Chest Mount Holster Question

[Rahz]

Hello everyone,

I was wondering if someone could help me on whether a Chest Mounting holster for the USP full-size was available through any manufacturer at all. I have searched on here and Google for anything that might point me in the right direction, but am now stumped because of unfamiliarity with molded holsters. I was looking at Blackhawk items because as far as I have been able to determine, they are the most prolific form of Chest Mounting holsters.

I have found some items on websites that say they are made for a HK USP full-size pistol, but I have not found any reference that actually shows a USP in the model that some websites say work.

Such as this:
www.opticsplanet.net/blackhawk-cqc-carbon-fiber-serpa-holster-matte-finish-w-beltloop-paddle.html (Just one example of what I have found).

I was using this chart I found with model numbers of Blackhawk holsters:
lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/opticsplanet/blackhawk-holster-fit-chart.pdf

Which shows that this model: 410514BK-R, would fit a full-size USP.

However, if I can actually find this model number, and I am correct in it being Chest Mountable, I do not know if this would fit the KWA USP .45 Tactical that I own because of the larger than normal front sight.
Link for reference: www.airsoftgi.com/product_info.php?cPath=139_25_63&products_id=5717

Would someone more familiar with Blackhawk products be able to help me out? The most pressing issue is whether or not the actual holster would work with the USP I have, and if it is truly Chest Mountable.

tl;dr: I have a KWA Tactical USP and was wondering if it was chest mountable in a Blawhawk holster, if I could find the right one.

Thanks to anyone that can help me with this.
If in the wrong spot mods, please feel free to move or do whatever you all think is necessary.

-Rahz

[easy1]

Were you looking for something like this?

www.platatac.com/new-gear/blade-tech-wrs-molle-hk-usp-9mm/i1140912_1015784/w1/

www.ebairsoft.com/holster-compact-p-1025.html

[Thor]

If you want a SERPA, they make a MOLLE adaptor.

Buy this: www.blackhawk.com/product/SERPA-Platform-Ambidextrous,772,82.htm

And then buy whatever SERPA you want. It's one of the ways I run my pistol.



All SERPA holsters will mount on any SERPA platform. The only difference is you may need a spacer kit and/or longer screws, but they have those on Blackhawk's site too.

[Rahz]

@easy:
Yes that is similar to what I was thinking of doing. I didn't know about that particular manufacturer or that company, so I'll have to look into them more. I appreciate the links, I might be able to expand my searching now. The Blade Tech might be the one I go with, if Blackhawk does not make a holster that would allow for the higher sights on the Tactical that I have.

@thor:
Yes your pistol setup is similar to what I wanted to do. Basically, I run a drop-leg right now that fits the pistol great, but was thinking of something that I could use for games where I want to take it easier, or to just possibly switch over to chest mounting all the time. Thank you for the link to the MOLLE mounting piece, I wasn't sure where to find them.

Would you happen to know if Blackhawk does make a Tactical USP compatible holster? I can find ones that say they would work for a full-size USP, but I have not found anything that gives a detailed look at those specific models.

Thank you both for your help, I now have some more information to work with in my searching.

If anyone else might have pertinant info they could share, I would appreciate it.

-Rahz

[kustom]

As far as I know... there's no "tactical" USP, so anything that fits a USP full-frame or doesn't say Compact should be good for ya.

[Rahz]

@kustom
The tactical USP does exist, but I don't think it was ever very popular in the real steel world, I could be wrong however. It was just the designation given to the full-size USP model that had a slightly longer barrel with threads for a silencer.

I just want to cover all my bases so that I didn't purchase something that would not take into account the slightly larger sights on my pistol. Besides the sights and the threaded barrel, the pistol is pretty much the exact same dimensions as the regular USP.

I found the Blade Tech Industries website and will probably contact them to see if they actually do have a tactical USP version of their MOLLE holster like their website says they do.

Thank you for everyone's help, if the contacting goes south, I will just try to get more ideas from here, but if anyone does have anything else that they think might be helpful, please post.

Thanks again,
-Rahz

[Great Troub of Troubistan]

The slightly longer outer-barrel is not going to make a difference.

Also, what kind of rig are you running this with? If its not a plate carrier, then its pointless to run this set-up. If you're running anything like a chest-rig, I'd definitely recommend that you just belt mount it and carry it at the hip.

[Rahz]

@troubadour
Yeah, if I do decide to go this route, I will be using it with the FLYYE vest that I ordered a few weeks ago.

Here's a link if you are wondering about it.
www.shootercbgear.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_50_51_95&products_id=397

I have not gotten the vest yet, I had to special order it in the color that I wanted, but I wanted to try and finalize my researching because I do have so much extra time now.

Thank you for the information about the barrel though, that takes care of a significant portion of the problem I was facing with this idea.

I would more than appreciate any more information that people might like to post.

Thanks,
-Rahz

EDIT:
Found a thread where someone who owns the real steel version of the USP Tactical bought a regular full-size Serpa for theirs and the front sight was too tall. The guy altered it, to fit, but had to modify the holster.

Back to square one I guess. I'll just have to do some more research.

[Great Troub of Troubistan]

Honestly, you should've looked at holster options when you bought the pistol. I researched it a bit, the USP Tactical is kind of a rare pistol, thus there are probably no injection molded holsters made for this. You're stuck with codura holsters buddy.

[Rahz]

@troubadour
Yeah its starting to look that way. Eh, it was worth it because the pistol really is a very nice product from KWA. I still have the Blade-Tech option for their holster, I just need to hear back from them as to whether or not they do actually make a full-size USP holster that will fit the tactical model. They have the most extensive list of pistols that they make compatible holsters for that I have been able to find.

The tactical model was actually cheaper than the regular NS2 USP when I bought it, and had slightly better performance, so it made sense to get it.

If not, oh well, I'll have to either just keep running with my drop-leg or find some other kind of MOLLE holster for the vest or something that is large enough to fit the pistol on my belt. The belt holster that I do have is too small and the large front sight makes tactically drawing the thing nearly impossible.

Thank you for everyone's help, if anyone has something more to contribute please don't hesitate, if not, well all I can do is wait now.

Thanks,
-Rahz

EDIT: Spelling

[Thor]

Yeah, apparently I was ignoring the Tactical part. Your front blade sight is too tall for kydex holsters, and I'm not sure anyone makes one specifically for that model. At least, I haven't been able to find one. It's possible a Safariland 6004 or 6005 might exist, and there is a mount to attach one to your vest, but you'd want to call Safariland to verify unless you have a gun dealer in your area that happens to carry Safariland (unlikely). Mainly because, Safariland's product charts are kind of a pain in the dick to decipher.

[Rahz]

@thor
Yeah, I was looking into Safariland's selection and they do not have a model that would fit the tactical USP, at least that I could find.

I did find a site though where someone modded a regular full-size USP to fit the front sights on the tactical model, but I don't really want to modify something by cutting it up that I spent good money on. This was for the real steel version, so it might apply to the airsoft version. I just don't know how structurally sound it would be after. The guy said his works great, but would it keep it nice and secure even if not pointed straight down? That's the question on that one.

Oh well, like I said hopefully the Blade-Tech thing might go through.

With that in mind has anyone ever had some kind of experience with Blade-Tech? If so any information would be appreciated.

Thanks,
-Rahz

[Shifter]

eagle industries has a series called g-code one model has a quick change mounting system that will mount on molle gear at any angle I believe a model is made for a full size usp

[Great Troub of Troubistan]

Mar 23, 2010 7:47:58 GMT -5 Shifter said:

eagle industries has a series called g-code one model has a quick change mounting system that will mount on molle gear at any angle I believe a model is made for a full size usp

Reading comprehension.

[Zorak]

bloodyronin77 gets a warning for posting without capitalization, punctuation, or awareness of the real issue in the thread.