Blade-Tech for M&P? ETA--Going with Comp-Tac ***UPDATE-pics, commentary***

**blackscot** · 11-20-07, 13:58

Anybody tried this new, lower-priced line? See:

http://www.blade-tech.com/Revolution...e-pr-1069.html

I'm specifically interested in the paddle version, which they offer but don't actually picture. Blade Tech has two versions of paddle for their other holsters, the old crappy looking one here:

http://www.blade-tech.com/Injection-...er-pr-887.html

and the newer, much preferrable paddle design here:

http://www.blade-tech.com/Paddle-Holster-pr-876.html

I've got a question in to Blade Tech's web customer-service thingie, but a lot of outfits never reply back on these things, so I'm asking here too.

Thanks for any help.

**Business_Casual** · 11-20-07, 14:12

I've got one, it has already stretched a bit. The mag carrier doesn't really have an even tension - if the front mag is too tight the rear is just right. If the front mag is just right, the rear is loose. The holster is pretty good, but as I said it has stretched or lost tension a bit already. If you are looking for a range holster I guess they are OK. If you are looking for a serious carry holster I would say save your money.

M_P

**blackscot** · 11-20-07, 15:01

Originally Posted by modern_pirate

.....If you are looking for a range holster I guess they are OK. If you are looking for a serious carry holster I would say save your money.....

This would be a for-real, all-day/every-day, etc.

It's a lot cheaper than their new "custom" paddle model, but that is actual kydex and has a good paddle (and the molding job might be better too).

Guess you get what you pay for.....

**John_Wayne777** · 11-20-07, 15:11

I agree with MP....

I'm not digging the injection molded stuff from Blade Tech. It's not as good as their traditional Kydex stuff. (I'm also not digging the "Stingray loop"....)

If you want relatively inexpensive and good, try out Raven Concealment. Their stuff is the new flavor of kool-aid and all the kids from the Low Light course who tried a sip seem to like it thusfar.

**Hawkeye** · 11-20-07, 15:20

I like Blade Tech's regular line as well over the Revolution line. And unlike my esteemed friend from VA, I am a big fan of the Stingray loop, over their old style.

The Raven Concealment stuff has definitely grabbed my interest though.....

**John_Wayne777** · 11-20-07, 16:44

Originally Posted by Hawkeye

I like Blade Tech's regular line as well over the Revolution line. And unlike my esteemed friend from VA, I am a big fan of the Stingray loop, over their old style.

The Raven Concealment stuff has definitely grabbed my interest though.....

As Ken put it:

"They're small enough that they actually care what you want and will bend over backwards to give it to you..."

**blackscot** · 11-21-07, 07:23

Thanks guys. Looks like I should definitely stick with something kydex.

Raven's web site isn't completely fleshed out yet, but from what I could see they don't offer any kind of paddle. I know some will disparage anything non-beltloop, but the paddle for my G19 has worked out so well I'm sticking with that platform for now. Relying on my own experience on this call.

I'm going now to take another look at Blade Tech's kydex paddle and probably go ahead with the purchase. Need to get the new M&P into something soon to start doing some drawing drills.

ETA I actually just did a little more shopping around and ended up getting the Comp-Tac paddle, shown here:

http://www.comp-tac.com/catalog/prod...products_id=53

I'd heard good things from reliable sources about some of Comp-Tac's other products, and I like the idea behind the widely spaced inside hooks on their paddle. Shall report back with results.

**RD62** · 11-21-07, 11:23

So far I have only gotten mag carriers from Comp-tac, but have been very impressed with them and plan to pick up a holster from them after the holidays. I think you will be very happy with your purchase!

-RD62

**blackscot** · 11-21-07, 12:12

Originally Posted by RD62

......have been very impressed......I think you will be very happy with your purchase......

Well the post-purchase communication has certainly been positive so-far. Got 4 emails already from placing the order just this morning, with initial confirmation, status update, expected delivery time, etc.

It looks like they make them as they're ordered. Last email said it would take a week to get mine out the door. I can accept that, assuming the quality will be there upon arrival.

**Boris** · 11-22-07, 07:24

Good choice, Randy. I'm using the Comp-Tac belt slide and love it. I stuck w/ Comp-Tac for my M&P after having used a C-T.A.C. for years carrying my 1911. Hope to see ya at CAVRPC soon.

-B