Pat Miles Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 I'm looking for some practical feedback. My concerns are: mounting on belt, gun retention, rigidity on belt, comfort,etc. I'll be using a long, wide dust cover STI (5"). My belt is a Safariland ELS, 1 3/4". Any info is appreciated. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHTampa Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Bladetech. Easy mounting on ELS with ELS system or tech-lock, adjustable tension screw, no issues with rigidity or comfort. Use one with an STI and Glocks for 3 gun and never had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctay Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Blade-tech may mount on ELS easily (I didn't try that) but it sure as heck doesn't mount to QLS easily. I was able to get two screws in and thats it. Still stable if you locktite the screws but a hassle. I still reccomend the Blade-tech as it is a great holster - just wish they had a way to mount it to the QLS easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davsco Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 i use and really like the blackhawk serpa in 3gun with my various glocks. positive retention, and zero drag on the draw once you depress the button. from advice on this board, i just got a bladetech WRS for a sti edge i have on order. i'm hoping it's different when i have the gun in the holster, but i have to put a lot of pressure on the release tab using my thumb to get the hood to release forward. if blackhawk made a serpa for the Edge, i would have gotten that. i do like the bladetech DOH for uspsa, but in 3 gun i really want retention to ensure the gun doesn't go flying out when running or going prone, without a lot of drag on the draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJH Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Comp-Tac International, with or without the drop attachment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicholastheczar Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I have two bladetechs for my glock 34, both with the QLS attachments one them. One holster is for night matches that allows for a light and the other is sans light attachment. When I get a 2011, I will get another bladetech, no question. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 Thanks for the feedback gents. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I would check out the wrs from blade tech. I am running a gcode for my 6 inch but they don't make one for the wide dust cover. The hood is Definately nice because if it's a pistol drawn right from the start I just leave it forward If there is movement I engage the hood and never have to worry about the gun coming out of the holster. I have seen too many pistols bounce out it people grabbing the gun when they run to make sure it stays in the holster that I feel a lot safer with the gun locked in the holster and I don't loose much time if any on the draw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetropolisLake Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I use the WRS as well, not alot of experience but from what I've seen I really like it. With the hood down it's just a normal holster, otherwise you can lock it in and it ain't going nowhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iswope Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I don't have anything as nice as an STI but I've had no complaints at all about Blade Tech for both my M&P Pro and G35. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdcr Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Comp-Tac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgj3 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I would suggest looking into the Ready Tactical options. He has been making holsters that provide easily adjustable tension and extra protection for the rear sights too. He can make them for whatever belt size you need too. For an idea of what they look like, check out the Noveske shooters' holsters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 Thanks for all the info. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tohm Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I have the Bladetech DOH set up and I used the standard ELS attachments most of last year no issues. Put thumb screws for tension adjustment on the holster and I was good to go. Still have the QLS in the package somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alma Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Blade-tech may mount on ELS easily (I didn't try that) but it sure as heck doesn't mount to QLS easily. I was able to get two screws in and thats it. Still stable if you locktite the screws but a hassle. I still reccomend the Blade-tech as it is a great holster - just wish they had a way to mount it to the QLS easier. I just discovered this as well. I couldn't get the QLS working with my BladeTech. I fell back to using the BladeTech TMMS which seems to work well enough and still lets me easily remove the holster from my belt when needed. I may get a drop-offset hanger to see if it makes running feel more stable. Everything else on my belt is ELS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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