Booger Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 First Post! And .. yes, I searched for "Infinity Holster" and "SVI Holster" with no hits. Would you folks please recommend holsters for an SVI that is almost exactly "stock" 1911 configuration, except that the bottom dust cover (standard length) is squared rather than rounded. I'm more interested in secure retention than speed. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Moore Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Ghost. I switched after the Nationals this year and I must say not only does the Ghost holster have a positive locking mechanism it's also extremely fast. just my 2 cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDave Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Safariland 012. I've used one (the same one) for over 3 years. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Booger, welcome to the forums. Hope you won't mind if I confuse you a little more. I'd recommend a Hoeppner & Schumann SpeedSec 5: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 I'm more interested in secure retention than speed. Blade-Tech. Or for a secure speedy rig, CR-Speed. (Man, did you open a can of worms... ) ...Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 First Post! And .. yes, I searched for "Infinity Holster" and "SVI Holster" with no hits. When doing a search, the engine only finds exact matches for the string you entered.. Try SVI AND Holster you'll see tons of stuff.. There's always a few new things coming out, but you should find long discussions about every holster imaginable - and the holsters for the S_I's would be the most popular (I think). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistral404 Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 I am just a new B shooter. I have both a Safariland and Ghost. I prefer the Ghost. The Safariland was rubbing on the bottom of my extended frame. I went with the Ghost and really like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 For a race type holster, I like the Safariland 012. For a secure, the Safariland 561 or a Blade-Tech would both work well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.40AET Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Blade tech for security. Ghost for speed and security. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 CR Speed, I like having something over the end of the barrel and it fits all my guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achard Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 I have both safariland 011 and ghost (pinless). I like both except for ghost, you have to draw your gun upward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booger Posted November 17, 2004 Author Share Posted November 17, 2004 Thank you all for your responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Anderson Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 I recently got a Guga Ribas from Speed Shooters. The holster seems to have no problems whatsoever. I tried the Ghost but found out very quickly that if the holster is unlocked and you put downward pressure on the back of the grip it will roll right out of the holster. I just finished the season using a Limcat but the gun would hang up in the holster unless I had the angle right. The Guga doesn't seem to have either of these issues. It has a very simple lock that you can flick off in a rush if you want, or need, to do a locked gun start. There is also a very easy tension adjustment that you can adjust at the stage without tools if you need a little tighter fit, or if you're doing a standing draw on a speed shot to lighten it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Mink Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 I'm leaning more and more towards Kydex for all my gear. Having shot Production extensively for 2 years, I'm more than used to it. I'm consistantly faster out of a Bladetech than I am out of a Ghost. I've watched Manny Bragg shoot Limited out of a Bladetech a few times we've been squadded together, and I would have to say he's got one of the quickest match draws I've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 I'm consistantly faster out of a Bladetech than I am out of a Ghost. Matt, Why do you think that is? My thoughts are along the line of the non-race holster being more solid...holding the gun better...allowing the shooter to go to the gun in an aggresive manner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 Flex, I'm not sure about that. The H&S I mentioned earlier in this thread allows the slickest and most natural draw I could imagine: I just have to slide up my right hand parallel to my body, and it will grip and draw the gun in a single fluid motion. Hard to believe there can be a more natural and smoother movement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Mink Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 Flex, I think that's probably it. I think I am more cautious going after the gun in the Ghost or other racier holster because I always think its about to fall out. I know my fastest draw ever was out of a bladetech with production gear, not a Limited race holster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybrosh Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 Guga Ribas/SSI holster - THe best of both Ghost and Limcat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPro45 Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 At the Area 2 match last week I picked up a Guga Ribas holster. I have only dry fired with it to date. I will use it in a match this weekend. I like the fact that it can be tensioned with very little effort. I had a problem with my other race holster in that on a seated start the gun would dislodge from the holster. I also found the lock difficult to release. The Guga Ribas holds the gun tight and the tension can be adjusted by turning a dial. The lock is also easier to release. Of course this is for me, others have no problem with the holster I was using. I also find the platform to be more stable. I can go for the gun more aggressively and not worry that it will fall out. This may fall into the "Trick of the Day" catagory, but it works for me. Good luck with whatever holster you choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 Matt. I am the same way. And, with my Hogue (unlocked) I used to be slower from hands at side. (I could go aggressive from surrender without worry.) Fixed that (see below). Sky, I gave up the "scoop" draw in favor of what I will call the side-slap that Burkett shows of his DVD's. I don't know that we give up much with the "nonrace" holsters. In fact, we may gain a bit from the feeling of freedom that the extra security adds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDave Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 I have never thought my gun was ever going to fall out of my 012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langdon Tactical Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 Funny that this thread is here. I just spent the last few days playing with holsters. I have been thinking of shooting limited 10 this year a little (got a really nice Rock River 1911 from Phil Strader). So I took the plunge and ordered a 012 and all the 077 mag pouches for a single stack (again it is winter time so I get to play a little). Anyway, after some dry fire I started to feel the speed of the 012. But the first trip to the range changed my mind. After all the years of shooting IDPA and Production style holsters, the 012 just made me a little nervous. I switched back to my Tactical holster (I have a Kydex holster with a suede lining made for my company) and I don't think I gave up much, if any speed. I also think I am more consistent from this holster than the 012. I know I did not give it much time, but I feel much better about the security of my equipment. I think Matt is dead on with this one. Thanks, Ernest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Religious Shooter Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 Have you guys compared your draw times with a practical vs. a speed holster from a sitting position? I agree that you aren't giving up much with the kydex holsters in a normal standing start. But the adjustability and the distance from the torso that the speed rigs offer (from what I recall and perceive) makes a marked difference in the smoothness (and maybe speed) when drawing while sitting down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmshtr Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 Holsters...much like mag pouches, are more of a matter of comfort. I can draw just as fast out of my idpa De-Santis or Uncle Mikes Kydex as I can my CR Speed holster. It all comes down to how much time you're willing to commit to it. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdragon Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 I recently switched to the Ghost holster, The reason was for the locking mechanism. These days it seems like we are doing more starts from akward positions. It takes some getting used to but I like mine. Ivan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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