Dewberry Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 i decided to stop worrying about my pistol coming out of my holster while I'm running and getting a retention holster. After several recommendations and playing with a friends I decided on the ALS. I know I want to get. A drop to go with it but I'm having trouble deciding between the Safariland 1.5 drop and the invictous practical drop. Also I'm considering getting the holster made to use a flashlight on the pistol, just in case I decide to shoot a night match. Safariland says it will retain the pistol with or without a light so I figure nothing to lose. Any reasons Why I shouldn't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Schmitt Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 They are correct that it will retain with or without. I use one every day. I also use one for 3 gun and run a standard mount. Drawing for speed in 3 gun is not the make or break of the game. Wigh the regular platform the holstef will hold in a very riggid fashion and will not bounce around while you run. I would try it as it comes and then order a drop if it does not suit you. Just order the standard low ride. jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewberry Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 Awesome thanks. I'm definitely planning on running a drop cause my gut is a little bigger than it should be and the pistol being lower makes it easier to bend over and stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 I am running an ALS with the safariland Low drop as well as the disconnect for the holster as well. It keeps the gun offset and makes for a good draw and works well as I am running the shotgun shells on a vest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewberry Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 By disconnect do you mean the els clip? And yeah my shells stay on my chest also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewberry Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 (edited) Double tap. Edited October 27, 2014 by Dewberry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCSBarney Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 FWIW, I used to use the safariland drop offset attachment but have switched to the invictus. It give more options and, to me, provides a better angle for a smother draw. I also use ALS for work and 3 Gun. It will retain the gun without the light but the wobble and noise is distracting, to me at least. I bought one for each. Extra money but the peace of mind was worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewberry Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) Thanks for all the help guys, I just ordered my hanger from IP, and I'm about to order the holster. Once I get everything here and assembled I'll post an update with picture and info for others. Edited October 28, 2014 by Dewberry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jh3g Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I started running an ALS holster after my wife dropped her gun at a local match The holsters work really well, my draw is damn near the same speed with my normal IDPA holster, and I'm sure that with some repetitions, it will be as fast without any issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 i decided to stop worrying about my pistol coming out of my holster while I'm running and getting a retention holster. After several recommendations and playing with a friends I decided on the ALS. I know I want to get. A drop to go with it but I'm having trouble deciding between the Safariland 1.5 drop and the invictous practical drop. Also I'm considering getting the holster made to use a flashlight on the pistol, just in case I decide to shoot a night match. Safariland says it will retain the pistol with or without a light so I figure nothing to lose. Any reasons Why I shouldn't? The ALS is a great holster. I carry the ALS paddle every day at work and have the ALS with with a 1.5" drop and 1/4" offset on my micro battle belt. Very fast, very secure and extremely durable. Much tougher than any race holster I've ever used. Edited to add, I've only used the ALS for duty.....Ghost is my choice for Limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 And to boot, with a bit of practice my draws from it are just as fast as they were from bladetech's, so now it is also my production holster. In fact I think my draws are more consistent because if my thumb isn't in the right place it doesn't work, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 And to boot, with a bit of practice my draws from it are just as fast as they were from bladetech's, so now it is also my production holster. In fact I think my draws are more consistent because if my thumb isn't in the right place it doesn't work, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMonty Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I started using a G Code XST for 3 gun, and for the money its a great retention holster 1/2 price of the safariland and bladetech. Only issue is the long wait times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Hmm ok, but they look to be the same price as the ALS, which for my M&P was like $35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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