The ultimate guide to gun holsters and compatibilities

You always ask us about compatibility between holster brands. Whether you have a holster from one brand and want to use accessories from another, or you've liked a specific accessory from a different brand. ⚡ In this post, we answer all your questions.

🛡️ Top Gun Holster Brands

👉🏼 Safariland

Considered the king of gun holsters, this American brand dominates the market thanks to its quality, versatility, and popularity among professionals.

👉🏼 Radar 1957

Italian brand that has become popular in Spain because its holsters are standard issue for the National Police and several local police forces. It stands out for its good value for money.

👉🏼 Vega Holster

Another Italian brand widely used by units of the Civil Guard and local police. It offers a wide variety of accessories and maintains an excellent quality-price ratio.

👉🏼 Blackhawk

Very popular in the 2010s, although it has lost ground in Spain. Still, it remains a brand with considerable strength in the US market.

🔧 Top Accessory Brands

✪ True North Concepts

Known for its MHP (Multi Holster Platform), made of aluminum for great strength. Compatible with Safariland holsters.

✪ Wilder Tactical

Popular for its pivoting adapter for leg strap. Directly compatible with Safariland and, with adapters, with Radar, Blackhawk, Blade-Tech, and Alien Gear.

✪ Rose Tac

Popular for its Sidekick adapter. Directly compatible with Safariland and, with adapters, with Radar, Blackhawk, Blade-Tech, and Alien Gear.

🔄 Brand Compatibility

✅ Safariland and Radar

• The holsters and accessories are not compatible with each other.
• However, with the Radar Adapter 6500-0356, you can use Safariland holsters on Radar thigh rigs and vice versa.
• The QLS from Radar and Safariland are compatible with each other.

✅ Safariland and Blackhawk

• Just like with Safariland and Radar, they are not directly compatible.
• With the Wilder Tactical adapter, you can use Safariland holsters on Blackhawk thigh rigs and vice versa.

❌ Vega Holster and other brands

• The holsters and accessories of Vega Holster are only compatible with each other. They do not work with other brands.

✅ Radar, Wilder Tactical, Rose Tac and True North Concepts

• They are not directly compatible.
• With the Radar QLS, you can use Wilder Tactical, Rose Tac, and True North Concepts mounting platforms with Radar holsters.
• With the Radar adapter 6500-0356 and by adding a spacer like the one from Wilder Tactical, Radar holsters can be mounted on Wilder Tactical, Rose Tac and True North Concepts mounting platforms. If your holster has an upper retention hood, the spacer is necessary because otherwise the holster will rub against the platform.

✅ Radar and Blackhawk

• Complicated compatibility, but possible using two accessories:
• 1️⃣ Wilder Tactical Adapter for Safariland holsters.
• 2️⃣ Radar QLS, compatible with Radar and Safariland.
• To combine these brands, the Radar QLS is mandatory.

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