blackhawk Serpa

[Rfscanner]

Hello All, Not sure if this is the right place for this topic or if it's already been posted, but thought I would share it.




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYvAxLX6OzE&feature=player_embedded

[Rabbit]

I just saw the video at work and someone beat me to posting it.

[Condition 1]

I don't like this holster at all. The worst thing about this holster is the fact that the retention spring can break leaving you without the ability to draw your weapon, litteraly leaves your gun stuck until you get a screwdriver to remove the thing.

[GunEnvy]

I dont like the retention holsters personally either. Mechanical decises are prone to failure and or operator error. Also, these days you can give somebody a video recorder and a youtube acct and they become experts. I like how his training kicked in after he shot himself.

[Condition 1]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOBEJvMZ_f4&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htigDRr7tdM&feature=player_embedded

[rusirius]

I dont like the retention holsters personally either. Mechanical decises are prone to failure and or operator error. Also, these days you can give somebody a video recorder and a youtube acct and they become experts. I like how his training kicked in after he shot himself.

I personally like the fact that his "training" was to call his mommy... LMAO!

[John]

Wow, now I have to worry about holster failure ?  I like Serpa for range shooting but I have not carried it CC.  That's what the Super Tuck and my new Galco King Tut is for.

[Condition 1]

Wow, now I have to worry about holster failure ?  I like Serpa for range shooting but I have not carried it CC.  That's what the Super Tuck and my new Galco King Tut is for.

Less things to go wrong the better.

[firststatefirearms]

Has anyone actually had a Blackhawk Serpa Holster fail to release the weapon?  The guy in the video screwed the pooch, not the holster.  I know alot of Soldiers and Marines that use Blackhawk Thigh Holsters, I used one when I was deployed.  I use a belt slide Blackhawk Serpa to CC my 1911 everday.  I have had the same holster for 6 or 7 years now, with no problems. 

[Condition 1]

It might never happened, but the possibility of happening is enough for me to stay away.

[Rfscanner]

I think the Serpa is an awesome holster. This guy just wasn't paying attention to what he was doing and paid the price. I've heard of warn out leather holsters causing a discharge.

[Condition 1]

[...] I've heard of warn out leather holsters causing a discharge.

That is a great point, I've seen that too. I wear leather holster all the time but would never wear a worn out one. Always check your gear!

[jopy2020]

I like retention holster for certain aspects, but I would not use one for concealed carry.