I run a DAA premium belt, 3 Alpha X pouches, and an Alpha X holster. the adjustment and draw on the Alpha X pouches are superior to the racemaster, in my opinion. The plastic sleeve on the inside really, really cuts down on drag. The alpha X holster is also superior to the racemaster. The adjustments are all much more solid and you can perform a lot of them while wearing the holster. The racemaster virtually requires a thigh pad, which I found annoying. In my opinion, it's well worth the incremental cost to upgrade to Alpha X gear.