Blackhawk Serpa level 2 or 3? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

jcabin · 04-15-2008, 10:08 PM

what do you guys recommend.. i love this holster and im going to order it for my OWB holster. i wear baggy clothes generally so it wont be a problem concealing.. i just want to know, level 2 or 3? 3 seems like youre going to have a hard time taking my gun off me if you knew it was there.. 2 seems like it might be easier if people were familiar with the design.. i was wondering if level 3 makes it any harder to draw or adds time to it... from the instructional video it doesnt seem as though it would

KEVWYO · 04-15-2008, 10:39 PM

Don't have any experience with the level 3 but I really like my level 2 for comfort and it secures my XD very nicely.

casio02478 · 04-16-2008, 10:32 AM

Level two is just fine. It balance the need for retention and speed draw very well. Level three is more secure but it takes alot more training to master the draw. Most of my LE friends use level two on their jobs.

flashdragoon · 04-17-2008, 01:17 PM

I have checked out the L3 at the shop (demo model) it is a really simple process but under stress your fine motor skills are reduced so it -could- be a drawback.

jcabin · 04-17-2008, 01:50 PM

i dont think the level 3 is overkill as some have called it. i mean youre just placing your hand firmly on the grip.. which has engaged the XD grip safety, which means all you need to do once youre unhosltered is pull the trigger and youre good to go. alot of ppl i know say guns are dangers blah blah, but between a level 3 serpa and the XD's safety features, you've got yourself one of the safest self defense kits out there.

setabkcin · 04-17-2008, 02:01 PM

The Level 2 works fine.

Menel · 06-12-2008, 06:59 AM

Is the Serpa Level 3 even available for the XD? It's not listed on their site.

tomfoolery · 06-12-2008, 07:02 AM

i would go with a level 2....you really don't need a level 3. I don't think you would or should allow someone close enough where you can not defend a gun grab.

easiest way to defend (other then the level 2 serpa) is to just pull the gun into your body (in the holster)...it comes out from the top, if its in your side they certainly cant grab it.

Elton · 06-12-2008, 08:39 AM

lvl 2 works for me

WyoXD · 06-12-2008, 02:45 PM

My vote is for the Level 2, but Todd Jarrett has some pretty good demos with all the Serpa holsters:

Video Only

04-15-2008, 10:08 PM	#1
jcabin XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 543	Blackhawk Serpa level 2 or 3? what do you guys recommend.. i love this holster and im going to order it for my OWB holster. i wear baggy clothes generally so it wont be a problem concealing.. i just want to know, level 2 or 3? 3 seems like youre going to have a hard time taking my gun off me if you knew it was there.. 2 seems like it might be easier if people were familiar with the design.. i was wondering if level 3 makes it any harder to draw or adds time to it... from the instructional video it doesnt seem as though it would

04-15-2008, 10:39 PM	#2
KEVWYO XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,060	Don't have any experience with the level 3 but I really like my level 2 for comfort and it secures my XD very nicely. __________________ Noli nothis permittere te terere. This is the political section there is no room for truth, justice and anything that's fair and right. - (one eyed fatman)

04-17-2008, 01:17 PM	#4
flashdragoon XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 124	I have checked out the L3 at the shop (demo model) it is a really simple process but under stress your fine motor skills are reduced so it -could- be a drawback. __________________ Xd-45 Tactical - 350rds 0 failures (trigger smoothed at 300ish)

04-17-2008, 02:01 PM	#6
setabkcin XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Murray, Utah Posts: 245	The Level 2 works fine. __________________ www.nbatesdesign.com www.zombies-attack.com

06-12-2008, 06:59 AM	#7
Menel XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 68	Is the Serpa Level 3 even available for the XD? It's not listed on their site. __________________ SA XD9 Service + Powder River Trigger + CrossBreed Supertuck GeorgiaCarry.Org

04-16-2008, 10:32 AM	#3
casio02478 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MA Posts: 118	Level two is just fine. It balance the need for retention and speed draw very well. Level three is more secure but it takes alot more training to master the draw. Most of my LE friends use level two on their jobs.

04-17-2008, 01:50 PM	#5
jcabin XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 543	i dont think the level 3 is overkill as some have called it. i mean youre just placing your hand firmly on the grip.. which has engaged the XD grip safety, which means all you need to do once youre unhosltered is pull the trigger and youre good to go. alot of ppl i know say guns are dangers blah blah, but between a level 3 serpa and the XD's safety features, you've got yourself one of the safest self defense kits out there.

06-12-2008, 07:02 AM	#8
tomfoolery XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,690	i would go with a level 2....you really don't need a level 3. I don't think you would or should allow someone close enough where you can not defend a gun grab. easiest way to defend (other then the level 2 serpa) is to just pull the gun into your body (in the holster)...it comes out from the top, if its in your side they certainly cant grab it. __________________ "It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees." "One is none, two is one, and three is just a good time." Clint Smith, referring to the number of guns you carry daily.

06-12-2008, 08:39 AM	#9
Elton XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: toledo,oregon Posts: 152	lvl 2 works for me __________________ XD-40 Sub Compact Bi-Tone Cz-82 9x18

06-12-2008, 02:45 PM	#10
WyoXD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Laramie, Wy Posts: 253	My vote is for the Level 2, but Todd Jarrett has some pretty good demos with all the Serpa holsters: Video Only __________________ XD 9 Service T/C Encore Pistol--.308 & .223 Remington 700 VSSF .22-250 Rock River Arms AR15 Mossberg 835 12 GA. Taurus 689 .357 Mag Colt Frontier Scout .22lr Ruger 10/22 Ruger 22/45 (mark 2)

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