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Thread: Safariland QLS System

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    Member JMS's Avatar
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    Yeah, the QLS is the stronger of the two, as noted. The conventional wisdom is that MLS is more for military use -- direct MOLLE compatibility of the fork being one indicator -- and is designed to breakaway in the event of a snag hazard of some sort; think "paratrooper" or some such. QLS is stronger, in material and design, and is less likely to pop off in the event of a gun-grab rasslin' match, which is more in the LE realm.

    Thing to note, likely not of any impact, in this case: On my UBL, when I switched from MLS to QLS, it put the gun about 3/8" higher, which was JUST enough to screw with my draw; overcome, with practice. No big deal on a shroud or other true drop-leg setup, since one can just adjust whatever the QLS/holster is mounted to. Just something to bear in mind of anybody decides to switch from MLS --> QLS, or vice-versa.

    The MLS has longer forks, and while this might seem like a "DUH!" factor, it pays to be mindful mounting the fork into its receiver plate; it's not as self-guiding as it may appear. I've seen 3 folks who didn't align the fork quite right because they weren't looking. They just stuck it in place and shoved, and had one of the forks slide OVER the space it's supposed to go, and not into the locking chanel on the plate. Their gun/holster never fell off, but it's not ideal, and led to a tine deforming because it was left that way for quite some time. Once discovered, it was replaced on the basis that having been bent into a Silly Straw shape weakened it at the bends. Bottom-line lesson there is not so much one of material, than it is for one to conduct their equipment checks, and not just go through the motions.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dr. No View Post
    Just in case you don't want to spend the money ....

    If you're using an ALS holster, the G22 will lock into and be secured just fine in a 35 holster. In fact, mine will even lock in without a light. No need to switch things around if that is your only concern.
    Dr. No,

    Thanks again for the advice on the ALS Holster for the Glock 35. My ALS G35 holster arrived last week and I have been using it for my Glock 22. It works great with both Glocks. Thanks again.
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