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KEVWYO · 11-02-2007, 12:30 AM

OK ... perhaps I might show my ignorance but can someone explain to me the paddle portion of the SERPA holster? I "think" that the paddle can be subbed for the belt loop part but the paddle seems to lack a "belt loop". Is there an advantage of the paddle over the belt loop style? I have tried the Blackhawk website for help as well as an extensive Google search but to no avail.

Thanks and please pull your punches!

**VaGunNut** · 11-02-2007, 02:52 AM

Your exactly right the paddle can replace the belt loops part of the holster. When you use a paddle holster it doesn't attach to your belt at all. The paddle slips down inside your pants while the holster remains on the outside. Just the friction keeps it in place but they are really very stable.

With the Serpa CQC you can choose which arrangement you prefer. I just got one of the Serpa's for my new to me PT-1911 and I am very impressed with it and the way it works.

Frisco Pete · 11-02-2007, 09:44 AM

Paddles are very popular in situations where you may have to take your holster off or put it on more often and don't want to have to undo your belt all the time to do it. They slip on and off more quickly than threading a holster thru the belt.

jeepinbanditrider · 11-04-2007, 02:28 PM

I perfer the Paddle attachement on the Serpa holster. It keeps the weapon tighter to my body.

The Paddle attachment does use your belt if you have one on for extra stability. If you look on the backside of the paddle attachment there are 2 "hooks" that should hook around your belt. Even with this setup though it is still pretty easy to get off.

ElJimmyStrappo · 11-04-2007, 03:28 PM

My experience with the paddle has been less than great. While it does keep the holster secure to my body, getting the holster off is a pain the butt. Maybe I don't torque it hard enough to get it off, but the hooks have really been hard to get undone from my pants and belt. Any ideas how to fix that?

jeepinbanditrider · 11-04-2007, 04:02 PM

I've heard of some people dremeling off the little "hook" on the inside of the paddle that goes inside your pants. The other hooks are fairly easy to get off for me. But you are right that inside hook is a PITA to get out of there.

MGD 45 · 11-04-2007, 05:12 PM

I have been wearing a Serpa Holster everyday for two years now at work (except for when I wear the shoulder rig). I use the paddle attachment instead of the belt slide & prefer it better. The paddle seems to hold it closer to my body & the gun doesn't tilt outwards as much as the belt slide.

As far as getting the paddle off, yes it is a PITA! But I have discovered a quick & easy technique to doing this without damaging the small hooks which are essential to keeping the holster from being easily ripped off you by a suspect.

First I grab my gun by the grip and lean the gun toward my body which pulls the hooks away from my belt. I then pull the gun up slightly & it allows the hooks to slide over the belt. Then I push the gun away from my body, while sliding my opposite hand down my waistline to help clear the other two hooks from my pants. It took a while to learn but I could post a quick video if anyone would like to see it.

devilslayer · 11-04-2007, 07:47 PM

great holsters....if you practice you can learn to get it off way faster then the loop....but it is a pain till you get the knack of it

ElJimmyStrappo · 11-05-2007, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGD 45

It took a while to learn but I could post a quick video if anyone would like to see it.

I would love to see a video of it.

MGD 45 · 11-06-2007, 11:20 AM

I'll try & post a video tonight after work....

11-02-2007, 12:30 AM	#1
KEVWYO XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,430	SERPA holster question OK ... perhaps I might show my ignorance but can someone explain to me the paddle portion of the SERPA holster? I "think" that the paddle can be subbed for the belt loop part but the paddle seems to lack a "belt loop". Is there an advantage of the paddle over the belt loop style? I have tried the Blackhawk website for help as well as an extensive Google search but to no avail. Thanks and please pull your punches!

11-02-2007, 02:52 AM	#2
VaGunNut XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yorktown, Virginia Posts: 510	Your exactly right the paddle can replace the belt loops part of the holster. When you use a paddle holster it doesn't attach to your belt at all. The paddle slips down inside your pants while the holster remains on the outside. Just the friction keeps it in place but they are really very stable. With the Serpa CQC you can choose which arrangement you prefer. I just got one of the Serpa's for my new to me PT-1911 and I am very impressed with it and the way it works. __________________ Osama - Obama - The agenda of either would destroy America! If your shooting from the hip, beware the other guy hasn't already taken aim at you!

11-02-2007, 09:44 AM	#3
Frisco Pete XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 133	Paddles are very popular in situations where you may have to take your holster off or put it on more often and don't want to have to undo your belt all the time to do it. They slip on and off more quickly than threading a holster thru the belt. __________________ "We deal in lead - friend" The Magnificent Seven

11-04-2007, 02:28 PM	#4
jeepinbanditrider XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineral Wells, Tx Posts: 4,855	I perfer the Paddle attachement on the Serpa holster. It keeps the weapon tighter to my body. The Paddle attachment does use your belt if you have one on for extra stability. If you look on the backside of the paddle attachment there are 2 "hooks" that should hook around your belt. Even with this setup though it is still pretty easy to get off. __________________ Stuff USPSA-A59201

11-04-2007, 03:28 PM	#5
ElJimmyStrappo XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Idaho Posts: 1,320	My experience with the paddle has been less than great. While it does keep the holster secure to my body, getting the holster off is a pain the butt. Maybe I don't torque it hard enough to get it off, but the hooks have really been hard to get undone from my pants and belt. Any ideas how to fix 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."

11-04-2007, 04:02 PM	#6
jeepinbanditrider XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineral Wells, Tx Posts: 4,855	I've heard of some people dremeling off the little "hook" on the inside of the paddle that goes inside your pants. The other hooks are fairly easy to get off for me. But you are right that inside hook is a PITA to get out of there. __________________ Stuff USPSA-A59201

11-04-2007, 05:12 PM	#7
MGD 45 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Perry Posts: 1,288	I have been wearing a Serpa Holster everyday for two years now at work (except for when I wear the shoulder rig). I use the paddle attachment instead of the belt slide & prefer it better. The paddle seems to hold it closer to my body & the gun doesn't tilt outwards as much as the belt slide. As far as getting the paddle off, yes it is a PITA! But I have discovered a quick & easy technique to doing this without damaging the small hooks which are essential to keeping the holster from being easily ripped off you by a suspect. First I grab my gun by the grip and lean the gun toward my body which pulls the hooks away from my belt. I then pull the gun up slightly & it allows the hooks to slide over the belt. Then I push the gun away from my body, while sliding my opposite hand down my waistline to help clear the other two hooks from my pants. It took a while to learn but I could post a quick video if anyone would like to see it. __________________ " Don't sweat the small stuff...& it's all small stuff. "

11-04-2007, 07:47 PM	#8
devilslayer XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NC Posts: 2,072	great holsters....if you practice you can learn to get it off way faster then the loop....but it is a pain till you get the knack of it

11-06-2007, 11:20 AM	#10
MGD 45 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Perry Posts: 1,288	I'll try & post a video tonight after work.... __________________ " Don't sweat the small stuff...& it's all small stuff. "

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