The Gun Counter

I bought one of these for my 1911 as a replacement/alternative for my Serpa holster, and after wearing it for a couple of hours, I really like it. It's a belt holster, Level II, and it works a lot like the Safariland 6360 that I carry on my duty belt.

While it's not a deep-concealment holster, it certainly seems to be a rugged belt holster with a thumb release. It locks the pistol in securely, it rides close to the body, and unholstering is almost intuitive. I can see that the UPS truck will be bringing several more of these to the house for other semi-auto pistols.

Now, if Safariland would just make an ALS holster for the Smith and Wesson J-frame series, it would be a trifecta.

We really need to get a holster library - I would have been happy to lend you mine.

It's OK for a 1911 - I like how it works for Tupperware, but I don't like that thumb motion on a gun where I have to release a safety - I might try a G-code holster for a 1911 some time.

Or a Biachi carry lock, as a more concealable option.

Aglifter wrote:It's OK for a 1911 - I like how it works for Tupperware, but I don't like that thumb motion on a gun where I have to release a safety - I might try a G-code holster for a 1911 some time.

Or a Biachi carry lock, as a more concealable option.

They thought about the thumb motion. There is really no way to get your thumb on the safety while you're disengaging the holster.

However, I'm always looking for a better holster. I might give the Bianchi a look-see. I'll be ordering at least two new holsters this year. One for a G19, and one for a SW M&P.

I was more worried about muscle memory - if I get used to swiping "something" off on one holster, I might try to do the same thing on a holster w.o. a release.

I guess the only way the holster library would work would be if it had an initiation fee to cover people not returning them.

Aglifter wrote:I was more worried about muscle memory - if I get used to swiping "something" off on one holster, I might try to do the same thing on a holster w.o. a release.

That's a valid concern, and is precisely the one I have with the Serpa. It uses the trigger finger to release the holster. I haven't had an ND yet, but who knows when that might happen. The Serpa seems to be an issue holster for the plainclothes guys in my department, but I've simply never been comfortable using one.

PawPaw wrote:

Aglifter wrote:I was more worried about muscle memory - if I get used to swiping "something" off on one holster, I might try to do the same thing on a holster w.o. a release.

That's a valid concern, and is precisely the one I have with the Serpa. It uses the trigger finger to release the holster. I haven't had an ND yet, but who knows when that might happen. The Serpa seems to be an issue holster for the plainclothes guys in my department, but I've simply never been comfortable using one.

I must clarify: the Serpa does not ask one to press inward with the pad of the trigger finger. That is a misuse of the device that will end up leaving the range with an extra hole. The Serpa is intended to use the entire inner length of the extended straight index finger.

Imagine your finger is completely splinted and you have the right idea.

workinwifdakids wrote:

PawPaw wrote:

Aglifter wrote:I was more worried about muscle memory - if I get used to swiping "something" off on one holster, I might try to do the same thing on a holster w.o. a release.

That's a valid concern, and is precisely the one I have with the Serpa. It uses the trigger finger to release the holster. I haven't had an ND yet, but who knows when that might happen. The Serpa seems to be an issue holster for the plainclothes guys in my department, but I've simply never been comfortable using one.

I must clarify: the Serpa does not ask one to press inward with the pad of the trigger finger. That is a misuse of the device that will end up leaving the range with an extra hole. The Serpa is intended to use the entire inner length of the extended straight index finger.

Imagine your finger is completely splinted and you have the right idea.

Oh, I get it. I've got several of them. And occasionally, even when I'm doing it right, my finger winds up inside the trigger guard. I may be doing it wrong, but it seems awfully easy to get it wrong. And, if ever, God forbid, I'm in a hurry and get it wrong, I don't want to do the bad guy's job for him.

I i am remembering correctly, the Safariland holster I used in Africa was that model. The thumb release had near perfect placement for manipulation of the safety on the M9.