my mind after the video and will be going with the $65 paddle. Still going to get the $17 double mag pouch.

http://www.blade-tech.com/Paddle-Holster-pr-876.html
or
http://www.blade-tech.com/SRB-Sting-Ray ... r-939.html

Thinkin Paddle just incase I need to remove it I wont have to undue my belt.

And about Black-hawk holsters. I looked at those but Dont like the push button release on them. As for the susceptibility for this to happen I wouldn't know.

[txinvestigator]

What about a BlackHawk fobus? Any idea if they're susceptible to something like this?? I have one for my G17 that has both paddle and belt configurations. It's good for range wear or all out mayhem on the streets ...not too good for concealed though.

Blackhawk and Fobus are brand names. IMO, the Blackhawk is superior.