toddrod Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 I am a lefty shooting a P16-40 Limited and P14-45 and I am looking for a new holster. Currently using a Helweg KSL, IIRC, and it works OK but holds the gun close to my stomach and has the gun riding very high for me, I am 6'2" with long arms. I would appreciate comments on any left handed holsters such as the CR, Ghost, Univ. Shooting Academy Pro series, Safari Land, Limcat, Aluminator, etc. on performance and ability to hold a Para securely. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quigley Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 I have the Limcat (sorry I'm a righty) I really like it. When the lock is on, the gun is not going anywhere...when the lock is off...make sure you have a grip on the gun before you take off Very adjustable and indeed a "no drag draw" as advertised Cheers Quigley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Z Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 I have a lefty Ghost Holster for my P16-40, and it is okay. When it came, the channel was too narrow for the trigger guard, so I had to have the Smith widen it. I'm also not too fond of having to drill a hole in my trigger guard. The holster is very secure though, and very fast once you get it adjusted correctly. I think if I had to buy another holster though, I would try the Guga Ribas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddrod Posted May 10, 2004 Author Share Posted May 10, 2004 Quigley, are you using the Limcat with a Para? Jimmy Z - I did a search for Guga Ribas and did not find anything. Any website with a picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 I have a pinless lefty Ghost and think it's great. There's a rumor those are getting hard to come by, but Angus can pop in and comment on the truth of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingerjg Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 Jimmy Z - I did a search for Guga Ribas and did not find anything. Any website with a picture? SSI/Ribas holster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quigley Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 Quigley, are you using the Limcat with a Para?Jimmy Z - I did a search for Guga Ribas and did not find anything. Any website with a picture? I was...I shoot an SVI now (just had to change an internal part to make it work) The holster will come setup for STI/SVI and the parts you need to change if you shoot a Para. If you have a chance, next time your at a match and you see someone with a Limcat, ask him if you can have a look, take a few practice draws. Some people don't like the feel, I really like it. I was using a CR before, also a good holster Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Hobdell Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 yup it's just that a rumour, although we have no LH at the moment we have plenty of the right handed "Ultimate Ghost" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dream Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 From what im told Gost has discontinued their left hand versions. Have you considered a 012.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddrod Posted May 15, 2004 Author Share Posted May 15, 2004 Yes, I have been looking at the 012. Unfortunately as a lefty I don't have much of a choice in holsters, I have narrowed it down to the CR Speed, 012 and Limcat. At my next couple of matches I will be looking at the rigs the other lefties are using and get their input before I decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRT Driver Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 An 011 has worked well for every 1911/2011 I've owned without modification. Open, Limited, L10 and NRA Action with barricade shroud. Para LDA worked too, but it is not legal for production. Recently, holsters.com had lefty 011's cheap. Didn't like the Ghost or Limcat. CR Speed - the screw bushings don't go all the way through. Anchoring in plastic does not work for me. Aluminator is good for odd length revos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 FWIW I never liked my 011 without a walkthrough strap on it... too easy to disloge, and really long, while I love my Ultimate Ghost, screws-into-plastic or no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 I've run the full gambit and come back to a 012. It's more secure than it looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Hobdell Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Like I said the LH Ghost is STILL available just back ordered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the duck of death Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 *QUOTE* I've run the full gambit and come back to a 012. It's more secure than it looks. Friend of mine thought the same thing till his gun took wings. I use the Hogue Power Speed that everyone turns their nose up at and always draw fron the intermediate locked position. Fast and VERY secure. It can be made into a left handed holster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interceptor Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 I've used the CR Speed in the left handed version. It is quite fast and secure. The lever which locks the gun in is very intuitively positioned for a RIGHT handed shooter to be moved on and off with the trigger finger, but when worn on the left side requires you to reach into the inside side of the holster from the front or back to flip it on or off. Kind of annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterLefty Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 I have run many holsters, Blocker, Ernie Hill, Safariland 007-010, CR and Limcat. I never was a fast with the Safarilands as I was with the EH's. The CR is a good holster, but the lock is inboard when converted to the proper hand. Presently, I run the Limcat and like it over the CR because of it's small package and ease of release from lock. I carry the gun in an appendix position and all of the other holsters are always in the way when I squat for low ports. This is not the case with the Limcat. What it boils down to is ask some folks if you can try out their holster and see what fits you the best. Kenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Larry Cazes Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 Is there a lefty Limcat still available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansy Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 I'm using the Safariland Levitation 012 left hand with a Para 18.9, work great but I had to remove the rubber block and put a much slimer spacer in order to be able to adjust the locking system.....without any spacer I couldn't look the holster, with the stock one had a little to much friction taking the gun out. Daniel D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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