Had one. Built like all Blackhawk products -well made and indestructible. Problem is, to me, everything about it absolutely screams "GUN" (as with most weaponpacks, but moreso, imho). It's the most "boxy" of all weaponpacks I've tried (and I've tried them all). The big rubber-coated zipper tabs seem unproportionally large. Putting your favorite patch on it may help, but to me, it just doesn't look like your typical everyday fanny pack. Your goal is to look like everyone else wearing a fanny pack. You can't do that with the Blackhawk.
Funny story: I was at a knife show a few years ago, and struck up a conversation with a guy looking at some knives. I recognized his Blackhawk pack immediately, and I asked him what he was carrying. He turned out to be an LEO. He was surprised (and a bit embarrased) that he had been "made"!
I use a $10 Everest brand fanny pack (blue in color)I picked up at a swap meet. I sewed an Uncle Mike's pocket holster inside, and attached one of those clip-on ball compasses to the zipper-pull (provides excellent purchase). I challenged my buddy (who uses a Galco Escort) to some speed draws. VERY CLOSE draw times!
Besides, if I ever find myself in a situation where I'm going to have to draw from my fanny pack, I'll make sure I'm moving towards cover (if I'm not already behind cover)! Fanny packs aren't about speed, IMHO. Their primary purpose is concealment, and to me, there are better concealment fanny pack options.
[This message has been edited by voodoo (edited August 18, 2000).]