Holster/Drop-Leg Identification
 

Found this picture of a Military Contractor loadout. I like the drop-leg setup going on, since it's got both sidearm and melee weapon on one leg.

Just wondering if anyone could ID the type of drop-leg/holster system and point me to something comparable. I'm assuming it's a G-style weapon by the grip, which is what I would also be looking for.

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com...de73ac0e6d.jpg

http://img0132.popscreencdn.com/1870...d-stx-fde-.jpg
Safariland 6305 Tactical Holster.

I highly recommend using a drop leg that has TWO belt attchment points. The single point droplegs tend to rotate around your thigh.

Only if you wear the incorrect belt type.

Mine doesn't move, ever. Only 1 leg and 1 belt point. And, it is a drop-thigh holster, not a drop knee holster.

Contractor guy has an awkward shooting stance.


Sorry to thread jack but I'm just going to throw this out there, as its been in my thoughts lately. The key to a contractor loadout if you do choose to go down the route, is in the details. The main thing on this model that distinguishes him from your average noob is the Sordins.

It's the little things like that that make it

The higher up it is, the less retention you need

Bingo.

I see lots of experienced players with drop-knee holsters and leg-mounted dump pouches.

Wear it right, with the correct belt. Not like the guy in the photo above, he screams noob.

Ya, that looks pretty much exact. Unfortunately I don't have the money for a $200+ holster. I'd be looking for a comparable repro, if anyone has suggestions.
The real one doesn't convince me that I'd be able to mount a knife to it.

Ha! Thanks
I'm not really trying for any specific loadout. I do have comtacs which I'm trying to integrate. Still trying to figure out the best way to route my headset.

To avoid being percieved as a "noob", what type of belt would you recommend? I'm not particularily fond of molle battle belts, as I don't really need the carrying space. Other than the drop leg I was thinking about getting some fastmag pistol magazine holders.

I was looking at this belt:
http://store.specwarfare.com/content...ger-green.jpeg

Bit off topic, but isn't that image a CS-GO character model? It's definitely a CGI.
On topic, I used to use the standard soft drop leg holster with the belt drop loop and the 2 leg straps, but I've since removed the top leg strap and the drop loop, and running my belt through where the top leg strap used to attach. Not sure if all universal drop legs have this option, but I found this doesn't shift at all, is pretty comfortable, and still sits low enough to clear my vest.
As for a belt, doesn't a normal leather one work...? It works in my setup.

Probably, It does have the unreal logo in the bottom. I found it on google images while searching for drop-leg units.

My Safariland with a CRKT Hissatsu mounted to it. I use screws that came with the knife and the strap of the holster.

I use a 5.11 pistol belt. Very sturdy, and the velcro meshes with the velcro on the holster strap.

I am convinced. Still expensive for a Safariland though :(

After a bit of research I think I might go for a repro serpa-style holster. I like how it clicks in to place and has rails/mounting points for accessories.

problem with plastic molded holsters is; if you buy a fake one, they can break apart in game.

+2
Found out this the hard way...

Yeah, if you're on a budget, go on ebay or something. Glock is the most popular make out there, you should have no trouble finding a used 6004 for a G17 for $100 or less.

I've been looking at this getting one myself, comes in a lot of variances too:

http://www.opsgear.com/collections/h...iant=863061113

Not sure if this fits into your budget and it doesn't have the single belt strap like the one in the image, but you did say you're not looking for a $200+ one :P

Ya, Ebay definitely has some better prices, my only worry would be accidentally buying a repro that is being pawned-off as the real deal.

Case example:

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Safariland-60...item2a470b807b

The manufacturer's website has this listed for $200, but this guy's got it for $65...

So what? Cheap doesn't mean it's fake. It's a hint, but you also have to see where it's shipped from (US? Canada? Hong Kong?), what's the seller's feedback, what's the wording used (is it Safariland 6004 or Safariland 6004 style?), etc.

One more thing.

What's the deal with holsters and lights?
I don't have a light yet, but will get one eventually. Will the Safariland or blackhawk models fitted for lights lock the gun even if no light is attached?

Regular versions of molded holsters such as the Safariland ALS/SLS or Blackhawk SERPA holsters will not accommodate a light. If you want to holster with the light still attached, you'll need to get the light bearing version of those holsters made for your specific light and pistol combo.

Because of where SERPA holsters lock on to the pistol, they cannot be made to accept off brand pistol lights. The only light that is compatible with a SERPA holster is the Blackhawk Xiphos.

Right, so looking at this Safariland holster:

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Safariland-63...item43dac7fffa

If I don't have an M3 light, can I still holster the pistol?

Nope.

the xiphos is discontinued I believe and you would need the specific model serpa for the xiphos, I don't think having the pistol without the light would work in the holster.

If you have a metal framed/slide gun you could get a kydex holster made for your exact gun if none of the parts are made with plastic, otherwise most airsoft plastics don't like the forming temperatures of kydex, and will distort or deform if you put them in a press with hot kydex. You can heatgun the kydex and form it by hand if you're patient, but doing it that way results in ugly kydex work imo.

G-code SOC holsters are modular in the sense that you can swap the lower to accommodate your gun with or without lights
They're awesome holsters too with quick detach platforms (RTI system)

And the airsoft G17 fits like a glove in their g17 holster (I got the XST for my g18)

But the SOC is more expensive and I think you'll be back in the 200$ range for the holster and Rti wheel I think

(the XST, if you don't care about the light, will run you around 80-100$ for the holster and Rti-wheel, but that's in US)

Yes you can, I have one for a p226 and it locks without the light. When you look at the bottom of the holster where the muzzle would be, you will see a allen/hex screw. That secures a plastic block that has a plastic rod that will go into the muzzle when a gun is holster. That keeps the gun from falling out and aids in keeping the gun in place for the 2 types of retention that the 6304 has.

For the 6304, there are 2 methods of retention, the ALS and SLS. The SLS is the hood that goes over the hammer (back of slide for the glock) and then the ALS that locks onto the ejection port cut out on the slide.

The nice thing about the safariland holster is that it will accept a variety of lights like a surefire or streamlight.

Here is a video from safariland that shows the gun will lock in without the light, it doesn't explain why but at least you can see it:

https://youtu.be/mSKpASx3LqU

Third opinion for the glock-specific holster before I pull the trigger ;)

To be fair, mine is a 6004. It absolutely will not retain the gun with the light missing. Your can't tighten the adjusters enough.

After going through the holster finder on safarilands website I'm fairly confident a holster with ALS will lock a pistol regardless if a light is attached or not.