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I'm not going to address each individual post because I don't have the time or the patience. So I'll keep my response as general as possible.

- I wasn't belittling LE when I said that I "wasn't...

I wasn’t questioning the credibility of Ken Hackathorn (and I’m sorry for not knowing the personal history of every firearms instructor who might be name-dropped on here).

I am questioning the...

Well I'm not allowed to make any further mention about holster setups other than serpa's.

I don't have a special dislike for any given holster or carry type. Nor do I have an emotional attachment...

I am. And I have nothing against their purchase and use. I just think the hype about the serpa's is a bit overblown, especially given how much use they've seen, to include in combat.





So...

Quick access.
Good retention.
Frees up space on your belt and also takes a bit of weight off the belt....at least for the thigh rig.

It's a setup that's really geared towards military employment...

Yep, I'm aware that a lot of instructors have banned their use.

You know what a lot of instructors (including some of the names you referenced above) have also banned? AIWB holsters.


I'm...

Was Ken ever in the military? If he was, it was a different era and mentality back then.


I've seen plenty of tomfoolery at casual ranges and so-called "professional" competitions that would...

Except that any "proper" AIWB holster will still have the muzzle flagging your vital groin region during various movements (sitting, crouching, running, ect.).
And except that as you cant the pistol...

Serpa holsters are still issued and used by some of the major services (to include USMC). The thigh rig variant.

I've used one quite a bit.

Are they dangerous? Yes, potentially if you use the...

I think you're downplaying how much resources (to include budget) went into this program. Updating to the new M9a1 or M9a3 would have been a far more simple and cost-effective move. The rest of the...

Alright, then you and I are probably in agreement on the perception of the M9 versus its realistic capabilities.



Within the context of warfare (not CCW as a civilian), a pistol is a tool...

I think it could be troubling depending on why those stoppages occurred in the first place. If they were due to operator error (which is possible given that most troops prioritize rifle training...

The M9a1 and M9a3 actually did offer subtle, yet important, improvements over the 1980's era M9 TDP, namely in the form of an improved locking block design which greatly improved reliability and...

If the Army was truly doing METT-TC analysis, they would've looked at replacing the older/heavier helmets, supplementing the M249 SAW (as the USMC is doing with the IAR), issuing out better boots,...

There was no METT-TC analysis that demonstrated we needed a brand new pistol design...if the Army had been purely focused on a quick and cost-efficient option, they would've gone with the M9a1 or...

The Army and Marine Corps have always had the option of carrying/issuing out more M9's based on the needs of the frontline soldier, so the MHS program changes nothing in that regard.

Also, if your...

A) You're talking about the Army, not the DOD as a whole.
and
B) What happens on paper doesn't always match up with happens in reality. When weight rears its ugly head for the next major conflict,...

I strongly disagree. Having some sidearms readily accessible at the platoon level is good and that was already the case with the previous M9 Beretta. But I promise you that most foot-mobile combat...

This is very true. Walking patrol with a full load (front/rear and left/right SAPI plates, 6-8 30 round magazines, helmet, m4/m14 M249, NVG's, water, first aid, ect, and the Counter IED stuff) our...

This is mostly true I suppose, but I do think there are some firearm designs that lend themselves to more, or less, safety than others when it comes to certain carry methods.

Case and point, a SFA...

The Beretta M9 and 92a1/96a1 rely on two different safety mechanisms with regards to the firing pin.

Firstly, the Beretta uses a 2-piece firing pin. With the safety latch in the downward...

I never got into SFA pistols for whatever reason. My initial exposure to pistol shooting was via the Beretta M9a1. From there I’ve progressed to DA/SA revolvers. I’ll never tell someone else what...

I've seen more than few firearms review channels (Military Arms, Small Arms Solutions) opine about how it made little sense for the Army to switch over to an entirely new pistol after the US has...

I know I'm reviving an old thread here, but I do feel that some clarifying comments need to be added to prevent people from going off bad gouge.

1) Slide cracking issues: this was an issue (and a...