View Full Version : Ideal holster set up...
This came up in discussion between my brother and I, and after watching some program on TV featuring a drug bust by a Police Drug Task Force we got into the topic of holster. So now I'm curious what you guys think. In an ideal situation (concealment and all that doesn't matter), which would you go with? A belt mounted holster on your hip, or a thigh rig? I understand there are factors like body armor, and tactical situation, but let's just say in an ideal, perfect world, if you could carry your weapon in any way you like, SHTF or otherwise, which would you use?
Me, personally, I'd go with the thigh rig, mainly because it's more natural to draw the weapon, it's more comfortable, and with armor on it's more practical (drawing from my PSD experience in Afghaniland). I have a pretty sweet thigh rig for my Glock that's a padded base with a SERPA holster attached to it. [Beer]
Safariland belt holster. Durable as all hell. Thigh rigs feel good for a little but start to get very uncomfortable after a long hike. I have a long torso so I feel like I have to reach down a little too far. Plus the belt holster drops and sticks out just far enough to where it doesnt interfere with a chest rig/PC. Its a very well thought out design.
Chad4000
06-21-2012, 10:47
I think I would go thigh rig. I have a couple of em.. one is cheap, the other is pretty nice. it takes a little adjusting, but it just seems more out of the way on the thigh to me..
UncleDave
06-21-2012, 10:48
+1 on the thigh rig. If concealment is not a factor, and not a lot of vehicle in and out.
Inconel710
06-21-2012, 11:14
IMO - Belt holster is more comfortable UNLESS you've got body armor or a large backpack. When I go backpacking, I use a thigh holster because of the pack belt. I'm seriously considering a chest rig for that purpose though.
If they make them for your particular gun, a Safariland 5181 if carrying concealed, 6377 (6378 second choice) if carrying openly (the latter two being retention holsters).
Who, me opinionated? :)
O2
Ps. Good place to buy them: Optics Planet (http://www.opticsplanet.com/)
kidicarus13
06-21-2012, 11:45
Belt holster- 1.) closer to your center of mass which means not as much weight flopping around on your leg tugging at your belt 2.) easier to retain if such situation arises where someone is trying to grab for your pistol 3.) always in relatively the same position to draw pistol as opposed to being on your leg and having be in any number of locations
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v20/nailbomb/REKBCY1.jpg
My favorite for hiking, walking and bike riding. I have a safariland for belt use and also an hsgi drop leg to put it in and I prefer this chest thing over both of them.
http://www.eagleindustries.com/images/P/424_Large.jpg
I have one of these for hiking and outdoor activities, but its obviously not concealed. I think the picture is wrong, its s'posed to be on your chest.
The one posted above looks great, what brand is that??
I'm not "tactical" by any stretch of the imagination, but I like a low riding belt holster for open carry. I get a nice draw in IDPA with that anyway and its accessible unless you have some kind of long cover garment.
http://www.eagleindustries.com/images/P/424_Large.jpg
I have one of these for hiking and outdoor activities, but its obviously not concealed. I think the picture is wrong, its s'posed to be on your chest.
The one posted above looks great, what brand is that??
I'm not "tactical" by any stretch of the imagination, but I like a low riding belt holster for open carry. I get a nice draw in IDPA with that anyway and its accessible unless you have some kind of long cover garment.
Hill people gear
http://hillpeoplegear.com/
BPTactical
06-21-2012, 13:13
I like a IWB Bianchi for everyday but when I am up in the hills I usually use a replica WWII shoulder rig.
Rides nice and can be adjusted to more of a chest ride.
Cheap too-29.00 at the Surplus store.
SA Friday
06-21-2012, 13:49
This came up in discussion between my brother and I, and after watching some program on TV featuring a drug bust by a Police Drug Task Force we got into the topic of holster. So now I'm curious what you guys think. In an ideal situation (concealment and all that doesn't matter), which would you go with? A belt mounted holster on your hip, or a thigh rig? I understand there are factors like body armor, and tactical situation, but let's just say in an ideal, perfect world, if you could carry your weapon in any way you like, SHTF or otherwise, which would you use?
Me, personally, I'd go with the thigh rig, mainly because it's more natural to draw the weapon, it's more comfortable, and with armor on it's more practical (drawing from my PSD experience in Afghaniland). I have a pretty sweet thigh rig for my Glock that's a padded base with a SERPA holster attached to it. [Beer]
We had tons of issues with the Serpa thigh rigs when we tried them out in training, Iraq, and Crackastan. The locking mechanism is garbage. some broke and locked the gun into the holster. Some jammed up with sand and dirt and locked the gun into the holster. Hell, some just plain broke and then didn't lock anything in the holster. We went to Safariland 6005's.
We had tons of issues with the Serpa thigh rigs when we tried them out in training, Iraq, and Crackastan. The locking mechanism is garbage. some broke and locked the gun into the holster. Some jammed up with sand and dirt and locked the gun into the holster. Hell, some just plain broke and then didn't lock anything in the holster. We went to Safariland 6005's.
The 6005's are the shit
We had tons of issues with the Serpa thigh rigs when we tried them out in training, Iraq, and Crackastan. The locking mechanism is garbage. some broke and locked the gun into the holster. Some jammed up with sand and dirt and locked the gun into the holster. Hell, some just plain broke and then didn't lock anything in the holster. We went to Safariland 6005's.
We used Safarilands in AFG... I was more pleased with the holster than I was with what went into the holster (1995 issue M9). Funny how money works out like that, brand new Bushmaster M4s, over 10 year old Beretta POS's... I like the Safariland, I just got the Serpa for a killer price and it has yet to fail me. I expect a catastrophic failure and be forced to switch to my ACU pattern soft side that came with the rig- I have the whole thigh rig jerry rigged up pretty good- Just laced the straps through the belt loops of the Serpa on the soft ACU pattern base after removing the soft ACU pattern holster.
El Caballo Loco
06-21-2012, 16:22
Thigh holster for practical purposes. The big thing about a thigh holster is if you're not a retard then you can figure out how to draw with your weak hand.
That being said, I use a belt holster because its comfier.
Shoulder or ccw holster for suits.
I'll never use a chest holster after seeing the results from an IED where a guys side draw went UP into his chin and split up to the base of his nose.
Thigh holster for practical purposes. The big thing about a thigh holster is if you're not a retard then you can figure out how to draw with your weak hand.
That being said, I use a belt holster because its comfier.
Shoulder or ccw holster for suits.
I'll never use a chest holster after seeing the results from an IED where a guys side draw went UP into his chin and split up to the base of his nose.
I guess I'm a retard. A thigh holster sweems like it would be the most difficult to draw using the weak hand. How does this work and why is it the big thing?
Unless you meant inner thigh holster......
lpgasman
06-21-2012, 17:10
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v20/nailbomb/REKBCY1.jpg
My favorite for hiking, walking and bike riding. I have a safariland for belt use and also an hsgi drop leg to put it in and I prefer this chest thing over both of them.
+1 never had, but would like to try one.
I run a thigh holster I like it, but have to say when I'm driving the car it's up against the console and it is harder to draw from while sitting in my car than a hip holster. Would really like to try the chest rig set up!!!
El Caballo Loco
06-21-2012, 19:38
I guess I'm a retard. A thigh holster sweems like it would be the most difficult to draw using the weak hand. How does this work and why is it the big thing?
Unless you meant inner thigh holster......
For a right handed set up, take a right knee, pulling it behind you and around as much as you can. For fatties, this is near impossible to get at. Everyone else should be able to get it with some practice.
If you are on your back, right handed again, even with kit on you should be able to get if you pull your right knee to your left shoulder.
Its pretty easy but fatties or big guts gave a hard time with it.
man purse and never look back
trlcavscout
06-21-2012, 21:47
Safariland belt holster all the way.
Bailey Guns
06-21-2012, 21:50
In an ideal situation (concealment and all that doesn't matter), which would you go with? A belt mounted holster on your hip, or a thigh rig?[Beer]
Umm...I'd go with a sling. Because I'd be carrying a rifle.
Umm...I'd go with a sling. Because I'd be carrying a rifle.
I don't agree with you often, but you're right on the money there...
UncleDave
06-22-2012, 07:52
Umm...I'd go with a sling. Because I'd be carrying a rifle.
Most sensible thing I've heard so far. I had tunnel vision on handguns.
A thigh holster... Because that is how Han Solo carried his blaster. We all know Han was cool and besides, Han shot first! [Tooth]
Umm...I'd go with a sling. Because I'd be carrying a rifle.
Obviously! [Coffee] But talking about pistols because you need a backup... don't wanna wander around without a good backup... [Tooth]
A thigh holster... Because that is how Han Solo carried his blaster. We all know Han was cool and besides, Han shot first! [Tooth]
Hell yeah! Anyone who believes Greedo shot first... well those be fightin' words!
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