BLACKHAWK Serpa CQC Holster fits M&P Shield, Right Hand, Black, Size 63 - S&W M&P Shield 9/40, Model Number: 410563BK-R

Nice quality. Fast pull. The retention is excellent and I get kind of a warm fuzzy feeling the way it drops in and clicks in place. Retention release is just totally instinctive. Very little training required to draw without thinking about it at all. My hand just naturally slaps that button. It's a little bit bulky I guess, maybe there are similar holsters that would ride closer to my hip but also maybe that little bit of hold off from the body helps with a faster pull. Still, I wear it concealed when I have a longer jacket on no problem. It's covered when I wear a waist length jacket but I feel exposed when I bend over. I run it with the paddle and I enjoy how solid, secure and comfortable it rides. Clips on the paddle adjust to different belt widths and it is very secure and tight on the belt. Also a plastic hook thing keeps it stuck to your pants even if you don't have a belt on. Great retention to belt and pants but kind of have to wrestle with it to take it off. It does come with a belt attachment also. I like the adjustability with the screws and all the different positions I guess but probably that is a redundant feature. I run it straight up and down and have no need to change it ever. Also screws are required to change from paddle to belt so that is a fairly involved operation to switch over.

This is the third Serpa CQC holster I've purchased on Amazon. My local gun shop carries this holster, but they never seem to have them in stock for my gun models. Additionally, they are priced much more reasonably on Amazon. This holster needs to be purchased specifically for the gun model. Unlike some holsters which are made for large (or medium or small) frame semi auto pistols, this Serpa specifies it is for my S&W M&P Shield and the gun fits perfectly. The retention feature will not work on a similar sized gun even if that different make or model might actually fit in the holster. This holster comes with an attachment for belt loops and a paddle attachment. Either can be attached to the holster with a choice of cants. The retention activates when the gun is dropped in the holster. When properly adjusted, the retention feature will make it very difficult to remove the gun unless the retention lever on the side of the holster is pushed with the index finger as the gun is drawn. These are well made and very functional holsters. They do extend out from the waist a ways, so it's not easy to conceal except with very loose or bulky shirts or jackets. I would definitely purchase this holster again. It's a great product.

I usually only buy concealed IWB holsters, as I have very little day-to-day use for wearing my weapon OWB. However, with summer coming soon, I wanted an OWB so I could wear my weapon while out doing yardwork on the tractor or such. The Serpa, with the retention, was the clear choice, since I didn't want my gun slipping with the vibration and bumps of the tractor.Might as well have not included instructions. The damn thing was impossible to put together based on the instruction manual. Once I located a tutorial on Youtube, it was super easy to put together. It fits very comfortably and retains the gun well.While I haven't tried it on the range yet, the thing draws like butter. Some people apparently have trouble drawing from these. Literally 2 draws in, and I was all set. Super quick and no problem with target acquisition after the draw.Going to buy another for my trusty Glock 21. Never know when you're going to need a little more firepower while out doing yardwork. ;)

I bought this in 2019 for my shield 9 and it has help up very well. Still looks new and draws smooth. If you have a Shield Plus I would not recommend this holster at all. Most holsters will fit both easily but this holster for my Shield Plus is very tight. With the retention screw all the way out its still way too tight for my liking and seems a bit dangerous having to muscle the draw while using your trigger finger to unlock the holster. I believe this is due to how the holster is molded around the grip. For a normal Shield 9 1.0 its great though.

Picked this up on top of a Belly Band for my Shield 9mm.I am really happy I bought this bad boy and paid a little extra for the one day shipping. (still cheaper than buying one locally due to how cheap they are on amazon from a 3rd party supplier.) I have never owned a blackhawk holster before despite wanting one for many years. I wish I would/could have joined the band wagon sooner. Considering I am coming from universal style pistol holsters.The nice features of these holsters is the options. First it comes with two different mounting options. The belt option when attaching to your belt and second is the paddle that goes in side your pants and hooks to your belt. The first options you will have to undo your belt to remove. The second you just angle it and it will come off. Now with these options you are able angle the weapon to your liking.I would recommend these to any one at this price. Perfect for open carry and or going to the range. If you wear a little baggier of a shirt you can conceal carry with no issues as well. I will say depending on the angle and position you carry your weapon, it could cause an issues while your are driving or sitting for very long periods of time. Because I roll with it at 4/5 O'clock and the grip down (15 Deg maybe?) I did notice it a bit more while sitting in some meta porch chairs.All in all I would still highly recommend. Shield fits like a glove as it should.

I bought this one for my S&W Shield Plus and I have one for my Ruger SR 9. I especially wanted them for when I’m riding my motorcycle. I know the holster isn’t going to fall off my waist and the pistol is secure in it. Very comfortable and very well designed and constructed!