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I have been using Blade-tech holsters for all of my tactical needs since around 1998 or 99. I prefer them to almost any other make because of their simplicity and their reliability (when using a simple thumb-break). As opposed to other retention devices, if the thumb-break fails, you can get the pistol out of the holster. With Safariland ALS, Blackhawk Serpa, and many others; if the system fails the pistol is locked in the holster.
As an example, we started having problems with locking systems failing in SFARTAETC almost as soon as people started using them. The result was you had to cut the strap to get the pistol out. Amusing in a school setting, less so in others. Same thing with the Serpa holsters, first day I ever saw one at the range, a piece of gravel got stuck in the holster and locked a pistol in.
As a long time Asia guy I also do not like any holster with a nylon, cloth or leather lining. They tend to hold moisture against the gun longer than a plain kydex holster, which is not good for the gun. Also any debris that gets inside tends to get stuck and wear down the finish of the gun.
My .02, YMMV
KWeber
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