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yerasimos wrote:

XtremeDuty.45 wrote:

yerasimos,

you are correct you can have an AD/ND with the Serpa and EVERY other holster out there. All it takes is a little slip. When you draw do you draw with your trigger finger on the grip? If not then you can also have an AD/ND again all it takes is a little slip. Have you ever used a Serpa? If you have then you know that your trigger finger is not on the trigger but where it is taught to be placed (above the trigger well on slide/frame) when not shooting.

the Serpa isa great holster IMO. A little practice and discipline and you will not have any problems with it. That goes for EVERY holster and gun!

No, not all holsters or guns are created equal. Some are inherently problematic, and the Serpa falls into this category.

While using the Serpa holster, the trigger finger is given an additional task besides: 1. staying in register/motionless alongside the frame; and 2. pressing the trigger when the handgun is aimed/indexed upon an identified target. This additional task has the trigger finger flexing/pushing inward in the general vicinity of the trigger as well as the part of the frame immediately above it. If the Serpa holster has any serious retention capability, I am certain whatever trigger finger pressure that is required to disengage its retention is more forceful than any accidental "little slip".

When using a holster with retention features that are not manipulated with the trigger finger, or a holster without retention features, the trigger finger should remain essentially straight and motionless until a target has been identified, the handgun is aimed/indexed and there is a conscious decision to shoot. The trigger finger should not be pressing or bending under any other circumstances, and there is no reason for a "little slip" when there are no net forces upon the finger. If a user feels his trigger finger bending when drawing or (especially) reholstering, that should be a clear signal to stop moving the handgun and ensure the finger is in register and clear of the trigger. Simple, unambigous, and superior to the Serpa.

XtremeDuty.45 wrote:
Thanks for the lesson but the additional task takes place prior to the weapon being drawn. Once the lock is depressed you pull the gun and then you can release the lock and your trigger finger is free to go wherever you want it to.

XtremeDuty.45 wrote:I am just trying to give the OP an additional option to a holster.

XtremeDuty.45 wrote:Bottom line the Serpa is a GREAT retention holster. It works as designed and as with ANY retention holster all it takes is a little practice and you will NOT HAVE ANY problems with it.

YOMD (Your Opinion May Differ)

WEC wrote:Hello everyone,

I was hoping to get some input, or at least point me in the right direction.

I'm looking for a kydex holster, OWB or paddle, able to fit onto a duty belt which can accommodate a Sig P226 with an attached light (specifically an Insight Procyon). So far in my research I've only been able to find Blade-Tech but at $82.95 it's a little cost prohibitive. Was wondering if anyone had any leads or suggestions to other holster makers which can scratch me where I itch.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Mike from Texas wrote:I find it a bit disturbing that $82.95 is considered expensive for a quality holster. You put a multi hundred (and possibly more) $$ gun in it and wear it around for hours a day. This is not the place to skimp and get a cheap holster. They are cheap for a reason.

JMHO of course.

WEC wrote:

Mike from Texas wrote:I find it a bit disturbing that $82.95 is considered expensive for a quality holster. You put a multi hundred (and possibly more) $$ gun in it and wear it around for hours a day. This is not the place to skimp and get a cheap holster. They are cheap for a reason.

JMHO of course.

Mike, opinion noted and very much respected. I'm the first person to say that getting a high quality holster is paramount when it comes to carrying on an every day basis. But as I stated, I really intended for this holster to be used for training purposes, as I do not intend on using it for my typical CHL needs. But there is one thing I've always said and that is: if you have something in mind and it's top-notch, don't settle for anything less - you'll end up spending the money on this lesser choice and then go right back and buy your first choice anyway.

Thanks to everyone for the input. I didn't intend this to be a discussion about the pros and cons or strengths and weaknesses of certain gear. Any and all responses were greatly appreciated.