The Alien Gear that was shown in this video is the 2nd gen holster. The V3 has raised the trigger guard to prevent skinny fingers to invade the narrow space.
The Vault was released in the small light configuration specifically to reduce the size of the opening that would allow object to activate the trigger while holstered. They needed to catch up to Rapid Force who worked with Sig directly to produce a version of their holster that does the same thing. (slightly different from the one you have) (these were both responses to the "my 320 spontaneously fired" incidents) The Blackhawk T series has them both beat in that area when dealing with full size lights. We tested the crap out of the Rapid Force holster, the Safariland holster and the T Series. The Rapid Force won hands down. They are extremely durable and easy to use. The deciding factor was their defensability. When defending a holstered gun from a gun grab, it takes very little effort to keep pressure on the hood assembly of the Rapid Force, preventing the gun from being taken. Both the Safariland and the Blackhawk were much more difficult to defend. The hanger for the Rapid Force is designed to be unscrewed, positioned and clamped in place. It prevents the movement that can be experienced with hangers that just thread in place. The holsters designed for small lights were of questionable value for duty use until recently. The TLR7 doesn't have enough punch for duty use. The new TLR7 HL-X and the Foxrot2R have addressed that problem by offering respectable output and sufficient candella for duty.
When you say the other 2 holsters were difficult to defend, do you mean they were easier for the adversary to defeat? Was that due to their hood design or something else?
The Vault is a garbage can of a holster. 1 in terms of size and 2 in terms of function. They’re pulling them out of the injection molding too fast and the holster is collapsing on itself slightly causing too tight of a fit. Also, yeah the trigger is more covered on this version because it’s the single battery version. Alien gear has the same single battery version with significantly less space. Plus the alien gear full size v3 has a reworked mold covering more of the trigger at more of a 90° angle. Michigan State Patrol is running it. V3 also has a mounting spot for the Axon signal.
Just a heads up on the trigger guard coverage. Yours is a first iteration (my first run has that poor coverage too) but I have a 2nd iteration and the trigger guard coverage does exactly as you said and is higher before dropping down. On the 320 model.
I saw that like a week after we filmed and edited this video. At least it will help folks like us know which version we got. Good on alien gear for investing in making the tooling change. That was not cheap.
I’ll stick with my Safariland 6360. The Volt looks huge. Big pass for me. The Alien Gear holster looks interesting. Thinking about getting one to play around with.
I've tried just about all of them over the years . IMO Blackhawk T-Series is my personal favorite. They recently started offering more models . I use Blackhawk T-Series L2C for 2Gun when using X5 LEGION or L2C Light Bearing for my XR920 with TLR7A . Obviously it's all preference. I'm using Dara Level 2 for my CZ S2 when using in Running and Gunning 2Gun Matches . Not really a fan of the Dara but it gets the job done .
The alien gear is superior in almost every way. the adjustability right out of the bag is awesome, they are much faster to draw, have less issues with guns being able to be drawn without breaking retention. There are multiple different drop height options, the belt slides are tight so it doesn't flop around like the safariland will, and the safariland adapter works fine. I have quite a bit of time on both and the safariland has gone in the trash where it belongs
Not sure the rapid force is quite as dominate as you make it sound. The 6000 series is still the gold standard across the globe. It’s just nice for people to have options.
I have an AG RF Drop Leg Holster for my SS DR920 Elite. I like it. However, I need to figure out how to get the strap tighter. I have the dynamic drop leg as well with the taq-strap. I might just switch it to that one. I ordered the Dynamic for my mags to get them off my belt since I don't currently have a vest. However, they have nothing for the dynamic besides the mags. So, the triangular mounting area is just empty. So I'm just going to switch my mags back to on-belt carry. So, I'm not sure what the point of the dynamic one is for. My trigger is the same. Has that little gap. However, these guns will wriggle around until there is a light on it. (I don't currently have a light or sight yet). My holster was ordered in February 2024. Glock 17. The Vault just looks weird. Like an actual alien holster. The Rapid Force looks way better.
@211ruger I actually picked one up about a month ago right after they launched! I love it, but wish it worked with my comp still on. Oh well. Still very happy with it!
What pistol setup do you have to run an active retention holster? Safariland can go up to 5" barrels. At the moment, Alien Gear's Lvl V3 duty holsters only go up to 4.25" holsters, comes in two colors, and currently make for GLOCK, Sig P320's, and M&P 2.0's.
You wont be disappointed, in 10 min I was drawing faster than I had been with my level 3 safariland that I had thousands of draws on. way more consistent and better retention.
All depends on your use. The make a solid holster. I’m not a huge fan of the belt mounting. And they are a little boxier than Safariland. It’s really a preference thing.
@@friedrichfazbear5469 there are not any options from either for a beretta with red dot and light. If you don’t have either. You can get non railed beretta 92 holsters off eBay
can confirm the LONG delay for certain pistols. even more so if youre a lefty. M&P holsters in lefty are not offered, but they are available for righty. with more time, as they have more options available, they will have a shot at cornering the market IMO.
I am frustrated because I have a Shadow Systems DR920 Elite with threaded barrel, HS507, SF X300 and finding a drop leg has been super difficult. I ordered a Safari 6304RDS only to find out after I got it that they don’t do/fit threaded or compensated pistol holsters 😖, so back to square one
Ran a safari land for 5 years. Really didn’t like how easy rocks can get into it and slow down the actions and make them a pain to manipulate as fast as you want. I’ve ran an alien gear rapid force for 4 years. The level 3 has ran perfect, the quick release I’ve had 1 of 3 fail on me (kept it in my truck and it got exposed to soda and kids shakes excet). The level 2 alien gear is too open and gets as jammed as a safariland can. I haven’t carried one of those newish Blackhawks, but the cops I’ve trained with whose department has them use really like it. My current favorite is the comp tac I got for my PDP which I have on an alien gear adapter to use the a commonality with my duty holster and or belt.
I own a few AG 👽 & Safariland ALS level ll holsters. To me for duty or range uses, I'd say SL. The level ll Alien Gear is not bad but the QC, secure fit is better with Safariland.
@@DavidLLambertmobile I agree with that. SL does have a better re-holster. I’ve really liked COMP TAC lvl III lately, though the re-holster on it not as good as SL or AG.
Hopefully the vault doesn’t have the same issues the 7000 series had where they crack down the side when someone grabs your gun or you roll around on it.
The safariland 6000 series does in fact work without lights and red dots. I have a 6378 rds for glock 19, 6360 for beretta apx, and 6034 for beretta m9a3. None of them require the use of the light. Lights make indexing, and fitment better, but they are not required to hold the weapon. As for as this vault is concerned, I'd rather just get a 7000 series.
So I don’t need a light for the 6000 series? Will it be wobbly at all without one? Just got a Springfield Prodigy and trying to decide to grab a 6360 or this Alien Gear holster
@mayo5173 To each their own, either one is good. The ones l have listed will work without lights, but, they are harder to index the gun in the holster. Safarilands do take a lot of practice to index anyways though. Mine haven't been wobbly, but as soon as they are free of the locking mechanism, they are free of the holster. With a light, once they are free of the lock, they still have to come out the top to be fully free. My beretta m9a3 holster doesn't have a lock on it, it has a friction ridge that rides under the slide, so it really doesn't care about the light. My trick is to put the gun in, with the light riding the bottom of the holster till it clicks in. With out a light, put in, and ride the top. My personal recommendation, if it is for recreation is a black hawk omnivore, they have one model that has a rail attachment only, another that takes streamlight, and another for surefire. For serious use, stick with safariland or alien gear. Both should have non light models as well, if you know you don't want a light.
Quick update, since l was at work when commenting, the reason they do work without a light, is because of the barrel plug. Two out of three have a barrel plug, and ejection port locks, holding the gun securely. The third being the m9a3, holds tension via two plastic slides that go on the frame, under the slide. However, that holster does not have a locking mechanism. It is a surplus military holster I got, the only lock is friction and the sls hood, it does not have the ALS system on it. My 6378 for glock 19, with rmr, and tlr1, actually works with all that and tlr 7, if that is a consideration.
Is there any duty holster options for the SIG P226 Zev that you offer or could recommend. All I see is loose information with 320 safariland 6k series and some wonky mods.
Is there an option to make the rapid force holster sit CLOSER to the hip? It seems like the holster will swing more when running because of the canted gap of the GMR unit and no one is talking about it.
6000 series light bearing Safarlands WILL securely lock a pistol without a light on it in the holster, level 1, 2, 3 or even 4 retention. This stuff is really simple. Don't believe me? Stop again without a light into a Safariland light bearing holster and see for yourself.
I'm curious to know if my Taurus g3c with the warriorland crossbow ma1 flashlight/ laser combo will fit in one of the 2 holsters?! I'd rather know now then spend the money it one lol...
Opinions on BH omnivore? I grabbed one to hold a Steyr L9A2 which has like zero holster support. Haven't run it yet at all just wondering about your experiences with it.
I have a vault for a Glock 17 with x300. I know when it first came out over the summer it only had the small lights but now you can have the large ones. I absolutely love mine, it’s been through multiple training classes so far and is broken in. I personally would trust that as a duty or training holster more then the 6000 or even 7000 series.
I can only imagine that you must not have much time on active retention holsters. The vault does nothing the current 6000 series holster do not or the 7TS for that matter. It’s simply a way for Safariland not keep up with alien gear. And no a vault is no where near the holster the 6000 series has been the gold standard for the last 30 years.
@@rdrgear How is the vault no where near the holster the 6000 is? Just curious since it seems like it's beefed up and has better trigger guard gap coverage.
@@plb2455 the trigger gaurd coverage is hype. If you actually test this with a 6000 series holster you will see only a child’s finger get in there. Trigger gaurd coverage was a buzz word to try and push the original 7TS holsters. The beefed up part comes from the previous failures of the 7000 series. And Safarilands need to chase alien gear. I have had guys send in 6000 series holsters that were used over 15+ year career. With zero issues other than daily wear. The vault for any of the weapons the officer it in does bother better than the 6000 series light and red dot compatible holsters Currently offered.
Do you make one for the Springfield XDM elite osp tactical 4.5? I have a Vortex defender ccw and TLR-1 light? If so can you provide a link please? I'd like to order one.
@@RahGzz90 actually it’s not. A level 3 holster is a holster with 1. A shell 2. A mechanical retention device 3. A manual retention device. Kydex holster makers don’t offer a true Level 3. They offer a friction retention with a spring loaded or manual bale. Once the bale is down the pistol is not under any type retention other than friction.
Safariland saved my life when a shitbag tried to take my gun. Been using a rapid force two for a few days and it’s not bad but damn does safariland have the pedigree of greatness.
Did you just say of insinuate the AG RF or more “robust” than the Safariland? Ehhhhhh, are you sure about that? The fact it’s split in two the way it is plus all the moving parts, leave a lot of room for failure
@@kerrz41 you are not wrong. I am currently working with an agency who went to another holster very similar to a Safariland style and design. The officer lost his weapon in a foot chase.
@@rdrgear over the years I’ve even seen safari lands, not fail, but because the officers or person person that put the equipment together, didn’t know what they were doing didn’t look tight. The screws didn’t check the screws any regular basis I’ve used to gambit of different holsters over the years and personally, the one I like and then I’ve settled on Safari land
I hate to tell you, because everyone is biased towards Safariland. They all have their flaws, Safariland included. Train and get familiar with your gear, whichever you chose. It is Alien Gear for me though. I cannot stand Safariland, at all.
The Vault holster is so ugly. It's like nobody thought the overall appearance through. The 6000 series are ok but I use the 7360 series and I love how it looks abs it's operates just like the 6000 series holsters so there was no learning curve.
What all these holster makers need to take into account is ergonomics and modularity to fit all officers . The other issue I see is that these holster ride too far out from an officers body. I see this as a leverage and snag point. I have yet to see the perfect holster unless manufacturers get with officers who have been on the street more than 25 years. 🧐🧐🤔🤔🤨
Agree to disagree. And 25 years that would make you a dinosaur there are many young officers who are making big changes with their agencies. I bet you don’t like red dots on pistols either.
@@rdrgear Well I’ve seen what young officers have to offer. I am not impressed I will go into battle with a dinosaur any day!! I’ve been in some scrapes in my time. If you can’t handle some constructive criticism well you’re never gonna make the perfect duty holster. See ya!! 😎
@@libertyboy2743 your one sided, mentally that young officers can’t be helpful, tells me a lot. Combined with the fact you think I made these holsters. Tells me everything i need to know about your knowledge on the guns and gear of the job.
The Alien Gear that was shown in this video is the 2nd gen holster. The V3 has raised the trigger guard to prevent skinny fingers to invade the narrow space.
I noticed that the week after we filmed this I saw that they had addressed the gap issue. Good on them. That’s not a cheap retooling of the mold.
It also has the ability to accept that Axon sensor like the vault can.
@@THEJake829 true. But I have seen more agencies opting not to use the sensor
The Vault was released in the small light configuration specifically to reduce the size of the opening that would allow object to activate the trigger while holstered. They needed to catch up to Rapid Force who worked with Sig directly to produce a version of their holster that does the same thing. (slightly different from the one you have) (these were both responses to the "my 320 spontaneously fired" incidents) The Blackhawk T series has them both beat in that area when dealing with full size lights. We tested the crap out of the Rapid Force holster, the Safariland holster and the T Series. The Rapid Force won hands down. They are extremely durable and easy to use. The deciding factor was their defensability. When defending a holstered gun from a gun grab, it takes very little effort to keep pressure on the hood assembly of the Rapid Force, preventing the gun from being taken. Both the Safariland and the Blackhawk were much more difficult to defend. The hanger for the Rapid Force is designed to be unscrewed, positioned and clamped in place. It prevents the movement that can be experienced with hangers that just thread in place.
The holsters designed for small lights were of questionable value for duty use until recently. The TLR7 doesn't have enough punch for duty use. The new TLR7 HL-X and the Foxrot2R have addressed that problem by offering respectable output and sufficient candella for duty.
When you say the other 2 holsters were difficult to defend, do you mean they were easier for the adversary to defeat? Was that due to their hood design or something else?
Aliengear does offer the rapidforce varient with a spot specifically for the axom too btw
The Vault is a garbage can of a holster. 1 in terms of size and 2 in terms of function. They’re pulling them out of the injection molding too fast and the holster is collapsing on itself slightly causing too tight of a fit. Also, yeah the trigger is more covered on this version because it’s the single battery version. Alien gear has the same single battery version with significantly less space. Plus the alien gear full size v3 has a reworked mold covering more of the trigger at more of a 90° angle. Michigan State Patrol is running it. V3 also has a mounting spot for the Axon signal.
The week after I filmed this I saw the post from alien gear. Hats off to the them. The cost of retool the holster was not cheap.
Yessir. The customer service and feedback they’re listening to is putting Safariland to shame imo.
The axom will really interfere with my ability to practice my draw in the bathroom
There’s a way to sleep mode it.
Truth
I love my alian gear also it fits full size and compact lights
Just a heads up on the trigger guard coverage. Yours is a first iteration (my first run has that poor coverage too) but I have a 2nd iteration and the trigger guard coverage does exactly as you said and is higher before dropping down. On the 320 model.
I saw that like a week after we filmed and edited this video. At least it will help folks like us know which version we got. Good on alien gear for investing in making the tooling change. That was not cheap.
I love the 7000 for sig and older smiths and the 6000 for Glock and new smiths to me they are still the gold standard.
safariland 6000 series, works with just the pistol alone with no light needed. The ALS locks the top of the pistol.
I’ll stick with my Safariland 6360. The Volt looks huge. Big pass for me. The Alien Gear holster looks interesting. Thinking about getting one to play around with.
The AG Rapid force is solid holster. It’s takes a little getting used to. With how it sits on the hip
I've tried just about all of them over the years . IMO Blackhawk T-Series is my personal favorite. They recently started offering more models . I use Blackhawk T-Series L2C for 2Gun when using X5 LEGION or L2C Light Bearing for my XR920 with TLR7A .
Obviously it's all preference. I'm using Dara Level 2 for my CZ S2 when using in Running and Gunning 2Gun Matches . Not really a fan of the Dara but it gets the job done .
The alien gear is superior in almost every way. the adjustability right out of the bag is awesome, they are much faster to draw, have less issues with guns being able to be drawn without breaking retention. There are multiple different drop height options, the belt slides are tight so it doesn't flop around like the safariland will, and the safariland adapter works fine. I have quite a bit of time on both and the safariland has gone in the trash where it belongs
Not sure the rapid force is quite as dominate as you make it sound. The 6000 series is still the gold standard across the globe. It’s just nice for people to have options.
@@rdrgear only because it's been around for a decade.
The Safarivault needs the SLS bail to help clear the hood out of the way while drawing
I have an AG RF Drop Leg Holster for my SS DR920 Elite. I like it. However, I need to figure out how to get the strap tighter. I have the dynamic drop leg as well with the taq-strap. I might just switch it to that one. I ordered the Dynamic for my mags to get them off my belt since I don't currently have a vest. However, they have nothing for the dynamic besides the mags. So, the triangular mounting area is just empty. So I'm just going to switch my mags back to on-belt carry. So, I'm not sure what the point of the dynamic one is for.
My trigger is the same. Has that little gap. However, these guns will wriggle around until there is a light on it. (I don't currently have a light or sight yet).
My holster was ordered in February 2024. Glock 17.
The Vault just looks weird. Like an actual alien holster. The Rapid Force looks way better.
They revised the trigger guard with the V3
@@derose2026 yeah I saw that. The week after week we filmed this. AG released the v3.
Really wish they had a rapidforce option for M&P 2.0's 😭
They do. My duty carry is a M&P 2.0 w/ trl1 in AG RF.
@211ruger I actually picked one up about a month ago right after they launched! I love it, but wish it worked with my comp still on. Oh well. Still very happy with it!
Im debating on getting the Alien Gear holster
Me also... Mil spec mojo said they were sound
What pistol setup do you have to run an active retention holster? Safariland can go up to 5" barrels. At the moment, Alien Gear's Lvl V3 duty holsters only go up to 4.25" holsters, comes in two colors, and currently make for GLOCK, Sig P320's, and M&P 2.0's.
@@TROY-MCCLURE-1991 yeah most common duty guns in alot of departments are 4.25
You wont be disappointed, in 10 min I was drawing faster than I had been with my level 3 safariland that I had thousands of draws on. way more consistent and better retention.
All depends on your use. The make a solid holster. I’m not a huge fan of the belt mounting. And they are a little boxier than Safariland. It’s really a preference thing.
I really want an Alien Gear Rapid Force holster but they don’t make one for the Beretta just yet. So I’ll have to go with a safariland for now
@@friedrichfazbear5469 there are not any options from either for a beretta with red dot and light. If you don’t have either. You can get non railed beretta 92 holsters off eBay
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Alien all day brother ❤
can confirm the LONG delay for certain pistols. even more so if youre a lefty. M&P holsters in lefty are not offered, but they are available for righty. with more time, as they have more options available, they will have a shot at cornering the market IMO.
I am frustrated because I have a Shadow Systems DR920 Elite with threaded barrel, HS507, SF X300 and finding a drop leg has been super difficult. I ordered a Safari 6304RDS only to find out after I got it that they don’t do/fit threaded or compensated pistol holsters 😖, so back to square one
My guy, just take the bottom cover out, it'll still retain.
What Lucas said, just take out the stopper from the holster where the end of the barrel goes in the holster
Ran a safari land for 5 years. Really didn’t like how easy rocks can get into it and slow down the actions and make them a pain to manipulate as fast as you want. I’ve ran an alien gear rapid force for 4 years. The level 3 has ran perfect, the quick release I’ve had 1 of 3 fail on me (kept it in my truck and it got exposed to soda and kids shakes excet). The level 2 alien gear is too open and gets as jammed as a safariland can. I haven’t carried one of those newish Blackhawks, but the cops I’ve trained with whose department has them use really like it. My current favorite is the comp tac I got for my PDP which I have on an alien gear adapter to use the a commonality with my duty holster and or belt.
I own a few AG 👽 & Safariland ALS level ll holsters. To me for duty or range uses, I'd say SL. The level ll Alien Gear is not bad but the QC, secure fit is better with Safariland.
@@DavidLLambertmobile I agree with that. SL does have a better re-holster. I’ve really liked COMP TAC lvl III lately, though the re-holster on it not as good as SL or AG.
Hopefully the vault doesn’t have the same issues the 7000 series had where they crack down the side when someone grabs your gun or you roll around on it.
The tearing is no longer an issues. But it’s now Also twice the size.
The safariland 6000 series does in fact work without lights and red dots. I have a 6378 rds for glock 19, 6360 for beretta apx, and 6034 for beretta m9a3. None of them require the use of the light. Lights make indexing, and fitment better, but they are not required to hold the weapon. As for as this vault is concerned, I'd rather just get a 7000 series.
So I don’t need a light for the 6000 series? Will it be wobbly at all without one? Just got a Springfield Prodigy and trying to decide to grab a 6360 or this Alien Gear holster
@mayo5173 To each their own, either one is good. The ones l have listed will work without lights, but, they are harder to index the gun in the holster. Safarilands do take a lot of practice to index anyways though. Mine haven't been wobbly, but as soon as they are free of the locking mechanism, they are free of the holster. With a light, once they are free of the lock, they still have to come out the top to be fully free. My beretta m9a3 holster doesn't have a lock on it, it has a friction ridge that rides under the slide, so it really doesn't care about the light. My trick is to put the gun in, with the light riding the bottom of the holster till it clicks in. With out a light, put in, and ride the top. My personal recommendation, if it is for recreation is a black hawk omnivore, they have one model that has a rail attachment only, another that takes streamlight, and another for surefire. For serious use, stick with safariland or alien gear. Both should have non light models as well, if you know you don't want a light.
Quick update, since l was at work when commenting, the reason they do work without a light, is because of the barrel plug. Two out of three have a barrel plug, and ejection port locks, holding the gun securely. The third being the m9a3, holds tension via two plastic slides that go on the frame, under the slide. However, that holster does not have a locking mechanism. It is a surplus military holster I got, the only lock is friction and the sls hood, it does not have the ALS system on it. My 6378 for glock 19, with rmr, and tlr1, actually works with all that and tlr 7, if that is a consideration.
Is there any duty holster options for the SIG P226 Zev that you offer or could recommend. All I see is loose information with 320 safariland 6k series and some wonky mods.
So it’s confirmed the holster will still work if you don’t use a light ?
@@DannyDevitooo on the vault and AG yes.
I'd love get either one of these but they'll never make one for the p229.
P229s are outdated. You'd be best to get a new PDP, Glock, SIG P320 or M17.
Would one of these fit my hellcat pro
@@BlocPaw112 no unfortunately that’s a pretty small pistol. Not much support the Springfield in duty holsters other than the echelon
They need more weapon options for rapid force holsters
Can you list all the holsters that will work with a P226 X5 Legion?
@@pauljgebhart there is only one. It’s on our website we are the only source for it.
Is there an option to make the rapid force holster sit CLOSER to the hip? It seems like the holster will swing more when running because of the canted gap of the GMR unit and no one is talking about it.
@@effu9375 all holsters move when running. Closer to the hip
Does not solve this due to the design.
My 6365RDS ALS does not work good at all with my tlr-1 light. I can take the light off and it works perfect
@@nrssweet4860 what gun is your light mounted too?
6000 series light bearing Safarlands WILL securely lock a pistol without a light on it in the holster, level 1, 2, 3 or even 4 retention. This stuff is really simple. Don't believe me? Stop again without a light into a Safariland light bearing holster and see for yourself.
Not the RDS holsters.
@@RANDY_MAR5Hmy 6360 RDS’s for M&P and Glocks would work without a light.
I'm curious to know if my Taurus g3c with the warriorland crossbow ma1 flashlight/ laser combo will fit in one of the 2 holsters?! I'd rather know now then spend the money it one lol...
@@MattysDroneWorld no. But I saw the holster you need for your rig on wish.com
Will that Safariland holster hold a AXG Legion with a x300u flashlight?
Yes. We offer the 6390rds as well which is a better option for the AXG legion
Opinions on BH omnivore? I grabbed one to hold a Steyr L9A2 which has like zero holster support. Haven't run it yet at all just wondering about your experiences with it.
I have the vault with zero problems.
I have a vault for a Glock 17 with x300. I know when it first came out over the summer it only had the small lights but now you can have the large ones. I absolutely love mine, it’s been through multiple training classes so far and is broken in. I personally would trust that as a duty or training holster more then the 6000 or even 7000 series.
I can only imagine that you must not have much time on active retention holsters. The vault does nothing the current 6000 series holster do not or the 7TS for that matter. It’s simply a way for Safariland not keep up with alien gear. And no a vault is no where near the holster the 6000 series has been the gold standard for the last 30 years.
@@rdrgear How is the vault no where near the holster the 6000 is? Just curious since it seems like it's beefed up and has better trigger guard gap coverage.
@@plb2455 the trigger gaurd coverage is hype. If you actually test this with a 6000 series holster you will see only a child’s finger get in there. Trigger gaurd coverage was a buzz word to try and push the original 7TS holsters.
The beefed up part comes from the previous failures of the 7000 series. And Safarilands need to chase alien gear.
I have had guys send in 6000 series holsters that were used over 15+ year career. With zero issues other than daily wear. The vault for any of the weapons the officer it in does bother better than the 6000 series light and red dot compatible holsters Currently offered.
@@rdrgear Gotcha. What is the ALS spring unit on the outside of the newer Safariland holsters for? I don't remember those being on older models.
@@plb2455 it’s exactly that the als spring. It’s how the new red dot holsters operate the als.
Does the Safariland Vault fit a P320X5?
@@Lightemup2005 not currently. We are the only source for active retention 6000 series modded Safariland holsters.
@@rdrgear Thanks. I went ahead and got a 7378RDS-4522 which fits the P320X5 both with and without a light.
@@Lightemup2005 there is a reason we don’t sell the 7000 series holsters.
@@rdrgear I’m aware of that, but was trying to keep similar setups on my duty setup (issued X-Carry+7000 series holster) and my privately owned X5.
@@Lightemup2005 the 7378 will ride lower than your issued holster.
Even if you lost a part good luck getting them to replace it
Is there a holster like this for the Sig 365 MacroX Tac Ops? I didn't see it.
I doubt it. These are designed for duty guns.
@@SteelCityIceBirds 😔
Do you make one for the Springfield XDM elite osp tactical 4.5? I have a Vortex defender ccw and TLR-1 light? If so can you provide a link please? I'd like to order one.
@@az_pit_viper4270 not currently unfortunately the XDM line has almost zero support in the duty holster space.
@@rdrgear yeah, it's pretty lame. I did manage to find one made by Dara and one by Comp-tac bur they are out of stock for the right hand holster
Do they make a rapid force for Smtih mnp .45 cal
I wanna have beers and talk about shit like this
Link for duty bet please 🙏
@@chaos-jp7nt rdrgear.com/collections/belts-gear/products/enhanced-instructor-belt-3-free-mags-edition
They don’t have it on for my Glock 35!!
@@diegoromero4851 nope 17 is the max length currently
Which safariland owb holster for the xmacro with a stream-light sub? Been looking For one
@@CraftMMORPGs not one yet. We will probably see one at shot show
Jx Tactical T5 duty holster its level 3 also if you interested
@@RahGzz90 actually it’s not. A level 3 holster is a holster with 1. A shell 2. A mechanical retention device 3. A manual retention device. Kydex holster makers don’t offer a true Level 3. They offer a friction retention with a spring loaded or manual bale. Once the bale is down the pistol is not under any type retention other than friction.
@@rdrgear meant to say its has a level 3 paladin systems hood
@@RahGzz90 it’s just a bail there is no level behind it. Everyone makes the same style.
Thank you.
Safariland saved my life when a shitbag tried to take my gun. Been using a rapid force two for a few days and it’s not bad but damn does safariland have the pedigree of greatness.
Did you just say of insinuate the AG RF or more “robust” than the Safariland? Ehhhhhh, are you sure about that? The fact it’s split in two the way it is plus all the moving parts, leave a lot of room for failure
@@keithkreatives they are more robust and they have Been extensively tested. If you are interested in failures. Look at the 7tS from Safariland
I have a Bretta M9A4 with a surefire X 300 ultra and I cannot find a holster for it you think you give me a hand Please and thank you
I have an m9a3 with tlr1. Went on ebay and got a safariland 6034 for tlr1 and x200. Should be the same housing as x300.
IMO. Safariland is the only one I will trust for duty just me speaking
@@kerrz41 you are not wrong. I am currently working with an agency who went to another holster very similar to a Safariland style and design. The officer lost his weapon in a foot chase.
@@rdrgear over the years I’ve even seen safari lands, not fail, but because the officers or person person that put the equipment together, didn’t know what they were doing didn’t look tight. The screws didn’t check the screws any regular basis I’ve used to gambit of different holsters over the years and personally, the one I like and then I’ve settled on Safari land
@@rdrgear was it the US Duty Gear?
That Vault is FUGLY!!! I prefer the Safariland 7T of all the Safariland holsters I've used.
I prefer the Alien Gear
Where can I buy a 1911 SPRINGFIELD ARMORY TRP OPERATOR FULL RAIL HOLSTER.PLS. LMK THANKS
I hate to tell you, because everyone is biased towards Safariland. They all have their flaws, Safariland included. Train and get familiar with your gear, whichever you chose. It is Alien Gear for me though. I cannot stand Safariland, at all.
What about Blackhawk t series ?
I bought 1 Blackhawk T series 2021. The rig is safe, holds up. Better than Safariland? 🤔 I'd say no. My left hand Glock 17/22 gen 4 holster worked ok.
Trash imo
This is the v1, the v2 is alot better, better trigger coverage added axon buttons its awsome
@@michaeladams1647 trigger coverage yes. Axon, meh still not many agencies using it. Some but not enough to make this feature a deal breaker.
Most agencies in my county using the signal.
V3 is much better.
U s duty gear holsters are better than both 🎉
The Vault holster is so ugly. It's like nobody thought the overall appearance through. The 6000 series are ok but I use the 7360 series and I love how it looks abs it's operates just like the 6000 series holsters so there was no learning curve.
What all these holster makers need to take into account is ergonomics and modularity to fit all officers . The other issue I see is that these holster ride too far out from an officers body. I see this as a leverage and snag point. I have yet to see the perfect holster unless manufacturers get with officers who have been on the street more than 25 years. 🧐🧐🤔🤔🤨
Agree to disagree. And 25 years that would make you a dinosaur there are many young officers who are making big changes with their agencies. I bet you don’t like red dots on pistols either.
@@rdrgear Well I’ve seen what young officers have to offer. I am not impressed I will go into battle with a dinosaur any day!! I’ve been in some scrapes in my time. If you can’t handle some constructive criticism well you’re never gonna make the perfect duty holster. See ya!! 😎
@@libertyboy2743 your one sided, mentally that young officers can’t be helpful, tells me a lot. Combined with the fact you think I made these holsters. Tells me everything i need to know about your knowledge on the guns and gear of the job.
they need to make ordering these things easier. like complete videos of each part and how it works and goes together
@@nrssweet4860 or just message me.
Side note: the Axom is a stupid piece of tech
The vAuLT SUCKS!!!!!!