[DROPPINGLOCKZZZ]

Howdy yall, gotta glock 19 and I need a new holster for her, mines a nothin butta piece poo poo! Anywho, I need a decent holster, not tryin to spend alotta cash (cuz I don't got much) and I need it for on duty carry at work (Im an officer for a hospital). Any thoughts would sure help. God Bless Ya!

 

[VolGrad]

Does your department/hospital have any sort of retention requirement? That would be the first thing to consider.

I have a thread around here somewhere where I list my recommendations.
EDIT: http://glock.pro/showthread.php/933-What-holster-makers-do-you-recommend

 

[jlw]

Duty holster or regular carry?

 

[NWGlocker]

I'll leave the question to the holster gurus, which I'm not. But welcome to the forums

 

[VolGrad]

I will also defer to the Chief if the OP needs recs for a duty holster. My area of expertise is limited to carry holsters. Duty holsters bring in a whole new set of factors for consideration including but not limited to; retention, what else are you carrying on your belt, the overall look matters, etc.

Now, if he's talking about carrying a gun but not actually "carrying for duty purposes" I'm your man. If he is carrying under the radar that is. I can help you with concealment holsters.

 

[DROPPINGLOCKZZZ]

A duty holster kind sirs, whatcha recommend?

 

[DROPPINGLOCKZZZ]

Got my trusty glock on my belt, some mag holders, flashlight, walkietalkie, and uhhh think that about there does it....and a bunch of them button snaps. That about sums her up.

 

[RAT TA TAT TAT]

Your spose to keep your gun holstered on duty??? I thought you were just spose to tuck it in your pants with your shirt tucked in behind the gun with your pants saggin down a bit....

 

[jlw]

Does you employer have policies mandating holster finish (look) and level of retention?

 

[DroppinGlocks]

Welp, they like the holster to match the belt. My duty belt is black. So i reckon i need a black holster. As far as retention level, they leave that up to the officer.

 

[sfguard]

Nylon or leather?

 

[jlw]

Welp, they like the holster to match the belt. My duty belt is black. So i reckon i need a black holster. As far as retention level, they leave that up to the officer.

I like the Safariland 6377 (level 2), but it is an open top holster with a retention device. You can shop around and find them in the sub $50 range. If you want more retention, I suggest going with the Safariland 6360 (level 3). The 6280 (level 2) is another good option. It is the same retention level as the 6377, but it has a different type retention device. The 6360 is actually a combination of the 6377 and the 6280.

You mention that your belt is black, but is it leather or nylon? If leather, is it basketweave or plain?

 

[DroppinGlocks]

Its nylon partner

 

[blackriderhank]

Sorry JL i gotta say it Blackhawk Bersa level 2. I love it about 29 bucks

 

[jlw]

Sorry JL i gotta say it Blackhawk Bersa level 2. I love it about 29 bucks

Do you mean the Serpa?

Maybe his boss will allow them. I don't allow them for uniform use. For just a little bit more money you can get a much more reliable Safariland rig.

 

[Don Glock]

i've got the glock brand holsters/mag pouches, which are made out of the same polymer as the frames. they're like $10, and they're fantastic OWB holsters.


if you need some sort of retention, the serpas work great too with that retention tab, and aren't too expensive.

 

[blackriderhank]

Ya JL i did mean serpa don't know where Bersa came from I should get some sleep. +1 with the Don

 

[jlw]

There are multiple training centers and quite a few big names that prohibit the Serpa from being used at their facilities.

I don't know of any agency that is approving the level 2 Serpa for uniform duty use (I do know of some approving the level 3).

The OP is asking about a duty holster. The Serpa level 2 is nowhere close to a duty grade holster. A duty holster and a simple carry holster are vastly different creatures.

 

[Don Glock]

There are multiple training centers and quite a few big names that prohibit the Serpa from being used at their facilities.

I don't know of any agency that is approving the level 2 Serpa for uniform duty use (I do know of some approving the level 3).

The OP is asking about a duty holster. The Serpa level 2 is nowhere close to a duty grade holster. A duty holster and a simple carry holster are vastly different creatures.

he's a hospital security officer. doubtful his choices are as strict as law enforcement.

 

[jlw]

he's a hospital security officer. doubtful his choices are as strict as law enforcement.

He's just as likely, maybe even more depending upon the hospital, to wind up in gun grab situations that I am.