tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970975545475697571.post6949362992688453782..comments2024-03-29T09:43:19.992-04:00Comments on Eaton Rapids Joe: Blackhawk Serpa Holster: Red-headed step-child of holstersEaton Rapids Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09102166969915526172noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970975545475697571.post-14439615417488196392020-11-04T15:47:26.057-05:002020-11-04T15:47:26.057-05:00I had a Serpa lock up due to sand in the mechanism...I had a Serpa lock up due to sand in the mechanism at a class when shooting off the ground.Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970975545475697571.post-12648197820390616072020-11-04T13:29:45.432-05:002020-11-04T13:29:45.432-05:00I believe Comp-Tac uses Kydex to make their holste...I believe Comp-Tac uses Kydex to make their holsters...could be wrong though.Beaner49https://www.blogger.com/profile/05760078518688734016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970975545475697571.post-38262050942410120422020-11-04T10:43:42.693-05:002020-11-04T10:43:42.693-05:00The Serpa is the Taurus of holsters. Poor design, ...The Serpa is the Taurus of holsters. Poor design, poor quality, poor materials. The plastic it's made from can break easily. As Thomas wrote above, I also have seen dirt jam the release mechanism. Friends don't let friends by Taurus firearms, Serpa holsters, or Winchester/Remington rimfire ammo. The cheap plastic holsters like Blackhawk, Safariland, and Comp-Tac are all very bulky and terrible for comfortable, concealed carry. Give me kydex or leather every time.<br /><br />I like the mechanism of the Safariland GLS also. The knuckle of the middle finger hits the lever to release the pistol and with practice works well. But for absolutely reliable retention and release, I still prefer holsters with straps and thumbreaks.Contrarian Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05694963568572098322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970975545475697571.post-65772350139311558642020-11-04T10:29:49.011-05:002020-11-04T10:29:49.011-05:00I've seen dirt or crud get into the finger mec...I've seen dirt or crud get into the finger mechanism, and totally lock up the retention feature so that it wouldn't let go of the gun. (Happened to a friend at a match)<br /><br />I've also been present at two other matches were a competitor had an ND while drawing or reholstering and shot themselves.<br />I have a Serpa that I bought before I knew better, but now I use it as an example to show to others.<br />Not just the Serpa, but any holster that uses your trigger finger to activate the retention device? Bad idea, accident waiting to happen.<br /><br />I believe that something like the Safariland ALS is much better, your thumb operates the retention device instead. The ALS and the Serpa were almost exactly the same price, the last time I checked.Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11338275424057525500noreply@blogger.com