Blackhawk SERPA Level 3 Tactical Holster

A great rig for tactical situations where you have to wear a vest. Very secure and fast to draw from.

I used this holster in a tactical 2 pistol class, and it functioned perfectly. Has an additional security feature which I wasn't aware of that is located next to the hammer, and basically locks the pistol into place. This worked especially well for me as I was involved in drills that required a lot of movement, including laying flat and rolling. The holster stayed in place, was easy to locate after only a couple draws without looking, and the pistol "snapped" into place perfectly. Highly recommend this holster to any LEO and/or enthusiast who is seeking a tactical thigh holster for training.

This is a great holster system and great build quality. You can add 2 mag pouches to this system in addition to the holster. There are 2 locks on this holsters, one controlled by the thumb and one by the index finger to ensure the pistol doesn't fall out. Easy to use. I purchased a cheap leg holster and this SERPA is leagues ahead. I wish Blackhawk made a holster for the P229 + tactical light

I didn't know the L3 had the top cap, which is my fault for not looking at all the pictures. It does add an additional degree of retention but I don't feel it's completely necessary. I was using my buddies L2 previously and the extra thumb release for the extra retention point doesn't complicate the draw motion at all which is great. The L3 sits further away from my leg when compared to the L2 so weight distribution isn't as comfortable. I don't know about other models but the M9 must be reholstered with the hammer down in order to re-engage the top cover/additional retention. I hope (but do not know) this is not the case for 1911 style holsters. Overall a practical, functional holster, especially if extra safety or retention is a concern. Would probably buy a L2 if shopping again, but until this one fails I will continue to use it.

This combo set up is very nice. I bought it more for the holster, but since this combo was cheaper then buying both separate. Just another spot to hold the weapons.

I just got this holster in today. I do a lot of personal defense training and (self training, not teaching) and have had other tac holsters in the past. I decided to try Blackhawk because I have one of their vests, and love it, so why not try the holster. I'm glad I did. It's got a good feel to it, and it doesn't hinder if you're sitting or crouching while wearing it. The design is an absolute home run. I'd definitely recommend this to others, and will be buying more Blackhawk Serpa in the future.