eat it, haters - USMC to adopt SERPA holster

[atilla]

The Marine Corps is ditching its 1980s-era nylon pistol holsters for new high-speed polymer gear used by U.S. special operators and law enforcement personnel, but the model chosen is the subject of a vigorous safety debate among tactical and professional shooters.

moar: http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/2011/09/marine-serpa-dangerous-new-holster-092611w/

does anyone from last month's pin shoot at NLRG have a picture of me with the warning tag that i wrapped around my glock in my SERPA holster? that would complete this thread.

 

[Supermoto]

So you're saying because the government selected the serpa, it must be good. The government is know for their wise, well thought out decisions

 

[atilla]

not at all, i'm just since i own a few myself among other holsters and i haven't shot myself (yet).

 

[cekim]

They still suck... "You'll shoot your thigh out kid..."

 

[Dirtypacman]

Talk about putting our troops in harms way

 

[Admin]

moar: http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/2011/09/marine-serpa-dangerous-new-holster-092611w/

does anyone from last month's pin shoot at NLRG have a picture of me with the warning tag that i wrapped around my glock in my SERPA holster? that would complete this thread.

 

[yanici]

It will be ok. The first two rounds in the "clip" will be dummy rounds, ie. snap caps.

 

[atilla]

atilla - international man of mystery.

 

[Bob P]

Jazus, Blackhawk must have some high-power lobbyists.

 

[Broc]

if you dont want to use that piece of crap, are you allowed to get your own holster?

 

[Big Daddy 45acp]

I had two of them and sold them. They just didn't work for me. Kudos to the Corps for trying to upgrade their equipment, thumbs down for their choice.

 

[DaveB]

two words......lowest bidder

 

[fbirdquik6]

They also carry with an empty chamber and safety on....

 

[PixelPusher]

Jazus, Blackhawk must have some high-paying lobbyists.

FIFY

 

[cekim]

They also carry with an empty chamber and safety on....

They've also carried in useless mushy nylon abominations for years... Not exactly the final word in tactical gear...

 

[dwarven1]

moar: http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/2011/09/marine-serpa-dangerous-new-holster-092611w/

does anyone from last month's pin shoot at NLRG have a picture of me with the warning tag that i wrapped around my glock in my SERPA holster? that would complete this thread.

got some video; I'll have to upload it.

 

[drgrant]

 

[JD09]

They've also carried in useless mushy nylon abominations for years... Not exactly the final word in tactical gear...

Actually as a combat holster it was not too bad. Only thing I did not like about it was that options to mount it anywhere else besides the belt were limited. "Tactical" does not necessarily equal good for a soldier in a combat environment, and personally I do not think they are synonymous anymore.

 

[cekim]

Actually as a combat holster it was not too bad. Only thing I did not like about it was that options to mount it anywhere else besides the belt was limited. "Tactical" does not necessarily equal good for a soldier in a combat environment, and personally I do not think they are synonymous anymore.

Tactical now just means "black or camo and costs more"

 

[TomH]

As long as they're trained to call their parents if they shoot themselves in the leg I think it's ok.

 

[cekim]

As long as they're trained to call their parents if they shoot themselves in the leg I think it's ok.

they come with a pamphlet that has a Q&A:

Q: I've negligently discharged my firearm into my thigh, what should I do?
A: Call your mother and apply pressure to the wound(s) until emergency medical care arrives.

 

[Big Daddy 45acp]

I would rather have my old, issued leather flap holster than another Serpa.

 

[atilla]

they come with a pamphlet that has a Q&A:

Q: I've negligently discharged my firearm into my thigh, what should I do?
A: Call your mother and apply pressure to the wound(s) until emergency medical care arrives.

i could really throw this thread into the full retard zone as i have a picture of me cleaning a litterbox with my 92FS in a SERPA holster (WTF, i know, right? fiancee did it)... i don't know if everyone has has enough fun with the thread yet though.

 

[cekim]

i could really throw this thread into the full retard zone as i have a picture of me cleaning a litterbox with my 92FS in a SERPA holster (WTF, i know, right? fiancee did it)... i don't know if everyone has has enough fun with the thread yet though.

It's already full-retard... You could only take it to "HeadShot" or "Bowling with Barry" from here...

 

[soam]

i could really throw this thread into the full retard zone as i have a picture of me cleaning a litterbox with my 92FS in a SERPA holster (WTF, i know, right? fiancee did it)... i don't know if everyone has has enough fun with the thread yet though.

Challenge accepted!

 

[atilla]

 

[pdm]

Oh noes, the thread has gone full cat!

 

[drgrant]

 

[drgrant]

Challenge accepted!

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Cat Box Protection.

 

[cekim]

Cat Box Protection.

He's in the sh#$, needs to be strapped....