Auto Loading Holster???

[thakingcb7]

Anybody ever come across an auto loading holster for the SD or M&P? I m talking about the holster that you have to firmly push down and angle out and it loads the first round for you. I know they're out there for 1911's and Glock's but couldn't find one for our gun.

 

[Short Bus Driver]

IMO your better off just carrying with 1 in the chamber. With a good holster your trigger will be covered and it's not going to malfunction when SHTF.

 

[GranCazador]

wow - the first question I have to ask is WHY?

 

[Texas40]

wow - the first question I have to ask is WHY?

Cause some people cant do anything for themselves.......

 

[raymo2u]

Theres diapers available if you dont want to walk to the restroom but sometimes the time consuming route just feels right

Phalanx holsters is the manufacturer and on their site it says custom fit orders for either carry are being accepted in the "contact us" dept. Im sure its more money than its worth. I do like the factbit can be easily turned into a lockable gunsafe, but other than pulling back instead of up when drawing you still are racking the slide and not dropping the step

 

[Arik]

I doubt you are going to find one. That style carry is probably the least desirable way.

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[snubbyfan]

To me, that's a bit much. I can just imagine tugging on that thing in a stressful moment. My holsters are designed to just grab and yank with friction retention.
On my 1911 holster, the trigger's safely covered so it can be carried with a round chambered, cocked and locked.
Phalanx Holsters - YouTube

 

[thakingcb7]

Jesus Christ... Its true. I've been on 6 different forums since posting this and its the same song and dance on each one. Everybody gets their panties in a twist over a ****ing holster. Someone explain why this is such an ungodly contraption that it instantly brings out the hate in everyone.

 

[hmbiohazard]

personally i think you are better off keeping a round chambered and getting a holster that covers the trigger. much like the blackhawk serpa that i use. its my personal fave holster to use and i have no issues

 

[thakingcb7]

Every holster i own has the trigger covered. And Im completely competent enough to carry loaded. I just think the design of these holsters are a good idea. I mean really... It locks the gun in the holster and the only way to remove it is to push down and tilt out. Do draw drills enough and you can do it just as fast as any other holster.

 

[Hock]

It all comes down to fear of change. I asked in this same forum about using a heavier recoil spring when I had an SD40VE to help reduce recoil and everyone said it was unnecessary and would not work properly. So I didn't do it. I got my M&P40 and now it has a 17lb spring in it with many other mods that make it easier to shoot and down right better to shoot than most FS 9mm polymer pistols out there.

I say do your research and see if you like what you find. Look at some videos for test so you can see how it works and if you like what you find to that point and believe it's right for you then buy it. So far I'm on my 3rd holster and I am planning on trying out a different one soon and I will keep doing this until I find one i feel suits my needs. Don't worry about the negatives that other people come up with unless they are valid to the fit, form and function of the item. Then only take that with a grain of salt as you consider your next move.

 

[cavegeo]

I've been on 6 different forums since posting this and its the same song and dance on each one. Everybody gets their panties in a twist over a ****ing holster. Someone explain why this is such an ungodly contraption that it instantly brings out the hate in everyone.

Because a holster that you are wanting is likely to get you killed when you need it most. Intentionally wanting a device that will require you to manipulate your pistol and then extrate your pistol is going to take to much time and possible fail and lock your pistol into the holster.

It is just best to either not carry or learn to carry with a round in the camber.

 

[thakingcb7]

Once again... Completely competent enough to carry loaded. I've been doing it everyday since i bought my first gun.

 

[Hock]

Because a holster that you are wanting is likely to get you killed when you need it most. Intentionally wanting a device that will require you to manipulate your pistol and then extrate your pistol is going to take to much time and possible fail and lock your pistol into the holster.

It is just best to either not carry or learn to carry with a round in the camber.

What you are saying could be applied to a thumb break or even a serpa holster. The key to it is to practice drawing the weapon with it until you become comfortable at quickly deploying the pistol or decide that it's not for you and buy something different and start the process over again.

 

[Zjnovak]

To answer the real question... I dont think they are made for anything but 1911's and Glock's.

I too wouldn't want one though. My philosphy has always been to keep it simple. The more complex the setup is, the more things will go wrong or completely fail. IMO, a simple holster (no thumb breaks etc.) and no safety (Glock, M&P, revolver) is the best way to go. If you carry every day with one in the chamber, and it works, why change now?

Bottom line- your gun, your carry setup, so do what you want. You will probably have to change firearms if you want one of those holsters though.

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[hmbiohazard]

To answer the real question... I dont think they are made for anything but 1911's and Glock's.

I too wouldn't want one though. My philosphy has always been to keep it simple. The more complex the setup is, the more things will go wrong or completely fail. IMO, a simple holster (no thumb breaks etc.) and no safety (Glock, M&P, revolver) is the best way to go. If you carry every day with one in the chamber, and it works, why change now?

Bottom line- your gun, your carry setup, so do what you want. You will probably have to change firearms if you want one of those holsters though.

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amen.

my fave way to carry is my SD40 in the blackhawk serpa cqc and one in the chamber. then its just draw, point, and shoot. its simple and effective and can be done quickly and reliably

its a personal preference

 

[cavegeo]

What you are saying could be applied to a thumb break or even a serpa holster.

Many Agencies do not allow the Serpa as well and some training companies. The Serpa can become jammed by small rocks there by locking the pistol in the holster.

Many people object to having to depress a button to release the pistol due to then having the finger then depress the trigger and having an AD.

 

[Hock]

Many Agencies do not allow the Serpa as well and some training companies. The Serpa can become jammed by small rocks there by locking the pistol in the holster.

Many people object to having to depress a button to release the pistol due to then having the finger then depress the trigger and having an AD.

These are the things people have to consider when they choose a holster. I have been using a serpa for over a year and have yet to have an accidental discharge. The way it is designed for the M&P I highly doubt that will ever be a problem. Now if you are rolling around in the dirt maybe you want to consider a different retention holster for the job. When I was still in the Fleet Marine Force we were, for the most part, using the old style holsters that use a flap with an attached thumb loop for retention and I felt it was one of the worst designs for rapid pistol deployment but I was able to practice and the flap essentially became less of a hassle. What it really comes down to is practice.

I've seen and heard it stated by many people that you will have about as much money in finding the right holster as you will you pistol. So if your not willing to spend the money and try out different holsters to see which one works for you for the given way you carry then you are putting yourself at a sever disadvantage when it comes time to use it.

 

[shawn mccarver]

I have seen the Phalanx holsters at every single SHOT Show since they were first invented. I have never heard of a single agency adopting this design. I am skeptical in regard to the utility of this holster, but here is the owner/inventor of the device demonstrating it:

Phalanx Holsters - YouTube