BLACKHAWK Tactical Holster Platform 432000PBK

This is a great platform for the Blackhawk Serpa holsters. I use this as necessary but also have the hip and chest mounts for the same holsters. While I like this more than the hip holster for comfort, I do loose 2 pockets when wearing this and it bangs on a little more things getting in and out of trucks, so I’ll use my hip holster depending on what I’m doing that day.

I know there’s some controversy on this type of holster from dumb people shooting themselves in the leg, and I know most, if not all, federal agencies have moved away from this design. I don’t really think that’s a fault of the design and I like this design more than the Safariland holsters with the thumb lock.

The issue was people having a round chambered, usually in a Glock or Sig without a safety, and as they’d quick draw their finger would immediately go from the release button on the holster, to the trigger, and shoot into the ground, sometimes their leg.

There’s a few problems there that can’t be blamed on the equipment. First off, they should have trained on their equipment without a loaded weapon first to be sure they weren’t going to do something as stupid as immediately going to the trigger, accidentally or on purpose. And second, every firearms training I’ve ever been to stresses not to put your finger on that trigger until you’re ready to engage your target. You just don’t do that.

I’ve beat a few of these up in Afghanistan and they get scratches but I’ve never had a failure of any type.

I’d recommend going with the level 2 holster for any serious day to day use. The level 3 is overkill, and the level 1 (smaller version) allows the safety to be accidentally clicked off just from getting in and out of a vehicle or other movements. The level 2 doesn’t get in the way but protects that safety and the hammer from being snagged.

This is a seriously great system and I love the different features, like the optional quick connectors that lets me easily transition this holster from my hip or leg carry to my vest carry mounts. I don’t need different holsters, just the mounts and quick connect pieces.

What can I say, It’s Blackhawk! It works and especially works well with their SERPA Quick Disconnect kit. Switching sidearms is a breeze. No issue whatsoever.

My gosh, what a comfortable platform! It’s more comfortable when sitting around the house than any of my waist mounted holsters. I haven’t field tested yet, but here are some initial observations.

The two swivel belt struts help to assure flexibility and continuous close contact of the platform with the thigh. The struts attach to the belt using a clever four piece, three fold velcro solution that provides ample security of attachment. The rig will not come, drag, or get jerked loose. The struts attach to the top of the platform and can be adjusted for height. Elastic keepers keep any excess material from flopping around loose.

The platform is secured to the leg by two adjustable straps that fasten using plastic snap-lock buckle systems. Both straps are made of a heavy-duty, medium stretch material that allows for a snug but comfortable fit. The top one looks to be about 1.25″ and the bottom one 1,75 inches. No keepers here; just the length adjustment pieces (Just realized I have no idea what you call the piece the strap passes through as it moves to its anchor point and then passes back through such that you can adjust length). Unless you have a really small leg, that piece will keep any extra material locked down. The snap-locks are a good size and easy to use–not too tight or too loose.

The platform itself is very sturdy polymer with holes to allow direct mounting of a holster or mounting of BH’s proprietary female/male quick mount system. The platform also comes pre-drilled for two BLACKHAWK! Tactical Mag Pouch, one on each side of the holster.

I find that directly mounting my CQC Serpa for a 1911 to the rig results in the holster opening being just a tad off from what I’m used to. Once the female mounts come in, I plan to adjust it so that it cants forward slightly to provide for easier reholstering.

All in all, I’m VERY pleased. I really struggled deciding between BH and G-Code. I’m glad I went with BH. The comfort level is just terrific.

Enjoy!

Love this platform, because it allows me to switch between my service pistol and my personal one by simply attaching whatever SURPA holster I need. Rugged, tough, and super easy to adjust and set up. Great product, worth the price. Only way blackhawk could make this better is to include the quick detach system.