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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Drop Leg Holster Questions (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 1/23/2005 9:31:40 AM EDT
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This could get out of hand because the question is so broad and there are so many modelsfrom which to choose but,... What's the best drop leg holster out there? I want a super-secure holster (top strap for sure) because I once had an unloaded pistol fall out of a Safari lad competition rig (no top strap). I want to be able to flat out run, jump, roll, stand on my head while holstered with no worries about pistol falling out. I do not feel I have too much to worry about level III retention because it is not a duty rig. Being disarmed is a remote possibility in a shooting sports environment. I want it for open carry while working around the range. I want the pistol out of the way while working. I want it so I can drive my truck wround the range with the holster-seat interference problem. Finally, it would be nice if the holster could optionally be attached directly to the belt for IDPA/IPSC-type competition by removing the drop leg accessory. Considering Bianchi T6505, Safariland 6004, etc. |
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My personal choice is the 6004. I did however see the new Blackhawk modular drop leg in their new catalog which appears to allow the actual holster to be attached and detached rather easily. I can't seem to find in on their website. This could possibly be a solution to the driving issue. Helmie Ashiblie i-SHOT Shooting Sports (www.ishot-inc.com) S.E.R.T. System (www.sertsystem.com) |
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6004 is good. Only bad part is they don't have it for my model gun. The 6004 is gun specific, and if you don't carry one of theirs, forget it. I have a baby eagle by the way. I needed a left hand drop leg holster, I just picked up some generic fitting holster that accepts all guns, the Tac-Force drop leg thigh holster, in black. Got it for $28 from Savvy Survivor. I run and climb fences and jump with it and go up and down stairs, it holds my baby eagle semi compact just fine. Never have problems with it bouncing or anything... Nikkels |
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Really? Dang, I'm out there everyday visiting my girlfriend... she lives right off Steilacoom Blvd. Thanks for the advice bro Looking at their website, checking their location... they live 5 minutes from me. Wierd!!! I was about to order some stuff from them too lol I just saved on shipping and time, thanks. Nikkels |
| You can cram other handguns into nylon-type holsters made for something different and often make them work fine, but that is not the case with moulded kydex holsters like the 6004. It IS my personal favorite, but I still do not really like thigh holsters at all, and if faced with a situation where I might end up with any of several handguns, I would most likely get a nylon holster for the Beretta or similar and adapt it to the gun I had. JMO |
| I have a spec. ops. holster (drop leg holster) from Blackhawk, and have been really pleased. It has a break thumbstrap, and it also has a snap down flap for added retention. I really like mine, it is comfortable, light, and fits me and my Glock like a glove. It is really hard to go wrong with one of the major holster makers. My Glock rides in a Blackhawk dropleg, a Fobus IWB or belt holster, and I like my Galco Yaqui slide for my Kimber .45, and my 686 S&W rides in a Safariland. These are a few of my favorites. If you have a place to go look at holsters and try them on, and wear them around with your pistol for a few minutes (like a range) you can get a good idea of their feel and fit for you. |
Could you tell us what kind of errors you are seeing? the first problem I saw with the UTG holster was that it uses a fastex clip instead of a thumbsnap to retain the pistol- looks hard to draw fast! |
| You can definitly use a nylon/cordura holster for a similar sized/shaped pistol to your own. I use a HSGI drop leg made for Glocks/Sigs with my Springfield XD-9 and it fits great. The HSGI stuff is great and I've gotten very good service from both SKD Tactical and Practical Tactical. HSGI will also make custom holsters. |
Depends what you want it for. I don't think there is a "single best" holster for all situations. For tactical situations such as a tactical class or a SWAT cop where you know you will be drawing your handgun, and you will need to draw it quickly, the Safariland 6004 is the way to go. The one thing I don't like about the 6004 is that it seems to kick the holster out from your leg a bit more than would seem necessary. However, I'll be buying one shortly. For working around the farm and the woods, I use a Blackhawk SOH. This holster has a fastex buckle to hold the gun in, plus a velcro flap that covers the entire pistol to protect it. If I used a 6004 out in the farm, I would destroy it, and ding up the gun quite quickly. This BH holster is very low profile and doesn't have any snag points. Important when working with a chainsaw cutting down trees. The biggest hassle with my BH SOH is reholstering. The buckle is a real pain and it pretty much requires two hands to resecure it. |
| 6004. holds very firmly with adjustable screw thingy and hood open and you can " flat out run, jump, roll, stand on my head while" and do your cartwheels with the hood secured. very comfortable, fast draw and easy reholstering. i've heard really good things about G-Code thigh rig, surprised nobody mentioned it. |
https://www.highspeedgearinc.com/proddetail.asp?prod=HSG%2FSOC&cat=10 |
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I know everyone was recommending the Safariland 6004 but it was a Safariland rig that once allowed my pistol to fall out of the holster and hit the floor. I could not bring myself to buy another Safariland. I did buy a Tactical Tailor drop leg rig. I got to use it this last weekend during a work party. It worked well. The pistol was secure at all times. I was able to get in and out of my truck with no troubles and without having the hammer spur rip the seats. It was entirely comfortable. I like it. It did feel like a bit of a cowboy with the rig riding low on my thigh because I'm used to high ride belt holsters. Then again, there ain't nothin' wrong with cowboys! |
I have been eyeing that HSGI universal for my 6004 as well.
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I just bought a Blackhawk Omega VI assault holster. For my USP .40 www.blackhawkindustries.com/index.asp?d= ...and I need to sell it. LOL I have some baggy unionbay scargo shorts, and I was hoping to be able to use it for CCW. WRONG! It's just a tad too big, and it's built like a TANK! OMG, this thing is a beast, and very well made! If you want a thigh holster that will last your entire life, this is the one! |
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HSGI = High Speed Gear, Inc. (the manufacturer of fine nylon products) G-SOC = G-Code SOC rig, a modular holster similar to the Safariland 6004, but the shroud is spring loaded and automatically moves out of the way when the button is pressed, and the holster is capable of adding/removing pieces called cowlings, which enable the user to add a weapon light without changing the holster. HSGI produces a nylon platform for the G-SOC, which makes the holster very comfortable...marrying the retention of Kydex and the comfort of nylon. |
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6004 is a good holster...having tried single strap thigh rigs vs double strap thigh rigs, I greatly prefer the double strap, they shift around a lot less. I took a safariland duty belt holster and attached it to a Spec Ops Brand modular leg pannel with a diamondback tactical MOLLE adapter, much more comfortable for me than a standard 6004. |
[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Drop Leg Holster Questions (Page 1 of 2)
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