Holsters - Page 2

Smokin Joe · 06-09-2006, 02:41

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Originally Posted by El Cid

Thanks gents. So, folks have had kydex gear crack or break in cold weather? I am being assigned some place tropical so that is not a worry for now.

I have seen dirt freeze a weapon in a kydex holster and I have seen kydex crack due to extreme cold.

I still like kydex for certain things but nylon is more forgiving.

ctlist · 06-10-2006, 13:29

This man makes a Kydex type that configures in various places/angles depending on what you order, but once configured, it stays that way. Left side/Right side/butt up/butt down/chest rigs, etc. If you talk with him about it, he may be able to suggest ways to make the configuration more flexible for you = additional harness, etc.

I own one of these, and the comments on Kydex are correct, this holster is noisey. If you have a need to be quiet - this isn't the way to go.

survivalsheath.com/holsters/index.htm

Am not entirely certain this will fit your requirements, but it may give you some ideas.

Scroll down to Chest Rigs at the bottom of the holsters page.

Good luck.

Chris

**Team Sergeant** · 06-10-2006, 15:00

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Originally Posted by ctlist

This man makes a Kydex type that configures in various places/angles depending on what you order, but once configured, it stays that way. Left side/Right side/butt up/butt down/chest rigs, etc. If you talk with him about it, he may be able to suggest ways to make the configuration more flexible for you = additional harness, etc.

survivalsheath.com/holsters/index.htm

Am not entirely certain this will fit your requirements, but it may give you some ideas.

Scroll down to Chest Rigs at the bottom of the holsters page.

Good luck.

Chris

Chris, re-read the rules before you post again.

Team Sergeant

Gene Econ · 06-11-2006, 21:14

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Originally Posted by Team Sergeant

I was going to make the same point and forgot.

I carried a Beretta 9mm in that tanker holster during the war......Thanks NDD.TS

TS:

I carried my Beretta in that shit hole Haiti in the Tankers Holster I got while in the 24th ID some years earlier with a issued 1911 (not an 1911A1). Had to cut it some for the Beretta to fit but it did fit and I still have that holster.

Folks short change that Tankers Holster but it certainly was comfortable and easy to get to the pistol while seated. I believe that type of holster could be across the chest and also rigged for underarm wear.

I believe that if I had to wear the body armor today and if I were issued a pistol then I would try to rig that old Tankers holster as kind of a cross chest draw thing on my body armor. Fact is that with the body armor, it is real hard to reach a holster hanging anywhere below the bottom of the vest / body armor. Front and back plates really restrict a guy.

I have seen more than a few cross draw holsters fitted to the front of the issued body armor though. All were Kydex from Blade Tech but that goes with the territory around here as you can imagine. Logan Coffey doesn't make a true cross draw rig for the body armor vest.

FWIW

Gene

**Team Sergeant** · 06-11-2006, 21:28

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Originally Posted by Gene Econ

Folks short change that Tankers Holster but it certainly was comfortable and easy to get to the pistol while seated. I believe that type of holster could be across the chest and also rigged for underarm wear.

Gene

My point exactly, it was comfortable and didn't catch on anything, hence the name "Tankers Holster". It worked great in closed spaces and in and out of vehicles. I'd wear it again in combat......

TS

kgoerz · 08-20-2006, 18:28

I purchased a couple of Black Hawk Serpa holsters. One for my Glock 17 I use at work and the other for my 1911 Kimber. After getting use to not having a hood to rotate down it is quicker on the draw. The Rail System on the holster platform is very useful for Magazine attachments and the M6 Light seen in the photo. The double drop leg straps add to the stability of the holster, especially when running. Only draw back is the release button is very sensitive. I can see it accidentally getting pushed in when you are in a cramped environment and the Pistol falling out. Other then that It's an excellent holster. Anyone else been using Black Hawks new Serpa Holster?

**The Reaper** · 08-20-2006, 19:39

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Originally Posted by kgoerz

Anyone else been using Black Hawks new Serpa Holster?

No, but there is a post here somewhere about how sand and mud can lock one up, IIRC.

TR

**Team Sergeant** · 08-21-2006, 08:01

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Originally Posted by The Reaper

No, but there is a post here somewhere about how sand and mud can lock one up, IIRC.

TR

And here it is.....

http://www.professionalsoldiers.com/...ead.php?t=8774

kgoerz · 08-21-2006, 17:02

I thought about that happening and wanted to take the Holster apart but was afraid I would never get it back together right. Every time I clean my Pistol I always clean out the Holster using an Air hose. Hopefully that will reduce the risk of it locking up. I know there are a lot of people who are not too fond of Black Hawk but the Company I work for has been donating and using their gear for over three years and it has held together under some pretty harsh usage. I have only delt with customer service on two occasions and had no problems. I believe the Company went with Black Hawk Products because at that time they were the only ones who could mass produce equipment in the several hundreds at the time. No I don't work for Black Hawk or have any affiliation with them.