I have never used one, but am thinking of buying one just for the ease of on and off. I know most makers make one. Anyone have any complaints about them?

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Stan

I have 3 different brands for 2 different guns. I like them all. No complaints from me. The ones I have can use the paddle or take it off and use it on a belt. Don't be afraid of them. They are ok.
Phil

I've tried a few and the only ones I buy now are the Comp-Tac paddle. The paddle design is secure, yet easy to take off and put on. Every other paddle I tried would practically dislocate my shoulder trying to remove it while still having my belt and pants on but I can remove the Comp-tac without undoing my pants/belt. Their turn around is a few days, not a few months.

I've used them before but just as range holsters (and they work great). I'll second the Comp-Tac...they make great stuff.

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"I'm your huckleberry."

They are useful in certain situations but not readily concealable. Very practical when at range.

Be safe.

I have very limited experience with them so take this for what it's worth.

I never cared for them until the grand daughters m o t h e r, using that term loosely, moved into the slums to be closer to work. Anyway, I wanted something that I could toss my auto of choice into and slip it on or off as needed. I ordered an Uncle Mikes plastic paddle thingy and it was garbage. I sent it back and exchanged it for a Fobus plastic paddle thingy and it worked a whole lot better.

I use the Comp-Tac paddles when I carry my HK & Glocks. They are well built, very secure on the belt and decent retention. Unless you wear loose shirts, you'll print. As far as paddle holster go, they are my favorites.

Here's another experience for you.. total opposite of Jellybean's:

I picked up a Fobus plastic retention paddle holster for my G27. Total piece of junk. 4 out of 5 times I wouldn't be able to remove my gun from the holster. I would pull on the Glock but the holster would just pull my pants up. Even when using the fast yank method which is recommend, it wouldn't work. A few times the entire holster came off my pants.. So.. I had the gun in my hand.. but the holster was still attached to the gun. I returned it the next day.

I then tried an Uncle Mikes retention paddle and it worked great. It has the option for the paddle or belt mount and has adjustable tension. I still have it and use it from time to time for carry in jacket weather, but usually it's used when I'm outside target shooting.

Whatever brand you go with, I would recommend getting one with adjustable tension.

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- The Federalist #46 -

Hi:
I have used "Fobus" paddle holsters for years with negative problems.
Occasionly I dab a drop of gun oil on a finger tip and rub the inside of the holster.
I also wear my pant's waist snug.
The paddle I wear inside the waist band and sometimes inside the belt.
Inside the belt makes the holster easy to adjust position with the elbow.
Jimmy
Jimmy

I got a Fobus Roto Paddle for one of my semi's. It's strickly for range use. It's way too bulky for CCW unless you're wearing an Alaskan winter coat.
But it is handy for slipping on at the range.

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Pete.

I have a Blackhawk CQC for my 4013TSW, its good for quick and easy to put on, but its a bitch to take off. The hook on the paddle definetly works. It is not a good holster for concealment, unless wearing a long heavy topcoat.

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Mike in SouthCentral Kentucky

I have a few paddle holsters.
Kydex (Blade-Tech)
Plastic (Fobus)
Leather (Kramer).

The Blade-Tech is for my Kimber Compact and works well. Reasonably comfortable, easy-on / easy-off (relatively) and for casual concealment it is adequate.

Bought a Roto-holster Fobus for the Kimber and thought I'd use it for a car holster on 3.5 hour weekly commutes to Detroit and back. It sucked for any purpose except range use.

Have a Fobus (non-Roto) for a Kel-Tec P3AT. It's okay for casual concealment, easy-on / easy-off and comfortable. I use it primarily when out for a walk in the hottest months and I'm wearing shorts without pockets. (P3AT is good for this particular circumstance due to it's light weight.)

Bought a Kramer MSP for my Springfield Armory Mil-Spec (full-size 1911). It sits in my holster drawer. Paddle is hard to put on / take off, it doesn't conceal well at all, I cannot get the holster sized adequately so when I draw, the holster comes up with it (despite the fact that I can't get the dang thing off easily when I'm trying to remove it).

Out of them all, I'd recommend the Blade-Tech. As the holster is connected via Chicago-type screws, it can be adjusted for FBI cant, straight-drop, or cross-draw. You can switch to an OWB belt 'loop' if you want.

I have no experience with the other Kydex makes versions.

I use a DeSanti Viper(?) for my G23 and it works great. Goes on easy and when I want it to it comes off just as easy. I have a serpa for my 1911 and it it a royal pain to get off use less I want to drop my pants, use both hands and have a friend help.

If you are looking for maximum concealabilty, paddle holsters suck. They flop outwards and allow the the butt of the gun to print if you do any normal bending and twisting. A properly made belt loop holster pulls the butt of the gun into your body. THE BUTT OF THE GUN IS WHAT IS HARDEST TO CONCEAL!!!!
For auto's, I use a Kramer vertical scabbard. For my Smith L/N frame revolvers, you simply cannot beat a Don Hume 721-OT for an OWB holster. If you want more concealabilty, you need an IWB holster. At this point, it becomes a trade-off between ease of draw and concealability...........Don't even consider one of those small of the back or ankle holsters, unless you plan on having the drop on the perp. Very unlikely unless you are a very well-schooled LEO...........just my 2 cents.............having had a Florida CCL from the days when you actually had to pass a qualifying shooting test.

Ive got a couple. The easy on, easy off, is the only attraction. The only way they don't "flop around" is if they've got an alligator grip on your belt/waistband. When that concept is accomplished, they are harder to remove than a standard holster. I don't use paddle holsters anymore.

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