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Originally posted by redstone:
Yesterday, I picked up a 43 for my oldest on her 22nd birthday. She went out of state to spend the day with her boyfriend (kid actually has a good job in Georgia) and I came to realize she needed one of her own.

Here at the house she has access to mine in the safe etc. She is trained and we go to the range (not as much as dad would like).

So yesterday, a 43 followed me home, a box of ammo for practice, box of carry load, and a coupon for a range day with dad

^^^^^^ Good birthday present.... By the way you can adopt me and my birthday is next friday the 26th. ..................... drill sgt.

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Originally posted by 1lowlife:


Congrats...

Love 'em or hate 'em, I feel every collection should have at least one Glock in it..

Thanks!

I've got a health problem I'm working on, if I can get it taken care of, my next move is a Concealed Carry Permit.

Umm, I don't mean to interrupt the party, but I have a question about plastic holsters.

Do they mar the finish on a pistol, or protect it like leather does? I don't want to mess up my new G-19.

Specifically, I'm looking at the Blackhawk Serpa. If anybody is using one, how close to the body does it hold the gun?

Thanks for any info I can get.

And by the way, Glocks don't need breaking in. I wiped mine down, lubed it very lightly, loaded it and put it on the nightstand until I can get to the range where I'm expecting Glock Perfection.

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I don't think anyone here is going to recommend you carry any kind of Glock in a Serpa. Just the opposite. The Serpa is a shit design, but especially when combined with a Glock, I wouldn't feel safe about it, especially if you're drawing in a hurry. I can't believe they're still making that piece of shit, honestly.

I have carried Glocks in a variety of holsters. I think wear on the muzzle end of the slide is going to happen especially with kydex unless it's the really smoothed texture. Anymore, I carry mine with Stealthgear holsters - very comfortable and they don't wear on the pistol that I've noticed.

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Originally posted by P220 Smudge:
I don't think anyone here is going to recommend you carry any kind of Glock in a Serpa. Just the opposite. The Serpa is a shit design, but especially when combined with a Glock...

Thanks. I was afraid of that, as low-priced as they are. Strange that it is the FBI issue holster for the 17 and 19.

I just picked up a new 45 today with the Ameri-glos, haven’t had a chance to hit the range yet with it, hopefully Sunday. I’ve always had 19s (probably 20 over the years) was never a fan of the 17 grip size but I really like the gen 5 style without the finger grooves. It feels great in hand, hopefully it’ll preform at the range like my 19s

I shot the 43X yesterday and right out of the box it shoots point of aim at 30 yards.

I think I'll keep it.

I think I want the 19X now.

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Originally posted by parabellum:
At some point in your life, you will buy a Glock and secretly fall in love with it. You'll fondle it late at night and engage in the Love that Dares not Speak it's Name.

You'll build a special compartment for it in your bomb shelter. You'll give it a name - Francine or some stupid-ass thing like that.
But you'll never admit it. You'll live a closeted life and die a bitter old man.

It doesn't have to be like that, y'know. Just own up and be free.

My range gun is a Glock.

The FBI originally did issue SERPAs. Now, the FBI has banned them.

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Originally posted by newtoSig765:

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Originally posted by P220 Smudge:
I don't think anyone here is going to recommend you carry any kind of Glock in a Serpa. Just the opposite. The Serpa is a shit design, but especially when combined with a Glock...

Thanks. I was afraid of that, as low-priced as they are. Strange that it is the FBI issue holster for the 17 and 19.

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Originally posted by BennerP220:
The FBI originally did issue SERPAs. Now, the FBI has banned them.

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Originally posted by newtoSig765:

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Originally posted by P220 Smudge:
I don't think anyone here is going to recommend you carry any kind of Glock in a Serpa. Just the opposite. The Serpa is a shit design, but especially when combined with a Glock...

Thanks. I was afraid of that, as low-priced as they are. Strange that it is the FBI issue holster for the 17 and 19.

Yep. ^^^
The "problem" with the Serpa is the release button for the holster and the way the finger aligns to the trigger as the gun is being drawn out of the holster. The trigger finger almost "slaps" the trigger. A little more problematic on a single action.

The FBI is issuing a Safariland ALS holster. The agents can change to something different after the academy, but need to qualify with that holster.

I thought they were issuing the ALS but wasn’t certain.

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Originally posted by BennerP220:
I thought they were issuing the ALS but wasn’t certain.

They are. Matter of fact, I think that the Serpa is not allowed in the DOJ.

We got new Gen 5's a couple of weeks ago at work. They traded our Gen 4's toward them ($250.00 credit) and the vendor allowed us to buy our issued pistol back for $300.00 (NS, three mags, Tupperware box). I jumped on my G17, but believe it or not, a few people in the office didn't buy theirs. I asked if I could buy more than one but was told no.

Thanks for the info on the Serpa, guys! I was not aware the FBI had banned them, but after viewing a couple videos on htem, it makes sense.

I also looked at the ALS, and it seems to be too bulky for concealed carry.

I may have to stick with leather and pay the higher price.

The ALS is a great retention system and very easy to use.
There are lots of modular parts to create the right holster for you.

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Originally posted by newtoSig765:


I also looked at the ALS, and it seems to be too bulky for concealed carry.

I may have to stick with leather and pay the higher price.

Yeah, the ALS is a rather bulky holster for concealed carry, unless you're wearing a Parka. It's made more for a range holster/duty holster.

OWB / Belt holster that you can conceal easily? Leather isn't bad, but don't rule out Kydex. There's more than a few OWB holsters that you can conceal easily:


https://www.highnoonholsters.c...ex-holsters/baseline

https://blackpointtactical.com...tandard-owb-holster/


IWB? My first choice for that is Kydex!

Is it going to mar or scratch the finish? Over time, Yes- unless the Kydex is lined with something like leather or felt. However, leather over time is going to wear on the finish of a gun too. Leather also retains moisture, so don't store your gun long-term in a leather holster.

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Originally posted by newtoSig765:
I may have to stick with leather and pay the higher price.

Check out Stealthgear.

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Originally posted by newtoSig765:
Umm, I don't mean to interrupt the party, but I have a question about plastic holsters.

Do they mar the finish on a pistol, or protect it like leather does? I don't want to mess up my new G-19.

I carried a G19 in a IWB kydex holster for about five years. Yes it will wear the Glock finish. I’ve recently switched to a G43x and use another IWB kydex holster and expect it to wear the finish in a few years.

Safariland says the ALS won't mar the finish because of its lining. I'm trying to navigate their website to see about mounting options to carry flat-up against the body, but their website's a bitch for my old "computer" (my old brain, really).

I really appreciate all the suggestions!

Safariland's website is straight-up garbage. They're known for it.