Holster preference for competitive shooting

[Kingsoverqueens 10]

OK, I'm going to begin the process of competative shooting and participating in matches. For the record I have zero expectation or anticipation of actually "Competing" and my goal is simply to enjoy the shooting sports more than punching paper.

 

With that in mind I need to get a holster and magazine holders.

 

After some research I'm thinking that OWB is the better option, but am not sure about the "cant" of the holster. I saw one company has them in "FBI Cant."

 

In your expereince are they more or less comfortable than a straight drop type. Again, I'm not looking for speed draw or anything. Just a safe and comfortable way to wear the gun while on the range.

 

If anyone has a recomendation for a 92FS it will be appreicated.

[hd2000fxdl 422]

You might also mention what sports you are looking to get into. USPSA IDPA or any and all..

[BlueLineFish 615]

Contrary to what some believe I love my Serpas and will use them every chance I get.

[Krdshrk 3,877]

I use a SERPA for my PX4 Storm in both USPSA and IDPA.

 

Be very careful with the cant of your holster. In USPSA, the muzzle of your gun when in the holster has to be pointing within 3 feet of your feet. Also - a straight vertical holster is sometimes advertised by manufacturers as "Speed cant". I say keep it vertical unless your extremely familiar with drawing from a canted holster.

[Kingsoverqueens 10]

You might also mention what sports you are looking to get into. USPSA IDPA or any and all..

Umm...yes?

 

lol. I don't know.

 

Between Phils write up on the beretta forum and your invite I'm just all jazzed up to go shooting.

 

I'd likely say USPSA but only because I've spent some time on the website and see that events are held at my club. I don't know much, if anything, about IDPA.

 

What would I need for the OBCATs or the other one run at your place on Friday's?

[Pizza Bob 1,488]

FBI cant is simply butt forward about 15 degrees. It is advantageous for concealment as it puts the heel of the grip up under your arm and prevents printing. For competition a straight drop holster will work well in either USPSA or IDPA. A muzzle forward cant is allowed in USPSA as long as it points within the circle Nick mentioned. IDPA does not allow a muzzle forward cant.

 

For competition, I prefer Kydex and of the Kydex holsters I own I have more Blade Tech than any other brand. They make holsters for a wide variety of handguns and make two types of belt interfaces - a thread through, called Stingray and a clip-over called Tech-Lok. Both are very secure, but the edge for stability goes to the Stingray. Do not get a paddle holster. Blade Tech makes an injection-molded line of polyethylene (I think) called their Revolution line, that is less money, but not as durable. I prefer the Kydex. The mag pouches from the revolution line work fine and are reasonably priced. They can also be had with the Tech-Lok belt mount, which is very convenient.

 

If you start off in IDPA you only need a holster and two mag pouches (or one double), and three mags. A good gun belt goes a long way in making everything work as it should - think of it as the foundation. Again, you don't have to spend a fortune - Uncle Mikes makes a polyethylene reinforced nylon "rigger's" belt for about $25.

 

This should get you started.

 

HTH

 

Adios,

 

PIzza Bob

[hd2000fxdl 422]

Umm...yes?

 

lol. I don't know.

 

Between Phils write up on the beretta forum and your invite I'm just all jazzed up to go shooting.

 

I'd likely say USPSA but only because I've spent some time on the website and see that events are held at my club. I don't know much, if anything, about IDPA.

 

What would I need for the OBCATs or the other one run at your place on Friday's?

 

The Friday indoor matches are great for people new to action shooting. A holster is recommended but they do allow you to have a bag. MAg pouch or holders are great. 3 to 5 mags depending on round count recommended for USPSA, can get by with 3 at the indoor one.

 

There is a great series of videos in a sticky on the competition folder you might want to check out. They cover a lot of details and if you have any other question come and ask them.

[alec.mc 180]

http://www.blade-tech.com/home.php

[ronhonda 86]

As you have already seen here, BLADETECH.

If shooting USPSA, I recommend DOH (dropped offset) with teklok for the holster.

For the mag pouches, I would also go with Bladetech. I would suggest 3 double mag pouches. (I would get teklok as well)

If you ever plan on doing IDPA, get the belt attachment for the holster (mag pouch if you went with teklok) and you will be IDPA legal.

Also I highly suggest a good quality inner outer shooting belt like the ones from CR speed or Double Alpha. Makes a world of a difference.

[Kingsoverqueens 10]

I really appreciate all of the replies.

 

I spent some time on the bladetech website and looking over the catalogue, and frankly, a lot of the lingo confusted me.

 

I'm new to this and the acronyms for the varios stuff doesn't yet jive. As an example, I had no idea what OWB meant v. IWB until I google it. Such a noob but am willing to laugh at my self.

 

I'll keep plugging away. In the meantime, it seems like I should budget around $150 for the holster, belt and magazine pouches, no?

[RecessedFilter 222]

Bladetech as well as Comptac make great holsters for comp shooting.

[Kingsoverqueens 10]

Again, thanks for the replies.

 

I've checked out Bladetech and can't pull the trigger, so to speak. The options (and prices) have me paused.

 

Someone on the Beretta site linked me to a distributor selling Uncle Mikes stuff. They have a line of inexpensive Kydex holsters. Like $9.99 inexpensive. Same with the double magazine pouch. For $40 bucks shipped I can get a holster and 2 mag pouches.

 

For someone who may only use this stuff once and while, can I go wrong?

[Jon 264]

I started out with the uncle mikes stuff in IDPA and had good success with it. Just know that you will want to replace it in the future should you stick with the sport.

[alec.mc 180]

buy once cry once.

[Kingsoverqueens 10]

buy once cry once.

I hear you.

[hd2000fxdl 422]

I hear you.

 

I live by this rule but I will say if the videos and talk does interest you and you can see yourself getting into it, get good quality stuff you won't need to replace down the road, but I would say get out to a match and just list what kind of gun you have and what you might need to get through a match before you do buy, I know many of us are more than willing to lend you stuff for a match and with this group we probably have just about any gun mag combo covered. That way you can really get a feel for the sport/sports and see what direction you really would like to go and then make the purchase of equipment.

 

I did buy good equipment and some stuff I will use for a long time and not out grow (no not size wise, lol) but other stuff was gun specific and probably will be selling that stuff off over time. Like with anything, time and experience will teach you. We have probably all had the, if I only knew then what I know now moment. Just something to think about.

[Krdshrk 3,877]

Someone's selling a Blade-Tech holster for a Beretta 92 on the Brian Enos forums for $30

http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=152856

[Sivl32 27]

 

Cr speed belt, Blade Tech DOH holster, 3 360 ghost single mag pouches, and one double mag pouch from springfield.. may replace spring field pouch. Make it worth the money. you know your gonna love the shooting games. go all in. I do with most my hobbies. One day I'll learn how to play the 800 dollars worth of electric violin and equipment i bought lol

[hd2000fxdl 422]

800 dollar Electronic Violin??? lol

[Sivl32 27]

and and amp specifically made for violins lol. violin was closer to 575. I was on a cruise and fell in love with this hot chick who played the EViolin like a champ, then went home did more research and further fell in love with its range.. Always wanted to play the violin and this seemed like a solution.. problem is that I suck and its hard to teach yourself this instrument, and have no time for classes.

didn't mean to hijack the thread.

[hd2000fxdl 422]

So you fell in love with a hot chick and you go to show us what this is and you post him??

 

FAIL....

 

Ok folks back to your normally scheduled holster thread..

[Regulator72 80]

Keep in mind that most Blade-tech holsters are currently running about 5 weeks lead time. I expect mine to arrive today, it shipped just over 5 weeks from order date, after I called to check on it.

[Sivl32 27]

got my blade tech within a week...

the other vid showed more range.

[compujas 21]

My Bladetech took 10 weeks to ship from Red Dot Shooting, but I'm a lefty with a Beretta 92A1 w/ Rail, so quite the combination of rare options.

[NoThanksImOut 0]

nm

[Ray Ray 3,566]

use the holster you would use for CCW or in a real world disaster

[MedicYeti 96]

I'm very happy with my hideous holster.

www.hideousholsters.com

[Kingsoverqueens 10]

Just to come back with status on this topic, I purchased an Uncle Mikes kydex holster from retailer on Ebay. $24 bucks shipped.

 

It arrived yesterday and fits my gun perfectly, is easy to draw from and reholster.

 

Mag pouches are also on the way from another online retailer.

 

Would have preferred to buy them at Brick and Mortar but my guy only sells leather.

 

I'll continue to learn and keep an eye on Blade tech. The lead time together with my infamiliary iwth the products kept me from buying from them. We'll see how things go in the future, but for now I have a much better holster than the one I borrowed and will be much more comfortable during my next shoot.

 

Thanks to all who replied.