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Open carry holster?

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I am in search of a retention holster for my M1911 for open carry. I have heard good things about the BLACKHAWK CQC SERPA. Anyone use one and care to share an opinion?
Suggestions of other brands/models?
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The Fobus holsters are actually quite good, considering the low price. I have one for my 1911, and used it when we went to Louisiana after Katrina. It's not really a retention holster, but it kept my .45 very secure for two weeks of flogging about in swamps and wreckage.
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blackhawks are not bad... but they have a release button that takes some getting used to... plus they dont make one for my gun so i have a Fobus... works like a charm
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I like my Serpa. It does have the release button but after pushing it in there is no further resistance. The Fobus I used to have required a 'jerk' upward to release. I prefer the Serpa.
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No gun training school, and lots of departments won't allow the blackhawk due to an unfortunate tendency of people drawing them and then discharging them, since the release is near the trigger and your finger is right there pressing in....
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CombatController wrote:No gun training school, and lots of departments won't allow the blackhawk due to an unfortunate tendency of people drawing them and then discharging them, since the release is near the trigger and your finger is right there pressing in....

well they were giving them out at blackwater to the gun bloggers a while back... but then blackhawk was one of the sponsors...
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Flintlock Tom wrote:I am in search of a retention holster for my M1911 for open carry. I have heard good things about the BLACKHAWK CQC SERPA. Anyone use one and care to share an opinion?
Suggestions of other brands/models?
I have a Serpa for my Sig P226 and like it. It'll be at Rumpshot's with me, so you can check it out if you want.
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not a retention holster (i'd go with a Serpa) but the "Tribute" from Simply Ruggedis at top of my list for next 1911 and BHP holster.

Their Texas Pancake is spendy but really caught my eye for my 45 Vaquero. Probably would just go with their Sourdough pancake for that revolver. Put in on my Xmas wish list.
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A "Sourdough", "pancake" holster? Made in Wasilla, Alaska?
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