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Killerquad · 07-10-2006, 05:10 PM

I just got my new holster from PistolGear.com.......I went with the Blackhawk Serpa holster for the added security. I love this thing!! By the way...Thanks Scott.....I got it sooner than I expected. I ordered another item from another website....not an XD sponsor...about a week before placing an order from pistol gear.....Just got an email that they are shipping the item today. PistolGear kicks a**!

mnxd-9 · 07-11-2006, 06:14 AM

Yes, they are a great holster. I use mine in IDPA match's, it works great.
Also, works well for CCW.

demon · 07-11-2006, 06:24 AM

I have one for my 1911. I was quite impressed with the quality of it. I thought that the button would be hard to get used to, but it's in just the right spot for my finger when grabbing the gun. I've got mine attached to the paddle with the cant set all the way foreward. I like the fact that it comes with the paddle, which is very secure due to the "feet" on the back, and the belt attachment. I'm seriously thinking about getting one for my XD.

**QCATrader** · 07-11-2006, 09:14 AM

Great holster that fit both my 40 and 45 - right up until I added Dawson Adjustable FO sights to the 45. The front sight is now too high to fit this holster, so if you change sights, choose carefully.

Still do use the Serpa for daily CCW with my XD40 Service.

Killerquad · 07-11-2006, 10:13 AM

Yeah I wanted a holster with some kind of retention and I just didnt like the thumb break for some reason. I had to change the cant also, just feels better. And it fits the 9 and 45.

payne · 07-11-2006, 04:57 PM

I have one these for my 45 tactical and been caring it where i work. Yes i got the permit ;p. Main reason for this a few places i got to go for work are in some really nice areas and cant wait to get my 9mm sc so i dont have to untuck my shirt to hide the pistol

Ian Wendt · 07-11-2006, 05:27 PM

Y'all might wanna read this. The forum itself is worth the signup if you're at all interested in viable self-defense.
http://www.totalprotectioninteractiv...lackhawk+Serpa

TA · 07-11-2006, 06:52 PM

The Serpa system has gotten some bad press in the past, but I have heard that they have ironed out some of the issues. Most shooters that I know that have them, really like them. I actually prefer the standard non-Serpa holster myself. The adjustable retention works very well. The Serpa I tried out held the pistol too loosely for my taste. I sent it back to Blackhawk and they returned it to me saying, "The holster is designed for the weapon to be loose so the serpa lock will operate properly." The non-Serpa holds the gun secure, so I am sticking with that. Just my personal experience.

zero-comm · 07-11-2006, 08:50 PM

i have a black serpa, it works well. i like how it stays when i use the paddle. in the future i might get the drop leg base to go tactical.

Ian Wendt · 07-11-2006, 10:59 PM

According to Paul Gomez, later versions of the Serpa seem to have beefed up the attachment to the paddle. I'm not aware of any improvements to the locking mechanism that changes the two other flaws of that system.
1, the ability for the mechanism to jam with only a tiny piece of grit and 2, the risk of an ND during the drawstroke under adrenal stress.
Both of those are showstoppers for me. I would never recommend that holster to anybody.

07-10-2006, 05:10 PM	#1
Killerquad XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Frisco TX Posts: 241	Blackhawk Serpa I just got my new holster from PistolGear.com.......I went with the Blackhawk Serpa holster for the added security. I love this thing!! By the way...Thanks Scott.....I got it sooner than I expected. I ordered another item from another website....not an XD sponsor...about a week before placing an order from pistol gear.....Just got an email that they are shipping the item today. PistolGear kicks a**! __________________ "The belief in a supernatural source of evil is not necessary; men alone are quite capable of every wickedness."

07-11-2006, 06:14 AM	#2
mnxd-9 XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MN Posts: 62	Yes, they are a great holster. I use mine in IDPA match's, it works great. Also, works well for CCW. __________________ 'Honk; if you've never seen a gun fired from a motorcycle' XD-9 Tactical XD-9 Service XD-9 SubCompact Taurus 85 Ruger 22/45

07-11-2006, 10:13 AM	#5
Killerquad XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Frisco TX Posts: 241	Yeah I wanted a holster with some kind of retention and I just didnt like the thumb break for some reason. I had to change the cant also, just feels better. And it fits the 9 and 45. __________________ "The belief in a supernatural source of evil is not necessary; men alone are quite capable of every wickedness."

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07-11-2006, 06:24 AM	#3
demon XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SE Tennessee Posts: 514	I have one for my 1911. I was quite impressed with the quality of it. I thought that the button would be hard to get used to, but it's in just the right spot for my finger when grabbing the gun. I've got mine attached to the paddle with the cant set all the way foreward. I like the fact that it comes with the paddle, which is very secure due to the "feet" on the back, and the belt attachment. I'm seriously thinking about getting one for my XD.

07-11-2006, 09:14 AM	#4
QCATrader XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Iowa / Arizona Posts: 291	Great holster that fit both my 40 and 45 - right up until I added Dawson Adjustable FO sights to the 45. The front sight is now too high to fit this holster, so if you change sights, choose carefully. Still do use the Serpa for daily CCW with my XD40 Service.

07-11-2006, 04:57 PM	#6
payne XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pike Road, Alabama Posts: 37	I have one these for my 45 tactical and been caring it where i work. Yes i got the permit ;p. Main reason for this a few places i got to go for work are in some really nice areas and cant wait to get my 9mm sc so i dont have to untuck my shirt to hide the pistol

07-11-2006, 05:27 PM	#7
Ian Wendt XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 190	Y'all might wanna read this. The forum itself is worth the signup if you're at all interested in viable self-defense. http://www.totalprotectioninteractiv...lackhawk+Serpa

07-11-2006, 06:52 PM	#8
TA XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 114	The Serpa system has gotten some bad press in the past, but I have heard that they have ironed out some of the issues. Most shooters that I know that have them, really like them. I actually prefer the standard non-Serpa holster myself. The adjustable retention works very well. The Serpa I tried out held the pistol too loosely for my taste. I sent it back to Blackhawk and they returned it to me saying, "The holster is designed for the weapon to be loose so the serpa lock will operate properly." The non-Serpa holds the gun secure, so I am sticking with that. Just my personal experience.

07-11-2006, 08:50 PM	#9
zero-comm XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 54	i have a black serpa, it works well. i like how it stays when i use the paddle. in the future i might get the drop leg base to go tactical.

07-11-2006, 10:59 PM	#10
Ian Wendt XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 190	According to Paul Gomez, later versions of the Serpa seem to have beefed up the attachment to the paddle. I'm not aware of any improvements to the locking mechanism that changes the two other flaws of that system. 1, the ability for the mechanism to jam with only a tiny piece of grit and 2, the risk of an ND during the drawstroke under adrenal stress. Both of those are showstoppers for me. I would never recommend that holster to anybody.