I see, I thought they used Eagle .. I've had two schools where Al and Ron McCarthy were instructing.. '90 or '91 in KY and '93 in VA.
Back then they were using Eagle, I remember the topic coming up as Eagle has that front pouch for a mag and Al mentioning that he wouldn't let the guys carry mags there. (They will never go to them under stress.) I remember so well because when I came back I got my guys Eagle and we're still using them.
I also told the guys no mags in the front pouch, they CAN carry SureFire 6V's lights there if the want.
I've seen the Safriland in '93, some were shipped air to the school so a student could show them off.
I bought the 6V for my issue P220 before I talked with Pat Martin (Then armour for the LAPD SWAT) and McCarthy & Presciado. They were using 3V at that time because they advised that the didn't need more for handgun work and the 3V came to about the end of the muzzle on thier 1911's. I seldom use the 6V with it's Eagle holster because I found the were right. That long light & extended holster are a pain in the butt.
Al Presciado & Ron McCarthy are two CLASS acts. Both gentlemen and extremely knowledgable. Had dinner with them once, with some other guys, was a highlight of the week.