lucas Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Attempting to change out Tec - Loc with els 34 fork on my Blade- tech DOH holster. The two top holes are to wide for the fork. Will the QLS kit 1 work? It looks like it may be wider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigblock455 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 If my ELS forks don't line up with whatever I'm trying to attach it to I drill holes. Its only plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickB Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 QLS will not work on the ELS belt... Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jriggs Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) safariland QLS should line up with bladetech...but I'd need someone to confirm that for me. don't use an ELS for holsters...I know some guys do it but they're just so small compared to the QLS. I just had to drill one extra hole and was able to screw my QLS right onto my ELS belt...it's not a big deal and didn't compromise the integrity of the belt at all. Edited June 5, 2014 by jriggs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjb45 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 My QLS attaches to my Safariland belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jriggs Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) let's just specify for him so he's got the right info.... safariland makes a QLS duty belt and an ELS belt. QLS clips are designed for holsters and such, while the ELS clips are designed for equipment like mag pouches. the QLS clip will not fit perfectly onto an ELS belt without some tinkering or fidgeting...it's not plug and play...but it can be done. Edited June 5, 2014 by jriggs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickB Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Safariland needs to make a QLS plate with the ELS hole pattern.... Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alma Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 TMMS works better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alma Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) Discussion on the differences and what I have seen work for my Blade Tech here:http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=195368&page=1 Edited June 5, 2014 by alma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jriggs Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Safariland needs to make a QLS plate with the ELS hole pattern.... Mick Yes please!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alma Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 The top row of hols on the QLS attachment will fit on the top row of an ELS belt. You would have to drill additional holes on the lower role if you wanted more than two attachment points (which is what I have done with the pictured TMMS). You can also get two screws from the DOH into the QLS fork but if you want a third attachment point then you would have to use the TMMS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I seem to have no problem getting two screws to line up between QLS mounts and ELS belts. It seems secure to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jriggs Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Yeah...I had to drill to get that third to fit.... And I wanted the third to make sure that thing wasn't going anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthyBlagga Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Hmmm - my BladeTec holster fits on an ELS fork just fine. Which model do you have? The advantage of going with an all-ELS system is that you can remove the holster and substitute other equipment... I commonly do this for high round count shotgun stages to get an extra 6-round caddy on the belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alma Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Hmmm - my BladeTec holster fits on an ELS fork just fine. Which model do you have? The advantage of going with an all-ELS system is that you can remove the holster and substitute other equipment... I commonly do this for high round count shotgun stages to get an extra 6-round caddy on the belt. Just fine but with only two contact points? I was trying for a minimum of three points but maybe two would work fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthyBlagga Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Yes, I think just two... I'll have to check when I get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjb45 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I have the QLS mounted on my ELS belt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimitz Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I've just finished switching from a CR Speed belt to the Safariland ELS. I use the ELS 34/35 for everything I have: Ghost mag pouches, bushmaster rifle pouch, Invictus Practical shot shell caddies, Safariland 014 race holster, ruger 10-22 holster for my open Buckmark, and Bladetech black ice holster on a Boss holster mount from Ben Stoeger. Now I have one belt that I can shoot USPSA Production, 3-gun Tac Ops, Steel Challenge center fire open and Steel Callenge rimfire open ... I am very happy .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjb45 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I was at RM3G shooting with the FN Team, Scott Carnahan(Safariland VP), Don Golembieski(Kodiak Precision), and Tate Moots when I first saw the ELS system. It was so cool to see them just switch out pistol mag holders for shotgun shell holders and AR Mag holders. The rifle/shotgun bags were awesome, no having to make several trips to the truck. Everything in one bag that had shoulder straps. The really cool part was on the 50+ round shotgun stage. My squad shared extra shotgun holders so we all had enough rounds on our body to finish the stage. I got a couple of the Safariland discount cards and went crazy. Although I was able to shoot Open, SS, L, Production, and 3Gun all from the same belt, I got a second belt just for grins. As opposed to three different CR Speed belts, which IMO are very good bets also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alma Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 I think Safariland needs to get on the ball with making a QLS plate that fits the ELS belt better. While they are at it they need a QLS fork that gives more mounting options. I use ELs for all the rest of my gear but I feel like the Blade Tech TMMS on the ELS belt works better than the QLS just because it has more holes in the right places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthyBlagga Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Nope, I was wrong - I did use three screws to mount an ELS fork on my BladeTec holster: The holster was originally a DOH, but I disliked the drop/offset extension so I removed it and ran with the TecLok only for a while, before upgrading to the ELS fork. Works great for me, so I'm not sure why you can't do the same. Different holster I guess . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimitz Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 When I switched to a Shadow and needed a new bladetech holster I decided to get the DOH. Sold it 2 days later as my thumb kept hitting the attach,ent on the draw. Not so with Ben Stoeger's Boss holster attachment. It is much more flexible .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucas Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 When I switched to a Shadow and needed a new bladetech holster I decided to get the DOH. Sold it 2 days later as my thumb kept hitting the attach,ent on the draw. Not so with Ben Stoeger's Boss holster attachment. It is much more flexible .... If that is the Boss Drop Offset hanger mount you are referring to, will it work with ELS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimitz Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 it will once you modify it like I did ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocHolliday1 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I mounted my QLS receiver plate to a tek-lok which goes on my ELS belt. I much prefer this to being directly attached to the belt. All the holes line up, and this way I can slide the holster forward or back just a little to make sure it's in the right spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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