Panzerschwein
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Anyone use a paddle holster? I just bought one but admit I've never used or owned a paddle holster. What are they good for? Pros, cons? Are they secure? Do you like them? Just like for info on the type. Thanks!
-CD
-CD
I would totally disagree. I love paddle holsters. My Kramer MSP Paddle is awesome for concealed carry of a SIG P-226, and my Safariland ALS paddles are my go-to holsters these days. If you buy quality, they are easily as concealable as a regular pancake OWB.Generally they're good for easy on/off and not much else. I'm not a fan mainly because they're usually less concealable (they tend to stick out more, than fixed holsters with loops) and they're not really secure. If the holster is easy for you to get off, it's easy for someone else to get off of you too.
I'm not sure which holster you have, but there's a video out there of someone using a fobus paddle holster in a weapon retention class... the holster broke into multiple pieces.
Unless you put a really high value on being able to quickly disarm, I'd recommend avoiding them for carry.
I own FOBUS regular paddle holsters for 2 Glock 45s, a Kimber 45, a Colt Lightweight Officers 45, a Springfield XDs 45, and a Glock 9mm. I find them comfortable to carry, very concealable (except maybe for the Glock 30), and very secure. Never had a problem with one coming off my belt or coming apart. Not sure what Telekinesis' experience has been (other than a video that might have been made by another holster mfgr), but that's my take and I carry about 85% of my waking hours. AlAnyone use a paddle holster? I just bought one but admit I've never used or owned a paddle holster. What are they good for? Pros, cons? Are they secure? Do you like them? Just like for info on the type. Thanks!
-CD
Never had a problem with one coming off my belt or coming apart. Not sure what Telekinesis' experience has been (other than a video that might have been made by another holster mfgr)
My disgust with Fobuses (Fobi?) intensified when I started teaching weapon retention and close quarters shooting classes. When I would conduct force on force training drills with my students, I would purposely try to disarm them. Fobus holsters never stood up to my disarming attempts. One yank downward on the grip of the gun would cause the holster to separate from the paddle. I’d tug and get my student’s entire gun and holster with minimal effort. Watch the 20-second video below for an illustration of what I am talking about. You can see why I don’t recommend Fobus products.
I've seen that video before. What would be the ideal holster for standing around oblivious to the surroundings with a handgun exposed?And a video of the disarm
One that doesn't fall apart when you put downward pressure on it?I've seen that video before. What would be the ideal holster for standing around oblivious to the surroundings with a handgun exposed?
One that doesn't fall apart when you put downward pressure on it?
And just to be clear, that video is a demo showing the failure point of a holster. Not a demonstration on how to be aware of your surroundings.
With very few exceptions, this is the key point about paddle holsters.It's not really designed for concealed carry anyway.
I finally went for it and bought a Safariland ALS holster for my G19. I had never tried a paddle holster and thought I’d hate it, and was figuring I’d just use the belt loop attachment since the holster came with both options.Anyone use a paddle holster? What are they good for? Pros, cons? Are they secure? Do you like them?