RLBadKarma Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I'm just getting started in Action Pistol and I'm not a big fan of the plastic holsters. I have one for my Buckmark and I just do not like it. What are the standard holsters for 1911's in Metallic and Production? What was everyone else using at the Cup, other than the plastic? I tried to search and see if "slide" style holsters are allowed and didn't get a "yea or nay" type of answer, but I'd guess they are not legal. I'm looking at a Safariland 5187, but would like to know what other options there are. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWFAN Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Ghost, Safariland 012, 013, CR Speed, Double Alpha. Those would probably be the top choices for Open and Metallic. Production is a whole nother ball game. Blade-Tech, Comptac would probably be the top choices. The 5187 looks legal for production, a 1911 firearm is not. No open top race holsters in production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLBadKarma Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 Ghost, Safariland 012, 013, CR Speed, Double Alpha. Those would probably be the top choices for Open and Metallic. Production is a whole nother ball game. Blade-Tech, Comptac would probably be the top choices. The 5187 looks legal for production, a 1911 firearm is not. No open top race holsters in production. Thank you sir. I guess I should have stated that I was considering a new pistol for production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKSNIPER Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I use a Blackhawk CQC and I like it a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm iprod Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 For production I think you just need something that is safe and essentially covers autos up to the ejection port and does not drop too far down the leg. For open you can go nuts. I like the DAA PDR holster, but don't overlook all the previous mentions, they are are all good. For open I am a fan of the Hoppner and Schumann CW5, whilst specific for each firearm thy are easy to use and if you wish they can be locked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Anderson Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Safariland 5197 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchy Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Safariland 5197 Chuck, What's the difference between the 5197 and 5198? Seiichi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Anderson Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Not sure, but If my Safariland numbering fu is up to snuff it's just a different belt attachment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLBadKarma Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 The 5198 looks like a belt clip/paddle. I went with the 568 because it converts from paddle to belt loop and can still accommodate other large frame autos along with my 1911. So far, I really like it, but we will see how it fares when the new season starts in March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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