Comments on: Say Hello To SERPA

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:39:27 +0000

First off, the instructors of the course have the right to ban any equipment they don’t like, it’s their course.
However, this shouldn’t be a black mark against all SERPA holsters. My co-workers and I love the SERPA, and no one has ever had an ND. Want to know why?
WE KEEP OUR FRIGGING FINGERS OFF THE TRIGGER WHEN NOT ON TARGET.

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:39:18 +0000

There is a reason that no Teir 1 and 2 units are using the Serpa. It is a POS. The Serpa is for enthusiasts and those that don’t know any better.
I’ve seen many a weapon hit the sand because of it.
Safariland is the premier holster.

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:18:20 +0000

I’ve been using a SERPA at work for the post 2 years and love it. It’s the most common holster in our plainclothes division and we haven’t had any problems with them for Glocks and SIGs.

By: mark

mark — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:51:58 +0000

I had one of these for my Beretta 96 DAO a few years ago. I thought it was excellent, until I got a little twig lodged underneath the release mechanism, locking the pistol in the holster. As I recall, I had to disassemble the damn thing to get my gun back out. As I work outside, where one can find lots of twigs and the like, I gave it to a co-worker. In fairness, he loves it. I can’t trust it.

By: In Country

In Country — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:04:54 +0000

Using one evryday in the box, along with other folks. havent seen any responses from operators in the War. I carry a Sig and love mine as many fellow fellas here. Only down fall is debris can get lodged in from the top making it alittle gritty when drawing it.

By: Wes

Wes — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:01:23 +0000

TENS OF THOUSANDS of Serpas are in use in the field by US military forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. In use EVERY DAY.
Now, where are all the reports of soldiers shooting themselves because the Serpa doesn’t work?

By: jeff

jeff — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:49:41 +0000

I shoot from a serpa with a kimber .45. I like the holster, cant say I could shoot myself as the hammer is always down, or safety is on. Basic pistol uasage !! I shoot IDPA and all the holster designs alow for mistakes to be made. Just practice, and pratice safely.

By: CTR1(SW)

CTR1(SW) — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:42:13 +0000

Concerning the “bad” Serpas:
As previously mentioned I use a CQC with a S&W M&P .45. This was not always so. Earlier this year, in the Spring, the CQC for this pistol was recalled and redesigned. The earlier model was designed for two pistols: a Glock and the M&P. It worked for the Glock, but the release mechanism was “out of position” for the M&P. This caused discharges when placing the pistol back in the holster.
The second most dangerous problem wasn’t the holster itself, but the dealer that sold me the original CQC knowing that it was on recall. I only discovered the recall when I visited Blackhawk’s web page. I immediately returned it to the dealer who clearly lied when they claimed ignorance of the recall.

By: thebronze

thebronze — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:05:05 +0000

I bought a Serpa for my G-21 and one for my Sig 229.
The one for the G-21 was fine, but the one for the 229 was crap. It wouldn’t seat correctly, allowing the pistol to not be properly locked in and also prevented it from releasing properly. It was a major PITA to deal with BlackHawk to get them to exchange it for another holster that didn’t work any better.
I’d feel okay using it for my G-21, but I won’t use it for my 229.
If you’re going to stake your life on a piece of equipment, make sure it’s thoroughly tested first.

By: dm

dm — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:40:16 +0000

I can imagine how you could shoot yourself. You need to apply some pressure to the unlokcing mechanism with your trigger finger. That pressure ‘could’ result in your finger slipping into the trigger ring with some force behind it, which in turn could cause your to inadvertently press the trigger.
Now if it was your middle finger that pressed the release… that would be an improvement.