chadxr650 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Can anyone tell me from experience which is a better set up for single stack? I like how versitile both are the price is about the same adjustments on the safari rig seem to be much more simple but the boss seems to be more universal...please help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadxr650 Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 Damn auto correct safariland!! Please don't crucify me grammar nazis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Mitch Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I don't exactly what you are asking, but the Boss holster hanger is badass. I will be converting my Limited rig to it, and build up a single-stack setup starting with a Boss hanger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Hello: I think the USPSA kit is more adjustable. It uses a ball and a slide rail. You will have to make a plate to mount other types of holsters besides a Safariland's own holsters. I don't own a Boss but have seen quite a few of them here. You get more adjustment with the Safariland. You can turn your single stack rig into a dropped/offset holster for limited 10 by just loosening 3 screws. I am still playing with the Safariland rig right now for single stack. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadxr650 Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 Yes I'm sorry I was typing and doing other things so my question came off kinda awkward. But I'm trying to decide between safariland uspsa rig or the Boss rig that attaches to your holster to make the necessary adjustments to make comfortable and fast draws. Dr. Mitch hopefully that makes sense. Aircooled I kinda felt the same way so have you made a adapter plate for the uspsa rig? I was curious since I currently run a bladetech obviously it will bolt up to a boss rig but not a safari rig. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete627 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Wow ... it has been a while ... but I am pretty sure a Comp-Tac International holster will (also) bolt up directly to the Safariland USPSA kit (and other Safariland stuff). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aandabooks Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Since you don't have a Safariland holster and the mounting system would be a problem to adapt, I would go with the Boss system. We have several people at my club run a version of the Boss holster and they all run in straight up and down. I'm not sure the ability to cant a full pouch holster more than a little off of straight up and down is too much of a benefit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadxr650 Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 I'm a bigger gentleman so I've got some wiggle room my bladetech is right into my muffin tops and I seen Rob L at nationals last year his looks pretty comfy both rigs push out and and I can rotate each of them slightly I just want to get some opinions on these rigs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aandabooks Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Look at the pic in my avatar. That is my son's rig and it is still 1/4" away from being at the limit. He doesn't deal with the muffintop issue like I do and I wear the same hanger with the same 1/2" spacers and it feels like the gun is hanging way off my side. I know my draw got a bit faster and smoother once I started running a hanger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glassblower Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I run a BOSS for my S&W M&P in production and I have one that I use for 2011 in multi-gun. Works great in both situations. I have some Safari gear and like the interchangeability but the different holster adapters drive me nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chutist Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) I've run Safariland in the past, it's good stuff. But after looking at how many people at the Nationals were running BladeTech, I decided to give that a try. The "DOH" was not bad, but my thumb hit the drop piece, so I added the "BOSS" hanger. I like it better than the DOH but I could run either... In the end, I don't think there's a clear "winner". I'd try the BladeTech and if you don't like it you could move it along in the classifieds here pretty easy. Edited January 22, 2016 by Chutist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadxr650 Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) Chutist that was a huge help definitely makes sense thanks for your help I do believe that going with the boss should be fine I really like the safariland but the lack of universal adapter plates to bladetech makes sense and I can see wear both of these are very close competition based on what I take from everyone and what I've researched the safari has a lot more adjustable functions and that's nice but lacks the ability to adapt to multiple holsters the boss is very universal and has good adjustment. I feel if I buy the safari I could end up needing a new holster or fabrication to use with my blade tech I do believe the safari is a better product but not nessary for me at this point in my shooting career as much as I want the safari it's just to risky to take a shot on to buy! Thanks to all who posted it's been a great help! Edited January 22, 2016 by chadxr650 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadxr650 Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 Makes perfect sense I think this made the most sense and gives valid points thanks a lot! For your non biased opinion! Have a great day! I've run Safariland in the past, it's good stuff. But after looking at how many people at the Nationals were running BladeTech, I decided to give that a try. The "DOH" was not bad, but my thumb hit the drop piece, so I added the "BOSS" hanger. I like it better than the DOH but I could run either... In the end, I don't think there's a clear "winner". I'd try the BladeTech and if you don't like it you could move it along in the classifieds here pretty easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadxr650 Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 That looks very good I like it! Look at the pic in my avatar. That is my son's rig and it is still 1/4" away from being at the limit. He doesn't deal with the muffintop issue like I do and I wear the same hanger with the same 1/2" spacers and it feels like the gun is hanging way off my side. I know my draw got a bit faster and smoother once I started running a hanger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadxr650 Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 Yes this is what I was afraid of really makes it a tough decision the safari seems to be far more superior technically and for a open or limited rig later on a quick change so I'm on the fence I mite just go with the boss to make it simple now to adapt to my bladetech and like someone else suggested if I want to change post it on the classifieds. Thanks I appreciated your response very helpful! Hello: I think the USPSA kit is more adjustable. It uses a ball and a slide rail. You will have to make a plate to mount other types of holsters besides a Safariland's own holsters. I don't own a Boss but have seen quite a few of them here. You get more adjustment with the Safariland. You can turn your single stack rig into a dropped/offset holster for limited 10 by just loosening 3 screws. I am still playing with the Safariland rig right now for single stack. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Merged threads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadxr650 Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 Thanks I didn't know you could do that I screwed it all up! Lol Merged threads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Thanks I didn't know you could do that I screwed it all up! Lol Merged threads YW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 These threads might give you some more to think about.. http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=110398&hl=+what%20+competition%20+holster&page=1 http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=110932&hl=what%20competition%20holster&page=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Hello: This is what I am working with right now for single stack holster setups. Holster is Blade Tech with 1 1/2" belt mount with 3/4" spacers and new holes drilled/countersunk in mount. The other is the USPSA kit with an aluminum plate I made up. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadxr650 Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 Yes that's a good poll I always enjoy seeing the good and bad I'm a fikel person like that very lots of interesting information I see! These threads might give you some more to think about.. http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=110398&hl=+what%20+competition%20+holster&page=1 http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=110932&hl=what%20competition%20holster&page=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadxr650 Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) I do like the ease of adjustment with the safari it looks quick and simple the boss looks like it could dig into your thigh with the flat side on kneeling stages plus you have to take it apart to raise and lower it. what holster are you using with the safariland rig? And do you have any pics I can see? Hello: I think the USPSA kit is more adjustable. It uses a ball and a slide rail. You will have to make a plate to mount other types of holsters besides a Safariland's own holsters. I don't own a Boss but have seen quite a few of them here. You get more adjustment with the Safariland. You can turn your single stack rig into a dropped/offset holster for limited 10 by just loosening 3 screws. I am still playing with the Safariland rig right now for single stack. Thanks, Eric Edited January 22, 2016 by chadxr650 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I do like the ease of adjustment with the safari it looks quick and simple the boss looks like it could dig into your thigh with the flat side on kneeling stages plus you have to take it apart to raise and lower it. what holster are you using with the safariland rig? And do you have any pics I can see? Hello: I think the USPSA kit is more adjustable. It uses a ball and a slide rail. You will have to make a plate to mount other types of holsters besides a Safariland's own holsters. I don't own a Boss but have seen quite a few of them here. You get more adjustment with the Safariland. You can turn your single stack rig into a dropped/offset holster for limited 10 by just loosening 3 screws. I am still playing with the Safariland rig right now for single stack. Thanks, Eric Hello: I posted a pic above of what I am trying out. The Safariland has a round leg support/protector. I am using a Blade Tech and a Safariland 5198. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadxr650 Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) So that aluminum plate works with your blade tech then? Cause I have a blade tech also and I'm going to have to do the same which isn't a bad thing I just want to have a good solid rig to make faster cleaner draws! Good stuff I like the thought put into it! I wouldn't mind seeing a pic of the blade tech mounted on their either it would be the fist pic ever seen of one! Hello: This is what I am working with right now for single stack holster setups. Holster is Blade Tech with 1 1/2" belt mount with 3/4" spacers and new holes drilled/countersunk in mount. The other is the USPSA kit with an aluminum plate I made up. Thanks, Eric Edited January 22, 2016 by chadxr650 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadxr650 Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) Thanks! Edited January 22, 2016 by chadxr650 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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