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I have a question about the Blackhawk Level 3 Duty SERPA Auto Lock Holster. I recently got to handle one for a few minutes at the SHOT Show, and I was not impressed. I carried the Safriland 070 SSIII holster for many years and had no problem with learning that draw. But the Blackhawk Auto Lock confused me and seemed way more complicated that was necessary. I know that many people swear by the Blackhawk products, but I was not impressed by this one. I have also heard that dirt and debris can get into the mechanism and jam up the locking device on the side of the holster. I’ve seen how much crap and debris can accumulate on and inside of duty gear just in routine duties. I had a friend on the USBP who spent most of his shift in the underbrush, and he had to clean his weapon & his gear after every shift, he got that dirty.

Dose anyone have personnel experience with this holster? How is it working for you? I have no problems with Blackhawk’s quantity and strength. Their other products are all first rate.

Thanks.

Well, i've got the standard serpa drop leg platform for my M9 over here.. the dirt does cause a problem after a while if you dont wipe it out every other day. Decent holster, not to good for the finish of the weapon. The only real qualm I have is that if anything touches that button even a bit.. you better have a pistol leash on it or else you maybe looking for your pistol.

jakesdad said:

I was at the range a swat guy recommended it. My days in swat was 15 years ago and we had MP-5s so the AR-15 is new to me.

http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/productdetail.aspx?p=21380&

http://www.commandarms.com/product.asp?pID=31&cID=12

gruntdeputy said:

I have a question about the Blackhawk Level 3 Duty SERPA Auto Lock Holster. I recently got to handle one for a few minutes at the SHOT Show, and I was not impressed. I carried the Safriland 070 SSIII holster for many years and had no problem with learning that draw. But the Blackhawk Auto Lock confused me and seemed way more complicated that was necessary. I know that many people swear by the Blackhawk products, but I was not impressed by this one. I have also heard that dirt and debris can get into the mechanism and jam up the locking device on the side of the holster. I’ve seen how much crap and debris can accumulate on and inside of duty gear just in routine duties. I had a friend on the USBP who spent most of his shift in the underbrush, and he had to clean his weapon & his gear after every shift, he got that dirty.

Dose anyone have personnel experience with this holster? How is it working for you? I have no problems with Blackhawk’s quantity and strength. Their other products are all first rate.

Thanks.

I agree that the Safariland 070 is the finest duty holster available.

jakesdad said:

Thanks GTS, the commandarms was the one he suggested. My rifle is in a bag in the trunk with a overvest so I have to take time to get it set up on an active shooter. Thats the problem with being a Dick, a coat and tie everyday.

Be careful of the clones. They are notorious for having substandard quality and not holding zero.

jakesdad said:

Thats what worries me, I'll see how long before the PD buys them. Thanks for the info.

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GTS197 said:

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SERPA   HOLSTER:

I have done many demonstrations for our officers on how easy it is to defeat the holster and disarm an officer.  Being an arrest control instructor, I have done this demonstration from several different positons and successfully disarmed the officer (I used an airsoft weapon that fits perfectly in the holster).  I have disarmed from the front, rear and ground.  I am definately not a fan of this holster.

One thing I have not attempted yet:  Living in Colorado, we get our fair share of snow.  I wonder if an officer happens to roll around on the snow packed ground and the snow gets packed in the holster, if the snow will prevent the officer from drawing the gun.  Has anyone else trie this "experiment"?  I'm not a fan of snow - but can't wait until it does snow to try this out.

Be Safe Everyone!

Brian

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Great forum. Many opinions and experiences to dig through. Many topics I am interested in. I'll be back.