| Blackhawk Tactical Gear is considered to be one | | | | patented retention system which eliminates the |
| of the finest military and duty gear money can | | | | need for a thumb break. |
| buy. Blackhawk holsters are not pretty or | | | | Blackhawk also makes the same style holster in a |
| appealing to the eye, instead they are | | | | lower retention level called the Carbon Fiber |
| performance driven and ready for battle. The | | | | Composite Holster which gives the same low |
| products made by Blackhawk are tested | | | | profile look and feel with the Serpa locking |
| thoroughly and driven to maximize punishment. | | | | technology. Both the CQC Serpa and the Carbon |
| Each item exudes how much abuse a Blackhawk | | | | Fiber Composite holsters comes standard with the |
| product can actually take. With Blackhawks no | | | | Multi Fit Loop Belt system which accommodates a |
| questions asked warranty you can guarantee that | | | | variety of belt widths. Also included as standard |
| this holster will withstand any punishment you can | | | | accessories are the easy-on paddle which |
| give it. | | | | attaches securely to the inside lip of the pants. |
| Take for example the Blackhawk CQC Serpa | | | | Only Blackhawk CQC holsters come standard with |
| holsters. The injection molded Carbon Fiber | | | | belt and paddle options. |
| Composite holsters provides minimum weight and | | | | CQC Carbon Fiber is not just a simple molded |
| bulk but provides an excellent retention system. | | | | plastic, instead Blackhawk development has |
| This unique retention system locks in the weapon | | | | created a polymer composite that is lightweight, |
| where it allows only the wearer of the holster to | | | | form fitting, and nearly indestructible. These same |
| easily draw the weapon. The patented SERPA | | | | materials can be found in US Air Force Aircrafts |
| lock engages the trigger guard and locks it in until | | | | and other aerospace components. Also these |
| you are ready to draw the weapon. When ready | | | | materials are found in race car bodies, and cutting |
| to draw the weapon the index finger is all you | | | | edge medical instruments. These low profile |
| need to disengage the lock and easily draw the | | | | holsters offer a sleek look that offer the apex of |
| weapon from its holstered state. The distinct | | | | concealment. Without a doubt the Blackhawk CQC |
| advantage over thumb break is the ability to | | | | holster will provide you the ultimate concealment |
| draw and holster the weapon accurately each and | | | | and more importantly an excellent retention for |
| every time. This is not the case with thumb | | | | your safety. |
| breaks which require greater accuracy due to the | | | | Read about face sun protection and sweaty face |
| unpredictable locking mechanism. The CQC Serpa | | | | at the Healthy Face website. |
| system comes with adjustable tension and a | | | | |