BlackHawk! Omnivore Review

[@stevenkennedy4130]

I have a Glock 19X and a CZ P-10C. Both with the O-light PL-2 Pro. I hear the O-lights fit in the Surefire 300 holsters. ( Update. It works! W00T!! ) Basically using this for my classes, at Front Sight. Thanks for the share!

[@kennethwarren3]

Did you have to do any adjusting to the holster? I ordered one off amazon and it didn’t work. I’ve got a M&P with a pl 2 pro. It technically fit in the holster but it wouldn’t lock onto the light. So there was no retention.

[@stevenkennedy4130]

Nope. Mine locks up fine for me.

[@kennethwarren3]

Steven Kennedy well now I’m tempted to try another 😂. Maybe I wasn’t doing something right.

[@kennethwarren3]

Steven Kennedy is your model the light with wireless charging or standard batteries?

[@stevenkennedy4130]

Magnetic charger.

[@tjwest13]

Use this for 2 gun comp, sig 320 and M9a3. Thing is a beast. I love it.

[@Dr.Zoidberg087]

iv got an a3 with an olight 1500. which version do you think would work? i think the tlr is about olight sized.

[@bindingcurve]

I was with you until I found a holster that worked.

[@dingo5208]

I used the quick switch kit to attach to the mid ride hanger. Bonus is I can also attach to my thigh rig or high ride belt depending on how I'm shooting. I have had no problems with the serpa and have a large collection now also all with the quick disconnect kit.

[@smtbigelow]

I run the same 1911 and beretta setup, im definetly looking into the omnivore. This is the exact video Ive been looking for, Thanks!

[@OEFarredondo]

Dang didn't know I needed a flipping light or rail on my 1911

[@maxximus2012]

Reminds me of the Phlster Floodlight that also indexes on the weapon light. This one is kinda neat because its more than likely cheaper and it offers the level 2 retention SLS/ALS copy. I would agree, Phlster and Safariland are probably a better "duty grade" choice for a holster. Good cheap option for range toys/oddballs if you have a light preference though.

[@chrissewell1608]

You can Add their duty drop holster, mount. The screws are different, and will need to be replaced. But it can be done!

[@jameskelly7782]

One of the few that functions on the range with the Springfield armory emissary.

[@CompanyHaze]

Just ordered one today. Hopefully it fits my ATI FXS-9. Great video brother 😎👌🔥

[@jasonmpd2946]

TLR-1 lights are in very common duty use. And the 1911 in the form of the 2011 (Staccato) are resurgent in the duty realm these days.

[@ajfam871]

Thanks for the great video. I love this holster. I want to swap out my holster to something with retention. Also I love both the TL1’s and the X300 lights. But I don’t see the X300 worth the premium. Both give out great lumens, durability , and sale battery life. I’d rather have more TLR lights than fewer X300’s. Both are great though.

[@matthewminetti]

Well not any gun. Mine isn't on the list, however the PSA rock 5.7 doesn't have the trigger guard fully covered. A finger can get in there with the tlr-1 installed and locked in.

[@friendofcoal]

I'm trying to find a good holster for M&P full size .40 and 9mm. I also have the TRL-1. A guy (from Parallel Defense youtube channel) made some minor changes with a Dremel and attached it to the Safariland qls mounting system.

[@andrewrash1931]

I got one of these holsters recently at a gun show on a trade. And I’m liking it so far. I have found it does not fit a Glock 21 other then that everything else I’ve tried has fit.

[@theone2436]

It fits mine just fine. Gen 3

[@andyprairiedog]

Excellent video and demonstration. Thank for showing the fitment with the Glock 19 and TLR light noting the trigger placement within. Thank you. SUBBED :)

[@mattbd9484]

wow that Springfield 1911 is a thing of beauty. Very cool. What was the base model?

[@stewslogisticsllc9460]

It will work with all of your standard Blackhawk accessories.

[@eyeofth3b3hold3r]

Excellent video! You are good at this! Keep it up! I don't have one of these and have written it off but may consider it. My reasoning would be id rather attach a tlr1 I swap around so I have a holster for lots of pistols instead of sending another $110 to Blackpoint tactical or gearcraft for a pistol I may not want to keep forever. 2nd hand custom holsters lose more value than a new car.

[@reynaldorivera7641]

I’ve had one for a while now and like it. It’s a little bulky but has to be so it can be multi fit. I bought it bc I’m tired of spending 100$+ on a holster which I find is ridiculous. So I bought this and use it. It’s my edc holster, I use it daily, and I’m training. I’ve used serpa for years and never had an issue. My opinion is it’s a good product overall , and not just for range use

[@ronniehardison8712]

"good decent horrible" phrase used when discussing the 1911 with mods - lol. Gotta give it to him for honesty....

[@minasmandalenakis438]

I have the same for my p226 with TLR1-HL .. now i will change and buy the surefire x300u-a ... Is it possible this omnivore to fit also my x300u-a or i have to buy another ?

[@brianvosburgh1720]

So you have to run a light? And one particular light?

[@followingfist6]

I like this Black hawk item. I think it holds up to patrol environment. I played around with it some years ago and it held up. The only adjustment I made was I installed the large thumb release extender (that came with it) as oppose to the shorter stock one already installed. When using this or any holster, I think you've gotta have your belt on nice and tight so that when you draw your not pulling up your belt too. In fact now that I think about it, maybe Black hawk could somehow make it bottom heavy or something. I know a lot of people frown upon this item. But it is level II retentive. Unlike Safariland, they have level II holsters with "secure" retention, so it (looks) like it's even more secured as opposed to this item. This item almost looks as if only half of your gun is protected, even with the trigger guard covered. But, I think "duty" holster is dependent on an officers skill level to defend it. I've seen training were people have had their level II Safarilands get their weapons taken from them like taking candy from a baby. I think departments who authorized old guns should discontinue them because of the upgrade hang ups like Mr2ndAmendment stated, when he spoke on the surefire lights for 92FS. Me personally, I'd rather have a more flush rail system such as what the 92A1 has. Speaking of rails, I've seen this: www.amazon.com/Recover-Tactical-System-Beretta-Pistol/dp/B00P7D3H1Y/ref=sr_1_38?dchild=1&keywords=recovery+picatinny+rail+kit+92fs&qid=1624518680&sr=8-38, set up used by a guy at the range who also had the TLR-2 laser attached and it fit like a glove. Maybe if Black hawk designed this item to look more like Safarilands 6280's or something (where it looks like it's covering more gun/top part of your gun) then perhaps departments would appreciate it's universal application more. Just my one two on it.......

[@tlbssauro]

What do you think about the retention on the omnivore for duty use? I've been trying to find reviews about it.

[@followingfist6]

@@tlbssauro : Well, I think it's cool. Taking the weapon out by force is not as easy as it looks. This thing will hold! I bought one myself and am very satisfied with it. Keep in mind, no item is perfect, which is why I spoke on not relying on the tools on your belt. Nevertheless, for the price (?), it's worth it to me.

[@keyoflife24]

I have this holster but don't use it. I ended up finding a Safariland holster that fits my Beretta PX4 storm with my trl. Once I purchased it and inserted my sidearm into it.....as you can see in his video the trigger well is exposed. Major safety flaw. I could get my finger into the trigger well while it's in the holster.....Definitely not a duty weapon......Or at least not for all weapons.

[@cbinder46]

blade tech drop and offsets work with Blackhawk hole pattern

[@chuckst98]

So what’s wrong with the Serpa??!! You didn’t explain! I happen to like the Serpa as I do have 5 Serpa holsters!! I also just bought an Omnivore for TLR1-HL because I have 2 of them!

[@starboy3735]

I bought this holster because there’s no owb holsters with an als for the polymer 80 full size guns

[@kamehu808]

Star boy does it work good with the p80s?

[@starboy3735]

kamehu808 yes it does.

[@thelonepainter4760]

Will this fit a h&k usp 45 with a tlr-2??

[@michaelkaiser1864]

Doesnt look like it will hold close to the body for concealed. Does look like a pretty good range/field holster tho.

[@arroyo_Lt0]

Because it IS a range/field holster and not for CC.

[@usafairmanlord]

I'm gonna give it a go since Safariland let me down. They stated they do not make, nore will make a holster for my particular 1911... lame.

[@Dubaroo99]

In case anyone seeing this now or in the future it works off the light and i can fit my big ass FNX 45 and my p320 m17. If the gun can fit the light it can fit the gun. Pretty cool

[@elvergalarga8477]

I have seen also a backpack holster where you can fit ur AR 15 and a bazooka what im trying to say is the omnivora holster is way to big and obviously any gun is going to fit by that enormous size

[@Arkibos]

Do you think the jericho enhanced would fit with this using a tlr-1 hl?

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Among the pistols I would like a holster for is a Glock 17L with a comp. very long pistol. Would I be able to cut the end out of this holster without wrecking the locking mechanism? Would it still have good retention?

[@RogerGarcia-eq8cr]

Hi Do you think this holster is sturdy enough for duty use? Having a hard time finding one for my Sar9. Thanks.

[@reynaldorivera7641]

I think so, law enforcement and security, I wouldn’t use it for military . It isn’t like you’re having to draw your firearm all the time, you’re not in combat,

[@tlbssauro]

About abour retention? That is the issue for duty use, not the fact of hosltering it .

[@ricardosandoval1647]

little bit of help here I have a glock 22 and 23 with olight pl pro light does anyone know if this holster will fit for my set up ?? thank you

[@Mr2ndAmendment]

I'm not sure, Blackhawk's Omnivore line is only made for the StreamLight TLR-1 series or the Surefire X300U-A series of weapon lights. Anything else would be a gamble.

[@kaiporter5889]

As always, nothing for the HK P8 A1 😞

[@TheOldKenobi]

I couldn't fit a 1911 in it, did i something wrong? (Im just a beginner with weapons)

[@justinkvogel7947]

How do you like that Surefire MR11 for the 92fs ? I've been looking for one for my 92

[@louisgonzalez196]

What light did you use again for the G19x

[@psortiro]

Is this holster compatible with the flashlight OLIGHT PL-2 Valkyrie in a Glock 17?

[@Mr2ndAmendment]

Blackhawk makes an Omnivore for the Streamlight TLR series and Surefire X300 series. Anything and everything else is a gamble, because it wasn't made for it.

[@rocket.brompton]

Great review, but can the holster fit a insight wx150 light on?

[@Mr2ndAmendment]

You'd have to ask Blackhawk, but I'm going to say probably not. It was designed for the TLR pattern, so if the insight has similar external dimensions then maybe? Not I think the safe answer is no.

[@pro2amatt846]

Amazon has the low mount like Police use. Just got one of these and dig it.

[@arroyo_Lt0]

Hope you didn’t buy it just to show it off.

[@Uncle_Buzz]

Doesn't that big gaping hole around the trigger guard concern anybody?

[@zack9912000]

Still know a ton of people carrying 1911 for duty to include myself.

[@scottsaylors1996]

If Blackhawk made this safariland capable they’d win the holster market

[@tlbssauro]

In what kind of way? Retention? I've been trying to find reviews about retention of the omnivore for duty use.

[@scottsaylors1996]

@@tlbssauro it’s well made, good retention and more affordable

[@scottsaylors1996]

@@tlbssauro my old department swat team was using them

[@keyoflife24]

I have this holster but don't use it. I ended up finding a Safariland holster that fits my Beretta PX4 storm with my trl. Once I purchased it and inserted my sidearm into it.....as you can see in his video the trigger well is exposed. Major safety flaw. I could get my finger into the trigger well while it's in the holster.....Definitely not a duty weapon.

[@steveganschow9451]

What safariland holster model fits the px4 storm with a tlr?

[@keyoflife24]

@@steveganschow9451 SAFARILAND BERETTA PX4 STORM SUREFIRE X200/X300 M3 M6 TLR1 TLR2 Light Holster They have different colors and styles.

[@steveganschow9451]

Any specific model # for the safariland holster? I am coming up short in my searches.

[@c.stewartphotography8007]

Does not work with the x300u-b

[@Barberry282]

will this work for an FN509 w/inforce aplc?

[@mattburns545]

It uses Blackhawk attachments, Blackhawk has “low ride” attachments. Also, if some neckbeard shot himself and blamed this holster would you discredit Blackhawk for that as well? Asking for a friend.

[@Mr2ndAmendment]

If you ND with this holster, that's definitely on you. The SERPA, on the other hand - still you, but that holster has what I consider a flawed design, and everybody is free to SERPA holster everything they want, but I'm not about it. Between the breakages I've seen, to the design itself, I cannot recommend. The Omnivore is completely in the opposite direction though.

[@christianricci140]

Hey man Omnivore eat a Inforce APL flashlight too? Thanks dude!

[@Mr2ndAmendment]

Blackhawk makes an Omnivore for the Streamlight TLR series and Surefire X300 series. Anything and everything else is a gamble, because it wasn't made for it.

[@christianricci140]

@@Mr2ndAmendment I have understand! Thanks dude

[@tacticalbt1023]

I think it would work for some duty… but for sure ALS is always better

[@Mr2ndAmendment]

Oh for sure. I did actually use this holster back in 2019 when we got "deployed" to the border mission in El Paso. We were issued standard M9s with standard 80s era holsters, so I put my Surefire M9 rail adapter and Streamlight on the gun and used it, and it did everything I needed it to. I guess, for duty use, it worked, but Safariland's ALS is definitely my gold standard for duty pistol holsters. I still use an omnivore in classes, but I use the Safariland midride adapter, which needed some new holes drilled in it to work, but it works with the Omnivore. But yes, ALS is much better.

[@tacticalbt1023]

@@Mr2ndAmendment I agree 100% but I’m stuck with this Blackhawk one bc my fav pistol doesn’t fit any ALS. It’s 226 sao legion normal da/sa will but not safety model man I’m so good with this pistol so comfortable shot it so much it’s very accurate trigger is amazing for a non 1911. Very reliable n proven platform to in the 226. So I make it work so far so good I’ve ran at the range dead spring dived down jumped it’s stayed in no issues so far with it falling out or anything like that. Cheers brother stay frosty!

[@reynaldorivera7641]

I carry mine daily - training

[@209chevymon]

Hows it holding up any issues? Or complaints

[@reynaldorivera7641]

209chevymon no issues at all , it’s nothing you’re going to conceal,

[@james-k7c9t]

How about a gun WITHOUT A RAIL?

[@Mr2ndAmendment]

There are things you can do, as shown here with a 1911 and M92F that don't have rails, but utilizing the old Surefire add-on rails, they work. It will depend on the gun in question, a gunsmith can add a rail to the dust cover/frame of many metal-framed pistols, but others may not be possible or worth the time. But that's all on if you want to use this holster. What do you have? For odd, historic, or unique guns without rails, basically custom leather or kydex is the way to go. Expensive, but a good holster-maker can make all the difference. Since this video, Blackhawk does have a non light-bearing Omnivore, but it requires at least a rail to install the indexing piece, which sounds like that wouldn't help here.

[@Ben-io5hu]

would u recommend this for airsoft?

[@thomasjefferson7584]

Standard Blackhawk stufffffff

[@reginaldjenkins6852]

Janky!!!!! LOL!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Whuckfisle]

5:44 Bring the pistol to your head, not your head to the pistol.

[@Mr2ndAmendment]

Agreed. I have some pretty crazy back issues, and I'm trying the best I can with what I got. I've been doing some physical therapy and trying to increase mobility and strength, it's been a long road since I got fucked up in Iraq. You are 100% correct though, if you can, bring the sight line to your eyes, don't hunch like I'm doing.