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Galco Speed Paddle Holster
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photoman
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Comfortable? Yes, but...they hang out too far for me.
Secure? Yes. Tension is adjustable.
Quality? Very good. I've always been satisfied with Galco holsters.
Secure? Yes. Tension is adjustable.
Quality? Very good. I've always been satisfied with Galco holsters.
photoman
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I like the idea of a paddle holster but I've never found one that didn't hang out like curb feeler on a '64 Chevy. 
BUFF
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A lot of paddle holsters have "features" that are designed to prevent it, but I have seen a lot of draws from paddle holsters where the holster came up along with the gun. I always prefer a belt holster over a paddle.
I admit I have not tried any paddle holster design made in the last 10 years, though. My bias developed before then.
I admit I have not tried any paddle holster design made in the last 10 years, though. My bias developed before then.
photoman
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Most of the new ones, the plastic ones for sure, are almost impossible to remove without ripping your dang belt off. The Blackhawk Serpa with the paddle attachment is impossible to remove without losening your belt. The old leather ones tend to be much less so.
You'll be much better served buying a holster with belt loops. There are lots of good paddles out there but at their best they can only be termed the "best of the worst." Most stick out too far, you will often draw the holster part way with the gun and they are impossible to maitain a constant draw angle. A belt slot holster's disadvantage is that it's slower on and off than a paddle and that's about the end of their downsides.
I have read that Ayoob doesn't like them because too many times, when drawing, the holster comes out with the gun still in it. I mention Ayoob, because it has happened to me, but I'mnot anybody that you have ever heard about, so my opinion doesn't count. LOL!!
Honestly, I don't like them for the same reason Ayoob is against them. Of course, there's another way of looking at it too. The perp just might fall down laughing his butt off when you come up with the gun still stuck in the holster, thus giving you a chance to make a clean get-away! LOL!!~
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The paddle is usually my favorite style of holster, and Galco products are generally well-made (I own several), but I found the Galco paddle to be uncomfortable to wear. As others have noted, they also hang pretty far out from the body, so they're difficult to conceal. I'd strongly recommend trying one before you buy.
The most comfortable paddles I've worn are Safariland (the soft suede style) and the Blackhawk SERPA. Here's the SERPA carrying a J-frame Model 342--it's lightweight, extremely comfortable, and easy to conceal because it doesn't sit too low or too far out to the side:
The most comfortable paddles I've worn are Safariland (the soft suede style) and the Blackhawk SERPA. Here's the SERPA carrying a J-frame Model 342--it's lightweight, extremely comfortable, and easy to conceal because it doesn't sit too low or too far out to the side:
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skipper49
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I use a Galco kydex paddle as my "home" rig. It makes my Glock(sorry) ride really high and tight against my side and the ONLY way to get it off is to unfasten belt AND pants, and even then it is a bugger.
Been using it for several years and except for some sharp edges, it has satisfied me totally.
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Been using it for several years and except for some sharp edges, it has satisfied me totally.
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