Blackhawk T-Series Level 3 Holster
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- Опубликовано: 7 дек 2022
- Let's chat about the Blackhawk Level 3 T-series Duty holster. The fast level 3 holster I've ever used with a single button to release the hood and defeat the active retention. Solid kydex, made in the US, and compatible with the Surefire x300 or the Streamlight TLR1.
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Like Blackhawk holsters that uses the light for retention which gives you many firearms options to use, but on the safariland holsters I take the hood off all of them
Especially with what we do, very convenient
I use a serpa and I’ve never had a problem other than when I first started using it. But that was a simple getting used to having my trigger finger lower to hit the release.
Glad you haven’t had an issue but many folks have, it’s just not a good design
Ive been looking into the best level 3 option for my p320 spectre comp and one that grabs the light is looking like my best bet, thanks for the insight on this holster.
Thanks for watching
I've used this holster for duty. Not the optic one. It was solid. I did a year-ish testing before I put it on my duty belt. You don't need the leg strap if it's a wider or stiffer belt. I'm planning to get the optic one once I have the funds. It is a super fast level 3 and with stand up to abuse.
Thanks for the input! 🙌
Thanks for the reply. Also, the level 2, which I also have, is a good holster for training but maybe not duty use.
Once I left full on duty issued leather, I moved on in life with the Serpa. I never had a problem with not putting my booger hook on the trigger during range day when drawing and firing were measured in seconds. The problem with the Serpa is in you had to get physical with someone and it ended on the ground, debris could enter the release mechanism and jam the weapon in the holster.
That two but lots of folks have issues with the trigger finger release, not all but to many
@@TiberiousGib The holster looks decent, except for the hood issue, and sticking out further than necessary. That being said, it would be an ideal for a battle belt for a woman. Over the years seeing women Agents/Officers trying to use a universal holster made mostly for guys, their hips got in the way of draw. When it was either a thigh holster or pushed out from their hip, they drew faster.
I've seen that issues too. Even if it's on a smooth concrete floor, like in a warehouse, it can happen. Highly flawed system.
I’ve used Sherpa for 22 years in law enforcement and combat. I’ve never had a single issue with it. It’s not a duty holster but does fine for plain clothes use.
I've never had a problem with my Level 3 Serpa and Glock 17 even when crawling in the dirt. My index finger ends up in the perfect position on the frame above the trigger and reholstering is quick and easy. The only complaint is that I can't run optics or a light with it. Because of this I'm looking at Alien Gear for a new G17 to be equiped with optics and light.
Are the problems that other people are having with other guns like Sigs and/or beign carried with the hammer back?
I was given a T series lvl III with no light or optic capability by a local Sheriff Deputy. Switched to a Safariland for the gadgets and my draw to first accurate shot went from .9 to 1.6 seconds. Still way better than the standard, but…
I just ordered the T series for light and optic.
Nice
Level 3 refers to how many "actions" are required to defeat retention. For Safariland, action 1: push down on the sls with your thumb. Action 2: push forward on the sls with your thumb. Action 3: sweep the als to the rear with your thumb.
If all you have to do is push in with your thumb on this holster, it is not level 3 by Safariland standards.
Good argument, it is held in place by three different levers but they get released by one paddle.
I have a few of these holsters and I agree. If it only takes a single button press for someone to get the gun out, it isn't a level 3. I cut the hoods off a couple of mine as it literally serves no purpose besides maybe psychological deterant. I've also cut the "lv2" to accept an optic (and to run an X300 and PL350). No complaints.
You are incorrect on what the levels mean. Level 1 is passive retention. So just the friction of the holster holding the firearm.
A Level II holster contains an active retention mechanism in addition to the holster’s passive retention, providing two sources of retention
A Level III retention holster has an extra retention mechanism compared to the level II holster.
So the Blackhawk achieves 3 lvls by the following
Lvl passive retention of the holster
Lvl II pushing in the lever to release the hood
Lvl III when you push in the button for the hood release that automatically pushes another button that releases the firearm from the holster.
I hope this help in understanding lvl of retentions.
@@GldenRetrieverit may not be a lvl 3 in your mind but by what is considered a lvl 3 it is indeed so
@@86keen Agree to disagree.
You can have a level 1 holster if you have a very loose holster with ALS.
With the blackhawk, even if the hood and "ALS" both independantly retain the firearn, if they can be defeated with the same button/action, then I don't consider it two different levels of security, unless its compensating for a safety failure.
My dovetail optic mount is slightly bigger then the dust cover allows, so I need to remove it for it to fit perfectly.
Makes me sad but that dust cover has been annoying when left on, using the light to slightly push before you put back in helps
Yup, I use the light all of the time 🙌
Love how they look but once i see the trend is detachable holster off the belt loop system, im skeptical cuz they cant take out your gun but they can take the whole holster away with just a button lol i stick with old school condor holster with just 360 rotation system
Punctuation my friend, I think I understand and it’s a fair point. If I was an officer I wouldn’t do the quick detach state .
I just got mine for my xc staccato I haven’t had any issues with anything maybe it’s the way i draw my weapon out and even without a leg strap it doesn’t get hung the way I see it happen in the video
Dope 🙌
This holster looks amazing and looks like a really good reliable tool but the one thing I'm hesitant about is that the button for the hood also releases the firearm from the second level of retention as well which technically makes it just a level 2 holster and makes it easier for someone to defeat all the levels of retention because it's all released with just one button push it that something I should be concerned about or is there a way that retention has to work to rease both levels of retention that gives it more security and makes it more difficult to get the gun out?
Fair point
I'm not crapping or hating on Blackhawk they make a really good quality product and I really like their holsters but I just feel that they should come up with an improvement on that and make something that's just as fast but has more security for the retention release system
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Good review. However, looks like the gun is sticking a little on the draw. The holster seems to be coming up a little. Noticed it more when you reviewed the R2.
Definitely had that issue in the beginning, smoothed out after some practice. That’s why I recommended the leg strap
Nice informative video! What is the name and model of the adapter plate to be able to use the QLS system?
It’s made by 10-8 performance, just Google Blackhawk qls adapter
@@TiberiousGibThanks for the quick reply!
I see a 2011 in this video but not mentioned on the blackhawk web sight. It obviously works but wich model did you use for the video? And would it also work for a prodigy or other 2011?
It was sold on the Staccato website,
It worked with Staccato and Nighthawk. Not sure on the Prodigy but I would think so
Where could we find the belt clip and the adapters, the one that comes with it is too much work to take on and off the belt
I had the Safariland QLS
When I look at vendors selling the T Series Lvl 3 holster, im not sure which version to pick for the Staccato's best fit. Im running a surefire X300U. Is every holster going to work (Of the T series with this light option) or do I need to pick a specific one? Thanks.
It used to be on the Staccato website
I don't see any options for 2011 with light/red dot on the Blackhawk site ... I have a Prodigy 4.25. figured it'd work in staccato P holster but I don't see anything for staccato
It was only on the Staccato website
Did you get it for your prodigy? I’m looking at picking up one but can’t find anything saying the prodigy is compatible.
@@HeatOfTheHunt honestly... I bought the 320 tlr1 model and did a little 10 minutes of sanding and my prodigy and m&p 2.0 both fit. But the holster is giant and bulky, not a fan
I’m trying to figure out is the holster is stand for TLR one Antille are two will let X 300 still fit in it does it have that universal fitment kind of like some of the Safari land duty holsters have
It will fit either one
I never had an issue with the Serpa holster ...
Doesn’t mean it’s a good design
Would you recommend this holster for the walther pdp 5 inch with holosun 507c?
Assuming they make a holster that firearm then yes. Active retention either Safariland or Blackhawk / no active retention then Crossbreed
What adapter did you use to fit the safariland qls on this holster?
I think it was the 10-8 Performance T adapter
Any ideas on if this can latch onto either a staccato with a PL350 or a SP-01 with a X300? (Or better yet, a SP-01 phantom with a PL-350)? I've modded my TLR1 to run a PL350, but the longer light body of the X300 would give me more coverage for both a longer gun and a longer light.
I’m Not sure, I don’t have an SP-01 to try. I would guess yes on the so-01 with the x300
Any videos of that TLR1/PL350 Mod?
@@unknown-cf9rd nope. Just a little bit of dremel work for one version and an overtravel stop added on another one. Used a glock 17 and P320 holster.
Is there a model number on it? I am at blackhawks site and no mention of a L3 for Staccato. Thanks
It’s only sold on the Staccato website
I would like to carry Sig Sauer P229 with TLR 7 for duty. Does blackhawk make a level 3 holster for that gun? Just curious. Thank you
Oh, I don’t believe so but you will need to check the Blackhawk website
@@TiberiousGib I will get the TLR1 HL and a Safariland holster. Thank you
Will a Rock Island tac ultra (9mm) fit in this holster?
I would assume so but Rock Island hates me hahaha They won’t loan me one for review 🤷♂️
Is the hood cover broke on that holster? Or that is the way it was made? Ty
That is the way they designed it
Could you pop the hood off easily like you can the ALS?
I think so but didn’t try
Do you know if this holster will work with the nightstick twm-30 as an alternative light?
I’m
Not sure, check with Blackhawk maybe
@@TiberiousGib awesome thank you for the quick reply
Would the rapid force duty holster fit on the staccato?
I don’t think they make a holster for a 2011 yet
Links for the holster and adapter to run safariland?
Just good Blackhawk to qls adapter
Serpa has been a great holster. Training issues if they are firing off.
They are ok for some but not all
#TrainingIssues💯
what model is this i go to there web sight and nothing for staccato
Check the Staccato website
Do you know if this fits the olight pl turbo?
I do not , sorry. Check with Blackhawk
U can remove the dust cover on this holster
I figured but it’s not
Mine
Do you think a p226 mk25 with an optic would work with this holster?
I do not, this holster is only for 2011’s
Oh man. Great video hough keep up the great work. Lord bless.
Would this fit a smith and wesson 2.0 competitor?
I’m Not sure, I don’t have one to try
How about a regular M&P 2.0
If you have problems with the serpa holster, it is the operator error. I have always own a serpa holster and do not have any problems.
It is operator error using a shitty design
@@TiberiousGib it is amazing how the Israeli military uses them, two I did armed security for 17 years in Los Angeles California and never had a problem. have a very good day.
@@jechezeqel7376 they are forbidden by federal agencies and the DHS central training facility at FLETC, most US departments, and most firearms classes for a reason.
They are crap. That’s not subjective, they’re crap. And god forbid you get debris in the serpa mechanism, your weapon is effectively locked into the holster due to the mechanism being locked up with debris
@@TPSJ-141 all federal agencies are not the brightest, second all scenarios you put out, I have done and have not had a problem. serpa level 3 retention drop leg holster is my favorite
@@jechezeqel7376 right that’s why the military moved away from this crappy holster too. Lmao.
You can defend it all you like, you’re not smart for using it. Cops aren’t the brightest either. And don’t even get me started on rent-a-cops, they’re the worst
I don’t see this available anymore
Check the Staccato website
I was also going to ask one more question, I know they say it does not fit the sro but I saw another video where this does fit the sro. Can you try it on yours so we can see if it does or not without being extra modded
Do they make this for an fnx tactical. 45
I dont think so
This one work with either tlr1 or x300?
I believe it’s made for the X300
Only available in glock and sig on website?
The Staccato versions are only on the staccato website, I should have mentioned that
Were you able to find an affiliate discount?
I couldn’t find any
will this fit glock 22 gen 5?
I doubt it but they make Glock holsters as does Safariland
What holster was this pistol made for. I’m on the page and I can’t find one for the staccato P.
I believe it’s been discontinued
It was made for the staccato and only sold on the staccato website
Can anyone confirm that this holster works with the staccato p and trl-1?
Let me see if I can figure that out
@@TiberiousGibplease do!! This thing looks awesome I just grabbed the staccato and looking for something compatible with my particular setup. I used the staccato p and TRL1
Blackhawk almost got it right. 1 move vs 2 moves required by Safariland. It's like the Alien Gears Rapid Force L3, but the dust cover is in the way when reholstering on th3 Backhawk. Alien Gear does not have L3 holster for Staccato.
Yup
That is why this is actually a level 1 holster instead of a level two. There is no reason to have a hood and ALS if they are using the same button to release. The only benifit is that you have a hood in case the ALS fails lol.
any info on the blue flat trigger ?
also. nice review sorry
I believe it is made by Atlas, feels great!
Will this work with a Springfield prodigy
I’m not sure, I dont have one to test. Wild guess- it would be fine for the range but not duty
@@TiberiousGib Thank you for the reply I will get one a give it a try the retention point is on the light so hopefully it will work properly.
Is this holster HK45 Tactical?
I dont think so
Is this holster px4 45. Tactical
This holster is for a Staccato
for g19 gen5 ???
I’m sure Blackhawk makes a holster for the g19, check their website
Alien gear lvl 3 duty holster is also a really great option
I’ve heard good things
@@TiberiousGib if it’s any consolation I switched from safari land to alien gear and I regret nothing 😁 God bless partner and take care
I ran the Safariland with both the M&P as well as the Glock Gen 4 17 for over 13.5 years. Went to a new department that issued the Rapid Force from Alien Gear. Was reluctant at first but now I wouldn’t switch to anything else. l’ve never been so fast on my draw from a level 3 then I have been with the Rapid Force. It put it up against the Safariland and Blackhawk any day.
Will it fit an SRO?
I dont it have it anymore but my guess is yes
No it won’t
This is really a level 2.
I wouldn’t argue
Will this fit my glock 43x
Nope
Other con. If you pull then press, it will get stuck.
Does the Safariland?
When I get older, I wanna tattoo my right arm grow a beard so I can be a firearms reviewer on RUclips lol
Solid life goals 🤣
lol not a better holster? If that dust cover is an issue let me introduce you to the alien gear rapid force duty holster lol.
Alien gear duty holster wasn’t out when I made this review
@@TiberiousGib oh my bad lol I did not realize.
Better option, Aliengear.
I just got one, need to review it soon
@@TiberiousGib You will see. Cant wait for your reviews. Thanks.
As an Officer how often are we holstering and reholstering fast enough for it to annoy you? If it’s out its OUT, and when the work is done you reholster. Who cares if you gotta slap the dust cover out of the way. The only time that would be an issue is on the range while running the POST qualification course. If you gotta get the gun out in a real situation I’m sure the reholster is a few minutes down the chain, and also unless you work in a rough area most of us go months without actually having to deploy your weapon on duty.
What if you need to re-holster to go hands on, maybe put cuffs on?
Seems like this video really isn’t for you officer it’s for the rest of us normal folk.
I think flipping it out of the way would get annoying.
As an armored car driver, I drew my weapon several times a day 5 days a week! You’re not allowed to open a garage door to drive out until guns are drawn and weapon is not to be holstered until door is fully down! I drew my weapon on the street more times each week than most sworn officers draw in their entire career. My custom built .45 super barely fit through my holster due to the massive muzzle brake but was just perfect enough to not complain or be ‘annoyed’. When protecting pretty bank tellers yes this man worries about smoothness. We usually call cops after we shoot
@@TiberiousGibif your gun is out there will likely be other units on scene. If that’s the case, you cover the offender, and someone else will cuff. Regardless, you’ll have back up on scene, but if not I wouldn’t introduce a firearm in a fight where the bad guy can close distance fast enough, and I don’t intend to use it.
00:40 you say this holster works with the TLR 1 and 7. It certainly does not. I bought the holster at your word and failed to read the description on Staccato’s website (my mistake). It’s only compatible with SF. 169 dollars later and I have to return the holster or buy a 400 dollar Surefire when I already have a TLR. Disappointing!
When I made the video - they had one holster for the x300, another for the TLR1 and a third for the TLR7. Looks like they've changed up the holster compatibility since, sorry for any frustration.
@@TiberiousGib interesting and strange that they would offer them and then stop. Most people I know run SL because we can’t all afford Ferrari! But thank you for the reply.
That "issue" with the Serpa Holster is nonsense. I just went through a police academy with it and was never even close to a negligent discharge. Maybe people should practice with it before they condemn it.
Just because you didn’t have an issues doesn’t mean it’s a shitty design or that they had tons of ND’s. I do agree with the training part of your comment, it’s 100% lack of training with a crappy design.
FLETC forbids it along with most training classes and most US law enforcement agencies for a reason.
@@TPSJ-141 That reason seems to be incompetence on the part of users that then blame the design. Thousands of draws later, still no issues for me, not even close calls.
@@m.redleg252 sure, it works, until it doesn’t. If there’s even a 1% chance of something happening, I don’t take that chance. You can defend it all you like, there’s a reason it’s “done away with” for the most part in service
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Um ….that a good thing?
I ran a serpa for 12 years, NEVER an ND, Nobody on any team that I served with had an issue either, Only a complete idiot would cause that issue.
Just because you didn’t have that issue doesn’t mean other haven’t had that issue, just Google it. Unfortunately not every citizen and police officer takes training as serious as they should
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The holster? The review? My sexy accent?
You must be on Blackhawks payroll🤣🤣. I don't like their products at all.
I am on no one’s payroll, what don’t you like?
What a stupid rationalization, probably the most idiotic one of the year ive seen so far... just bcus you (a singular, insignificant person) dont like a brand, that doesnt mean somebody that does is being paid to advertise them.. i know for a fact that the gear you like is absolute garbage to someone else, but if it works for you then use it.
It doesn’t work with an SRO red dot
That stinks
Good review. 🫱🏾🫲🏼
Thanks buddy 🙌