S&W M&P 9mm holster recommendations? (tactical)

General Firearms Handguns - Semi Auto
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Looking for a tactical type holster (drop leg that will ride high for example) for a full size S&W M&P 9mm. Any recommendations? Prefer something not in black but whatever there is would be ok. This is for when I have the full load on and am obviously dressed for success and not in concealment mode. (And for training classes for same – carbine transitions etc – if I am toting the carbine I am no concealed)

Thanks
Chad

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I’m waiting for a Blackhawk CQC level2 serpa and the drop-leg platform to be shipped (it’s been 3 weeks since order). I like their products. The drop-leg has a “Y” top tie and double leg straps…very secure.

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Safariland, hands down.

If you aren’t concerned about weapons retention (gun grabs), an ALS is literally as fast as an open top holster with the benefit of a locking mechanism to keep the gun in place while you do cartwheels.

If weapons retention is a concern, the SLS system is proven and almost as fast.

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My team bought the ALS (with personal funds) before our rotation. Since then, my unit has moved to the exclusive use of the ALS and has started issuing them. They are excellent holsters, and durable. Now that I have an issued one however, I do not need mine–too bad you don’t need a beretta holster.

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I got a Safariland 6004 for my S&W M&P 9mm. Love it!

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I’m also running a Safariland with ALS on a fullsize M&P. Love it.

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Someone might have mentioned it but Safariland is the only way to go. You can’t go wrong with either the ALS or the SLS hood.

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6004 w/ a shroud mod to raise the holster up to the upper portion of the thigh.

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looking for such mod. is this a DIY sewing thing, or is there a part that replaces the quick-release snap? just looping the velcro strap over a duty belt is not very secure.

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Thanks for all. That is what I had been looking at actually but was not sure on the details of the Safariland stuff. (Appears to only be in black for M&P 9 without light – maybe I will have to put a light on the gun, which I had thought about anyway)

30 Cal Slut’s questions are also my own (now).

Thanks
Chad

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The Safariland ALS holster I have works equally well (proper retention) with and without the light attached. It’s a great feature, as I only need one holster instead of dedicated rigs for light/no-light.

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I believe what he’s talking about is, the higher cut shroud, allowing the user to place the holster higher on the leg, w/o the upper portion of the shroud cutting into your “private place”.

Safariland now makes a shroud like that.

Not sure what quick release snap your referring to, the 6005 with the side release buckle? That rides to low, and I’ve never bothered with it. Looping the hanger strap around the belt is about the only way to go. Using the provided keeper/wrap helps keep it in place along with the Velcro. Adding various mixtures of cable ties and 100mph tape also help.

Bob

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This product here will give you an idea of what you will have to mod on the existing shroud in order to let it ride like this.

http://www.safariland.com/product.aspx?pid=6004-10

If you search safariland 6004 on these boards there is a pretty extensive writeup by kevinB and Militarymoron.

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thanks. i have a 6005 that rides way to low, haven’t figured out a way to get up a little higher (reliably).

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I’m currently trying a Safariland 6377 mounted to one of the Eagle 6004 leg shrouds. I’ve used a 6377 inone of the HSGI leg rigs for a few years with great success.

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thanks! that eagle 6004 mount is just what i was looking for.

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Safariland is hard to beat especially the ALS. The Serpa also works well, if you can get your hands on both try each one and see what you like best.

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It looks like the actual part I want is the 6354 (6004 with only ALS). Trying to see if you can get it alone without the shroud so you can buy the shroud separately. Otherwise I guess just buy, remove, replace.

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Anyone using the M&P in a Safariland with a light attached?

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Yes

Bob