Kydex Paddle Holster by Comp-Tac
First Reviewed May 20, 2010
Found in Comp-Tac Holsters, Holster Reviews, Paddle Holsters
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A paddle holster doesn't have to be a complex design. It needs to do one job well: slip the paddle inside the waistband of your trousers and keep both the handgun and holster securely in place. While most people appreciate being able to remove both the gun and the holster as a single unit, this benefit is just icing on the cake.
The Comp-Tac design team felt that stability should not have to be a compromise to the convenience of the paddle. They noted that many paddle holsters use a basic wedge or tab in the center of the paddle to prevent the paddle from working its way up and out of the waistband. The weakness of the single tab design is that it tends to create a major pivot point around which the entire holster rocks back and forth wreaking havoc and sometimes creating unsafe conditions for the wearer throughout the day.
The answer to this problem, which ended up being integrated into the Comp-tac paddle holster is the inclusion of two stability tabs at both the leading and trailing edges of the paddle itself. These tabs hook against the bottom of your belt to keep the paddle inside the waistband without rocking forward or back.
Comp-Tac produces its paddle holster in three variations: - Speed (straight drop), FBI (forward body incline) and Crossdraw.
The Speed Holster variation is favored by competition shooters. The straight drop design translates into the handgun needing to complete less of a rotation before establishing a horizontal plan for placing shots. The result is a slightly quicker draw with the downside being that it conforms less to the body and makes the pistol slightly more difficult to conceal.
The FBI Holster variation is canted forward at a full 15 degree angle. It is this angle which keeps the grip from protruding too far from the natural curve of the body. This makes the FBI version of the Comp-Tac paddle holster slightly more covert.
The Crossdraw Holster variation is "canted" rearward. Some find that this holster setup is more comfortable when seated and work well for those who spend many hours diving each day.
Below are the most recent reviews of the Comp-Tac paddle holster. Please feel free to write a review of your own if you own or have experience with any of the three variations of this holster.
