Sepra BlackHawk Tatical Holster?

[Rusty53]

I bought one of these when..i bought my mp9 in December....i really liked it....had no problems with it....but then did a search on utube and a few videos that were against this holster....so that kinda made me think about carry my 9 init...even though my mp has a manual safety....and most of the accidents are pistols with no manual safety...id like to hear some opionions on the blackhawk sepra....Im thinking about go to the safari als....with the thumb lock...

 

[sipowicz]

I got rid of mine for other reasons...didn't really balance the weight of my gun well either in paddle mode or with the belt loop...I'll stick with a good pancake. Concealed bad too... But if you are thinking of the ALS, I imagine this isn't for concealment.

 

[TCABM]

The serpa, attached either to my thigh, vest, or paddle works just fine for me.


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[Protected One]

I've carried a Glock23 concealed with a Serpa (winter carry) for some time now, and I like it. Yes, there are videos out there of people talking against it, but name me a subject that is not true of?

As with most things, if used properly it is a great holster, but you have to make the decision on what you feel most comfortable with.

 

[Duster340]

Use one to carry my M&P 40 FS. I like it a lot. I find it is best suited to cool weather carry with a light jacket. But have carried in summer months with a light weight shirt untucked. Note: Most of my carry time is outdoors, hiking, camping etc.

 

[Maze 686]

I have too many of them break to trust them.

 

[Murcus]

I have too many of them break to trust them.

Where did they break?

 

[NJDevil72]

I have one and although I didn't use it much I didn't find any problem with it. However, the facility that I took some training classes at doesn't allow them to be used. From what I gathered there had been incidents of people pushing the lock to draw the weapon and then their finger is on the trigger before the gun is out of the holster. I'm not sure if anyone actually shot themselves, though and I think mainly they believe that using one of these holsters causes poor finger placement when drawing. After that, and seeing how well my other kydex holster held my firearm I wouldn't use the Serpa for an EDC. I would maybe use it if I were out hunting or hiking or something like that where I'm moving around a lot.

 

[Martya]

I thought it worked fine, my finger was not on the trigger when I drew my MP45FS. After using a pancake though I realized it sticks out a little too much for my concealed comfort. But as far as I am concerned it retained fine.

I think internet lore coupled with bad habits make this holster less desirable for some.

If I was to open carry this would be my choice - good retention and ease of draw and re-holster.

 

[Rastoff]

The SERPA is OK for a cheap holster. For self defense it can be problematic because it requires a separate action for the trigger finger. If you miss this, the pistol is stuck in the holster. Actuate the release wrong and you can accidentally find your trigger finger on the trigger when it shouldn't be. Be sure to keep your trigger finger straight when drawing the gun.

The Safariland ALS is a much better system. It requires using the thumb to release the gun. This is less problematic than using your trigger finger.

 

[Maze 686]

Where did they break?

Most have seperated from the paddle or the belt attachment. Twice I had to break the release button to get officer's guns out due to them locking up.
One of those officers continued to carry it without the release button in the holster.

 

[walkin' trails]

I have a couple of them. I didn't find them to be that comfortable and prefer something in leather for concealed carry I haven't seen one break, but I've heard they do and have considered those who reported the problems to be credible. I'm not a big fan if the Safariland ALS style, but think it's a better system. If someone's a synthetic holster, i'd recommend spending a little extra money on a Blade Tech, Raven, or similar.

 

[bounty hunter]

I use mine for shooting range use if involved in or teaching a class. All other times I IWB carry all of my weapons. But that is my personal preference, the least amount of gun and holster above the belt, the less you have to worry.

 

[SgtLumpy]

Yes, there are videos out there of people talking against it, but name me a subject that is not true of?

If you use a Dillon reloading press, the Serpa holster works flawlessly PLUS you never have to clean your guns. They're that good.


Sgt Lumpy

 

[SgtLumpy]

In all seriousness...

I have a Serpa for my Beretta M9.

I had a hard time with it releasing the gun from the holster when I first got it. Filed the inner bits that contact the trigger guard and lock the gun in place. That resolved that part of the problem.

The outer part of the release button seemed like it wasn't "proud" enough from the face of the holster. It required me to "point" my trigger finger into the release button. That is counter to what the manufacturer and others (Sooch et al) recommend. So I carefully heated and bent the outer part of the release.

All of that seems like a little more than I should have to do to get a holster to function well.

But now that it's fine tuned, I like it. Paddle or slot mounted it's secure and fast. The key to being fast with it, I find, is to NOT focus on the release. Focus instead on getting your hand into the proper position on the grips of the gun. Your finger will (should) fall into position naturally.

I've never felt like my trigger finger was in an unsafe position when drawing. With my Beretta, my trigger finger falls alonside the slide, safely above the trigger guard.

Bottom line for me? Good holster once tweaked. I wish they would have done the tweaking at the factory.


Sgt Lumpy