moostapha Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Is is normal to be concerned about your gun falling out of a race holster at first? With the lock on, I know it will be fine. It hasn't fallen in dry firing, but...it feels like it's just sitting there. I've also only had it a couple hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blairmckenzie1 Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 yes its normal. are you using a racemaster? you can adjust the tension a bit but it kind of defeats the purpose of a race holster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moostapha Posted December 6, 2015 Author Share Posted December 6, 2015 No, it's a cheap hogue thing that is theoretically adjustable to different guns. It makes some kind of sense because I usually shoot an m&p primarily for fun & training, but I'll be borrowing a 2011 every now and then. The trigger guard just kind of sits on/between some pieces with some magnets to kind of hold the barrel. It "stays", but I wouldn't want to walk let alone run with it unlocked. With my big stick in, I feel like bumping it would let the barrel twist straight forward. I haven't tried a turn & draw yet, but just a straight draw definitely feels faster. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something. Being a lefty means I don't get to try anyone's gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrydoc Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 one of these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moostapha Posted December 6, 2015 Author Share Posted December 6, 2015 Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterj Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 The Hogue Power Speed holster is supposed to be able to be unlocked by pushing down on the lock bar while drawing. If I'm not mistaken, there should be 3 positions for the lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moostapha Posted December 6, 2015 Author Share Posted December 6, 2015 I'm not convinced it was actually supposed to be used that way. The thing also comes with a belt hanger for "duty" use....because apparently you're supposed to be able to use it for something other than competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blairmckenzie1 Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 cant speak for the hogue. good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash74 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I was sure nervous when I got my first "race" holster. After using them for a couple of years I figured out they work like they're supposed to. Sure they wont handle bumps when unlocked but are secure and safe when locked. I still spend a lot of time at matches with my hand on the pistol's grip out of habit though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garmil Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 The hogue is pretty goofy and not like most race holsters. The lock on most slows down your draw little to none so I always have it on and feel very secure. The hogue is slow to unlock so when I used it I had it unlocked more and didn't feel as secure about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moostapha Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 The hogue is pretty goofy and not like most race holsters. The lock on most slows down your draw little to none so I always have it on and feel very secure. That conflicts with my observations. I've watched people just do nothing at unloaded starts and almost rip the holster off the belt trying to draw with the lock on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarge450 Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Never seen the hogue at a match, but even with a race master I am always checking it's locked. Unless it's a prop stage where I have to run with the gun holstered I never start a stage with the holster locked though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscott Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 If you start with the Hogue locked it's simple enough to unlock on the draw by keeping your thumb straight. I used one for a couple of years and never had any issues or even close calls. A little dry fire and you'll have it figured out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moostapha Posted December 17, 2015 Author Share Posted December 17, 2015 Yeah, it's been fine so far. None of the draws have been complicated, and it sits there just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slbrugby Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 I'm in the same boat right now. I have a safariland 578 GLS holster that works great but I saw a decent deal on a used super ghost ultimate holster so I picked that up. Now I'm trying to figure out which holster to use next season. I'll be shooting 3 gun and a little steel challenge. The race holster feels like the holster is not secure - it rocks back in forth a little bit (even when locked), but when it is locked in. I can't get it to come out - I haven't exactly beat it against anything to try to jar it loose though. Kind of wishing I could mode the super ghost holster to work with ELS or GLS to make switching them out easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garmil Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Ittheynare expensive but I don't think there is a quicker way to change holsters on a belt that the guga ribas Ernie hill. The hanger is adjustable up and down and the holster body can come all the way off in seconds while being worn. And slide a different body one. No tools 10-15 seconds total to switch between guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtimelarry Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Sell it and get a Double Alpha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwray Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Sell it and get a Double Alpha.And get the magnetic one so you can hear it click inSent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtchevy841 Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 People on forum telling me to go with the daa rig. I will be new to limited and new to race holster. Reading these comments should I be worried much about the gun falling out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moostapha Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 Mine has not fallen out. I did tilt it a little farther backward so it would feel a bit more confidence inspiring, but I haven't had an issue. The grip is also closer to being parallel with the ground this way, which feels somewhat natural to me. Between this thread and people IRL, it also seems like a lot of people leave the holster locked of they have to move too much before the draw. So, whatever you get, I'd say to make sure you can disable the lock during your draw stroke. There are some that work by a thumb push and others by a finger swipe. Also, I think it was a safariland that I saw that will allow you to pull it straight up for the first half inch of travel to disable a lock that keeps it from rotating forwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theWacoKid Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 People on forum telling me to go with the daa rig. I will be new to limited and new to race holster. Reading these comments should I be worried much about the gun falling out. The gun will not fall out of a locked race master. If the fit of the holster to gun is right it even feels extremely secure unlocked. I had to hand fit my Glocks and get an oversized tongue to hand fit to my particular 2011 grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBunniFuFu Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 I used a hogue for a few matches. I was not impressed. I suggest you sell it and get one if the previously mentioned ones. I currently use a race master. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moostapha Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 How hard is it to change guns on the real ones? I was plenty happy with my other one, but I don't want to have to buy separate holsters for each gun I shoot. This thing takes a few minutes at most to switch between, say, a 2011, an M&P, and a glock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 For the race master you just buy insert blocks for each gun. Cost about $50 each. Takes about 2 min to switch guns. Just 2 screws that are easily accessible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FULLMETAL Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Was worried about my safari land 014 but after a couple 3 gun matches it is solid as long as I remember to always tighten the tension as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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