holster recommendation

[dla]

There's lots of controversy over the SERPA holster.

I took the picture more as an example than an actual result of using a SERPA holster.

I can see both sides of the story. I can see where it could possibly be an issue when withdrawing the weapon quickly.

I like it but I think I will be more happy with my new holster.

The Blackhawk SERPA and the Tege are different holsters. The lever on the Tege is positioned differently. As with all equipment, proper training is mandatory - after all, people have shot themselves with all sorts of holsters including nice leather pancake-style.

What I disagree with is posting a false picture to sway opinion on a $20 holster. We should all do our part to post the truth as there are always noobs reading this.

 

[Smoke]

Do you ever tell the truth? You know you just lied.

Why, no. No I didn't.

Please supply the link to the article naming that holster.

I very specifically referenced the locking mechanism

Having said that, I've actually had people try to take my gun. I'm not going to trust it to a cheap plastic paddle holster.

 

[Smoke]

I took the picture more as an example than an actual result of using a SERPA holster.

I want to be clear that picture was from an article specifically addressing the issues with the SERPA holster. It is an actual result of using a SERPA holster.

 

[Jimmy4570]

For plastic, the Safariland 7TS ALS models are tough to beat for field use. A tad bulky but doable for concealment. On leather... Kramer, Milt Sparks, Bob Mernickle, EPS, Tucker and Byrd, Mike Barranti and of course Red Nichols are just about the best one could hope for.

 

[dla]

Why, no. No I didn't.

I very specifically referenced the locking mechanism
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But you didn't know what you were talking about.

As I mentioned earlier, the Tege and Serpa are different holsters. The Tege doe NOT have the problems of the Serpa because the Tege is just a better design. E.g. you can pull up with all the force you can muster against the latch and a simple swipe of the index finger will unlatch it. I know, I've tried it many times. Also the placement of the lever is different on the Tege making it less likely that you would ever be able to curl your finger and stab it into the trigger guard when the pistol clears.
The Tege is a better mousetrap. It is a very usable $20 retention paddle holster for the average person - I'm not recommending it to those in the Cop business or forum mall ninjas.

 

[Smoke]

But you didn't know what you were talking about.

As I mentioned earlier, the Tege and Serpa are different holsters. The Tege doe NOT have the problems of the Serpa because the Tege is just a better design. E.g. you can pull up with all the force you can muster against the latch and a simple swipe of the index finger will unlatch it. I know, I've tried it many times. Also the placement of the lever is different on the Tege making it less likely that you would ever be able to curl your finger and stab it into the trigger guard when the pistol clears.
The Tege is a better mousetrap. It is a very usable $20 retention paddle holster for the average person - I'm not recommending it to those in the Cop business or forum mall ninjas.

The reviews I read recommended the Tege holster for Airsoft

I carry for self defense. I want the best gear I can get not the cheapest. I'm not ever going to use a plastic holster that requires me to use my trigger finger to activate it.