Does anyone use an auto-retention holster?

Tim the Teacher · February 5th, 2008, 10:52 PM

Pro or cons from those in the know would be appreciated

rocky · February 5th, 2008, 10:59 PM

Never heard the term auto -retension before, but I use a Blackhawk Serpa holster . It has the push button release to draw the gun. I have not found any cons personally, but some concerns over debris locking the button up have been presented. Also , others claim it induces AD's due to the use of the trigger finger release.
I see this as not true with my holster. My finger rests on the slide release naturally during the draw.
Finally , I like the added security of the holster. It is plenty tough.

f8lranger4x4 · February 5th, 2008, 11:22 PM

I use a bianchi carry lock and it is awsome.

tc · February 5th, 2008, 11:44 PM

I use a Bianchi carry lock as well with my Glock 26. The trigger guard is covered, no one can just grab my gun, and a quick sweep with my middle finger and I am ready to shoot.

FlyboyLDB · February 6th, 2008, 12:31 AM

I use the Blackhawk CQC with Serpa - active or autoretention. I love it. The only con was when I installed my Lasermax in my Glock, the slide release switch, which is a bit longer than the original Glock slide release, gets hung up when attempting to draw. So off came the Laser Max for the time being.

ShooterMcGavin · February 6th, 2008, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tc

I use a Bianchi carry lock as well with my Glock 26. The trigger guard is covered, no one can just grab my gun, and a quick sweep with my middle finger and I am ready to shoot.

Me too. I haven't had it very long, so I can't give a good review. It is not very easy for me to use it currently, as my hand is broken

I wanted retention, without the standard thumb-break that everyone knows how to release. Also, I like the clean look of the standard-looking belt holster.

QKShooter · February 6th, 2008, 03:16 AM

Just a friendly FYI. Scroll down the page.
Here is a link to the page that explains all of the Bianchi retention systems. Click Here.

WoodLark · February 6th, 2008, 10:01 AM

I have and like the Blackhawk Serpa holster. Unfortunately, it is not really a good concealment holster unless you are wearing a coat; great range holster though.

Electraclyde · February 6th, 2008, 10:19 AM

I have and used a Blackhawk carbon fibre Serpa with the finger release. I carred a G23 in this holster for about 6 months while working as part of an Armored Truck crew. I loved it because I could draw quickly and "Most" other people (including co-workers) did not know how to release the gun. It is a good Duty or range holster, It is not a concealed carry holster.

elrey718 · February 6th, 2008, 11:41 AM

I use a bianchi carry lock and it is awsome.

February 5th, 2008, 10:52 PM	#1
Tim the Teacher Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Gunter, Texas Posts: 180	Does anyone use an auto-retention holster? Pro or cons from those in the know would be appreciated

February 5th, 2008, 10:59 PM	#2
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 13,080	Never heard the term auto -retension before, but I use a Blackhawk Serpa holster . It has the push button release to draw the gun. I have not found any cons personally, but some concerns over debris locking the button up have been presented. Also , others claim it induces AD's due to the use of the trigger finger release. I see this as not true with my holster. My finger rests on the slide release naturally during the draw. Finally , I like the added security of the holster. It is plenty tough. __________________ "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/

February 6th, 2008, 03:16 AM	#7
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,493	Just a friendly FYI. Scroll down the page. Here is a link to the page that explains all of the Bianchi retention systems. Click Here. __________________ Liberty/Tyranny ___________________________ Ain't That A Shame! Be Happy! *http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OG3u...1&feature=fvwp*

February 6th, 2008, 10:01 AM	#8
WoodLark Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 195	I have and like the Blackhawk Serpa holster. Unfortunately, it is not really a good concealment holster unless you are wearing a coat; great range holster though. __________________ Earth is the insane asylum of the universe!

February 6th, 2008, 11:41 AM	#10
elrey718 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 525	I use a bianchi carry lock and it is awsome. __________________ “Do you have any idea how hard it would be to live with yourself if your loved ones were attacked and killed, and you had to stand there helplessly because you were unprepared for that day?” Ricardo

February 5th, 2008, 11:22 PM	#3
f8lranger4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: virginia Posts: 894	I use a bianchi carry lock and it is awsome.

February 5th, 2008, 11:44 PM	#4
tc New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cambridge, Ohio Posts: 10	I use a Bianchi carry lock as well with my Glock 26. The trigger guard is covered, no one can just grab my gun, and a quick sweep with my middle finger and I am ready to shoot.

February 6th, 2008, 12:31 AM	#5
FlyboyLDB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: GA Posts: 848	I use the Blackhawk CQC with Serpa - active or autoretention. I love it. The only con was when I installed my Lasermax in my Glock, the slide release switch, which is a bit longer than the original Glock slide release, gets hung up when attempting to draw. So off came the Laser Max for the time being.

February 6th, 2008, 10:19 AM	#9
Electraclyde Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 83	I have and used a Blackhawk carbon fibre Serpa with the finger release. I carred a G23 in this holster for about 6 months while working as part of an Armored Truck crew. I loved it because I could draw quickly and "Most" other people (including co-workers) did not know how to release the gun. It is a good Duty or range holster, It is not a concealed carry holster.

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