MP7 Holstered?..

[jakeas]

Hello folks, been a while since I’ve done the forum thing! So thanks for having me! ? 

Odd one really, the mp7 platform seems to be that nice perfect middle ground between side arm and main… in my mind it offers a perfect compliment to the Sniper role… However, there seems to be quite little interns of reliable and comfortable holster carry options. There are the numerous cheap material holsters obviously but I am concerned about how practical these will turn out to be in use… 

So has any got experience of holster carried mp7 use? 
 

cheers! 
J

 

[Cannonfodder]

I used a normal universal holster opened up as big as possible along with a single point sling 

 

[Groot]

I love my TM GBB MP7 but i would not even consider trying to carry it around if i was playing the sniper role. 

It's just too big and heavy. It would get more in the way and not enough usage to make it worth while.

Go with a decent pistol. If you must spray and pray. An 18C 

 

[Rogerborg]

Ahoy and welcome.  Not that I have either, but I'd note that the original TM and clones are under-sized, while (e.g.) the VFC is 1:1, so any advice about what fits what will be conditional.

These are a thing.

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[jakeas]

I love my TM GBB MP7 but i would not even consider trying to carry it around if i was playing the sniper role. 

It's just too big and heavy. It would get more in the way and not enough usage to make it worth while.

Go with a decent pistol. If you must spray and pray. An 18C 

cheers guys.

I do know what you mean, it’s not the smallest of potential side arms. I play a few massive fields that encompass a number of playing styles, I suppose my mates prefer cqb while I longer ranged stuff. 

 

[Mr. No_Face]

cheers guys.

I do know what you mean, it’s not the smallest of potential side arms. I play a few massive fields that encompass a number of playing styles, I suppose my mates prefer cqb while I longer ranged stuff. 

Groot has a point, carrying an MP7 around as a side arm gets in the way. Even if you get yourself a sturdy leg holster your movements will feel stifled. I've tried all options when I was running a Ronin TK45c and mp7 at the same time. Went from leg holster + hip mount combo, to double slings and it felt uncomfortable. You're gonna start feeling the weight distribution quickly and even more so if you choose to add attachments to it. But then again I have never assumed a sniper's role. If you're not moving too much and staying in your "sniper's hide" then it might not be a problem.

 

[Impulse]

Ahoy and welcome.  Not that I have either, but I'd note that the original TM and clones are under-sized, while (e.g.) the VFC is 1:1, so any advice about what fits what will be conditional.

These are a thing.

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I have this. It's great. I literally ran it today, but in my opinion you have to take the top strap off so it's snug at the top of your leg otherwise it does what all drop leg holsters do and swing around your knee awkwardly.

 

[Halo]

Ahoy and welcome.  Not that I have either, but I'd note that the original TM and clones are under-sized, while (e.g.) the VFC is 1:1, so any advice about what fits what will be conditional.

These are a thing.

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I  ordered this last night for £40, if it’s not right I’ll send it back but literally the only thing that looks like it will allow a red dot or the mag to be fit

 

[jakeas]

Cheers Halo and good luck, let us know how it goes! I have considered the EG ones to be the best by the looks of it. I do fear the weight is going to be an issue though. ?

J

 

[Halo]

Cheers Halo and good luck, let us know how it goes! I have considered the EG ones to be the best by the looks of it. I do fear the weight is going to be an issue though. ?

J

Which is the eg one?

 

[jakeas]

Which is the eg one?

The EmersonGear one buddy!  

 

[Mad-Al]

I run an mp7 as a secondary for my dmr and use a single point sling and weapons catch to keep it in place

It's not a rapid solution to deploy but its solid enough and out the way and allows me to change roles in the field, if you get rushed and need to switch quickly then this is not the solution for you but if you need to be able to switch to engage within MED for village clearance etc it works  very well.

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Mine actually sits extra proud as i have it mounted to a safakiland qls so i can leave it behind if im running a battle rifle

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[Jacob Wright]

Does it not flap about like an absolutely terrified salmon?

 

[Mad-Al]

Does it not flap about like an absolutely terrified salmon?

Nope, to my surprise the weapons catch actually holds it very firmly and just heigher than the centre point of the weapon.

I would say it flaps about as much as a moderately discruntled whale.

 

[heroshark]

I only just tolerate a mk23 high on the hip with a home made low profile holster mounted on a blackhawk serpa platform . I've always found them the best for not flapping about. That said an mp7 is a big lump even the tm version.

 

[BigStew]

Has anyone tried the 3d printable quick release holster file available on cults3d https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/gadget/mp7-holster not sure I'd trust it but a quick release with a kydex sleeve would be good.

 

[Jacob Wright]

Nope, to my surprise the weapons catch actually holds it very firmly and just heigher than the centre point of the weapon.

I would say it flaps about as much as a moderately discruntled whale.

Fair enough! Rather the whale than the salmon any day!

 

[Panama]

I have one of these attached to a SafariLand QLS: https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Design-Speedy-Holster-Airsoft-Aisoft/dp/B0116NJQ6S/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=smg+holster&qid=1639057799&sr=8-5

I use the mp7 as a secondary for the sniper load-out and switch the holster between pistol (m4 load-out) and mp7, both on the QLS.

This works really well although the above holster is a bit of  faff to get the mp7 in to if you are in a hurry.

 

[Halo]

This thing isn’t a secondary weapon is it…….it looks daft holstered give the size of it, it must also weigh close to a full rifle!  ?

Can’t imagine a sniper crawling on the ground with that anchored on…..

Im DMR myself hence why I thought I’d go for the MP5K but I should have probably gone for that super pistol (can’t remember the name of it that all snipers love!)
 

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[Impulse]

This thing isn’t a secondary weapon is it…….it looks daft holstered give the size of it, it must also weigh close to a full rifle!  ?

Can’t imagine a sniper crawling on the ground with that anchored on…..

Im DMR myself hence why I thought I’d go for the MP5K but I should have probably gone for that super pistol (can’t remember the name of it that all snipers love!)

I have both an mp5k and an mp7 and I can honestly say the mp5k is heavier and harder to carry alongside my sniper rifle, and mine is barebones without any sights. I end up carrying my mp5k on a fairly tight two-point sling because with the front grip and the magazine, finding a holster solution for it is hard. If I was smart, I'd try to 3d print something akin to the mk23 holster, but alas, I am the dumb when it comes to that.

The drop leg holster for the mp7 works really well while crawling around, though I've removed the top part of the strap so it rests a lot higher on my leg to stop it flopping about like most drop legs. Can't speak for the chest mount; that would be impossible to crawl around with!