Solscud007
Flashlight Enthusiast
Ok so I hate the light pouches that seem to be prevalent in the flashlight world. I love my blackhawk serpa holster for my glock. I was debating buying the V70 polymer holster by SF because while it is great as a quick holster, it is limited in the fact that it is attached by a belt loop.
I wanted something that can attach to molle.
I then saw the G3 LED Kit. I thought maybe I can make this fit my needs. not needing another flashlight I went and bought the V85 holster, from the G3 Kit, separately from SF.
Then I bought the Blackhawk Gladius, on clearance at LAPOLICEGEAR.com. 149.99 shipped with a free blackhawk mod-u-lock holster. I didnt realize this deal about the holster so I ordered another one. But it is ok as I love this holster.
Here are the three that I have 2x blackhawk and 1x surefire
I had the surefire V85 holster for a day before my Blackhawk came in. I was pleased that it has adjustability in the angle of the holster in relation to the belt clip. I was intending on modifying this holster with a S.T.R.I.K.E. Speed Clip CQC Platform
http://www.blackhawk.com/images/catalog/38CL63_0BIG.JPG
Here are shots of the V85
I like that the V85 can hold spare batteries. I have the SF spares carrier but it is a little bulky if I store it in a pocket. Of course its fine for a range bag or backpack. But i would like to be able to carry spare batteries on me and this seemed like a viable option.
Then my gladius came and I had two sets of holsters. Upon comparing the V85 with the BH holster the belt clip system is nearly identical. the BH is wider than the SF. one nice thing about the BH holster is that you can store the flashlight bezel up or down. while the SF V85 can only be used bezel down.
I have to be honest the BH holster is a scosh bit too narrow for the gladius. the polymer in the holster is marring the finish on my gladius.
When i use my G2Z, the fit is perfect. I had already removed the two rubber grip rings on the G2Z and it is almost as if this holster was made for the G2Z. when i try to use this holster for my G2L, the snaps that hold the body are a bit snug and require a bit of force to remove the light from the holster. but the G2Z is just narrow enought to be a perfect fit.
Also another nice feature is that since it is BH, it is compatible with all BH strike components like the strike clip, even my serpa paddle is compatible with the holster. I can swap the holster onto those accessories.
I wanted something that can attach to molle.
I then saw the G3 LED Kit. I thought maybe I can make this fit my needs. not needing another flashlight I went and bought the V85 holster, from the G3 Kit, separately from SF.
Then I bought the Blackhawk Gladius, on clearance at LAPOLICEGEAR.com. 149.99 shipped with a free blackhawk mod-u-lock holster. I didnt realize this deal about the holster so I ordered another one. But it is ok as I love this holster.
Here are the three that I have 2x blackhawk and 1x surefire
I had the surefire V85 holster for a day before my Blackhawk came in. I was pleased that it has adjustability in the angle of the holster in relation to the belt clip. I was intending on modifying this holster with a S.T.R.I.K.E. Speed Clip CQC Platform
http://www.blackhawk.com/images/catalog/38CL63_0BIG.JPG
Here are shots of the V85
I like that the V85 can hold spare batteries. I have the SF spares carrier but it is a little bulky if I store it in a pocket. Of course its fine for a range bag or backpack. But i would like to be able to carry spare batteries on me and this seemed like a viable option.
Then my gladius came and I had two sets of holsters. Upon comparing the V85 with the BH holster the belt clip system is nearly identical. the BH is wider than the SF. one nice thing about the BH holster is that you can store the flashlight bezel up or down. while the SF V85 can only be used bezel down.
I have to be honest the BH holster is a scosh bit too narrow for the gladius. the polymer in the holster is marring the finish on my gladius.
When i use my G2Z, the fit is perfect. I had already removed the two rubber grip rings on the G2Z and it is almost as if this holster was made for the G2Z. when i try to use this holster for my G2L, the snaps that hold the body are a bit snug and require a bit of force to remove the light from the holster. but the G2Z is just narrow enought to be a perfect fit.
Also another nice feature is that since it is BH, it is compatible with all BH strike components like the strike clip, even my serpa paddle is compatible with the holster. I can swap the holster onto those accessories.
