Paddle holsters any good? - Page 2

vashooter · August 3rd, 2007, 09:13 PM

Can you wear a paddle behind the hip? Or are they made to ride directly on the hip - at 3 or 9 o'clock depending on your shooting hand?

FknRa · August 3rd, 2007, 09:17 PM

My paddle was comfy from 2-5 oclock.

rocky · August 3rd, 2007, 11:00 PM

I like my paddle option for my Blackhawk serpa holster over the belt slide. It rides more comfortably and is easy to take off/put on , yet stays put on my belt.

sass20485 · August 3rd, 2007, 11:22 PM

My experience was they are nice to slip on and off, like for the range or out in the field, but did not sit in close enough to the body for concealed carry. Of course this could vary depending on the maker of the holster and who was wearing it.

rainmaker · August 4th, 2007, 07:58 AM

If you're in the position where you have to put on/take off on on a regular basis, several times a day, the paddle holster is the way to go. In my experience, the Safariland 518 works well for medium-size revolvers like a Security Six. Well made and the hook's in the right place. Right now, I'm using a Galco Speed Paddle with an SP101snubby, and it works well with this smaller revolver.

semperfi.45 · August 4th, 2007, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocky

I like my paddle option for my Blackhawk serpa holster over the belt slide. It rides more comfortably and is easy to take off/put on , yet stays put on my belt.

I don't usually wear OWB, but I too like my J Frame Serpa.

QKShooter · August 4th, 2007, 10:43 AM

I think they are fine for the range. As previously mentioned the Comp-Tac pulls in somewhat closer than Fobus. My personal experience is that Fobus does not place or pull the firearm close enough to the body for the best concealment.
A decently long time ago I decided that I would never use a paddle rig for daily carry and so I have really not ever looked at or seriously considered any of them recently.
There may be better paddle designs out in the marketplace these days that pull the carry gun in closer.
Unless a person absolutely NEEDS to remove and replace the holster and firearm often I would always go with a high quality OWB holster over a paddle design as my first choice for daily carry.

Fastball · August 4th, 2007, 11:08 AM

During cooler weather with any kind of jacket I carry paddle quite often. Light jacket season I normally wear a waist length, baseball, team jacket, so a high ride paddle holster is a must!

I have found the Desantis NYPAD holster to be durable, comfortable and stays in place very well. This holster is also lined, which I like very much. I due prefer the thumb break model compared to the open top, (I have both).

To tuck this holster in tight to my body I modified the top of the paddle by removing the holster from it and bending the kydex on a vice with help from a heat gun. Made a BIG difference for concealment!!!

QKShooter · August 4th, 2007, 04:17 PM

Modify the paddle to pull the firearm in closer if possible.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fastball

To tuck this holster in tight to my body I modified the top of the paddle by removing the holster from it and bending the kydex on a vice with help from a heat gun. Made a BIG difference for concealment!!!

Redneck Repairs · August 4th, 2007, 04:28 PM

I have had experience with safariland , and galco paddles , both are ok for light dutys . Comfortable , reasonably secure , ect.. If your working in the yard , or running to the office to sign an affidavit i recomend them .. for day to day use tho ... well ... lol .

August 3rd, 2007, 09:17 PM	#12
FknRa Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Shingle Springs, Ca Posts: 300	My paddle was comfy from 2-5 oclock. __________________ To those that paid for my freedom, I WILL NEVER FORGET. As with all statements I've made and All that I will make, please check your local laws to verify accuracy. (and if i'm wrong let me know as I like to be right in the future) After all I'm just some goofball posting on an internet forum.

August 3rd, 2007, 11:00 PM	#13
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 13,080	I like my paddle option for my Blackhawk serpa holster over the belt slide. It rides more comfortably and is easy to take off/put on , yet stays put on my belt. __________________ "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." Thomas Jefferson Nemo Me Impune Lacesset Link to my kydex builds:http://rocknloadkydex.blogspot.com/

August 4th, 2007, 10:43 AM	#17
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,493	I think they are fine for the range. As previously mentioned the Comp-Tac pulls in somewhat closer than Fobus. My personal experience is that Fobus does not place or pull the firearm close enough to the body for the best concealment. A decently long time ago I decided that I would never use a paddle rig for daily carry and so I have really not ever looked at or seriously considered any of them recently. There may be better paddle designs out in the marketplace these days that pull the carry gun in closer. Unless a person absolutely NEEDS to remove and replace the holster and firearm often I would always go with a high quality OWB holster over a paddle design as my first choice for daily carry. __________________ Liberty/Tyranny ___________________________ Ain't That A Shame! Be Happy! *http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OG3u...1&feature=fvwp*

August 4th, 2007, 11:08 AM	#18
Fastball Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York County, PA Posts: 125	During cooler weather with any kind of jacket I carry paddle quite often. Light jacket season I normally wear a waist length, baseball, team jacket, so a high ride paddle holster is a must! I have found the Desantis NYPAD holster to be durable, comfortable and stays in place very well. This holster is also lined, which I like very much. I due prefer the thumb break model compared to the open top, (I have both). To tuck this holster in tight to my body I modified the top of the paddle by removing the holster from it and bending the kydex on a vice with help from a heat gun. Made a BIG difference for concealment!!! __________________ SS Colt Officer's model,W/lots'o mods,(warm weather carry), SS Colt Delta Elite W/lots'o mods, (cold weather carry), other toys in safe as well. Uh Ohh! Gone Dark Side; Sig P229R 2-Tone; 357sig *You never see a motorcycle parked ouside a psychiatrist's office!*

August 4th, 2007, 04:28 PM	#20
Redneck Repairs VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 5,141	I have had experience with safariland , and galco paddles , both are ok for light dutys . Comfortable , reasonably secure , ect.. If your working in the yard , or running to the office to sign an affidavit i recomend them .. for day to day use tho ... well ... lol . __________________ Make sure you get full value out of today , Do something worthwhile, because what you do today will cost you one day off the rest of your life . We only begin to understand folks after we stop and think . Criminals are looking for victims, not opponents.

August 3rd, 2007, 09:13 PM	#11
vashooter Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Warrenton, VA Posts: 184	Can you wear a paddle behind the hip? Or are they made to ride directly on the hip - at 3 or 9 o'clock depending on your shooting hand?

August 3rd, 2007, 11:22 PM	#14
sass20485 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,937	My experience was they are nice to slip on and off, like for the range or out in the field, but did not sit in close enough to the body for concealed carry. Of course this could vary depending on the maker of the holster and who was wearing it.

August 4th, 2007, 07:58 AM	#15
rainmaker Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southwest Ohio Posts: 107	If you're in the position where you have to put on/take off on on a regular basis, several times a day, the paddle holster is the way to go. In my experience, the Safariland 518 works well for medium-size revolvers like a Security Six. Well made and the hook's in the right place. Right now, I'm using a Galco Speed Paddle with an SP101snubby, and it works well with this smaller revolver.

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