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Bill in San Jose · 11-06-2007, 03:31 PM

I have a cqc serpa paddle, and wore it for a week on my hip while elk hunting (bow) for cougar and bear protection (45acp compact). I had a padded hip belt worn right above it on my hunting pack and it was very comfortable- I didn't know I had it on and I was physically active to say the least- up and down mountains.

I ground off the lowest belt 'clip' that catches the inside of your pants under the belt.

It took a little effort to stick into my pants each time, but that was not a problem.

It held the gun more stable than I think the belt holster alone would have done, and 100x better than the XD gear would have been.

BTW, I used camo Krylon paint and camo'd it too.

MGD 45 · 11-06-2007, 03:47 PM

Here's a quick video I just shot after work with the technique I use to get the paddle holster off..... Hope it helps!!

Frisco Pete · 11-08-2007, 09:39 AM

I switched to the paddle (which does hold the gun a bit closer I found out) and tried your method - Works great after a little practice.
Thanks!

ElJimmyStrappo · 11-08-2007, 09:47 AM

Thanks MGD, I will try that!

KEVWYO · 11-08-2007, 11:43 PM

Thanks for the video MGD! I goofed around with the paddle at first and felt that it was such a pain to get on and off I threw it in a drawer and decided to just use the belt method. However, I will try following your tutorial ... perhaps I'll become a paddle man!! Thanks again!

tomfoolery · 11-08-2007, 11:54 PM

i use the method he showed...ive used the paddle for months without any issues. although.....i took the retention button off and tightened the screw retention tight (something about buttons makes me nervous).

MGD 45 · 11-09-2007, 06:09 AM

I was pretty leary of paddle holsters for quite a while after seeing one of my fellow detective fighting with a guy on a gas station floor a couple of years ago. When it was all over & my buddy stood up, his gun & holster was missing! During the scuffle & wrestling, the dang paddle holster came off & got kicked underneath a shelf!

Needless to say after that we all stopped wearing paddle holsters until Blackhawk came out with their version. We've practiced with it and tried to ripped it off each other's pants (that must've looked funny

), but it held like a champ & the small claws will literally dig into your pants & not let go!

Tomfoolery, you might want to put that release button back on...it's a wonderful device to keep the gun from being snatched out or falling out by itself. I love hearing the "click" sound it makes when I've reholstered & I know the gun is secured again.

drumguy6 · 12-11-2007, 11:51 PM

Quick question for you guys, I'm considering buying a blackhawk serpa PADDLE ONLY (unswitchable to belt loop), they are on sale with free shipping today (Dec 12) only.

http://www.blackhawk.com/product1.asp?P=4135&C=C2004

It is for my XD 9 service bi-tone. Do you guys recommend this? or suggest getting the more expensive one that is switchable from belt to paddle? I don't carry or anything, just want something for the range and whatnot. Any input is appreciated, thinking about getting it tomorrow.

I do want something that fits snug against my body, does anyone know if one model (paddle only or detachable) fits closer to the body?

eyesopened · 12-12-2007, 06:28 AM

Does that model allow you to later add on the belt loops? Just curious... I thought about getting one for the XD, but I find the XD45c is hard to conceal for me. I have a CTAC and it's not too bad, but it's hard fitting the XD in my already tight pants

aftershock · 12-12-2007, 07:59 AM

I like the paddle better than the belt attachment...i think it fits better with it

11-06-2007, 03:47 PM	#12
MGD 45 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Perry Posts: 1,288	Here's a quick video I just shot after work with the technique I use to get the paddle holster off..... Hope it helps!! __________________ " Don't sweat the small stuff...& it's all small stuff. "

11-08-2007, 09:39 AM	#13
Frisco Pete XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 133	I switched to the paddle (which does hold the gun a bit closer I found out) and tried your method - Works great after a little practice. Thanks! __________________ "We deal in lead - friend" The Magnificent Seven

11-08-2007, 09:47 AM	#14
ElJimmyStrappo XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Idaho Posts: 1,320	Thanks MGD, I will try that! __________________ The Carry: Springfield XD 9 Service - Crossbreed Supertuck & DGR with #16 and #22 springs. The Tack Driver: Sako Vixen L461 .222 Rifle with Bushnell 4X Scope A real tack driver! The Fun Gun: Marlin .22 LR with Bushnell 7X Scope The best weapon anyone can have: a brain. "The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental." -John Steinbeck "Beware the man who owns just one gun, he will know how to use it."

11-09-2007, 06:09 AM	#17
MGD 45 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Perry Posts: 1,288	I was pretty leary of paddle holsters for quite a while after seeing one of my fellow detective fighting with a guy on a gas station floor a couple of years ago. When it was all over & my buddy stood up, his gun & holster was missing! During the scuffle & wrestling, the dang paddle holster came off & got kicked underneath a shelf! Needless to say after that we all stopped wearing paddle holsters until Blackhawk came out with their version. We've practiced with it and tried to ripped it off each other's pants (that must've looked funny ), but it held like a champ & the small claws will literally dig into your pants & not let go! Tomfoolery, you might want to put that release button back on...it's a wonderful device to keep the gun from being snatched out or falling out by itself. I love hearing the "click" sound it makes when I've reholstered & I know the gun is secured again. __________________ " Don't sweat the small stuff...& it's all small stuff. "

12-11-2007, 11:51 PM	#18
drumguy6 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kearney, NE Posts: 13	Quick question for you guys, I'm considering buying a blackhawk serpa PADDLE ONLY (unswitchable to belt loop), they are on sale with free shipping today (Dec 12) only. http://www.blackhawk.com/product1.asp?P=4135&C=C2004 It is for my XD 9 service bi-tone. Do you guys recommend this? or suggest getting the more expensive one that is switchable from belt to paddle? I don't carry or anything, just want something for the range and whatnot. Any input is appreciated, thinking about getting it tomorrow. I do want something that fits snug against my body, does anyone know if one model (paddle only or detachable) fits closer to the body? __________________ SA XD-9 Service Bi-Tone Remington 700 SPS 30-06 Sprg Remington 597 Remington 11-87 Premier 12ga Ithaca Featherlight 20ga Last edited by drumguy6; 12-11-2007 at 11:54 PM.

11-06-2007, 03:31 PM	#11
Bill in San Jose XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,425	I have a cqc serpa paddle, and wore it for a week on my hip while elk hunting (bow) for cougar and bear protection (45acp compact). I had a padded hip belt worn right above it on my hunting pack and it was very comfortable- I didn't know I had it on and I was physically active to say the least- up and down mountains. I ground off the lowest belt 'clip' that catches the inside of your pants under the belt. It took a little effort to stick into my pants each time, but that was not a problem. It held the gun more stable than I think the belt holster alone would have done, and 100x better than the XD gear would have been. BTW, I used camo Krylon paint and camo'd it too.

11-08-2007, 11:43 PM	#15
KEVWYO XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,430	Thanks for the video MGD! I goofed around with the paddle at first and felt that it was such a pain to get on and off I threw it in a drawer and decided to just use the belt method. However, I will try following your tutorial ... perhaps I'll become a paddle man!! Thanks again!

11-08-2007, 11:54 PM	#16
tomfoolery XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 5,312	i use the method he showed...ive used the paddle for months without any issues. although.....i took the retention button off and tightened the screw retention tight (something about buttons makes me nervous).

12-12-2007, 06:28 AM	#19
eyesopened XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 500	Does that model allow you to later add on the belt loops? Just curious... I thought about getting one for the XD, but I find the XD45c is hard to conceal for me. I have a CTAC and it's not too bad, but it's hard fitting the XD in my already tight pants

12-12-2007, 07:59 AM	#20
aftershock XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 297	I like the paddle better than the belt attachment...i think it fits better with it

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