turbopower18 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Looking into purchasing my first Racemaster holster and im up in the air about the format of the holster. Traditional retention screw or magnetic? Whats the pro and cons of each as you see it as shooters. Thanks in advance for any help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 I have both and both are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbopower18 Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 You notice the retention being better in either? Hows the retention on the magnetic holster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Buying first one I would get the magnetic. But if you had a regular RM I would not ditch it for the magnetic. The magnetic does click when you insert the gun but the retention is just as good with either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbopower18 Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 Thanks I appreciate the information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigsauerfan Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 i bought the magnetic recently,just made the final '''tweakings''' couple days ago. it's now smooth as silk in every aspects,exit and re-holster ; has a very positive ''clic'' you feel easily . mine has the glock insert.couldn't be more happy . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansedgli Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Magnetic if you have a curved trigger guard like a 1911. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd7446 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 The magnet doesn't have anything to do with retention. The magnet only comes into play with what "holds" the block in the up position when unholstering. It is the design of the block/holster body itself that gives retention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterthefish Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 The magnet doesn't have anything to do with retention. The magnet only comes into play with what "holds" the block in the up position when unholstering. It is the design of the block/holster body itself that gives retention. The magnet does in fact affect retention. It holds the block up when upholstering and down when holstered. Otherwise the block would free float and drop the gun when you move / run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauza45 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 (edited) I could be wrong but I think I read on DAA web sight that they only sell the magnet version now. Shooters connection only sells the magnet version Edited July 10, 2015 by sauza45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosiershooter Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 I just bought one from DAA direct. No option for anything but magnetic. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacticalJesus Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Was about to order one of these. Is there a reason to get the barrel support that they sale for this holster? What would be the reason if any? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacticalJesus Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Also does anyone know if there a big difference in the play between the sti polymer insert and the sv metal one? have a poly now but just ordered an Infinity and wondering if I'm going to need to buy two blocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrayfk05 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 IMO the barrel support is more for the peace of mind, if you have a round trigger guard the pistol can rotate a bit on the holster. The retention is still solid though. It has been a while since I used a SVi metal with a STI insert, from the top of my head it had a lot of play. Too much for me. Guess you'll find out yourself soon enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacticalJesus Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 looks like I'll be buying two insert blocks then. At least I have a year before i need the SV metal one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kali Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Was about to order one of these. Is there a reason to get the barrel support that they sale for this holster? What would be the reason if any? A little extra security that prevents the muzzle from bumping up while the holster is unlocked. Like starting from a seated position, muzzle might push into the chair or your leg, dislodging the gun. I wouldn't buy one though. Easy enough to make one. I made this with parts laying around my garage to see if I liked it. photo sharing websites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooldylocks Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 between my Racer (same retention mechanism as the original RM) and my magnetic, yea there is very much a difference in retention. The magnetic is way less. I could hold my gun upside down with the Racer and it wouldn't fall out (but was still extremely fast to draw), with the RM magnetic I definitely can not (but it has a much smoother release and reholster). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Was about to order one of these. Is there a reason to get the barrel support that they sale for this holster? What would be the reason if any? Once you try the holster you will soon see there is no need for the barrel support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacticalJesus Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 thanks for the input. So no one has any issues with the RM magnet releasing your pistol. Even with the system unlocked does it still have a pretty tight tension on pistol? I'll try it without the support first and put it to the test to see how it does. I hope I don't have to go inverted during any stages, unless it's to do one of those cool forward roll moves. On a side note..new on here and how do you get the quotes from someone else and past it in your comments? Like in Sarge last one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 I had been using the tension screw model for a few years with some curved trigger guard pistols. I recently picked up an STI so i ordered the magnetic insert. I put it in and simply started using it. No drama what so ever. No need for any add-on crap. I used to use a CR Speed with the platform and I do not miss it. In fact, the platform would occasionally catch on stuff! I would use the MRM for 3 gun if I still did that stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooldylocks Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 thanks for the input. So no one has any issues with the RM magnet releasing your pistol. Even with the system unlocked does it still have a pretty tight tension on pistol? I'll try it without the support first and put it to the test to see how it does. I hope I don't have to go inverted during any stages, unless it's to do one of those cool forward roll moves. On a side note..new on here and how do you get the quotes from someone else and past it in your comments? Like in Sarge last one. There is a little box in the lower right hand corner of all the comments, click it and it should add that comment to your reply automatically. The tension on mine is extremely light when unlocked. If I turned it upside down with my gun in it, it absolutely would fall out with no hesitation. HOWEVER, based on the design of the thing, the gun can ONLY come out when pulled straight up, unlike some of the other designs out there that can be pulled out forwards or knocked out accidentally by bumping the butt of the pistol. So even though it is super light, it still holds the gun very securely. This guy shows what I'm trying to explain, even though he has the tension screw version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacticalJesus Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Yes I have the cr and do not like it. The RM looks pretty solid. Thanks for the input,and the video. nice to get feedback before dropping money on something. Guess its time to order one now. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredlegentil Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Just got the Racemaster Magnetic and it is rock solid, pretty much like in the video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davsco Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 I have the magnetic and we were yanking the crap out of the pistol while locked and it wasn't budging at all. unlocked though, there is pretty much nothing holding the pistol in place, but it does need to come up maybe half an inch to an inch before it could come out. in other words it won't fall forward unless it first rises an inch (eg if you sat down and the chair pushed the muzzle up). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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