After actually purchasing a Blackhawk holster, I now see that there is a snap on the strap to secure the pistol. The velcro strap is only there as a secondary fastener. Just from looking at the pictures it appears that the velcro is the only fastening device.
One person suggested sewing on snaps or fastex fasteners onto the velcro straps of other Velcro Only gear. I think that is a great idea. That gives you the best of both worlds and protects you should either one fail.
In the desert, I've had the metal snaps get enough sand and grit in them that I couldn't close them, but dust off the velcro and it worked fine.
So it would seam that a combination of active ( snaps and buckles ) and passive ( velcro ) fasteners cover you in just about any situation.
Chuck
[This message has been edited by chucko (edited September 04, 1999).]
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