Quick fix for the Serpa Holster

[Quiet-Matt]

I've been reading alot of reports about people shooting themselves when using a serpa holster. So, I decided to try and come up with a quick fix for folks that might be shying away from the serpa for this reason. So, here's what I came up with...

Remove the pin holding the lock button using a small tool to grab and lever it out of position.

While dis-assembling the lock, pay attetion to the orientation of the spring for re-assebly ease.

This flat edge is where I removed material because this is the part that blocks the trigger guard to prevent withdrawl of the pistol.


After a little re-profiling of that flat edge and numerous test fittings, I ended up with this.


The end result is a serpa that still functions as before, but will also allow the pistol to be drawn without pressing the release. I removed material slowly and re-assembled several times untill I was happy with the amount of tension that had to be overcome in ofder to draw the pistol.

-Matt

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[DWood]

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The end result is a serpa that still functions as before, but will also allow the pistol to be drawn without pressing the release.

Does it still retain the pistol? I interpret "will also allow the pistol to be drawn without pressing the release" as the holster is now a non-retention holster, as in just draw the pistol without an intermediate step. Just curious.

My fix for a Serpa was called a (deleted so as to keep the thread on track).

[Guns-up.50]

Never have been a big fan of the serpas. So the lock is no longer functioning? So couldnt you just buy the cqc with no lock i think im a little confused.

[Guns-up.50]

[QUOTE=DWood;1086265
My fix for a Serpa was called a Safariland. [/QUOTE]

+1
i like mine

[Timbonez]

It sounds like he profiled the lock enough that there is enough tension to still retain the weapon, but he is able to pull the weapon from the holster without depressing the button.

[dougwg]

Raven Concealment Systems also have a great fix for the serpa.

[J8127]

I am not discounting the serpa hate nor claiming it is the best holster ever. But considering there are MILLIONS of them in service around the country, yea, shit is going to happen. Law of averages says some one is going to ND or shoot themselves. I have never accidently put my finger inside the trigger guard or seen anyone do that. My weapon has never been locked inside of it or whatever. I don't care that I can't put my weapon back inside of it backwards.

It bothers me when I see top level instructors "banning" serpa holsters from their classes. How many soldiers and law enforcement agents don't have a ****ing say in the matter? I'm not saying they wouldn't make an exception, but it seems strange and hypocritical for many of "them" (not calling anyone out) to preach shooting the same weapon as most of their students, and then turn around and "ban" the most common holster in service.


/rant
/flameon

[Quiet-Matt]

It sounds like he profiled the lock enough that there is enough tension to still retain the weapon, but he is able to pull the weapon from the holster without depressing the button.

You got it!

[dougwg]

I am not discounting the serpa hate nor claiming it is the best holster ever. But considering there are MILLIONS of them in service around the country, yea, shit is going to happen. Law of averages says some one is going to ND or shoot themselves. I have never accidently put my finger inside the trigger guard or seen anyone do that. My weapon has never been locked inside of it or whatever. I don't care that I can't put my weapon back inside of it backwards.

It bothers me when I see top level instructors "banning" serpa holsters from their classes. How many soldiers and law enforcement agents don't have a ****ing say in the matter? I'm not saying they wouldn't make an exception, but it seems strange and hypocritical for many of "them" (not calling anyone out) to preach shooting the same weapon as most of their students, and then turn around and "ban" the most common holster in service.


/rant
/flameon

From what I've seen.....if you are Mil/LEO and a serpa is your issued holster, trainers will allow you to run it.

[Quiet-Matt]

My fix for a Serpa was called a Safariland.

That works too, but I'm one of those people who tries to find a solution to a "problem"(not that I've ever had a problem with the serpa), before 86ing something. Heck, I'll re-engineer a pop-rivot if it doesn't meet my needs. Plus... I like taking shit apart.

I didn't post this to start some littlie contest between holsters, so take that mess somewhere else please. I simply posted MY solution. Thank you, very, much, gentle-men.

-Matt

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