Got a Safariland discount card. What to buy from scratch?

[bluebird]

Hello everyone!

I've been a lurker on this forum for a while but I've taken the competition safety course a few months ago and I'm finally going to gear up for my first competition!

I've received a 40% off Safariland discount card (up to $400 off if I spend a maximum of $1000) and I'd like to get the most out of it - a USPSA production class rig, MAYBE a 3-gun rig too.

If you would kindly look over my shopping list mentioned below that'd be highly appreciated!

Being in CA the chance of me participating in 3-gun in the next year is highly unlikely - but maybe it's not a bad idea to maximize the discount? Of course if I don't max it out then I can always use the money on something else (or save up, etc.).

I plan to gear up for the following guns: Glock 19 Gen 4 and/or Glock 34 Gen 4

The following is a shopping list I've compiled so far (before the 40% discount):

Model 032 ELS Competition Belt 1.75" (45 mm): $56

Model 030 Competition Underbelt, Loop Liner: $19

Model 771 Open Front Single Magazine Pouch (with ELS 34 and ELS 35 Fork and Receiver): $34x5 = $170

Model 5198 Open Top Concealment Paddle/Belt Loop Holster with Detent for Glock 19: $39

Model 5198 Open Top Concealment Paddle/Belt Loop Holster with Detent for Glock 34: $39 <-- maybe it'll fit the G19 too?

USPSA Kit $96x2 = 192 <-- maybe I'll be frugal and buy just one and take the whole thing apart when I change guns?

014 ELS Kit $55x2 = $110 <-- same as above

Extra (for 3-gun?):

Model 774 Rifle Magazine Pouch: $35.5

Model 085 Shotgun Shell Carrier: $30

Model 086 - 8 Shotgun Shell Holder: $113x2 = $226

Would there be things (non-belt related gear) that I should get instead of spending the money on the extra stuff above?

I apologize if the whole thread was a bit long to read. Thank you for your time!

Edited April 3, 2016 by bluebird

[Rob1125]

I would consider buying the holster with the USPSA kit pre-installed. The 5197 and the 5198 are the same holster if I remember correctly. Safariland offers the 5197 with the kit. The part number for your Glock 34 is 5197-683-411-USPSA for right hand and 5197-683-412-USPSA for left hand. The price according to Safariland's website is $120. I would just get one and swap the holsters back and forth when I wanted to change.

if you do not already have a shooting bag, I would look at getting one of those instead of the extra 3 gun gear at this time.

[Thaunk]

I wouldn't buy their shotgun shell holders. There are quite a few places that offer similar products at a much more competitive price. TacCom is who I used but there's also CarbonArms and Invictus as well. Otherwise it's an exceedingly similar list to mine.

[bluebird]

I would consider buying the holster with the USPSA kit pre-installed. The 5197 and the 5198 are the same holster if I remember correctly. Safariland offers the 5197 with the kit. The part number for your Glock 34 is 5197-683-411-USPSA for right hand and 5197-683-412-USPSA for left hand. The price according to Safariland's website is $120. I would just get one and swap the holsters back and forth when I wanted to change.

if you do not already have a shooting bag, I would look at getting one of those instead of the extra 3 gun gear at this time.

Thanks for the 5197 Tip! I did not know they existed (It's a bit challenging to scroll through so many products on their website).

I've had the following bag for years. Would that work fine?

http://www.opticsplanet.com/eagle-industries-police-officer-equipment-bag-le.html

Is there anything else I should get from them? Or am I probably G2G at this point?

Thanks for answering all my newbie questions

I wouldn't buy their shotgun shell holders. There are quite a few places that offer similar products at a much more competitive price. TacCom is who I used but there's also CarbonArms and Invictus as well. Otherwise it's an exceedingly similar list to mine.

I looked at the websites and it seems that after the Safariland discount they are all priced similarly. The prices I'm showing is before discount.

Just wondering, are the quad-load shotshell holders like the Safariland 086 limited to open only or is it also allowed in the tactical division?

[Rob1125]

Any bag will work. Just remember the bigger the bag, the more stuff you end up putting in it!

The 086 loaders are legal in any of the division's I am familiar with. They are not restricted to open class.