BLACKHAWK 419002BBR Omnivore MultiFit Stream Light TLR 1/2 Light Bearing Holster, Right, Black, One Size

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While the SERPA wasn’t a great holster design, it had a huge aftermarket, and part of that aftermarket means there’s a wide variety of holsters, holster mounts, etc. That’s good because the Omnivore is compatible with those rigs. You can make it a belt rig, a shoulder holster, a thigh rig, mount it to MOLLE, and more. The Omnivore comes with both a traditional belt loop and a paddle attachment. The Omnivore is SERPA compatible. (Travis Pike for TTAG) While the Omnivore is easy to use 99% of the time, I did find there was some room for error when drawing. When you press the lever down and pull the gun upward, you can reach a snag point. If the button isn’t fully depressed as you begin to pull the firearm upward, it can catch.

The main problem with the Omnivore for many people may be finding a use case for it. It’s way too big and bulky for concealed carry. The instructions advise that it’s not a duty holster, and you probably would want a dedicated holster for a duty rig anyway. That limits the Omnivore to the range or for open carry. It’s great for hiking with its active retention device. It wouldn’t be terrible for competition at lower levels. The Omnivore works great for unusual handguns without much holster support. (Travis Pike for TTAG)I’ve used the Omnivore an hundreds of times. If I’m reviewing a modern handgun, I will likely use the Omnivore as part of that process. I pop my TLR-1 on the gun and drop the gun in the Omnivore.

If you are the handy type, you can also modify the Omnivore to work with the Safariland QLS systems for mounting even more holster mounts. This isn’t a factory option but should be noted.

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With most guns, this isn’t a problem. With bigger guns or small hands, the length has increased, and this makes it even harder to push the button perfectly. Verdict

From dry fire, I moved to live fire because live fire is so much more fun than dry fire. Again, I started a little slower for safety’s sake and ensured I was properly prepared to draw my pistol and engage safely. Unlike the SERPA series, the thumb drive cannot lead to an accidental discharge. Even so, it’s wise to jog before you sprint.With a slow, consistent draw, this isn’t an issue. When you start adding speed, you increase your chance of not doing it just perfectly. Let’s be perfectly clear: This only happened once in hundreds of draws. It’s not a huge problem, but it must be mentioned and explained. The handiest aspect of the Omnivore is being able to use it with “atypical” guns that don’t have a ton of holster support. It works great with guns like the Arex Delta Gen.2, the CZ P09, and many more good, though less popular handguns. Sadly, that seems to be a fairly small market for the Omnivore. But so far I like it. There was a short adjustment for the release method vs the Safariland but a little practice took care of that.