Paddles are junk. If you're going to be carrying often of for any length of time, look for some quality leather.
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I have a Galco paddle holster for the SP101 and I really like it. However I only every carry a paddle when I am training with the dogs, and it's handy to just pull the pistol and holster out of the waistband and stow it away when not carrying. I have no need to carry continually generally so they fit the bill. I bought two Fobus paddle holsters for the Glock and the Brno before Blackhawk was available, so I kind of got stuck with them. The Blackhawk is a far better holster, I wouldn't like to do anything too energetic with the Fobus, and certainly would feel uncomfortable in a crowd. They do not retain the weapon as well as a Blackhawk.
I would say you have to be careful not all paddle holsters are winners. I mean you don't need to be in the position of having to draw your gun to defend yourself and end you pointing a holster at your assailant! On the odd occasion I have to wear a gun, which is very infrequently these days I use Horseshoe Leather holsters strong side.........
I would say you have to be careful not all paddle holsters are winners. I mean you don't need to be in the position of having to draw your gun to defend yourself and end you pointing a holster at your assailant! On the odd occasion I have to wear a gun, which is very infrequently these days I use Horseshoe Leather holsters strong side.........
Personally I've never had good luck using any paddle holster over an extended period of time. In my experience, sooner or later, that paddle holster is going to draw with the gun. (And, oh boy, are you going to look stupid!)
However, other shooters keep telling me that Blackhawk paddle holsters work very well. Now, I don't own one and, consequently, really don't know; but, this is what other shooters keep telling me.
Me? I usually wear an IWB leather holster for daily CCW carry; and, for range work, my holster-of-choice is an OTB Blade-Tech Kydex holster with a quick on/off, 'Tek-Lok' clasp. It's comfortable enough to, sometimes, wear for up to 12 or 14 hours at a stretch; and it's, also, a very FAST holster that NEVER draws with the pistol.
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However, other shooters keep telling me that Blackhawk paddle holsters work very well. Now, I don't own one and, consequently, really don't know; but, this is what other shooters keep telling me.
Me? I usually wear an IWB leather holster for daily CCW carry; and, for range work, my holster-of-choice is an OTB Blade-Tech Kydex holster with a quick on/off, 'Tek-Lok' clasp. It's comfortable enough to, sometimes, wear for up to 12 or 14 hours at a stretch; and it's, also, a very FAST holster that NEVER draws with the pistol.
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