Blackhawk, Serpa Close Quarters Conceal, Gun Holster

The media could not be loaded. This is a good holster and it comes with the accessories so you can use it as a paddle mount or a belt mount system. I wanted this holster as it fits both the Glock 19 and the Glock 23 firearms and I own both pistols. In my video I show the holster mounted onto the belt mount assembly. I set it up with a cant to provide a comfortable drawing angle for me. The cant can be adjusted easily with a screwdriver and when assembled properly the holster is rock solid.The holster also comes with guides so you can adjust the slots widths for your belt and I set mine up for a 1.5 inch tactical training belt. The guides snap into place and it makes the fit to your belt to be tighter and more secure. There is also an adjustment screw that lets you adjust the tension on your gun to provide a secure retention. This is also a level 2 security system to hold the gun into the holster until you properly press the unlock button while drawing the gun out of the holster. When you holster the weapon you can hear the click that indicates that the gun is locked into the holster.The locking mechanism is rock solid and tight and you cannot withdraw the pistol without properly pressing the release button. You use your index finger to press the release button and it allows you to smoothly and safely withdraw the pistol. This is easy to do but I recommend you practice a lot so it becomes second nature as it is something else that you have to get used to. This locking mechanism may help to prevent someone from drawing your gun out of your holster.What's in the box?• The holster• An instruction manual• A belt mounting base• Two belt slot adjustment guides• Three screws to mount the holster to the belt mounting base or to the paddle mounting base.• A paddle mounting base that mounts like the belt mounting base using the same three screws. You can also set the cant of the holster with the paddle base.• Two belt mounting clips for the paddle mount. They can be easily inserted using a coin. I show how to do this in my video. Use them to set a tight fit to your carry belt.Both the belt mounting base and the paddle mounting base are curved to allow a comfortable fit to your body. I like that the holster allows you to use it as a belt mount or a paddle mounted holster. I have been using it as a belt mounted holster and I can tell you that it holds the holster and weapon tightly to my hip so that it is easily covered with a large shirt for concealed carry. I may also use the paddle mounts as I like just grabbing the holster and slipping it under my belt as I go out the door to head to the store, dinner or anywhere. Paddle mount holster is easy to put on and take off and you don't have to fuss with threading your belt through the holster. Both mounting approaches each have their own advantages.I like this holster a lot as it has a nice fit and a positive locking system. I rated it at 5 stars. My only wish would be that they would sell this holster to also fit a pistol with a rail mounted Crimson Trace CMR-206 green laser. If they did I would purchase another holster for a Glock 19 and also one for a SIG 226 Legion.

I love this Holster! And its because its passive retention system is so ingenius. If you know anything about proper gun handling/safety you know not to draw or point a gun with ur index finger on the trigger. When doing a proper draw your fingers line up perfectly for a fluid easy press of the trigger guard release button and quickdraw. Practice the movement t though for the most natural and QuickDraw. I hated the holster my company gave me and wanted to give it back right away. When I asked my fellow security officers what holster they preferred to replace theirs with they all recommended I look at a Blackhawk! Serpa holster. This one came with an optional pancake holster attachment which I admit I didn't take the time to figure out how to use As far as I can make out its purpose is to add a few inches of space further from your hip to have a farther out holster in case you're more comfortable having it out from ur side a bit more or you don't want the holster/firearm to be accidentally mistaken for concealed. I have a concealed carry weapons permit so I don't care, plus I feel more comfortable without that extra space. This makes for a holster that you can easily display by tucking ur shirt inside of the holster for open carry but is small enough to pull your shirt over for concealed. However just a shirt will still leave an obvious impression of a concealed gun. For concealed go with a hoofie or other sweater or better yet, an actual coat. This belt will fit comfortably on my regular 1 1/2" dress belt or can be adjusted to fit up to a 3 1/2" thicker duty belt if need be. I use it on my every day jeans belt for concealed carry and on my 2 1/2" duty belt for work and it fits fine one both. All the other officers in my company seem to have switched out their holsters for a serpa. I ended up getting the matte black finish but if I could do it again I'd go with the carbon fiver finish. Looks much cooler to me when I see it on my co-worker's belt. I like that most people who see a holster like this don't understand the passive retention system this holster has. It has no overlapping securing loop. It looks to the average onlooker like nothing has it secured and you could snatch it right from the holster but you don't have to worry about that with this holster. Your firearm snaps into the holster with an audible 'click'. Unless you're pressing the release button while doing it for a quiet holstering. The holster latches onto the trigger guard and will not break if someone tries to snatch hard and quick at the weapon. And once they've do e messed that up, Boy are you gonna let em have it. All in all this one is good on and off the job. Great, sturdy, quality holster.

Bought this for a Ruger RXM 9mm. Very compact fit. No rattle. Makes for a smooth comfortable release. Great buy for the money for a compact holster.

Blackhawk fits my Glock 23 perfectly. Factory preset tension and fit were spot on, like a glove. Not loose and gun slides in with a confident "click" that locks it into the holster. One finger release worked as expected with an easy draw after release button is pushed in as you pull up on the gun. Three screws mount the holster to your belt plate or waist paddle securely. You can angle the holster forward and back besides a straight up draw. I set my angle as far barrel forward and butt rear as a could, which for me is a comfortable quick draw. I have after-market glow sights that fit as well with no holster or draw issues. Light weight and well made, you only feel the weight of the gun but it feels solid and secure to your body. This is my first holster for this Glock 23 and I'm happy with my purchase and with Amazon.

I've been a fan of Blackhawk products for a loooong time. Good quality, comfortable, good price point and keeps my G19 secure. Easy draw and reholster. I use this as my "winter OWB carry" holster where longer heavier shirt / jacket Help conceal my firearm. Easy on and off for day to day errand trips to store etc. I gave 4 stars only because I believe after all these years, Blackhawk could redesign the Serpa holster to be more concealable in summer months. It just sticks out too far. I have another holster that I use OWB carry during the summer months where my Tee or Other short sleeve shirt can easily conceal my sidearm.