Blackhawk serpa holster

[SFMarine]

Well i just got it off the internet for $32.00. Decent price compared to gander mountains $50. It's a great looking holster and really supports the glock well. I'll post pics a little later tonight. My only concern is: those of you who have it or know alot about it any problem with scratching the gun? I just pulled it out of the holster and it's got a mild scratch on it. I'm not too thrilled with the outcome especially since it's a brand new handgun. Any suggestions? Or should i throw in a few felt pads etc.? Thanks

[gnbrotz]

I've had my pistol in and out of my Serpa hundreds of times and haven't noticed anything. Perhaps there was a piece of dirt that somehow came between the two and caused the scratch? Don't see how the holster material could cause that.

Where's the scratch at?

[SFMarine]

It's on the slide. Tough call as far as dirt goes. I just got done cleaning the glock and the holster was fresh out of the box. I'll see how it goes over the next few days i guess. I did find it odd how it was scratched. I mean it's not anything severe but it's enough to get me upset. Just like a new car in a way lol. First scratch is always a bi***.

I guess now i can classify it as "broken in"

[rwilson452]

I just picked on up for my XD45. I've had it in and out quite a few times, I don't have any scratches on my XD. Perhaps the Glock finish is softer than the XD finish. OK, OK, I was just kidding. As far as I know they are both using similar processes to finish their pistols. I got to pratice more. I'm not real chummy with that catch on the Serpa. If it gets to be too much of a problem the darn thing will go away.

Originally Posted by SFMarine

It's on the slide. Tough call as far as dirt goes. I just got done cleaning the glock and the holster was fresh out of the box. I'll see how it goes over the next few days i guess. I did find it odd how it was scratched. I mean it's not anything severe but it's enough to get me upset. Just like a new car in a way lol. First scratch is always a bi***.

I guess now i can classify it as "broken in"

[Chunky Monkey]

SFMarine thats a good deal! Can I ask which web site? I'm also looking to get a BH serpa for my XD.

[deth502]

i pd WAY too much for one at gm, i know it was cheaper over the net, but i wanted it NOW.

i like it alot and have never NOTICED any scratches from it, but i usualy dont baby my guns. i find if im super careful not to scratch anything, its always that much more of a bitch when you eventualy do

no noticable wear so far other than what can be expected from any holster.

[SFMarine]

Chunky Monkey- I got it off of ebay....can't go wrong there. It was also $5.00 shipping. This is the sellers page. http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZbuddy1040

Deth- Ya i know what you mean as far as gander goes...i was like "damn i just got my ltcf"..the holster i have now just plain sucks but $50 is a lot for a holster" So i had to suffer a good week but i finally got it. I love how it keeps the gun nice and secure. The other holster i had was just cheesy.

The only downfall of it is that i can only use it with a belt. I do a lot of sports so i'm constanly in warm ups, sweat pants etc. So that will pose a problem but i guess i'll have to improvise a little. No problem there though!

[Chunky Monkey]

Thanks, I'll check it out.

[crazyyankee]

I've never noticed any scratches on the 45 from my Blackhawk Serpa holster. Like others said maybe there was a piece of dirt or some other foreign object in there.

[MarcS]

here's what you need to do:

1) Take your carry gun
2) throw it into a gravel pit
3) run it over with a truck a few times
4) stop bitching about holster wear.

If you want to keep a gun in pristine condition, leave it in the safe. Work guns get scratches.