HolsterBuilder Speed Lock Retention - Level 2 Retention - QLS Holster System Kit for Chest Rig/Vest Carrier

Perfect smooth action works as intnded

Perfect

The media could not be loaded. This is the first holster I’ve ever made and I really like the way this brought it to life! It was easy to install and after a bit of crafting it works smoothly!

The SLS hood on an old Safariland holster (Model 6280) had clearance issues with a rear sight I installed so I purchased this as a "lets see if it works" replacement to fix the clearance issue. Long and short this product did fix the clearance issue and the Speed Locks strap does retain the gun during a gun grab scenario.My problems are:1) The button has to be "flicked" with the thumb to release the strap, not pushed and held. Lubricating the Speed Lock in strategic areas helps it flip open quickly.2) since this isn't totally compatible with Safariland holsters, I did have to drill new holes into my holster for the bottom two mounting holes on the lock mechanism and widen the screw hole on the strap. Not a big deal for me. Safariland's famous allen key hardware is compatible with the screw retainers in the package.I will post a video on my YouTube Channel: "Dan Pizzi Firearms Instructor" in the near future about the mods I had to do.

Used as intended. Works as long as it is installed properly

The base for this is just over 1/2 inch thick, and they send you 3/8 inch screws. The release sticks right out the bag and I have to wait to even see if it's going to work at all, until I get the screws needed to even start mounting it. Seriously, what's the point of sending screws period if you're going to send screws that don't even go through the product to mount it??

Instillation was pretty straight forward and so far so good. Have already bought two more. One to make another holster and one to save as a spare for the future if these guys don’t make these in 10 years.

Now my holster is level 2 retention! Works great and I am happy with the buy!