M&P PRO CORE 5" holster

[moderndaypaulrevere]

Check ebay. I got one that fit my new C.O.R.E. 40 perfectly. It's a Blackhawk Serpa for M&P but it's the Sigma model. Very important for accommodating that tall site. Here's a link to a very affordable seller:
http://bit.ly/18wBA4f

 

[MdImport]

If you buy shorter Dawson sights the ALS safariland 6395 will work. I also got a Blackhawk serpa for the glock 21...fits great, and a 5.11 thumb drive... I like and am used to some type of manipulation on my holsters other than friction fit. Just my .02

 

[dcallender89]

This may be a stupid question, but is the CORE model the same as the m&p 9 Pro 5"?

I'm looking for a holster that will be good for USPSA/IDPA/3 gun matches.

 

[Bkreutz]

This may be a stupid question, but is the CORE model the same as the m&p 9 Pro 5"?

I'm looking for a holster that will be good for USPSA/IDPA/3 gun matches.

No, the sights are taller, which may be an issue with the holster. I use a Blade Tech and have no problems with the CORE.

 

[AGoyette]

This may be a stupid question, but is the CORE model the same as the m&p 9 Pro 5"?

I'm looking for a holster that will be good for USPSA/IDPA/3 gun matches.

As already stated, the sights are taller on the core. C.O.R.E. stands for Competition Optic Ready Equipment.

 

[p602900]

Comp holster for M&P CORE 5"

I can highly recommend the Blade Tech Pro Series Competition Speed Rig holster. I recently shot 3.67 from the holster on a 5-plate shoot where the plates were staggered like the "5" pattern on a playing card. I don't shoot plates, so this was a surprise.
During the winter, I shoot indoor PPC. This last 6-week series, I used an M&P CORE with a Leupold Delta Point optic. This pistol featured amazing trigger work by Apex Tactical, with the pull near 2-1/2 pounds. There is no doubt that a light trigger pull is your first key to accuracy.
I have my carry 4.25 CORE adorned with a Trijicon RM-01, as the battery life is rated at 4 years. That would mean that I would change the battery every January 1st. I say "carry" loosely, as my carry option holsters are not so good.
I am smallish, and the Blade Tech Elipse disappears on me with a standard M&P full size gun. I am looking for a like holster for the CORE, one that hides well.

 

[MTGunner]

I just got a Bianchi Venom for my CORE 5" 9mm. A slight bit of work with a very sharp pen knife blade. Higher sights require a small notch inside the top front of the holsterto get the sight started. I did this during initial break-in, and with minimal work got the smooth draw I demanded. Also trimmed 3/16" or so on the top rear of the holster,(all that was required) for my jpoint. Broke it in in two days and have nothing but praise for the fit of the Venom behind my R hip. Conceals with a loose t-shirt on my 145# frame. Ha ha. I forget I am even wearing it, even driving is comfortable. Just Sayin... None of my "leather work" is even detectable. Worked awesome for me.

 

[miscverb]

Yes, I have checked out Safariland. I use quite a few of their holsters currently and like them quite a bit. I did not find that they are producing any that will fit the CORE model. I went ahead and ordered one from Comp-Tac; I guess we will see in a week or two if it works! I will let everyone know. Thanks

What did you purchase from Comp-Tac

 

[iletep]

M&P CORE Holsters

Hi, I am new here as well. I make my own holsters for my 5 inch pro series CORE. I carry it with a Leupold Reflex and have OWB, CrossBreed SuperTuck replica, and JJ Racazza five.o replica. I love them all. Be happy to help anyone if interested in making one. I am 5'8" and 165 lbs. Carry it with shorts, slacks, firehose Duluth pants, suites, scrubs, etc. Conceals well.

 

[DesertDJ]

I'm in LE and use a Pro 9mm with Trijicon HD sights as my duty gun. My duty holster is a Safariland level 3 made for the Pro 9. It has the SLS hood and ALS thumb release. It fits the gun like a glove and snap crisply in/out with ease.

When I am not in uniform, I got the 5.11 (made by blade tech ) thumb drive holster. It fits like glove as well and while not pulling back with the thumb like the ALS, my thumb indexes the thumb drive button and a straight push down and the gun releases very similar to the Safariland. I would highly recommend the 5.11 over the Serpa.

 

[tlen]

The Safariland 5197 Mid Ride Belt Loop Holster with Detent works fine for me and the price is right..........$21.99
Safariland 5197 Mid Ride Belt Loop Holster Detent Smith Wesson M&P Pro

 

[Chuck Jones]

Blackhawk has sold over 4 million Serpa holsters, making it the most popular retention holster ever made by a huge margin.

This guy engaged the trigger before he rotated the gun. In my book that's operator error, plain and simple.

/c

 

[JasonM]

There will always be people who say that more training is needed or that it was user error when we talk about the Serpa holsters and NDs. The pure fact is that the design does lead to NDs even if they can be avoided with enough training. There are other holsters that perform the role just as well without that extra danger. When I first started shooting Steel Challenge matches not too long ago, I didn't have a good holster to draw from and borrowed a Serpa holster from a friend who had upgraded to a different one. I can totally understand how the design can lead to NDs. I chose to just shoot the match from low ready and not get officially scored than to continue with the Serpa.

There is a reason that many ranges and clubs have banned the Serpa unless the retension mechanism is completely disabled. I can think of at least one that banned them completely just because users who had used them for a while still tried to operate the release even when it was disabled.

As for the original question, I am currently using the Revolution holster with my M&P Pro 5" with the Williams adjustable Fire Sights that are very tall. I had three holsters (I think Safariland and higher end Bladetech) and like the Revolution best. It does stick out very slightly beyond the bottom of the holster but not nearly enough for the front sight to be all the way out and have a chance of getting caught during a draw.

 

[BudB]

Blade Tech Eclipse & Competition OWB holsters are only available for right handed, there is no left handed holsters in this design. I called Blade Tech to verify. That is a shame as I am left handed.

 

[Bkreutz]

Blade Tech Eclipse & Competition OWB holsters are only available for right handed, there is no left handed holsters in this design. I called Blade Tech to verify. That is a shame as I am left handed.

I used a Blade Tech competition holster for a while (4 months or so). What I noticed was that it was getting progressively looser. I figured this was because of the unsupported open front. I didn't want it falling out into the dirt when I was at a match so I went to a Safariland 014 holster. Much more secure (and faster too). They do make a left hand version of this.

 

[tattooo]

I have the m&p 40 performance center 4.25" & just ordered a bladetech pro speed rig .....they are 3-5 weeks out on production though

 

[tattooo]

Just came in....Going to try it out tomm after my prone match

 

[panamax]

Holster for CORE 9L

I had no idea what a pain it would be trying to get local assistance to find a holster for my M&P CORE. Also S&W customer service was virtually useless, I am sad and so sorry to say with the help of securing an appropriate holster for IDPA/USPSA.
This forum was super helpful than you all for your input.

BTW: To my great surprise, I discovered accidentally that my XDm 9mm gear works perfectly with the M&P CORE. Buy the holster and double mag holder from Springfield Armory and you are good to go!

One would think S&W might have someone on their staff monitor this forum and the M-P forum to help out or keep them on top of their customer base. No?

 

[joshuaz852]

Holster for M&P CORE

I got the Safariland 6378-383-411 and after heating it up a bit and putting a few sheets of paper under the trigger guard I was getting a smooth draw. One other thing was to remove the leather from just the top where the front sight caught a little when the glue from the leather gave a little. I like the style of the holster and well worth a little extra fitting to have a holster. I don't have my RMR sigh yet so I haven't cut into the holster yet but I think a dremel and a cut blade will do fine to make room and do away with the locking mechanism.

 

[Master Yoda]

I use a blade tech and a safariland set up but I would like a duty holster with a level 2 or level 3 retention system that still accommodates my reflex sight. Right now my only thoughts are modifying a holster by cutting out a section of the slide area to make room for the reflex sight. Any other ideas?