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Old 01-31-2019, 6:13 AM
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Default Safariland > 8 weeks out

I was caught by surprise so if you’re looking for some new leather or nylon, be prepared to wait. I put in an order for a drop leg QLS system without a holster, and then waited the customary two weeks. Having not heard anything, I decided to email them and then waited another five days with no response. I emailed them again last night, and just got an email saying that my order would “probably” be shipping in four weeks. This is not a rip on Safariland. Clearly I think it’s odd and I’m a little disappointed to not have my gear already, but I just wanted to put it out there that if you’re in a hurry to get something from them now would be the time and expect to wait up to 2 months depending on your order.
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Old 01-31-2019, 6:45 AM
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I've had so many problems with safariland. They gave me the wrong mag holders, then charged me to return them and then gave me the wrong ones again. It's just find a better company if I were you. I'll never buy from them again. In fact I have a Blackhawk drop leg you can have if you're close to San Diego. I've got 5 laying around.
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Old 01-31-2019, 12:13 PM
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I have ordered from Safariland directly several times. The turnaround wasn't fast, but it was reasonable considering the items were made to order. I guess left handed Glock 41 duty holsters with tac lights are not made in bulk...
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Old 01-31-2019, 7:51 PM
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I had the same problem with Safariland direct. I ordered a holster for a P226 with a light(common holster) that was listed IN STOCK on their website and gave a delivery time of 5 days. After it didn't show up in a week, I called them and they said they would call me back. They didn't call me back. I made a call back and was told everything was made to order and it would take 8 weeks. I gave them an earful about what's listed on their website vs the concealed reality. I had my holster on my doorstep 18 hours later.

I love their products, but I won't be buying direct from their website anymore. You're better off getting their products from Amazon, LA Police Gear or a local uniform shop. You'll likely get a better price too. I only paid the premium and bought it from them because I needed it within 2 weeks, otherwise I would of bought it from another retailer.

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I guess left handed Glock 41 duty holsters with tac lights are not made in bulk...
It's too late now but the G34/G35 holsters fit the G41.
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Old 01-31-2019, 11:48 PM
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I'll buy G Code over Safariland whenever I can. G Code's pricing is much better. And I much prefer G Code's spring loaded retention hood over Safariland's manual hood...but I understand why some folks prefer a manual hood. Safariland's ALS, however, is the bomb.

Safariland, however, can be frustrating. I recently bought one of their new holsters for red dot sights. This is a modular holster capable of being mounted to drop leg platforms, belt mounts, etc., which is great. However, they don't sell the holster as a stand alone item. You MUST buy it with some type of mount, with a belt mount being the cheapest option. Never mind if you already have mounts from previous purchases...which I do.

If you're going to build and tout a modular product/system like Safariland does, then EVERY freaking component of that modular system should be available for sale as a stand alone item!
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Old 02-01-2019, 7:18 AM
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I love their gear, hate buying direct.

But sometimes that is the only option, especially if you already have a setup and just need a new holster and want to leave the rest alone. I have yet to find a non-safariland holster that has the same mounting pattern. Most can use two of the three holes, but in a competition rig I prefer as solid a mount as possible.
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Old 02-01-2019, 1:14 PM
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I ordered a M&P 2.0 duty holster from them, waited 5 weeks, got it and it was defective. When I contacted them, they were very helpful, but said since the military sig 320 7ts contract, wait times are waaaaay out.

This is why I buy safariland stuff from their subsidiary, holsterops. Way better ship times, since they only sell in stock items.
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Buying direct from Safariland sucks. OPTactical will usually have most of the QLS holsters and accessories in stock.
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My Safariland order took 6 weeks. Happy with the product, but when I ordered, I wish they would have given me notification of a long turn around time.
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I buy direct from safariland because they constantly have 30% off sales if you sign into their news letter. Stuff comes when it comes. Of course i live 15 minutes from their Ontario warehouse.
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Old 02-22-2019, 9:33 AM
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Another vote for Gcode here. Really quality gear, but you will wait. Took me about 5-6 weeks for 2 custom holsters during the early holidays. So not bad at all really.
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