Blackhawk Serpa Holsters
I’m in the midst of a major change in the type of holsters that I am carrying. I’m really getting tired of carrying IWB every day and it’s starting to get to me these days. I was always very fond of Fobus gun holsters but after several days of Level III defensive shooting training, having a holster with a retention locking system, thumb snap or other, was very important. I am also very fond of the Blackhawk mag holsters because they also have a retention mechanism that helps keep them in place. I’ve seen more magazines to a stray at Level III training than firearms and both incidents are bad for an operator.
I see a few of the new thumb release devices from 5.11 tactical and I believer there are a few others, but I find the Blackhawk holsters to be a better and more natural feel. I think there is nothing wrong with a non locking system for concealed carry, but for paddle holsters, it is something to consider depending on your work environment. There are different levels of alertness and there are different levels of firearms that you can deploy. Having a .380 pistol is better than none, but having a .380 pistol for street work for LEO is not a smart weapon to deploy.