Have you ever heard of Safariland
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DieselDood
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Post subject: Have you ever heard of Safariland Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 9:26 am |
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A friend of mine has one of these and really likes it.
http://www.safariland.com/products.asp?id=297
Anyone have any Pros or Cons with them?
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Widge
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 10:12 am |
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Excellent equipment. Galls or Streichers are the best sources.
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DieselDood
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 11:02 am |
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Widge wrote: Excellent equipment. Galls or Streichers are the best sources.
http://copquest.com/
That is the place that I was told was a good source as well. I'll have to check out Galls and Streichers.
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JoeH
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 11:04 am |
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Safariland is pretty well known and has a good reputation for quality.
Personally, I don't like the ALS and SLS on the model you link to.
I carry concealed and prefer no retention. This holster looks like a Level 2 or 3.
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DieselDood
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 11:22 am |
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JoeH wrote: Safariland is pretty well known and has a good reputation for quality.
Personally, I don't like the ALS and SLS on the model you link to.
I carry concealed and prefer no retention. This holster looks like a Level 2 or 3.
This holster would be for when I don't HAVE to be concealed. Around the house, yard work. Also out on the motorcycle. I'd feel better knowing it's harder to get the pistol out than just a good HARD bump. I also have a 6 month old...and around the time I'll be able to afford another GOOD holster she'll be wanting to get into everything.
The one that my friend has is, as I recall a level 3. You need to tip the upper strap forward, then hit a release on the thumb side, then the gun comes out.
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JoeH
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 11:37 am |
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DieselDood wrote: This holster would be for when I don't HAVE to be concealed. Around the house, yard work. Also out on the motorcycle. I'd feel better knowing it's harder to get the pistol out than just a good HARD bump. I also have a 6 month old...and around the time I'll be able to afford another GOOD holster she'll be wanting to get into everything.
The one that my friend has is, as I recall a level 3. You need to tip the upper strap forward, then hit a release on the thumb side, then the gun comes out.
If you think there's a need, go for it.
I like the Bianchi CarryLok or the BlackHawk Serpa. They'll give you retention without sacrificing much speed.
There must be one more retention device. You mention 2 for a Level 3 holster.
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DieselDood
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 11:42 am |
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JoeH wrote: DieselDood wrote: This holster would be for when I don't HAVE to be concealed. Around the house, yard work. Also out on the motorcycle. I'd feel better knowing it's harder to get the pistol out than just a good HARD bump. I also have a 6 month old...and around the time I'll be able to afford another GOOD holster she'll be wanting to get into everything.
The one that my friend has is, as I recall a level 3. You need to tip the upper strap forward, then hit a release on the thumb side, then the gun comes out. If you think there's a need, go for it. I like the Bianchi CarryLok or the BlackHawk Serpa. They'll give you retention without sacrificing much speed. There must be one more retention device. You mention 2 for a Level 3 holster.
Something like this one?
http://copquest.com/26-4700.htm
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JoeH
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 11:55 am |
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That's it. It's a popular holster.
Just remember to practice your draws to build the muscle memory of pressing that button.
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DieselDood
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 12:05 pm |
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JoeH wrote: That's it. It's a popular holster.
Just remember to practice your draws to build the muscle memory of pressing that button.
I had read people have in advertantly shot with that holster, similar to a Glock Stripe.
What happens is the pressure on their finger remains constant and slips into the trigger guard and presses the trigger. Both times I've heard it happen it's resulted in a round in the dirt. I have heard of guys putting one in their leg/foot as a result however.
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