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Post by Tex on Jun 12, 2007 22:46:22 GMT -5
I'm looking for a holster for my side arm that wont interfere with my crawl like my drop leg holster does. But it's very important that it is a very secure holster, I don't want to be losing my GBB out there.
Any suggestions y'all have from personal experience would be great! Thanks!
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Post by pballer829 on Jun 13, 2007 1:54:37 GMT -5
I can't make a positive suggestion, but I can say that practically any vest mounted (except possibly a "small of the back" holster) is a bad idea. I temporarily lost my glock while crawling through patch of thick brush using a chest mounted crossdraw holster. For a sniper, maybe a back or shoulder holster would work. Another option if you are using a real small sidearm is an ankle holster, but I'm not certain on what gun you would be using this for.
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Post by Psychosis on Jun 13, 2007 2:22:54 GMT -5
Try a hip holster?
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Post by bigc on Jun 13, 2007 5:53:58 GMT -5
I love my SERPA!
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Post by Thor on Jun 13, 2007 7:06:18 GMT -5
SERPAs are nice, or Safarilands if you have the money. Fobus holsters can be a good way to go as well, but being molded they sometimes have rough edges inside the holster that could scratch your gun, so watch out for that. Also, if you like the retention of the SERPA but want a chest mounted rig, you can get the velcro strike plate attachement if you have velcro on your vest. The hooks on the plate hold crazy tight, so that gun's not going anywhere.
Edit- Seing your latest post, I would then recommend a Fobus, or Uncle Mikes holster. They can usually be purchased for under $30.
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Post by Tex on Jun 13, 2007 7:19:54 GMT -5
Okay.... well then, brand suggestions of holsters which will fit in the small of my back that wont cost more than my Pistol (SERPAS/Safariland, I have nothing else to say)
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Post by Jacko on Jun 13, 2007 10:15:02 GMT -5
If a drop leg fits you right and is in the right position, it really shouldn't affect low crawling.
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Post by Tex on Jun 13, 2007 11:23:13 GMT -5
Hmm the drop leg I have is fairly cumbersome, perhaps I have it fitted incorectly. Know of any site or have any suggestions for properly fitting it?
It's a nice quality Blackhawk Dropleg.
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Post by Jacko on Jun 13, 2007 11:53:04 GMT -5
Generally speaking, the main mistake people make is having it too low. It's a thigh holster, not a knee holster. Your hand should be resting on the butt of the gun when your arm is loose at your side, you shouldn't have to reach or stretch to grab it at all.
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Post by Motown on Jun 13, 2007 12:30:05 GMT -5
Jacko raises a good point about the thigh holster.
You also have to realize this, that a thigh holster isn't exactly the best type of holster to use while your crawling around. Historically speaking, drop/thigh holsters were mainly used by Cavalry (horsies) for obvious reasons and today for easier draw/away from contemporary body armor.
Personally, I would recommend a nice retention belt/hip holster (nice meaning expensive and made to fit your sidearm). For work, I wear a drop and swivel (forward) holster, but then again I'm in a car for the better part of 8 hours (minus the running and jumping). When I airsoft, I'll usually wear a level 2 belt holster and it works comfortably for "combat" movement IE; crawling, climbing, twisting around etc.
You can get a decent Uncle Mikes or off brand duty holster for about 50 bucks or less by shopping around on some online retailers.
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Post by Psychosis on Jun 13, 2007 12:59:39 GMT -5
Following Motown's suggestion, you can get Uncle Mike's holsters real cheap on eBay - I picked a used one up for $7.
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Post by Tex on Jun 13, 2007 13:11:20 GMT -5
Ebay, here I come
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Post by Striker on Jun 13, 2007 14:25:29 GMT -5
I have a shoulder holster that I often use for my 93r. It fits over my tac vest and never gets in the way. My $.02
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Post by Judge on Jun 21, 2007 12:36:00 GMT -5
I used (offbrand) droplegs for quite some time, and I determined I hated them. Then I used a Blackhawk one, and renewed my love. As Jacko said, If you wear it the way its supposed to be worn, you wont have any problems.
Motown, when you say drop and swivel forward holster, do you mean a Safariland? Because the hood swivels forward? Also, did you ever come out to any WMI CQB games in Lyons/Muir over the winter?
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Post by Tex on Jun 21, 2007 14:03:37 GMT -5
It seems that the straps on mine were just too small. When I put on my ghillie my thighs were just too large to accomodate the straps, a new pair of ones with some elastic in them (allows muscles to flex comfortably) has made it fit like a dream!
Thanks to all for the input.
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