Paddle Holster Poll

[shooter1054]

I prefer a fine piece of leather. I do have a Serpa. I don't dislike it. The leather is a lot more comfortable.

 

[jeremy]

Go buy a good Leather Holster and a decent Gun Belt and never look back...

 

[hootenholler]

i like fubus but thats all ive ever had. so might be a lil biest opinion

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I did not vote, as I only have experience with the Fobus. I would stear clear of the Fobus, the qulaity is sub par. I would also take a look at the Blade Tech Sting Ray holster. It will cost you around $60, but they are custom made and very nice.

 

[Jtgarner]

I have never used an iTac holster (or heard of them), but I have used the SERPA and the Fobus. I will never buy a Fobus for any of my guns, and I only use the SERPA... well, never anymore, but I used to use it when I wanted OWB carry. I now have a Raven Concealment Systems Phantom LC holster for my G22 and I honestly will never use another OWB holster that is not a Raven EVER, for ANY of my guns. I seriously recommend you take a look at them.
They are at every 1500 and can make a holster for you on the spot there, or you can order one from their website and wait the long waiting period for it like I did.
If you really like paddle holsters, RCS makes paddle wings for their holsters.
If you HAVE to get one of the listed holsters, I would go with the SERPA, even though it has taken a lot of heat on the web recently. Train with whatever you get, and be safe.

 

[redpitbull44]

I can't answer that poll...I don't like paddle holsters.

This. After carrying in a paddle for a while, I grew to hate it. Then i saw this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDeKtgkZKmQ

Nuff said.

 

[J_Wales]

All depends on what you are carrying and how.

 

[Typhon1390]

I have a Fobus holster, but it's my least favorite. As far as paddle holsters, I like my Safariland. It's a retention holster. I think the release button is very intuitive as it's where my thumb is already at in my draw. Overall my favorite holster is my IWB Minotaur MTAC though.

 

[Relatively Ninja]

I carry my XD in a SERPA, and I'll tell you why. I prefer to OC (the SERPA isn't a very good CC holster) and when I do I like an additional level of retention. I don't like thumb-break holsters very much so I went with the SERPA. I find the button on the SERPA is very intuitive and easy to use, both in the physical placement of the button and the actual operation. Even before I had a SERPA holster I practiced drawing with my index finger flat along the frame of my gun, so drawing from the SERPA feels very natural. Another benefit that I appreciate is the distinct lack of holster wear from my SERPA. My other holster is a Crossbreed and it leaves a lot of wear on my gun because it uses the tension of your belt to help hold the pistol in place (it's an IWB holster). I will say that my XD has a very slight amount of wiggle in the SERPA, but that doesn't really bother me (the looser hold is probably why it has no holster wear).

I second the advice about trying several holsters before you buy. Before I bought a holster I was on the fence about the SERPA because I'd heard some bad "stories" about it. After trying it out in person I fell in love with it and I've never regretted my decision.

 

[dpzj96]

I like my Fobus paddle for my G27 but I would like to get a nice leather one for my 1911.

 

[shortyforty]

it has been stated but can not be over stated the safariland with als is a great holster i like the fact that it rides closer to my body than the others,and it can be had in left handed and for light bearing pistols(your mileage may vary)

 

[Aaronhome27]

fobus is nice but has that annoying metal clip that rubs your skin if you dont have clothe behind it. If you wear a loose t-shirt over it you will see what I mean. Galco makes a COP / Matrix version that is alot more comfortable to wear and has adjustable retention. It is about the same price but in a higher class in quality......

Galco M5X Matrix Paddle Holster

 

[thebishopp]

Blackhawk serpa vote here. I've had one for about 5 years now for my xd40 and I use it more than the other holsters I have for it (this includes the stock fobus holster that comes with it).

 

[mcolford]

Fobus here. Carry my 23 in it when I OC. I like it, but am not opposed to trying other holsters.

-MColford