Wild Gene Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 (edited) I am going to try to fit an IDPA match or two into my shooting this year. I have never shot one, and know dang little about it, so: I really like leather holsters. I don't use one in USPSA matches, but want a leather one for IDPA. I am really liking the Mitch Rosen stuff (specifically the Sport Model, or RRR Model, both in the New Products section), but am open to suggestions. I want an "on the belt" sytle holster. I am just not certain about "straight" or "muzzle rear rake". I have always carried concealed with the "muzzle rear rake", and find it very comfortable and easy to draw. What do you see at IDPA matches? How do you carry? I do realize that "kydex" type holsters are probably more common, but I seldom carry in a kydex type holster. I would use this if I ever shot USPSA single stack too. I am using a 5" 1911. Thank you, Gene Edited January 5, 2011 by Wild Gene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robot Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 (edited) I'm not too much of a fan for Leather but Rick from the PowerFactorShow uses leather exclusively in his IDPA matches. He has a beautiful looking leather belt+holster+magpouch for his Colt 1911. I don't have a picture of it handy but he buys it from http://cedarridgesaddlery.com you can see him talk about on Episode 02 : Equipment Selection on the PowerFactorShow : http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2010/11/30/episode-02-equipment-selection/ Hope that helps! Edited January 5, 2011 by robot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skydiver Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 LOL! You got me all excited when your subject line said leather... http://www.dominatrixlingerie.com/popup_image.php?pID=1340 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor_R Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Leather or Kydex type holster. It's personal preference. Same with FBI cant or straight up and down. Practice with what is comfortable for you and stick with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Gene Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 Yea, it is tough not to go with a Blade Tech, but I would like to look at leather first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Gene Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 LOL! You got me all excited when your subject line said leather... http://www.dominatrixlingerie.com/popup_image.php?pID=1340 I am afraid to even open that one! You guys on the left, I mean west side are so lucky, you can shoot a match of your choice almost every weekend! Lots of really good people that I have shot with in days past. I miss Bob and Bob. They had a great shop. WG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Gene Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 LOL! You got me all excited when your subject line said leather... http://www.dominatrixlingerie.com/popup_image.php?pID=1340 OK, I opened it. You know why women in leather turns guys on, because they smell like a new pickup truck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skydiver Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 LOL! You got me all excited when your subject line said leather... http://www.dominatri...ge.php?pID=1340 I am afraid to even open that one! You guys on the left, I mean west side are so lucky, you can shoot a match of your choice almost every weekend! Lots of really good people that I have shot with in days past. I miss Bob and Bob. They had a great shop. WG Don't worry, I made sure that the link is safe for work/family. Some people's avatar's are much racier, and Victoria's Secret would probably say it's too tame for a cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skydiver Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 LOL! You got me all excited when your subject line said leather... http://www.dominatri...ge.php?pID=1340 OK, I opened it. You know why women in leather turns guys on, because they smell like a new pickup truck! ROFL! I'll have to remember that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 straight drop holster on the seam of your pants as far forward as allowed will be the fastest whether you use the scoop method or the down up, just look at your natural wrist angle when you lower your arm, Is it straight or tilted back ? Unless you're different its straight, Its gonna be easier going with natural body angles and positions rather than fighting them and learning to use an unnatural arm wrist angle. Lots of leather makers making good shooting sport 1911 holsters that will work every bit as well as the Bladetech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model19 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 All the big guys make suitable leather holsters for 1911/IDPA. I use Safariland and Blackhawk. Rosen is good stuff. Bianchi, Don Hume, Gould and Goodrich..the list goes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Matzka Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Galco Avenger Nice holster - comfortable to wear and draw. Very nicely made. I have one for my 5" 1911 in black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickB Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Cedar Ridge (now doing business as Davis Leather) Gunsite Omega rig: Davis was one of the early IPSC holstermakers, with steel-lined "walk & draw" style rigs that were popular in the '60s and '70s. Andy Anderson, another one of the early fast-draw and IPSC holster innovators, passed his patterns on to Davis, and then Davis to Cedar Ridge. Good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Gene Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 Rick, Robot suggested that maker also, and that is the rig I was looking at. Very nice, but it is backward, LOL! My son would take it from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Gene Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 The idea of this game just seems to lend itself toward leather in my mind, for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model19 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 The idea of this game just seems to lend itself toward leather in my mind, for some reason. Yes yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Koski Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I've used a Blade Tech Looper (leather) holster at the last couple matches. Not too expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1911 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I find that muzzle to the rear (aka FBI cant) conceals better than straight drop, but straight drop is faster. If you are a gamer like me, get a straight drop kydex holster. If you to run what you carry, then get an FBI cant, whether leather or kydex. I've been using a Raven Concealment Phantom kydex holster for carrying, and that conceals better than any kydex holster I've ever had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Gene Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 I have to admit, I am a Dirty Gamey Bastard, but still want to play in the Spirit of the Game. So far I am leaning toward Leather, Straight Drop. WG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Gene Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 I have to admit, I am a Dirty Gamey Bastard, but still want to play in the Spirit of the Game. So far I am leaning toward Leather, Straight Drop. WG Oh Boy, don't take the Spirit of the Game comment wrong about Kydex. I wear a Kydex Paddle when I am baleing hay at night. It is easy to take on and off in the tractor. I just know that for all day, if I am going to wear something, it is in my pocket or in leather. So if the intent is to emulate that, then I will go leather. WG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffWard Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Nice rig for 1911: http://mp-pistol.com/boards/index.php?showtopic=28333&hl= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robot Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 The idea of this game just seems to lend itself toward leather in my mind, for some reason. SRSLY! It's all about looking good while you shoot. remember to sweep the vest away hard, so folks behind can see your holster and belt as you slowly reach for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I've got a leather holster I'll use for Idpa some times. I personally think 1911 belong in leather but I don't while competing for some reason most times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 My only knock on leather is when it is hot (300 days a year here) the leather gets wet with sweat and rusts the gun parts ..... and is hell to dry out after every time you use it. The best shooter in our IDPA group has always used a leather IWB holster - rear cant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Gene Posted January 6, 2011 Author Share Posted January 6, 2011 I've got a leather holster I'll use for Idpa some times. I personally think 1911 belong in leather but I don't while competing for some reason most times. That is kind of what I think will happen to me. I think it would look funny sitting on my RaceMaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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