Blackhawk SERPA Holster JUNK??? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

gixxerguy · 11-15-2006, 09:08 PM

Last week I ordered a Blackhawk Tactical SERPA drop-leg platform for my XD45 (I already have the SERPA CQC). I have not even received the platform yet and tonight I find this:

http://www.teddytactical.com/archive...01_Feature.htm

Basically, there are multible events where the holster has failed and several events where the holster contributed to AD's.

Anyone else have info/experience on this?

InspectorNugger · 11-15-2006, 09:23 PM

Honestly, I've used mine for over a year now at bi-weekly IDPA shoots without a complaint. It is a very nice holster, mechanically sound, and a joy to use. Frankly, I'll never be fast enough on the draw to need to use the tip of my finger like the article describes. I feel like thedraw is plenty fast an easy enough to do as described by Blackhawk. I'd say try yours...you'll probably like it. No matter how well designed a product is, someone, somewhere will find out how to hurt themselves with it.

BBunin · 11-15-2006, 09:46 PM

Mine's a Blackhawk CQC, rather than a SERPA, but I've been using it heavily for USPSA for over a year now with 0 problems.

Nerves · 11-15-2006, 09:57 PM

I used mine with a 1911 in IDPA...No Problems.

gixxerguy · 11-15-2006, 10:08 PM

I have been using my CQC for almost 4 weeks and I have not experienced any problems either. I'm not so worried about the AD issue or the jamming of the lock mechanism as much as I am worried about the holster seperating from the platform. For examply, when crawling on the ground and having brush snagging the weapon.

Thanks for your input, it makes me feel a little better about my investment.

NoBrAiNr · 11-15-2006, 10:13 PM

The only thing I have heard about it is from an armored car guy I deal with at work. I noticed he had one and I asked him how he liked it. He said that he liked it, except the screws that held the holster to the mechanism that attaches to the belt came loose, and caused it (gun and holster) to fall to the ground. He said that he had called it in and they were sending out new screws and recommended that he use lock-tite on the threads. BTW, he carries an XD9 service (His company won't let him carry a .45 on the job. He didn't explain their reasoning for that, so don't bother asking me.)

Apdl · 11-15-2006, 10:22 PM

the only complaint i have is that i cant find the damn standoffs for the holster being a 300 lbs asian guy and having a polymer close body holster dont mix so well

Semp · 11-16-2006, 06:26 AM

Sticking your finger on the trigger while drawing a glock (or XD) can be done with ANY holster. As they say....KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER UNTIL READY TO FIRE!

Apparently 150 hours of training wasn't enough......

Semp

sharpstick · 11-20-2006, 04:09 PM

You cant protect every idiot from his own dumb ass

Boriqua · 11-20-2006, 07:02 PM

Sharpstick pretty much said it all! +1
Alex

11-15-2006, 09:08 PM	#1
gixxerguy XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: North Las Vegas Posts: 62	Blackhawk SERPA Holster JUNK??? Last week I ordered a Blackhawk Tactical SERPA drop-leg platform for my XD45 (I already have the SERPA CQC). I have not even received the platform yet and tonight I find this: http://www.teddytactical.com/archive...01_Feature.htm Basically, there are multible events where the holster has failed and several events where the holster contributed to AD's. Anyone else have info/experience on this? __________________ "An Armed Society is a Polite Society" -XD45 5" Tactical -XD9 5" Tactical -And a couple other non-XD's . . .

11-15-2006, 09:46 PM	#3
BBunin XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,029	Mine's a Blackhawk CQC, rather than a SERPA, but I've been using it heavily for USPSA for over a year now with 0 problems. __________________ . When seconds count, the police are only five minutes away. ------------------------------------ MY PARTIAL TOY LIST XD-9 5" (Production) XD-40 5" (Limited10) SA 1911 Loaded (Limited10/SingleStack) STI Spartan (Limited10/SingleStack) Kahr PM9 (CCW) KT P3AT (CCW) Remington 11-87 (Trap) Remington 870 Express (HD/Trap) Misc Rifles for fun and hunting

11-15-2006, 09:57 PM	#4
Nerves XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. Posts: 2,029	I used mine with a 1911 in IDPA...No Problems. __________________ \"WHEN YOU PUT ON YOUR GUN LEAVE YOUR MIDDLE FINGER AT HOME\" NRA Member IDPA Member--Wilson Combat CQB (CDP) USPSA Member--New XD 9 Tac & G34 (Production ) IPSC Open Major--STI Trubor Grandmaster CCW's: -- XD-45 ACP 4" with Truglo TFO's & M6 Laser/Light --Kimber Tactical Pro II, ...Many More

11-15-2006, 10:08 PM	#5
gixxerguy XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: North Las Vegas Posts: 62	I have been using my CQC for almost 4 weeks and I have not experienced any problems either. I'm not so worried about the AD issue or the jamming of the lock mechanism as much as I am worried about the holster seperating from the platform. For examply, when crawling on the ground and having brush snagging the weapon. Thanks for your input, it makes me feel a little better about my investment. __________________ "An Armed Society is a Polite Society" -XD45 5" Tactical -XD9 5" Tactical -And a couple other non-XD's . . .

11-15-2006, 10:13 PM	#6
NoBrAiNr XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Allegheny Co., PA Posts: 484	The only thing I have heard about it is from an armored car guy I deal with at work. I noticed he had one and I asked him how he liked it. He said that he liked it, except the screws that held the holster to the mechanism that attaches to the belt came loose, and caused it (gun and holster) to fall to the ground. He said that he had called it in and they were sending out new screws and recommended that he use lock-tite on the threads. BTW, he carries an XD9 service (His company won't let him carry a .45 on the job. He didn't explain their reasoning for that, so don't bother asking me.) __________________ There comes a time when a man has to grab a bull by the tail, and look the problem in the face!

11-15-2006, 09:23 PM	#2
InspectorNugger XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Idaho Falls, ID Posts: 223	Honestly, I've used mine for over a year now at bi-weekly IDPA shoots without a complaint. It is a very nice holster, mechanically sound, and a joy to use. Frankly, I'll never be fast enough on the draw to need to use the tip of my finger like the article describes. I feel like thedraw is plenty fast an easy enough to do as described by Blackhawk. I'd say try yours...you'll probably like it. No matter how well designed a product is, someone, somewhere will find out how to hurt themselves with it.

11-15-2006, 10:22 PM	#7
Apdl XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 2,381	the only complaint i have is that i cant find the damn standoffs for the holster being a 300 lbs asian guy and having a polymer close body holster dont mix so well __________________ "He took off running, and we caught him, and he just kept resisting. So we just kept whipping his ass." -HulkXD "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." -Albert Einstein Springfield XD-9 TOTAL COUNT 8206 Daily Carry Springfield 1911 Loaded Target 9mm Walther P22... needs bigger mag Ruger 10/22 Carbine Remington 700 SPS Tactical .308 Win Bushmaster M4A3 EBR Build in progress

11-16-2006, 06:26 AM	#8
Semp XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 22	Sticking your finger on the trigger while drawing a glock (or XD) can be done with ANY holster. As they say....KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER UNTIL READY TO FIRE! Apparently 150 hours of training wasn't enough...... Semp __________________ Never quit. Never give up.

11-20-2006, 04:09 PM	#9
sharpstick XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Henry county Kentucky Posts: 245	You cant protect every idiot from his own dumb ass

11-20-2006, 07:02 PM	#10
Boriqua XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Laveen, Arizona Posts: 27	Sharpstick pretty much said it all! +1 Alex

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