Comment on this Blade-Tech Holster

[Go Navy]

Has anyone purchased and used this holster of late? They call it their "WRS Duty". See link below. Comments, pros and cons, etc. are welcome. I'm thinking about buying one.

http://shop.blade-tech.com/level-duty-holster-c-1_4_7.html#.U0CRlF4chso

[P5Ret]

I haven't used that model but I have tested a duty Blade-Tec holster. They make a solid product, they are a bit pricey. I don't particularly like "jacket slot" type holsters. To me they are just uncomfortable when sitting in a car for a couple hours, and I prefer to carry a bit closer to the body and higher. It all come down to what are you going to use it for, I suppose. I have never heard of Blade-Tec having huge problems, they must stand behind their product to have lasted as long as they have.

[ralph.garmin]

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[9mmepiphany]

The WRS is a lot like the Safariland SLS but has a spring assist to rotate the hood out of the way when you depress the release...The SLS rotated when the shooters thumb pushed forward. Both are very easy to lock the gun in when reholstering in a hurry. Neither is as fast as the Safariland ALS, but I think the ALS looks chunky...I understand there is an improvement on the way

I don't care for the offset from the body either

[Arkangel]

At that price why not just use a Safariland 6280? Is BT the only duty holster you found for the gun you have in mind?

[Syds Grandpa]

Why the weird fing strap? I carry a full size Les Baer in one of these most days. Plus it's IDPA approved (If you feel like being bored all day). It's fast. I dig mine.

http://shop.blade-tech.com/owb-holster-c-1_23_24.html

[hermosabeach]

What is the purpose for the holster?



I have an old off set blade-tech holster... no secondary retention... It is great for shooting in classes.

It is not a CCW/CHL Holster...

How will you use the holster?

[Go Navy]

What is the purpose for the holster?



I have an old off set blade-tech holster... no secondary retention... It is great for shooting in classes.

It is not a CCW/CHL Holster...

How will you use the holster?

Hermosa....that's a fair question. I'm not law enforcement. You make me realize I really haven't defined the use for myself. Gotta think about that. I do like to have a holster of some kind for each handgun I own but haven't thought much beyond that.

[softmentor]

Generally, I like bladetech.
If you just want something for the range, for plink or practice, then a blade tech model that does not have the level 2 retention would be a good one.
For competition, the level 2 is just in the way (to slow).
For exposed carry out in the woods or on duty, this style of level 2 is a good way to go. The retention will help prevent accidentally dropping it and keep it from being grabbed out of your holster by someone else (anyone from bad guy to kid playing around) If you plan to carry with a level 2, then you should also practice with it at the range and dry fire presentation.
Concealed carry is a whole different thing and this one would not work at all.

[Go Navy]

Generally, I like bladetech.
If you just want something for the range, for plink or practice, then a blade tech model that does not have the level 2 retention would be a good one.
For competition, the level 2 is just in the way (to slow).
For exposed carry out in the woods or on duty, this style of level 2 is a good way to go. The retention will help prevent accidentally dropping it and keep it from being grabbed out of your holster by someone else (anyone from bad guy to kid playing around) If you plan to carry with a level 2, then you should also practice with it at the range and dry fire presentation.
Concealed carry is a whole different thing and this one would not work at all.

Thanks, Softmentor. That helps me clarify things. Since I don't have a CCW, but plan to apply for one which is an unpredictable outcome, I think a level one OWB BladeTech model might do it for me, for the time being. I think I could spec it without the dropped and offset attachment, but I'll research that. When I did a two day action pistol class (different pistol), I liked the dropped/offset feature, but for general use, maybe not.

[Mstnpete]

Hermosa....that's a fair question. I'm not law enforcement. You make me realize I really haven't defined the use for myself. Gotta think about that. I do like to have a holster of some kind for each handgun I own but haven't thought much beyond that.

Here's a very good other option

[L-2]

See: http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...d.php?t=124836
and the Firearms Accessories section.

[smittty]

Has anyone purchased and used this holster of late? They call it their "WRS Duty". See link below. Comments, pros and cons, etc. are welcome. I'm thinking about buying one.

http://shop.blade-tech.com/level-dut...l#.U0CRlF4chso

I bought that holster for my CZ SP01 Phantom and have first hand experience with it...

But first, what gun are thinking about using it for? If it's for a common gun such as a Glock then I say stop there and forget about this blade-tech holster.

I bought it because there wasn't any other options for my rather uncommon CZ Phantom.

The holster was expensive but that didn't make it good. The thumb release requires thumb pressure that's directed not only down but towards you hip. As you put pressure towards your hip you can't the holster and as a result you end up drawing the grip or back of weapon into you body as compared to a serpa or ALS that draw straight up.

I ended up removing the thumb release mechanism and using it as a friction only retention holster. Eventually I got tired of the hassles of owning such an uncommon gun so I sold it and the holster.

I realized the holster was as important as the gun. Now I use Glocks, Sigs and 1911's mostly because their so common.

So, no I don't recommend that holster.

[Go Navy]

Smitty: there are one or two Blade-Tech models that they say are specifically configured for the Sig Mk25, which is what I'm looking for.

Thanks for the feedback on the mechanism; I was wondering how that worked and couldn't quite dope it out from their website. Your experience turns me off to that one. I'm leaning more towards their simple friction fit holster, which I think they simply call their "OWB" model.