LAPD
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- Jan 23, 2013
- 17
Does anyone have any comments about the 5.11 Thumb Drive holsters?
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5.11 Thumb Drive Holsters
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- Aug 17, 2011
- 26,172
Haven't seen or used one, but for thumb-drive, I really like my Safariland 6378 ALS.
iobidder
1 point'er
Safariland ALS or Blackhawk Serpa...stay away from cheap 5.11 holsters
5.11 for pants and packs. That's it.
I second that.
- Aug 17, 2011
- 26,172
AliasNeo07
Ultimate Member
I like the Safariland ALS better than the Serpa or 511 thumbdrive.
IMO if paddle is your thing the ALS has the most comfortable paddle. (Also comes with belt adapter.)
I dont like the location of the release on the serpa particularly for new shooters.
The suede lining on the interior of the ALS is a bonus. And I like the release. Very instinctive and less likely to fail than thr serpa.
I have not tried the Galco M6X yet but people seem to like it.
Also the 511 thumb drive isnt actually made by 511 its made for 511 by blade tech if that matters to anyone.
IMO if paddle is your thing the ALS has the most comfortable paddle. (Also comes with belt adapter.)
I dont like the location of the release on the serpa particularly for new shooters.
The suede lining on the interior of the ALS is a bonus. And I like the release. Very instinctive and less likely to fail than thr serpa.
I have not tried the Galco M6X yet but people seem to like it.
Also the 511 thumb drive isnt actually made by 511 its made for 511 by blade tech if that matters to anyone.
- Aug 17, 2011
- 26,172
Paddles arent for everyone, but they do have their place.
Example: I'm a skinny mofo (sub 30" waist). Haven't found many gun belts that'll fit me properly - too much movement. In that respect, a paddle along with a firm belt does wonders.
Example: I'm a skinny mofo (sub 30" waist). Haven't found many gun belts that'll fit me properly - too much movement. In that respect, a paddle along with a firm belt does wonders.
AliasNeo07
Ultimate Member
Im fat but I still like them for their convenience. Easy to slip on and off.
- Aug 17, 2011
- 26,172
As do I, that and for me - OWB on a paddle is more comfortable than a IWB when sitting or driving.
Although for me, I prefer mine to be a little harder to slip on/off - which is why I like the Safariland, it can be difficult to get off, but there's NO movement/wiggle when it's on.
I picked up a Galco for my other M&P (paddle also), don't care for it, it moves around too much. It'll be replaced here shortly.
AliasNeo07
Ultimate Member
Good to know. I was considering the Galco.
Guess ill just get Safariland ALSs for all of my OWB needs!
