Torn between two holsters.

[Hunt]

So, I have been looking for a drop leg holster for my sidearm. Two different holsters have really caught my eye. The Safariland 6004 and the Blackhawk CQC SERPA. I'm just wanting to know some of your experiences with these different products.

[GrinchBiscuit]

I've tried both. In my opinion, the Safariland has the smoothest draw.

[Munin]

You cannot go wrong with a Safariland holster. I have one and absolutely love it. They are rock solid and don't move around on your leg like some droplegs do.

[bigc]

Safariland without a doubt, I have owned both.

[Jumprefusal]

I agree, especially since the adaptors have started flooding in for them. They are spendy, but you get what you pay for.

[laxrider04]

I guess I'll be the lone supporter of the SERPA. I for one, like the adaptability of it. You can belt mount it, attatch it to a drop leg, or get the STRIKE platform and put it on a MOLLE vest. I also personally think it has a little bit of a quicker draw than the 6004. The only downside is you can't keep a light on railed frame pistols in the SERPA.

[Jumprefusal]

There are new adaptors for the Serpa I saw the other day down here, which are really a good idea. The idea is to have a QD holster, with the ability to move its position between your leg, chest, vehicle, buddy, whatever. It's a plate that you mount onto your MOLLE gear or it can be drilled and mounted wherever that has 3 holes and a spring loaded catch for the 3 screws on the back of the Serpa. Really a cool idea, which I'm surprised took this long to be developed since it's so simple. I didn't catch the maker (definetly not blackhawk) but when I swing by there again i'll figure out the website.

[bigc]

Lax, you can do the same with a Safariland, they sell pretty much the same adapters as the SERPA.

If a serpa gets dirt in the hinge of the button it doesn't work and when we tend to have our legs in the dirt this is a bad thing, I know from experience. Murphy's law says the Safariland is better and so do I.

[laxrider04]

Jul 28, 2008 18:36:08 GMT -5 bigc said:

If a serpa gets dirt in the hinge of the button it doesn't work and when we tend to have our legs in the dirt this is a bad thing, I know from experience. Murphy's law says the Safariland is better and so do I.

I've never had an issue with falling into the dirt with my SERPA. Who knows, maybe mine is just a mutant.

[bigc]

It happened to me twice at the WMI field in Lowell Lax. The mechanism filled with dirt from me going prone or hanging out in the bunkers.

[Tex]

And it's the reason that fellas in the sandbox don't use it. Although, I do like the SERPA's a lot, it's just not a smart tactical decision to use one if you're getting down and dirty.

Safarilands are nice because if you think you are going to need to draw your sidearm, you can open the hood prematurely so that you can have a very quick draw when the time comes. After using both... I chose the Safariland, mainly because it doesn't rape the finish on my pistol like my SERPA did.

[sh1fteh]

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My personal recommendation. I was issued a SERPA in Iraq. Loved it, never had a single issue. I used a buddy of mine's 6004 a few times and like it as well. If you're buying this holster strictly for airsoft, just get a relatively inexpensive cordura one. Seriously, don't waste excess money on something you probably won't get much use out of.

The Pantac holster is great for the price. I use mine regularly for airsoft and have yet to have a single complaint about it.

[Dahm]

I would get a SERPA. I have one, and I love it. I bought a MOLLE adapter for it (yes.. I know there are Safariland 6004 adapters as well) and I put it in a crossdraw position on my vest. Its great. Never had a single issue with it, and yes, I do go prone every time I go out and play.

My buddy has a Safariland, and Ive never liked the thumb-push and draw technique. The way I draw my pistol from the cross position, my index finger lands right on the pushbutton release, and it comes out like butter.

[Thor]

I've used both holsters, and I've got to say, I love my Safariland. Ironically, I use that for airsoft, and use my Serpa for real steel. However, they're used in vastly different capacities where one has an advantage over the other. I don't have any worries about my Safariland malfunctioning when I'm playing airsoft. When I use my Serpa, it's usually in a carry capacity (as of late, it's only been for IDPA shooting). I like the Serpa because it's very difficult for someone to take your own gun from you with the trigger lock. I'd also like to point out that I don't use the Serpa as a drop leg, only belt mounted.

If money is no object, go with the Safariland. You won't be disappointed.