{"id":2648,"date":"2024-10-20T17:15:20","date_gmt":"2024-10-20T17:15:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=2648"},"modified":"2024-10-20T17:15:20","modified_gmt":"2024-10-20T17:15:20","slug":"blackhawk-omnivore-review-handgun-holster-eats-polymer-and-steel-pistols","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=2648","title":{"rendered":"Blackhawk Omnivore Review \u2014 Handgun Holster Eats Polymer and Steel Pistols"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"player-inline-wrapper no-margin-top\">\n<div class=\"video-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<iframe class=\"player-inline\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/463104185?h=4438af96f7&amp;api=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"byline\">By <a class=\"byline-author ajax-home\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/author\/michael-mills\/\">Michael Mills<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>In this Blackhawk Omnivore review, veteran soldier and law enforcement officer Michael Mills evaluates a unique handgun holster that is suitable for a range pistols including your favorite Springfield Armory 1911 and XD-M Elite. But does the concept of one size fits all really apply to firearms gear? The holster in this review was provided by Blackhawk to the author. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"dropcap\">T<\/span>ake a trip back to grade school with me and let\u2019s talk about what an omnivore is. For those of us who remember our lessons, an omnivore is an animal that eats plants and meats.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Is the Blackhawk Omnivore Multifit Holster the ultimate one-size-fits-all\u00a0holster?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Well, the Blackhawk Omnivore Multifit Holster is kind of the same, only with inorganics. It will pretty much eat everything from steel-framed guns to striker-fired polymer pistols. But how does it accomplish this astounding adaptability?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/article-it-eats-polymer-steel-blackhawk-omnivore-2.jpg\" alt=\"This is a color photograph of the Blackhawk Omnivore holster on the author's duty belt. It is not a thumb break holster, but it still uses a thumb-driven active retention system that locks the gun into the handgun holster. It can be purchased in black or Coyote tan color. \" class=\"wp-image-14171\" title=\"Blackhawk Omnivore holster on duty belt\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/article-it-eats-polymer-steel-blackhawk-omnivore-2.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/article-it-eats-polymer-steel-blackhawk-omnivore-2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/article-it-eats-polymer-steel-blackhawk-omnivore-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/article-it-eats-polymer-steel-blackhawk-omnivore-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If your pistol can accept a tactical light on a rail, it probably will fit the Omnivore\u00a0holster.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s the Catch?<\/h2>\n<p>Technically, the catch is a small piece of polymer inside the holster that locks onto your chosen weapon-mounted light, be it a Surefire X300 or <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/a-cops-perspective-on-the-streamlight-tlr-1-hl-fde\/\">Streamlight TLR-1<\/a> or TLR-2. The Omnivore itself is a ruggedly made synthetic holster that can fit more than 150 semi-auto-style pistols with an accessory rail, and it employs a Level 2 retention system that locks the pistol in place.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/article-it-eats-polymer-steel-blackhawk-omnivore-3.jpg\" alt=\"In this photo, we see the Omnivore holster with an XD-M Elite inserted into it. The internal safety on the firearm works perfectly with this gun. It also works with other brands and models of pistols including those from Glock, the Walther P99, the FN FNS, Beretta M9 and others. It covers the trigger and is compatible with red dot sights and SureFire and Streamlight tactical flashlights.\" class=\"wp-image-14172\" title=\"Blackhawk Omnivore handgun holster review\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/article-it-eats-polymer-steel-blackhawk-omnivore-3.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/article-it-eats-polymer-steel-blackhawk-omnivore-3-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/article-it-eats-polymer-steel-blackhawk-omnivore-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/article-it-eats-polymer-steel-blackhawk-omnivore-3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mike tried out the holster with both an XD-M Elite Tactical OSP and a Range Officer\u00a01911.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>How does it achieve this? The difference in the Omnivore as noted earlier is where its retention locks onto the firearm. Unlike most other active retention holsters that either lock onto the slide or have a closing hood, the Omnivore uses the attached light itself for retention.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/article-it-eats-polymer-steel-blackhawk-omnivore-4.jpg\" alt=\"Shown in this photo are the Blackhawk Omnivore duty holster, the 9x19mm Parabellum chambered Springfield XD-M Elite that is fitted with a Holosun red dot sight and a Streamlight TLR-1 weapon light. The striker-fired pistol is perfect for police officer, deputy sheriff and others in law enforcement. The Blackhawk holster is a perfect match for the handgun.\" class=\"wp-image-14173\" title=\"review of the Blackhawk Omnivore holster\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/article-it-eats-polymer-steel-blackhawk-omnivore-4.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/article-it-eats-polymer-steel-blackhawk-omnivore-4-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/article-it-eats-polymer-steel-blackhawk-omnivore-4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/article-it-eats-polymer-steel-blackhawk-omnivore-4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The author fitted out his XD-M Elite with a Holosun 507C X2 red dot and a Streamlight <span class=\"nowrap\">TLR-1 HL.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need<\/h2>\n<p>All you need is your current duty-style pistol \u2014 in my case a Springfield Armory 1911 Range Officer with a Recover Tactical Grip &amp; Rail System and an XD-M Elite Tactical OSP \u2014 fitted out specifically with either a <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/no-haters-here-surefire-x300u-review\/\">Surefire X300<\/a> or Streamlight TLR-1 or 2. Those are the types of lights with which the Omnivore is designed to work.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/article-it-eats-polymer-steel-blackhawk-omnivore-5.jpg\" alt=\"The M1911 semi-automatic pistol chambered for the .45 ACP pistol cartridge fits perfectly in the Blackhawk Omnivore. During testing, the author tested different guns in the holster and was impressed at how well the holster performed on the shooting range and in dry fire practice.\" class=\"wp-image-14174\" title=\"M1911 pistol chambered for .45 ACP pistol cartridge in Blackhawk Omnivore handgun holster\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/article-it-eats-polymer-steel-blackhawk-omnivore-5.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/article-it-eats-polymer-steel-blackhawk-omnivore-5-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/article-it-eats-polymer-steel-blackhawk-omnivore-5-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/article-it-eats-polymer-steel-blackhawk-omnivore-5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Omnivore worked equally well with both the XD-M Elite and the 1911 with the Recover Tactical Grip &amp; Rail\u00a0System.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Basically, if you have a gun with a rail and you can get one of the aforementioned lights on the rail, you will likely be able to use this holster. There is a list on Blackhawk\u2019s website of over 150 pistols that currently have been test fitted in this holster design.<\/p>\n<div class=\"newsletter inline\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: none;\" class=\"logo-tal-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/themes\/thearmorylife\/img\/logo-tal-tm-icon.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Live The Armory Life.<\/strong> The latest content straight to your inbox plus an automatic entry to each of our <a class=\"ajax-giveaways\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/giveaways\/\"><strong>monthly gun\u00a0giveaways!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The holster is offered in black, black and tan, or black and gray. I tried out the latter of those myself for the test with both my pistols and a Streamlight TLR-1 HL and came away very impressed. It locked up tightly, released the pistol quickly, and was a pleasure to use on the range.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blackhawk Omnivore Specifications and Features<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fits more than 150 different models of semi-automatic pistols using the accessory rail as the locking point<\/li>\n<li>Compatible with both SureFire X300 and Streamlight TLR-1 and TLR-2 weapon mounted lights<\/li>\n<li>Comes with a rail attachment device for use with guns not equipped with a tactical flashlight<\/li>\n<li>Active retention system with height adjustable thumb release<\/li>\n<li>Blackhawk rates this as a Level II holster. See our article on <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/understanding-holster-retention\/\">holster retention levels<\/a> for more information.<\/li>\n<li>Both belt loops and paddle attachments are included with the holster<\/li>\n<li>Suggested retail price of $62.95<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skeleton Key Holster<\/h2>\n<p>Look, I get that it\u2019s cool to have a lot of different guns and accessories. I do myself. However, I also like saving money when and where I can. That\u2019s what\u2019s so great about the Blackhawk Omnivore. No more swapping holsters every time to go to the range with a different pistol. Bring all of your toys and in moments go from one pistol to the next in the same holster. Just buy that one holster \u2014 which has an MSRP of $62.95 \u2014 and you are good to go.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"924\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/article-it-eats-polymer-steel-blackhawk-omnivore-6.jpg\" alt=\"The author on the shooting range testing the Blackhawk Omnivore with his Springfield Armory Inc. pistol. The polymer frame striker fired handgun is available in a variety of calibers including 10mm Auto. The holster works with all of them.\" class=\"wp-image-14175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/article-it-eats-polymer-steel-blackhawk-omnivore-6.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/article-it-eats-polymer-steel-blackhawk-omnivore-6-800x528.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/article-it-eats-polymer-steel-blackhawk-omnivore-6-400x264.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/article-it-eats-polymer-steel-blackhawk-omnivore-6-768x507.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mike found the thumb retention system of the Omnivore to be quick and intuitive after a short amount of time on the\u00a0range.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to spend some time getting used to the thumb retention, but after a trip or two to the range you will have it down and be drawing your pistol fluidly. And, you\u2019ll have a solid holster that will eat just about anything you throw at it.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s Note: Please be sure to check out The Armory Life Forum, where you can comment about our daily articles, as well as just talk guns and gear. Click the \u201cGo To Forum Thread\u201d link below to jump in and discuss this article and much more!<\/em><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"heading heading-forum-thread hide-share\"><span>Join the Discussion<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"forum-thread-button-wrapper hide-share\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/forum\/threads\/4646\/\">Go to forum thread<\/a><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"heading heading-featured hide-share\"><span>Featured in this video<\/span><\/h5>\n<section class=\"featured hide-share grid-three\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product series-other \" href=\"https:\/\/www.blackhawk.com\/holsters-1\/omnivore-multifit-holster\/1000761.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"caliber\"><span class=\"cal-\"\/><\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4rem; margin-top: .4rem; max-width: 73%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/product-blackhawk-omnivore.jpg\" alt=\"Blackhawk Omnivore Multifit Holster\"\/>&#13;<\/p>\n<h3>Blackhawk <span>Omnivore Multifit Holster<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product series-xdm \" href=\"https:\/\/www.springfield-armory.com\/xd-series-handguns\/xd-m-elite-handguns\/xd-m-elite-45-osp-threaded-9mm-handgun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"caliber\"><span class=\"cal-9mm\">9<sup>mm<\/sup><\/span><\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width: 85%; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: .4rem;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/XDMET9459BHCOSP.png\" alt=\"XD-M\u00ae Elite 4.5&quot; OSP\u2122 Threaded\"\/>&#13;<\/p>\n<h3>XD-M\u00ae <span>Elite 4.5&#8243; OSP\u2122 Threaded<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product series-1911 \" href=\"https:\/\/www.springfield-armory.com\/1911-series-handguns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"caliber\"><span class=\"cal-\"\/><\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin-bottom: .8rem;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/PI9128L.png\" alt=\"1911 Range Officer\u00ae Series\"\/>&#13;<\/p>\n<h3>1911 <span>Range Officer\u00ae Series<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product series-other \" href=\"https:\/\/www.streamlight.com\/en\/products\/detail\/tlr-1-hl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"caliber\"><span class=\"cal-\"\/><\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width: 94%; margin-top: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: .5rem;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/product-streamlight-tlr-1-hl.jpg\" alt=\"Streamlight TLR-1 HL\"\/>&#13;<\/p>\n<h3>Streamlight <span>TLR-1 HL<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product series-other \" href=\"https:\/\/www.holosun.com\/index\/product\/detail\/id\/104.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"caliber\"><span class=\"cal-\"\/><\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width: 80%; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: .75rem;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/product-holosun-hs507c-v2.jpg\" alt=\"Holosun HS507C X2\"\/>&#13;<\/p>\n<h3>Holosun <span>HS507C X2<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product series-other \" href=\"https:\/\/www.recovertactical.com\/product\/cc3p-grip-and-rail-system-for-the-1911\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"caliber\"><span class=\"cal-\"\/><\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width: 95%; margin-bottom: 1rem;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/product-recover-tactical-cc3p-grip-rail-system-2.jpg\" alt=\"Recover Tactical CC3P Grip &amp; Rail System\"\/>&#13;<\/p>\n<h3>Recover Tactical <span>CC3P Grip &amp; Rail System<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/section>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/blackhawk-omnivore-review\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Michael Mills In this Blackhawk Omnivore review, veteran soldier and law enforcement officer Michael Mills evaluates a unique handgun holster that is suitable for a range pistols including your favorite Springfield Armory 1911 and XD-M Elite. 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