Don’t be mistaken by his inherent politeness. This is a Mel Gibson level meltdown for GarandThumb.

Man they really need to redesign urinales. They are so uncomfortable to sit in.

“Costs around $269, probably less by the time you watch this” holy shit my man coming out swinging.

My wife saw “Big Daddy Unlimited” on the cc statement. She came to me with “concerns”.

I was very disappointed in my fleshlight purchase. At first I thought I had bought something I thought would be the ultimate weapon light, but there was no light in it at all, just this weird looking pink hole.

"and you can run a comp to make your gun unreliable" damn shots fired lol

"Pulls out easy" *Stares in MORE tactical Batman*

Love that you’re actually dropping dimes on a big name. You’re the reviewer we need and the daddy flannel we deserve

What if you're tactically operating in a rave to save the pillows

Wal-Mart asset protection here, we have to use suppressors. They don’t want the customers to get scared.

"Why is that guy in a cave?"- My 3 yr old. She has a valid point

Who would need to holster a handgun with a suppressor you ask? Why certainly this is a product for covert agency assassins that need to operate undetected and eliminate high value targets and require their suppressors attached at all times. Under these requirements it’s imperative to get in and out undetected, without making loud noises or shining bright ligh-- Oh.

Is it okay to wear a mesh tank top under a plate carrier? It makes me feel sexy.

If you've ever been disappointed by life hit that like button.

I have the system, and mostly agree with your assessments about it. For me there's a couple differences. 1: You can have the throw type of the X300 (but brighter) with the HX30 vs HX35. The HX35 was designed for indoor use seems like. 2: Light auto-on worked 100% for me, no idea why the difference. 3: Draw inconsistency, I think it mainly relates to the geometry of the release button, you have to press rearward and not directly down or slightly forward like it should be, causing it to hang with pressure. I disassembled mine and polished the mechanism and coated in a dry lube coating and now it doesn't hang with pressure, but it's a real design flaw. Practicing with the rearward thumb pressure helped 100%. Also it costs twice what it should, had I had to pay full price I wouldn't have honestly, but for half the price it works for me. One of the few holsters I can draw while in a car without doing the twist-and-lean to get it out, but still awkward.

solid review

Looks like the E4 of holsters. Dead inside but still trying to look the part.

I accept your opinion as fact

"It works 60% of the time, everytime!"

Hey Mike, just want to take the time to say I’ve been following you for a while now and I love your channel and the content you put out for all of us. You were the first channel I came across when I first started getting into firearms and you are my go to for information and as well as for some good humor. I would love to see you do a video on some ar15 weapon lights and lasers. Such as SureFire/ Steiner products. Although I can’t afford to build or buy my own rifle, I will always go to your channel for information and ideas to utilize in my future build. Thank you

So some times daddy thumb has a hard time getting it up and ready

I'd eat a used Magic Johnson bandaid to look as good in plaid as papa thumb.

Next video, Serpa review/leg gunshot wound care video!

Him: “It gets a little bound up in cold weather.” Me: “Unreliable 🙅🏾‍♂️!”

So when does the Hi-Point video come out? *REEEEEEEE*

I thought the whole reason we train for gunfights is so we don’t need to save for retirement. When it’s your time, you will lose the fight to a younger, faster, stronger version of you...and with your last breath you wish him as long a run as you had...

Who among you carrys a suppressed pistol in a holster? **james bond theme starts**

Blackhawk, of all companies, seems to do this sort of holster better. They make a "universal" holster called the Omnivore that can mount on to Surefire X300s, Streamlight TLR-1s, or just some weird rail attachment depending on the version you get. Mine draws like a Safariland.

Sometimes you gotta like your own comment to get things rolling

“I’m excited for the possibility that it may work one day.” I see the Hi-Point has really lowered the bar for expectations.

The Plaid Slenderman kept it real this time...time to start reviewing shit we ask for. My first choice, MDR 308 also is a mirror over the bed a dangerous idea?

“60% of the time it works everytime” -Surefire

When I’m doing night ops for the Clinton foundation I’m required to have a suppressor bearing/light bearing holster for my.25acp Walther PPk

surefire? maybefire.

Give it to Sootch for a review it will probably work perfectly for him.

9:06 - could be a problem for cops, law enforcement, LARPERS!!! Hilarious!!!

Never been this early to a GT video. Its uncomfortable. Not like hanging out with your super cool uncle. More like hanging out with the guy your mom introduces as "uncle" and then leaves with another "uncle".

These “If you’ve ever” parts are the reason I stay subbed. Lol

Thumbdaddy I was an early adopter of this system and have done about 7-8 defensive carbine oriented 2 gun matches and have some feedback. I noticed the same issues you did with the draw, what helped me is to put the extendo button included and I have to practice hitting the button first on my draw. I run a pretty weird setup, wickstick hk vp40 and there's no holster for that. It's retained my pretty heavy gun well even through sprinting/crawling etc. Even on the non level 3 setup. It did not actuate the light once, ironically when I was trying to show off my slick setup, it could have been operator error as there's a switch on the holster as well as on the light, I run the light "off" and the holster "on" as I feel like this gives me a bit of extra retention. I probably wouldn't larperate with my basement pillow using this holster but for competition it has done ok. Another bonus is that it's compatible with the QLS system so you can swap out holsters quickly if you need to. So yeah if you're "mr glock and AR" this holster will be a downgrade but for some of us trying to Forgotten Weapons it with our hipster loadouts it's a godsend.

Thank you for this video! Just saved me some money! I was looking at this holster for my entry rig and thankfully I saw your video pop up before I got paid tomorrow. Awesome video per usual even though I really only come here for the comments.

Tenth like. I single handedly brought the double digits. Also, good to see Mike being a real person and struggling with the holster. But that's Mike. Daddy Garand can do no wrong, amirite?? @2:42- Surefire stocks just dropped 36%

Can that "disappointing product" include Girlfriends that don't swallow?

This vid came across my feed and I’d never seen it before. I miss the old Garand Thumb vids

My favorite introduction yet! I'm not a big horror movie fan, but event horizon has always had me hooked.

Favorite hore film... easy, Backdoor firefighters 5.

If you've ever fired 8 rounds and said "ping" under your breath, go ahead and hit that subscribe button.

Been waiting to see this holster get reviewed for a while. Awesome video as always!

Thanks for the quality review pappy. This is why it is so important to get your gear on and use it in a variety of scenarios, you never know what ungodly quirks the gear might have that may surprise you at an inopportune moment,

“You can pull out easy” *Batman intensifies*

If it ain't hi point its garbage

Actually, Sir Thumb's comment on it having a wide flood versus a spot makes this WML more appealing for me. I prefer a flood over a spot for room clearing. Less tunnel, more field of view in larger rooms, less backsplash off of reflective surfaces. It's a preference thing but there is a huge difference in clearing a building with one other person versus having a full team.

Really like the honesty and letting us know what really works and what doesn’t...thanks Daddy Garand

Forreal though, thank you for taking the time to do a negative review to once and a while. Especially going against the Surefire giant. It shows integrity and gives you depth as a reviewer. Keep it up brother.

Mamma Mia is the single scariest movie of all time.

Even with it's design I can't see it being applicable to duty use simply because of the fact that the gun is exposed. I work in armed security and I'm constantly having my holster and gun bang into objects, whether it be a door that i try to hold open with my hands full, trying to squeeze past cars in a parking lot, or jumping out of the way of others up against a wall. I already feel bad enough having the grip of my Glock slam into everything, I don't need everything else slamming into everything else. Hence why I'm happy with the protection my Safariland holster offers to my gun.

Another problem I see with the draw method is, even if there isn't external pressure on the firearm, we're talking about high stress situations where the user is going to lose some amount of fine motor control and physical inputs are going to be aggressive. That, in and of itself, could cause this holster to lock up and not allow the user to draw the firearm in a surprise shooting. I can see why they designed it the way they did, problem is, that design is so specific that it can't allow for realistic variables.

If you ever liked your own comment because it was too sick even for this comment section, hit that like button.

Couldn’t have been more poetic. The sun began to rise when daddy posted a video.

Surefire thanks you for doing their R&D for them!

Thanks for the input. That safari is a bit bulky. But, you saved me from spending damn near $400 on a holster system for my loaded operator 1911. I’ll check other options. That master fire is not functional for the day to day carry! Big thanks!

*SureFire could not be reached for comment*

“Ready for some great guys to come in...” Go on... “with their knowledge” Biggest let down of 2018

I could see the same problem if you had to draw while sitting in the car, it does happen, and the but of the weapon is pushed forward by the seat. Also the motion used to release to weapon lends itself to a bowling draw, I know it's tilted backwards a bit to counter that angle but it still looks like you struggle a bit to not bowl the draw because of the holsters drawing technique. Nice video bro keep it up!

having a surprised handgun when hunting or bedside suppressed seems like a good niche use-case and what I may try this out for.

I didnt know I didnt need it. Cheers dude, I'll be on the lookout for anyone trying to sell me one or sneak it into my guccicam stocking.

5:48 - I've got a little nub that'll actuate the lever on your back...

I think I made a boo boo in a good way. I had to order one of these from Midway and I think they accidentally sent me a new model of the masterfire holster. It has a leg strap and the online manual indicates that an over the top pistol cover, which SureFire told me they are still developing, can be attached. I think they fixed the jamming issues. I tried to get it to not release my 1911, but as long as I hit that button with authority, it popped out every time.

It's cute when you laugh at your own jokes

Hell yeah. Morning with the Thumb! Let me get my bowl of Cap’n Crunch.

GIVE ME HIPOINT VIDEO REEEEEEE

Use one of these with a G30 and TiRant can for hunting. Has worked fine for me in that application. Can’t argue with the points you make here re more serious use.

That’s a great question at the end! ... oh wait, you said ‘hor-ror” films. Never mind

Want to see that RDS Safariland Holster you showed in the background for a second

Your black bedsheet backdrop has a wrinkle in it and its driving me insane!!

I bought a E2D from SureFire Dec 2010. EDC; Every day use. Still Works!

"Gentlemen--and whoever else is watching" _Whoever else is typing..._

OMG! A bad product review!!! Where's my lube...

I actually saw the post last night on the holster and it took about 3 minutes for me to realize that was not my taste and just wasn’t it.

It's important that you can pull out easily. Agreed, consistency is important.

i switched to Streamlights a couple years back. Surefire makes great products generally speaking; but in 2018, they can no longer justify the mark up in price. Hell, I tried an Olight Pl-mini and love that thing now... I feel the same way about Aimpoint, Knights Armament, Trijicon and Nightforce... all awesome companies, that make awesome products that just arent worth the extra amount charged for them, for at least 90% of the market (civilians and LEO). If your one of those few actual operators (like Mr Thumb), then I think these products might be more viable; but to shoot paper, run competitions or even for SWAT teams, you can't convince me that surefire is superior to streamlight, or holosun is inferior to Aimpoint in non-military combat applications (sorry; but no, kicking doors serving warrants is not a combat application, with all due respect).

Ordering my holster now!

Just get a T.REX ARMS Ragnarok SD for suppressor use

Raves , it’s been 9 years since I’ve been to a rave .. man those light shows

I love when companies put out *subpar* products!

Level 400 retention system

My favorite whore film was Backdoor Sluts 9. I just feel like it was very tastefully done, and the lighting was really amazing. It just accentuated the performers. i feel like the plot was adequate, and there was plenty of suspense overall. Way better than Backdoor Sluts 7 which had a different director and slightly different aesthetic. I really thought 7 would have ruined the series but fortunately 9 was able to salvage the franchise.

Good information thanks. Seems like to it might be a decent option for securely carrying suppressed. There don’t seem to be many great options for that.

This 100% made me rethink think this purchase. Thanks Mike

Tucker and Dale vs. Evil, truly horrifying

You guys probably have the heel of your sock on your ankle

That Batman frame tho! Lol. 13 ghosts, devils rejects

I saw this thing at the surefire factory while getting a light fixed in fountain valley and played with it briefly. Could immediately tell it was garbage without even putting in on a belt. I thought a good enough tug would pull the gun away from a polymer light mount, defeating the retention, which was never meant for weapon retention forces if someone was yanking on your gun. Safariland is still champion imo.

8 surefire employees and counting have disliked this video.

I purchased the XH35 a year or two ago, because it was the only surefire light my LGS had in stock. I thought it was pretty neat, but I was devastated to find out that nobody makes holsters for a gen 5 Glock, with that flashlight. I was hoping you might have a safari land holster in your collection that coincidentally happens to work with it, because I don't want to buy one that *might* fit. I've been having a local gun holster maker create kydex holsters for me, but they don't have any of the thumb buttons, or active retention systems in place, it just relies on the tension with the flashlight. I'll give it to the holsters the dude made, they both survived a motorcycle crash, but had to be reshaped afterwards. Same thing with both of my Glocks (my 43, and 19 got a little banged up, primarily cosmetic) Do you have any holster solutions for said xh35 mounted 19s, with a red dot mounted on it?

I’ll wait for Gen 2. Thanks Mike.

I will say I think the idea of the holster and light and the features are awesome. Just didn't come through as well on final product as would have been nice.

Dude! The Viridian weapon light/laser with its “auto on” function is the total shite!! Simple magnet switch. Works every time! Their newest one has a 500 lumen light, green laser, plus a 1080p hi def built in camera and microphone, all using the auto on function. I just bought one and it’s pretty awesome! It will fit a holster made for a StreamLight TLR-1. Yup Yup!

At 0:30 is there an AK review in the works? (Edit) Horror film = 1981 Evil Dead

Damn daddy this is the first hour long video of yours that I’m able to finish. Maybe it’s because I have a bias against surefire and I love to see you lay into them.

Damn, that was a good review. I appreciate the honesty instead of just saying good things because everyone else is. I'm not a horror film guy but I did enjoy the new Halloween movie. I'd recommend it.