M&P40 VTAC holster

[docrodney9125]

I just picked up a M&P40 VTAC and am trying to find a holster that fits it. I'm not sure if the regular M&P holsters fit due to the raised Viking sight on the front. Any ideas. I like the Black Hawk Serpa retention holsters, but not sure how well it will work with the sight. I also wanted the belt style. I have a shoulder holster thats leather that fits Sig P229 and also my Sig P226 and also my older S&W 4006.

Thanks
docrodney

 

[hardluk1]

Most holster fit the taller CORE pistols so the vtac sights should not be a problem except possible with the tightest fitting custom holsters and then can call and ask if they fit the CORE model. The 3 holsters for m&p show no issues with the taller sights . Comp-tac , Wright and Galco

 

[AGoyette]

My family personally likes Blade Tech holsters. The Blade Tech holsters that we have for our 5" Pro's also fit our 5" CORE. As you likely know, the M&P COREs have really high sights.

 

[JJEH]

I just picked up a M&P40 VTAC and am trying to find a holster that fits it. I'm not sure if the regular M&P holsters fit due to the raised Viking sight on the front. Any ideas. I like the Black Hawk Serpa retention holsters, but not sure how well it will work with the sight. I also wanted the belt style. I have a shoulder holster thats leather that fits Sig P229 and also my Sig P226 and also my older S&W 4006.

Thanks
docrodney

If you like plastic try this. Well worth the money.

Blade-Tech/5.11 ThumbDrive Holster- M&P Full 4'' 9/40/357 R

 

[vegasgunhand]

I have a couple of Safariland ALS holsters that work with both my VTACs and FS M&Ps.

 

[docrodney9125]

I like the Blade-Tech/5.11 Thumb Drive. The M&P 40 VTAC has a 4.25 inch barrel. Will it fit the M&P full 4"
Thanks
Docrodney

 

[JJEH]

I like the Blade-Tech/5.11 Thumb Drive. The M&P 40 VTAC has a 4.25 inch barrel. Will it fit the M&P full 4"
Thanks
Docrodney

Yes, fits like a glove

 

[PastureOfMuppets]

Most holster fit the taller CORE pistols so the vtac sights should not be a problem except possible with the tightest fitting custom holsters and then can call and ask if they fit the CORE model. The 3 holsters for m&p show no issues with the taller sights . Comp-tac , Wright and Galco

What's taller other than the sights on the CORE pistols?

 

[docrodney9125]

Thanks for the info. I ordered the blade -tech 5.11

Docrodney

 

[docrodney9125]

Took my new M&P 40 VTAC out yesterday. I did notice it was hard to get use to the 2 different sights with the fiberoptic vs the night sight. The night sights seem to be more on target vs the fiberoptic. Has anyone else noticed that. I was surprised how smooth it shoots for being so light.
Docrodney

 

[Turf]

I bought a Safariland Model 7378 7TS off of e-bay and works fine.
As far as the sights are concerned I have found the same - the night sights are more on point of aim. I've had my 9mm for almost a year and I'm still considering changing the sights.

 

[docrodney9125]

I went yesterday and shot 200 rounds through my New M&P40 Vtac. It took awhile to get used to the 2 sets of sights, Fiber optic and night sights. I had to adjust my aim slightly for the fiber optic and also changed out the grips and went with the medium back strap. Shoots nice, but I must say i still shoot better with my Sig P226 dark elite or my p229 dark elite. I have carried "Sig's" these 2 for the last 5 years. I will just have to practice more with the S&W. I might need more muscle memory training and shoot the S&W more and carry it.
Docrodney former USN/USMC Corpsman Now ER Doc.