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BLACKHAWK! Sportster Standard CQC Holster for Glock Review

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This holster was exactly what I needed for a 3 Gun event that snuck up on me unexpectedly.  I was able to find it at a local Walmart for $19.99, and after putting it through a competition I am very pleased with its simplicity and rigidity. It fit my custom Lone Wolf Distributors 'Timberwolf' Glock as well as my backup Glock 19.

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The cut of the BLACKHAWK! Sportster Standard CQC holster comes right below the chamber of the barrel, making drawing and clearing the holster a split second faster than a holster that covered the whole slide.  This design also makes reholstering a breeze which also comes in handy in a multi-gun setting.

After putting this on a belt with all the pouches and other accessories for a competition, it fit right at home. I swapped the belt loop backing with the paddle hook option, as it followed the curve of my hip better and gave more support for me during stages where crawling, running, and climbing is involved. I'd like to think it helped my scores a little compared to running a drop-leg in the past, and it certainly made running easier which buys you time. For more casual use I will probably switch back to the belt loop, or just buy another holster and leave this on my comp-belt.

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Claim to Fame: Holds your pistol at your waist with retention.

Target Market: Open Carry, Range Carry, and Competition Carry. Conceal Carry only if wearing outer layer of clothing.

FNBs (features & benefits of this product):

• Pressure adjustable detent system that allows the shooter to customize the amount of retention • Chassis cut just below chamber on slide, allowing for faster draw and target acquisition • Includes two options for mounting: belt loop and paddle hook

What other aesthetic options or finishes are available?:

  • Matte Black Only

What others are saying?: 

  •  "Great holster at an extremely affordable price!I used this holster during a tactical shotgun course, and it held my Glock in place with no issues at all. I would highly recommend."  LA Police Gear Review
  • "I am a civilian. The handgun training courses that I attend require a holster without trigger retention. This holster fills this requirement very well. With the adjustment screw, you can go from no pressure retention to very tight where the handgun will not fall out when holding the holster upside down. This is very useful for tactical courses where you might be required to drop to the ground and roll around during training." LA Police Gear Review

Price Point:

I need it now! Availability:  Readily available locally at certain Big Box stores (Walmart, Bi Mart) Local Gun Shops, or online at LaPolice Gear and Amazon.

Our Rating:

+ Cheapest, easiest to find option for myself for competiting in 3 Gun. + Fits my Lone Wolf Glock as well as Glock 19 and 23, 32, 36. + No locks or buttons necessary to draw like Serpa holster + Retention is good and adjustable + When included plastic hooks are installed to correct belt thickness using paddle holster, its super solid

- Entirely plastic, three screws used are pretty shallow - good idea to use a thread locker so they don't back out

Score: 7.070

 

Blackhawk Sportster Rifle Case

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Claim to Fame: A convenient and extremely durable case to protect and carry your AR.

Target Market: AR shooters of all levels.  rifle case 2

FNB's:  (Features and Benefits of this product)

  • 5 exterior magazine holders
  • 1 large exterior pocket
  • Full-opening for shooting mat configuration
  • Heavy-duty YKK zippers
  • Abrasion and mildew resistant 1000 denier nylon

What other aesthetic options or finishes are available?:  Black is the only color option that this bag is offered in.

What others are saying?:

Price point:

  • MSRP =  $43.99 - 46.99 (based upon size)
  • Retail =  $25.99 - 39.99  (based upon size)

I need it now! Availability: Readily available online at stores like Optics Planet, Amazon and or Blackhawk.

Our Rating:

+ Extremely durable + Magazine pockets easily and securely hold 30rd mags + Can open up into a shooting mat + Closed-end foam is great at protection your firearm

- Made in Vietnam - No inner storage

 

Score: 9.0 Amazing90

Jared prefers Simon Peter Sport Company for all his FFL needs.

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Blackhawk Sportster Deluxe Pistol Range Bag

Blackhawk RangeNot every trip to the range requires you to carry every thing under the sun.  Some times you just need a convenient way to carry around your essentials.  However its not always about convenience, you also need durability and protection.  That was exactly what I was looking for when I had first purchased this range bag.  The 600 denier polyester is extremely durable.  I'm not sure if it's Blackhawk Range bag 2waterproof, but I've never had any issues when it was carried through the rain.  On each outer side of the bag are zippered pockets which contain the removable gun rugs.  The gun rugs are envelope in shape and offer great protection to your firearm.  Also to mention about the outer pockets, the zippers are interlocking so you can lock up your firearms for safer traveling.  The center compartment of the range bag contains 2 Velcro dividers.  Here is where you can get creative and personalize your inner compartment for your hearing/eye protection, ammo, mags, etc..  My only negative to the center compartment is the lack of ability to lock up this section.  Not that this bag leaves my side unattended, but it still would of been nice like the outer pockets.

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Claim to Fame: A convenient and extremely durable bag to transport your handguns to the range.

Target Market: Pistol range goers.  Blackhawk Range bag 3

FNB's:  (Features and Benefits of this product)

  • 2 interior slash pockets
  • 2 flannel lined rugs
  • Interior pocket has a dual-slider opening
  • MOLLE webbing on exterior
  • 600 denier polyester with thick PVC laminate
  • Dual-density foam incorporates open-cell foam next to gun for protection and closed-cell foam on the outside to protect against impact

What other aesthetic options or finishes are available?:  Black is the only color option that this bag is offered in.

What others are saying?: Blackhawk does it right !  Overall: 4.8/5 stars.

Price point:

  • MSRP = No longer sold on Blackhawk's website
  • Retail = $ 21.49
  • Retail = $ 25.39

I need it now! Availability: Readily available online at stores like Optics Planet and or Amazon.

Our Rating:

+ Dual-density foam firearm protection + 600 denier polyester + Quality + Durability + Inexpensive + Locking zippered firearm compartments

- Interior dividers are flimsy

Score: 9.0 Amazing90

Jared prefers Simon Peter Sport Company for all his FFL needs.

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