The ultimate guide to gun holsters and compatibilities

You always ask us about compatibility between pistol 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 holstersThis American brand dominates the market thanks to its quality, versatility, and popularity among professionals.

👉🏼 Radar 1957

Italian brand that has become popular in Spain as the standard cover 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 Holster.

✪ Rose Tac

Popular for its Sidekick adapter. Directly compatible with Safariland and, with adapters, with Radar, BlackHawk, Blade Tech, and Alien Holster.

🔄 Brand Compatibility

✅ Safariland and Radar

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

✅ Safariland and BlackHawk

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

❌ Vega Holster and other brands

• The cases and accessories of Vega Holster are only compatible with each otherThey 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 paddles in Radar holsters.
• With the Radar adapter 6500-0356 and adding a spacer like the one from Wilder Tactical (if your case has a top arch, it will be necessary because otherwise the case will rub against the paddle)

✅ 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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