cecil Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I want to order a holster for my upcoming new toy.. a STI STEEL MASTER... anyone have any ideas/opinions on the DAA -- CR Speed or Ghost holsters.. for obvious reasons i want a holster that will retain my pistol safely and allow quick draws and easy re-holstering.. because of all the shooters that have been using the above holsters i thought i would poll yall's vast knowledge on which holster to buy.. please elaborate on your preferences and why !! thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I have used both the CR Speed and Ghost before, then switched to Race Master, and never looked back! To me it is vastly superior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnyglock Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Im with foxbat. I have had all three and the DA Race master is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jswitt99 Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Yup, daa all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unregistered Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Went from CR speed to the DAA racemaster before settling on the Manny Bragg magnetic one. Far better than the other 2 for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRobson Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I have the DAA Racer and after trying the Manny Bragg, I'm hooked. When the funds are available i'm buying one asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I have had all 3 and the DDA Race Master was a pain. If you don't hit the trigger guard slot dead square when reholstering you have to reset the lock mechanism. I have the Manny Bragg Holster that I am currently using and like it the best. Next would be the Ghost with the CR Speed third and DDA RM last. I just received my Safariland ELS System rig with the 014 Holster, 773 Mag Pouches and ELS Belt. I am just getting it setup and really like the quality and adjustment features of the ELS System. I cannot give an opinion as I have not even had it long enough to use it in practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent1k1 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Used DAA and Manny's holster. Manny's holster feels quicker to me (and no modding the DAA tor and fit your gun) just buy the 2011 holster and you are good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Use the race master here. I have no issue holster in the gun at all. It took me a little bit to get use to holstering it due to being new to the race holsters but the lock is solid. If you plan on using it for one type gun use the racer and save some bucks. I went racaster as my primary is an sti with a backup glock. So one holster does both with a couple min and 40 dollar block swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 DAA RM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 (edited) Original Ghost! I find the DAA holster to be a pain. Like said above, if you dont hit it just right it's awkward, and it's a little too tight for me. Plus I just can't get used to that weird locking mechanism. The Ghost is like an old shoe, it just fits comfortably. The CR speed is the worst of the 3. It's very unsafe in my opinion. I used to have one, and could draw the gun with a good yank, even when locked. Edited February 17, 2013 by Chris Keen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadyscott999 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Here is a multi holster review I did a few months back. http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=165294&hl= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Original Ghost! I find the DAA holster to be a pain. I just can't get used to that weird locking mechanism. You mean the flick of a finger to unlock and lock it? The Ghost is like an old shoe, it just fits comfortably. Kind of like Converse All Stars. The basketball shoes I wore in the 70's! There have been hundreds of improvements in shoes over the years. I still have not experienced the difficulty in holstering a gun in the Race Master. Seems pretty straight forward to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I'm the opposite. I live the rm lock. I hold the gun and flick the lock down with my finger. If I need to start locked its easy to sweep it off. My holster is not tight at l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I've been a big fan of the Safariland holster for a long time. I like the 013 as it stays locked quite well for me. I have also used a Ghost for my Glock and found it very solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gng4life Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I have 3 RaceMasters and love them. All my STI pistols fit in it perfectly, no modding at all. The Glock insert was a little tight and had to file it slightly. No problems reholstering either. The RM is smooth and I love the lock lever. I have owned almost all the holsters on the market and this is the best for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaster113 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Currently using the Racemaster. I like the security of the holster yet the draw is quick. If you need to start a stage with the lock on its very quick to disengage the lock with your middle finger while drawing. With the lock on that gun aint coming out. Bought mine before the Racer came out otherwise I'd have probably bought that. Started with a CR Speed, the RM is a way better holster. Even with the lock on the CR speed did not feel secure. and no dicking around with adjusting a muzzle cup if you have Limited/Open STI's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robot Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 DAA Race Master is the shiznit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASTi.GWAPo Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I don't think you can never go wrong with Safariland 014... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mildot1 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Very satisfied with my ghost! Going on the fifth year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike3232 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I have been using a Ghost for 2 years. I like it. I would love to try the Manny Bragg one tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noximus03 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 One more vote for the Manny Bragg futuristic holster. Infinitely adjustable, and no adjustments needed. Just holster, pull, and repeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911aow Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I have been using the CR Speed for many years. The CR is the only holster with 3 bearing points, and properly adjusted, is in my opinion the most secure and has the most consistent draw. If you feel your CR is not holding the pistol/revolver securely, I can just about guarantee that it is NOT setup properly. A quick email to Rescomp will help you fix the "problem" in short order. I saw a pistol get stuck in one of the other mentioned holsters due to a small amount of dirt getting stuck in the block/wedge. Luckily it wasn't loaded. Holster body had to be broken apart with tools to remove the gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Cr speed has nowhere near the most secure lock and can be drawn through the lock. The race master when locked is not coming out without breaking the trigger guard off. The cr might have been the way to go back in the day but there have been plenty if better holsters since then come out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadyscott999 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I have been using the CR Speed for many years. The CR is the only holster with 3 bearing points, and properly adjusted, is in my opinion the most secure and has the most consistent draw. If you feel your CR is not holding the pistol/revolver securely, I can just about guarantee that it is NOT setup properly. A quick email to Rescomp will help you fix the "problem" in short order. I saw a pistol get stuck in one of the other mentioned holsters due to a small amount of dirt getting stuck in the block/wedge. Luckily it wasn't loaded. Holster body had to be broken apart with tools to remove the gun. Ahhhhhh, not even close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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