I was told that for road jobs we could use a pancake holster. I ordered a paddle holster accidently. Can someone tell me what the difference is between the two? Do you think the paddle will be ok. Thanks for your time.
Posted by: speccop
The difference is how it attaches to your belt. Pancakes usually are slotted and slide onto your belt through the slotted holes. A paddle holster has a piece of molded plastic attached to the back of the holster and slides over your belt and waistband, eliminating the need to unstring your belt in order to attach and/or remove the holster. Wicked high-speed
Posted by: Curious EMT
Paddle holsters have little / no retention.. they may have all sorts of fancy straps / locking devices, but the entire holsered gun can be pulled from your belt / waistban.
Most pancake holsters are very flat, often used for concealed cary as they hug the body pretty well...
Posted by: SinePari
I had a Fobus molded paddle holster...cool, but I hated it. I always prefer Uncle Mikes pancake holsters for off-duty. I think they're more secure to your body.
Posted by: irish937
I agree with a pancake for off-duty, but without a question a paddle for details is the best. I've worn both over the years and a paddle doesn't even feel like it's there. You stand out there long enough and you'll be looking for the most comfortable everything.
Posted by: benike84
Thanks for the help
Posted by: Killjoy
They're both mission-specific: when concealment is necessary; its a pancake holster, if concealment is not a concern; its a paddle holster.
Posted by: dfc2502
Try wearing your full duty uniform, including your vest. Regardless of the assignment you are representing your Department, and shit will happen. Before you flame me keep in mind that I work 8o or more details a year and unless the detail requires me to be in the car I'll be outside flapping my arms - rain or shine. On a side note, whats up with the gnats this year. I think I've donated a quart of blood without even a thank you. Any advice on bug spray, I used Ben's 100, cutter, & deep woods off and I think it attracts them.
Posted by: irish937
Whatever works for your particular department. Drive around the country, you will see on duty officers in all kinds of different uniforms. A police officer should always look professional, but the lack of duty belt and vest does not make someone unprofessional. The gnats? Try Skin So Soft. You'll still smell pretty and keep the bugs away.
Posted by: dfc2502
NO, it is unprofessional and irresponsible. The reason we have a duty belt is to carry the equipment necessary for the performance of our job. Am I to take it that because its a detail I will only respond to lethal force encounters? I have yet to use my sig on a detail, but its there along with spare mags just in case the need arises. I have used my OC, cuffs, radio and cd21 on details. As far as the vest goes, not wearing it is just stupid.
I'm not one of the hut, hut hoorah types, but I dont have a crystal ball either and cutting corners for comfort just doesn't work for me. The old argument for carrying off duty seems to apply here. Its better to have and not need, then need and not have.
Posted by: Killjoy
Although this is WAAAAAY off subject, I have to say I agree....wear full pack to details, or don't bother doing them. I used to see a local department let their officers wear some kind half-assed bike uniform on details, complete with ball caps, shorts and no duty belt (bear in mind that they used PC's not department issued bikes)! They looked like a hiker rather than a cop, and when they stepped out into the street to try to control traffic many people didn't know who the hell they were.
Posted by: 2boxers
THis is a good clip showing what can happen with fobus holsters, most paddle holsters have screws or rivets and can do this
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