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[–] ifuckdolphinseverday ago 

I appreciate your concern i just looked into the ALS system, I've trained and used the Serpa system for a decade i think and at this point i would hope the muscle memory is there. I've found the system easy to use and reliable despite the high rate of injury. However you are completely right and its a risk i knowingly took when i started using the Serpa.

the ALS is a unique new design that locks into the ejection port and is operated by the thumb once the SLS is released. The SLS rotating hood has been tested and proven for many years on the 6280 and 6004 series of holsters. Simply push down and rotate forward as you obtain your shooting grip. To close, pull back on the hood and the SLS self locks. No snaps or straps to manipulate.

I've never used an ALS holster before and from the description it sounds like it wouldn't feel natural to me at this point by just reading a description.

Now I've watched the safariland ALS training video and its much more clear than just the written description. I do not like the safariland hood system at all and wouldn't trust it to not jam closed while operating in sand or after taking things to the ground, however i understand now why the active rention of the ALS system is more natural than the Serpa and how it can avoid causing muscle memory issues for accidental discharge.

I guess an old dog will have to learn some new tricks.