Salsantini Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 I use a racemaster holster. Just finished the stage. Holstered the pistol so I thought. The RO called the line clear . I took one step and the pistol dropped into the dirt. I think I did not put the pistol in straight. It did push the locking block down. The pistol must of been on top of the locking block. I really felt foolish. I've never done that before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmanktm Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Welcome to the club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revoman Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 After holstering the pistol did you engage the lock and check to see if indeed the pistol locked in? Easy fix and simple routine to avoid a dropped pistol in the future. Racemaster holsters are excellent holsters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 In 20+ years shooting USPSA, I had NEVER seen anyone drop a gun. Then, a few months ago, TWO (2) shooters dropped their guns during the same match (not the same COF). Both simply "dropped" their guns "INTO" the holster, but missed. Couldn't believe it - I've lost my empty OPEN pistol from my OPEN holster couple times (usually picking up brass) - but no one ever noticed. :bow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Take a few seconds and WATCH the gun go into the holster. I take my gun off after I shoot and put it back on when I'm in the "hole". Much more comfortable for me, especially when picking up brass, taping or resetting steel. Seconds to get it off and seconds to put it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodownzero Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 At least it wasn't a DQ! Take your lesson and stay safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Take a few seconds and WATCH the gun go into the holster. After I "see" it go into the holster, I still hang on to it until I can feel that it is solidly in the holster. Let it go slowly .... no surprises that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawmangr Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 I'm probably over cautious, but I even wiggle the firearm around a little bit in the holster before I'm confident it is locked in (open gun and Safariland 014 holster). But, being human like everyone else, I'm sure I will forget sometime and won it will go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppa Bear Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Two hints, one give an experimental tug after you have "locked" it in. Two do not move until the RO calls "Range is clear" I would much rather deal with a dropped gun outside of the COF than during it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salsantini Posted August 6, 2015 Author Share Posted August 6, 2015 Thanks for the input. I am lucky I didn't get DQ'd. For the remaining stages I re-holstered, engaged the lock and pulled up on the pistol to make sure it was securely holstered. The Racemaster is new for me. I will be more careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimitz Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) that's one of the things I like about the Safariland 014 holster. The locking lever doesn't engage unless the gun is in the holster correctly .... when I first got it I thought it was broke becuase I couldn't make the lever lock until I realized how it worked .... Edited August 6, 2015 by Nimitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Two hints, one give an experimental tug after you have "locked" it in. Two do not move until the RO calls "Range is clear" I would much rather deal with a dropped gun outside of the COF than during it.Amen. Flick the lock on and tug on the gun every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reshoot Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I dropped my gun once, 4 years ago. Most embarrassing thing ever. I feel your pain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salsantini Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 And of course I was the last shooter on that stage for my squad. The entire squad behind us was watching too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngineerEli Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Same here with my race master. Holster, lock and tug every time. It's subconscious now. What i always say is draw fast, reholster slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bret Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 I dropped a gun because it wasn't locked, now I make sure it is locked, a couple of times while running and drawing, I snout ripped the holster off because I didn't unlock it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Same here with my race master. Holster, lock and tug every time. It's subconscious now. What i always say is draw fast, reholster slow.100% agree. You are not on the clock while holstering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now