HSGI browning pistol holster question

[Jarnhamar]

Which of these two holster from HSGI will fit  (or best fit)our browning 9mm's?

HSGI/UDHP - "Universal Drop Holster Platform"
https://dstactical.com/product_info.php?products_id=812

Or
HSGI Drop Holster Airborne
https://dstactical.com/product_info.php?products_id=297

The airbone drop holster comes in 2 sizes.
Glock/Sig and
Beretta/1911.
Which of the two sizes would better fit the browning 9mm?

 

[Haggis]

I can attest that any holster sized to fit the Beretta would be too big for the Browning.  For example, using the US standard issue UM-84 Bianchi holster for the Browning allowed the weapon to flop around and sometimes fall right out if the holster was inverted/tipped at a specific angle.  There was no "tight" retention.

Where's Infidel-6 when we need him?

 

[RCR Grunt]

I used the Airborne holster you've linked to on TF 3-06.  Got it in the Beretta/1911 size and it worked great, no retention issues whatsoever.  I recommend it, just ride it high on your thigh to avoid the fatigue of a drop leg holster.

However, if you can get a gold of one of these they are far superior.

http://www.safariland.com/product.aspx?pid=6004

 

[R711]

for the UDHP you will need either a blade tech holster or a safariland for the apporiate pistol. However for the airborne holster you only need to get the right one for the pistol of your choosing.
R711 OUT

 

[PhilB]

As R711 pointed out the HSGI UDHP is not in fact a holster per say. It is simply a cover and leg strap for a kydex holster, that you bolt through the nylon.

I am personally not a big fan of the HSGI holsters. I dont like my holster to flop and around, and so like the straps tight. I found the HSGI straps (I used a UDHP for a while on 1-06) did not have enough flex. I couldnt get them tight enough to keep the holster from flopping around without hurting my leg. Also, I like my holster to ride higher, not mid thigh or below. Granted I am only 5'9 and a bit but I found HSGI holsters to sit to low, even when raised as high as they can go. I am big proponent of the safariland 6004, particularly when cut down for use with a single strap. The entire leg strap is one big piece of elastic so it can be tight and comfortable. Just my two cents.