JFoley001 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Did a quick search so if this has been asked before flame away... What holster do you recommend to a rookie competetive shooter getting into USPSA and Steel challenge with a Para 16 40 pro custom? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokbok_05 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Ghost Ultimate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmca Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Since I use mine occasionally for 3 gun, I use a Blade Tec for everything except steel challenge. For that, I use a Safariland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrguar Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Safariland 012 .. Ernie Hill Jet II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtired Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Easy pistol to fit, many great options. What is your budget? I would say kydex molded holster at a minimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFoley001 Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 1 hour ago, dogtired said: Easy pistol to fit, many great options. What is your budget? I would say kydex molded holster at a minimum. We have a guy making them and Ive been thinking about going this route. Especially after seeing some of the prices on the Safariland and Ghost competition holsters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtired Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 I have quite a few Bladetech. They usually fit and retain the holster well. There are a few molders that are members here, Red Hill Tactical comes to mind. I started with a Blackhawk without serpa with that pistol, I have a Serpa that works for 3Gun, and a Blade tech for USPSA. Look at a few configurations like the DOH (dropped and offset), the Stoeger hanger, Springer Precision has a hanger, Invictus as well. Tons of options. Check the Classifieds here as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Hello: Get a Blade Tech drop and offset holster. It will be as fast as you are right now. They are only 0.1-0.2 seconds slower than a full race holster and a lot more secure than some. Get some Safariland 771's or 773's and you are set with a Shooters Connection belt. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distant Thunder Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 As some have already alluded to, the Blade Tech models will get you in the game quickly and (relatively) cheaply while you develop your skills. Also, and this can't be stressed enough, get a GOOD quality belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFoley001 Posted October 1, 2016 Author Share Posted October 1, 2016 11 hours ago, Distant Thunder said: ...get a GOOD quality belt. Such as? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Hello: As I stated above the Shooters Connection belt works just as well as any of them. Cheaper also. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFoley001 Posted October 1, 2016 Author Share Posted October 1, 2016 15 minutes ago, Aircooled6racer said: Hello: As I stated above the Shooters Connection belt works just as well as any of them. Cheaper also. Thanks, Eric Thanks, didn't see that before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete627 Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 I'm running a Blade-Tech with the Boss hanger for my Para 16-40 pro custom. I originally picked up a Comp-Tac but it didn't really fit properly at the top of the grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resortboarder Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 FYI - the trigger guard on a Para Pro Custom 16.40 is wider and taller than stock 1911s (the Para Pro Comp SSTK .40 is only wider). You may notice that the gun will rock slightly backwards in BladeTech holsters, especially the 1911 revolution model. This is because the shape around the trigger guard is sized for a GI 1911 trigger guard. Never bugged me enough to Custom-mold a holster. It will not fit standard 1911 race holsters either, which is why DAA makes a Para-specific insert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promtcy Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I am running the BladeTech STI Eagle holster for mine. The area around the trigger guard is sized for a 2011, not a 1911. Seems to work fine. I thought I remembered seeing at one point that BladeTech actually makes one for a Para double stack. I could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete627 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 8 minutes ago, promtcy said: > snip < Seems to work fine. I thought I remembered seeing at one point that BladeTech actually makes one for a Para double stack. I could be wrong. >snip< Yep ... is true!! Mine .. the one in the photo above (purchased last year) was listed as a "Para Ord Pro Custom 18.9 - Black - N/A - Right Hand (HOLX000815165908)" ... Didn't actually see a listing for a 16.40 at the time ... but same thing. It (the Para) also fit great in an old Blackhawk 1911 holster I had but spread out the Comp-Tac 1911. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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