moostapha

How hard is it to change guns on the real ones? I was plenty happy with my other one, but I don't want to have to buy separate holsters for each gun I shoot. This thing takes a few minutes at most to switch between, say, a 2011, an M&P, and a glock.

Mine has not fallen out. I did tilt it a little farther backward so it would feel a bit more confidence inspiring, but I haven't had an issue. The grip is also closer to being parallel with the ground this way, which feels somewhat natural to me. Between this thread and people IRL, it also seems like a lot of people leave the holster locked of they have to move too much before the draw. So, whatever you get, I'd say to make sure you can disable the lock during your draw stroke. There are some that work by a thumb push and others by a finger swipe. Also, I think it was a safariland that I saw that will allow you to pull it straight up for the first half inch of travel to disable a lock that keeps it from rotating forwards.

Yeah, it's been fine so far. None of the draws have been complicated, and it sits there just fine.

That conflicts with my observations. I've watched people just do nothing at unloaded starts and almost rip the holster off the belt trying to draw with the lock on.

I'm not convinced it was actually supposed to be used that way. The thing also comes with a belt hanger for "duty" use....because apparently you're supposed to be able to use it for something other than competition.

Yes.

No, it's a cheap hogue thing that is theoretically adjustable to different guns. It makes some kind of sense because I usually shoot an m&p primarily for fun & training, but I'll be borrowing a 2011 every now and then. The trigger guard just kind of sits on/between some pieces with some magnets to kind of hold the barrel. It "stays", but I wouldn't want to walk let alone run with it unlocked. With my big stick in, I feel like bumping it would let the barrel twist straight forward. I haven't tried a turn & draw yet, but just a straight draw definitely feels faster. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something. Being a lefty means I don't get to try anyone's gear.

Is is normal to be concerned about your gun falling out of a race holster at first? With the lock on, I know it will be fine. It hasn't fallen in dry firing, but...it feels like it's just sitting there. I've also only had it a couple hours.

I run one on an M&P PC Ported Core. I also shoot minor and do it almost solely because it's also my carry gun and its fun. The RMR is really expensive for what you get if it's a pure competition/recreation gun. And, yes, it's small. The RMR is probably still the only one worth trusting on a defensive gun.

I agree. I have never noticed the gas when shooting close to a wall. I also use a charging handle operated from the right side. As for the shotgun, I would not buy a left handed model. Definitely not buying a left handed shotgun. The idea came up to just offset the sights (open division) and shoot it right handed so I can more easily reload with my left. But as long as local 3gun seems to devolve into a shotgun reloading competition, I think I'm just going to hold off on it entirely.I'm beginning to think the AR I borrowed was just over-gassed. Do you mean you are going to hold off on 3gun because of the shotgun reloading? I wouldn't let the shotgun deter me from getting into the 3gun sport. The bolt release prevents me from quad loading with my right hand but loading 2 is no problem.Just remember, the longer you wait the slower you get. I'm more so that I'm not that interested in shotgun for some reason. The idea of a competition coming down to something I don't think I'll ever train is off-putting

I agree. I have never noticed the gas when shooting close to a wall. I also use a charging handle operated from the right side. As for the shotgun, I would not buy a left handed model. Definitely not buying a left handed shotgun. The idea came up to just offset the sights (open division) and shoot it right handed so I can more easily reload with my left. But as long as local 3gun seems to devolve into a shotgun reloading competition, I think I'm just going to hold off on it entirely. I'm beginning to think the AR I borrowed was just over-gassed.

Ok. So....don't worry about it. It has never been a problem before, but up next to a wall it made it hard to see through my glasses. It also wasn't my AR, though I trust the guy who built it. Thanks.

How so? Do you get used to the gas in your face shooting near a wall?

I'm looking seriously at getting into 3gun but definitely interested in tactical carbine matches that are run locally. I'm also left handed. I've shot with a borrowed AR and enjoyed the heck out of it. But, I'm wondering how much it's worth to avoid getting a face full of gas. I haven't had a problem with brass hitting me yet, but the gas is really annoying...especially inside...like the small local matches. I can probably borrow a good bit of stuff to try out before I commit, but as I see it...a left handed rifle limits me to a stag arms upper or something like a Tavor (I actually shot one with a good trigger a couple weeks ago...it was just an extra $400 or so). I'm not worried about the controls...ambi everything is easy. It's really just wondering if the ejection port is actually worth it.

I have an RMR RM07 on mine. I EDC it and will be competing with it soon, about 800 rounds through it so far and around 2000 dry fires with no problems of any kind....strangely, my IWB holster came in before my competition rig. The only way the dot will be accurate is if it co-witnesses with the irons. That's not special, it just happens...think about how sights work. If you don't want to see the irons, take them off or add a spacer and longer screws so the optic is higher...but I wouldn't actually recommend that. It does seem easier to learn the dot with irons there...you just do the same draw/presentation and half a moment before you'd be on target, there the dot is. Plus, they're there so you don't completely bomb a stage if there's a problem with the dot...just use the irons. Fwiw, the rmr and the PC ported core does have the co-witness location at the bottom of the reticle. It's really easy to ignore the irons, but they do occlude some of the bottom of the reticle.