Sac Law Man Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 I am planning on purchasing a new holster for IDPA, for a 1911 pistol. I am familiar with many makes and models, but have obviously not tried them all. Whats your favorite and why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eerw Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 for IDPA.. like my Kytac sooper hooper 2 very comfortable to wear and very fast.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjtalia Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 I use a Comp-Tac locking paddle holster for my Wilson Combat 1911. Also use their double mag carrier. Both holster and mag carrier are adjustable so you can put just the right amount of tension on your gun and magazines. Plus the holster and mag carriers go on and off your belt very easily since they don't have the belt threaded thru them. George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincent Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 Another vote for the Comp-tac Locking Paddle holster and double magazine pouches. You don't have to remove your belt to put them on or take them off. The quality is very good and the company is nice to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 Blade-Tech makes a great product & the rank top-notch in the customer support dept not to mention their support of matches w/ prize table stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 Blade-Tech Standard Belt Holster. This rig pretty much owns IDPA. It's secure and body hugging enough for daily concealed carry (AAMOF it's what I use to carry my 1911 in on a daily basis) but almost as fast as a cut-down speed rig. The best of both worlds. Truly an outstanding holster design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 Either the Blade-Tech or the Ky-Tac Sooper Hooper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Perez Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 I am planning on purchasing a new holster for IDPA, for a 1911 pistol. I am familiar with many makes and models, but have obviously not tried them all. Whats your favorite and why? just for IDPA ? Blade Tech Injection Molded Belt Holster I've always been partial to BT - $15 is more than enough to spend on this game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyG23 Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 CompTac Locking Paddle Their customer service is some of the best to be had. Usually takes 2-3 days from order to delivery (here in Texas anyway). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Linch Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 Whats your favorite and why? Milt Sparks Versa-Max II (IWB) because it's what I carry my gun in everyday. When I start to use my Browning HP and it's Delfatti ISP-3 it will be my new IDPA/IPSC holster. If you carry a gun daily why not practice with what will be on you when you need it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpaw dan Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 Ready Tactical by Chris Stewart. Holsters are similiar to Ky-Tac (without the wait ). His mag carriers are second to none for speed yet still very secure. Available from www.pistolpacking.com Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gun Geek Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 If you carry a gun daily why not practice with what will be on you when you need it? 'cause some holsters are just plain unsafe for competition use. Some are already not legal for IDPA use (shoulder rigs) and some should be (floppy inside the pant leather things that require you to sweep yourself and the room to holster the gun). On the original subject - any decent kydex holster will work great. Can be had from $15 on up. Look for features that you want such as: paddle or belt loop, full or partial covering of weapon, etc). Just remember the rules. Holsters are becoming touchy subjects these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Practical Use Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 Blade-Tech. You can borrow mine and try it if you wish. Ed Vernon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moneypenny Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 For FAST service, and one of the best most stable belt holsters out there i don't think the Comp-Tac Locking paddle can be beat. no offense to kytac or owners. but it takes forever to get. as for blade tech, very good holsters but i feel the ones i've used lacked the "finess" that comptac and kytac have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Linch Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 'cause some holsters are just plain unsafe for competition use. Then they would not muster as good concelaed carry rig either would they. Unsafe is unsafe be it on the range or street. Since the question was not phrased as "waht is the fasted holster for competition only" although I suspect that is what the poster is looking for, I took the opportunity to interject some common sense as to what you should practice with, and would argue that most people who have taken the time to carry on a daily basis have found what works and what does not, and a good strong side holster for daily carry is more likely to be safe than something designed for competiton and speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sac Law Man Posted July 27, 2004 Author Share Posted July 27, 2004 Thanks for the offer Practical Use (ED), but I am lefty..Lots of good holsters, Ill choose one and let you all know how it worked out..Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Forsyth Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 Personally, I like dead animal skin for holsters. My favorite holster for competition is a Heinie DOJ w/ snap straight drop. If you just have to have a plastic holster, Talon Tactical by Mike Benedict and Ready Tactical by Chris Stewart are excellent products. I have a holster and mag carriers by both and recommend them without any reservation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Practical Use Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 I forgot you are a lefty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayonaise Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 Personally, I like dead animal skin for holsters. My favorite holster for competition is a Heinie DOJ w/ snap straight drop.If you just have to have a plastic holster, Talon Tactical by Mike Benedict and Ready Tactical by Chris Stewart are excellent products. I have a holster and mag carriers by both and recommend them without any reservation. Mike is wrong handed too so he can personally relate; Mike doesn't have a fancy website but he makes holsters for just about everything and is easy to work with on custom stuff. Talon Tactical Also look at Comp Tac. I have some of their mag carriers and like them a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 Comp-Tac can do almost anything they make in lefty too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Gonsalves Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 CompTac Locking Paddle and Double Mag Holder! I forgot you were a lefty too! I was going to let you try mine at the match on Sunday. You can at least take a look at it, if you want. Brian Gonsalves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sac Law Man Posted September 2, 2004 Author Share Posted September 2, 2004 Well, this morning I decided to get the new holster. A big part of my decision was going to be, can they get it to me quick so I can practice w/ it before the IDPA nationals.. I called Ky Tac first, I was thinking about the SH2. Called and got an answering machine that said, go to our website.. I then called Comp tac, spoke to a very nice PERSON they said it would be in the mail tomorrow..SALE. Also got the mag holders..I think I made the right decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyG23 Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 CompTac was definitely the right decision. Their customer service is world class both before and after the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Glock Mike Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 www.m2tactical.com Similar to Ky-Tac, but makes them FAST and will do custom work very quickly. He made a holster for my Steyr M40 and a couple of mag holders in a week. He also makes a variety of other things out of kydex, special flashlight holders, combo handcuff/mag holders, knife sheaths, etc. If you can imagine it, he makes it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEPAKevin Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 One of the guys on IDPA Forum ordred one for a match and to fix a mx-up, Greg at Comptac overnighted a holster to his match hotel so he would have it for the match. For me, actions speak louder than words. http://p213.ezboard.com/fidpaforumfrm8.sho...opicID=49.topic (see end of thread) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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