adamge Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 On 3/18/2018 at 6:51 AM, Megarms said: This may be a dumb question, but I am hoping that someone can chime in to help me. I only shoot 3 gun and do not shoot USPSA or IPSC at this point (I may try in the future). I ran into some guys at a 3 gun match yesterday and they were both using the Double Alpha Race Master holster. They highly recommended it, but I do not see many other 3 gun shooters using this type of holster. Can anyone offer some insight as to why the Race Master or the Alpha X would or would not be a good choice for 3 gun? The only thing I can think of is that it might be possible for the pistol to become un-holstered or full of dirt/mud when rolling around on the ground. Thank you for any help/advice. I've been using my Race Master in 3gun, since I started in 3gun 5 years ago. It works pretty awesome, I'm very happy with it. On a stage that starts with pistol, it is a race holster so it is the fastest possible solution. On a stage that starts with another gun, or movement, I start with the lock engaged, so it is a level 2 retention holster. And it has a very fast and natural retention release, again making it a very fast and very secure solution. The Alpha X is basically the same thing as a Race Master. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcazes Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 4 hours ago, cs62 said: Awesome rig as well as an awesome Atlas blaster! thanks! 3 hours ago, Rptstoy1 said: Does the PT evo grip fit like a glove in the PT block option without having to file anything? I got a Chaos and had to file the PT block on the RM and Limcat holster too. dropped right in. i didnt file anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rptstoy1 Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipollini Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 I think the two best additions to the Alpha X holster are the new thigh pad and more importantly for me is the extended ball joint which lets me position the holster further out from my thigh. The guys at DAA really listen to their customers !! https://www.doublealpha.biz/alpha-x-extended-ball-joint-rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcazes Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 On 3/27/2018 at 8:09 PM, zipollini said: I think the two best additions to the Alpha X holster are the new thigh pad and more importantly for me is the extended ball joint which lets me position the holster further out from my thigh. The guys at DAA really listen to their customers !! https://www.doublealpha.biz/alpha-x-extended-ball-joint-rod i thought about the longer rod but i was curious if it would put it farther than the 2" allowed in the rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Just now, tcazes said: i thought about the longer rod but i was curious if it would put it farther than the 2" allowed in the rules. Standard rod seems like plenty. With it I can easily adjust it to where my gun is well outside 2”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcazes Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 4 hours ago, Sarge said: Standard rod seems like plenty. With it I can easily adjust it to where my gun is well outside 2”. exactly my point. i cant imagine need the longer one...and still being legal anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipollini Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Distance from my STI DVC open gun grip to inside of belt is exactly 2" per USPSA rules using the extended ball joint rod. I love the extra thumb clearance it gives me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 1 hour ago, zipollini said: Distance from my STI DVC open gun grip to inside of belt is exactly 2" per USPSA rules 1 hour ago, zipollini said: As is mine with the standard rod with plenty of length to spare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luck2011 Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 I have the racer and the X . At first I did not like the X had a lot of snagging and it just wasn't very smooth but after a little work on my insert block and practice time with it I love it. It's very sturdy and has an endless amount of movement for adjusting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooke Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 14 hours ago, Luck2011 said: I have the racer and the X . At first I did not like the X had a lot of snagging and it just wasn't very smooth but after a little work on my insert block and practice time with it I love it. It's very sturdy and has an endless amount of movement for adjusting. I agree with this. Actually I had to do a little custom fitting for my Shadow 2. Most of it was on the width of the channel. DAA had already nibbled on the lock grove but I had to remove a little more material. Its slick as a whistle now. Love this thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luck2011 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Same with the Tanfoglio Limited I had to make the channel wider (by a good bit) mainly at the bottom but now it's a smooth as butter or maybe it's now greasy .... I don't know but I like it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozy Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Forgive the elementary question ,but does it make any sense to use the alpha X with a limited ? and if not ,why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furrly Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Great holster, Use one myself for limited, would not switch to anything else.. My personal take on it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
858 Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 On 3/27/2018 at 6:09 PM, zipollini said: I think the two best additions to the Alpha X holster are the new thigh pad and more importantly for me is the extended ball joint which lets me position the holster further out from my thigh. The guys at DAA really listen to their customers !! https://www.doublealpha.biz/alpha-x-extended-ball-joint-rod Does anyone have the thigh pad in stock in the US? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trinimon Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 You guys make me want to get an Alpha-X for my Classic rig or maybe this will be my primary and my current RaceMaster will be my Classic rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
858 Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 On 4/10/2018 at 9:23 PM, 858 said: Does anyone have the thigh pad in stock in the US? DAA has the Alpha-X thigh pad in stock. I ordered one a few weeks ago and have begun using it. It makes a decent difference and is worth the additional cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennJeep1618 Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 1 minute ago, 858 said: DAA has the Alpha-X thigh pad in stock. I ordered one a few weeks ago and have begun using it. It makes a decent difference and is worth the additional cost. I bought one as well. I put it on and I'm not sure how I feel about it. I may end up having to adjust the holster before using it in a match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
858 Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Just now, TennJeep1618 said: I bought one as well. I put it on and I'm not sure how I feel about it. I may end up having to adjust the holster before using it in a match. What pistol are you shooting? What adjustment do you need to make? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennJeep1618 Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 1 minute ago, 858 said: What pistol are you shooting? What adjustment do you need to make? A 2011. The thigh pad pushes the bottom of the holster out, which angles the grip toward my body. I may have to just adjust the holster where the gun is more vertical, like it was before the thigh pad. Granted, I'm in the middle of moving, so I haven't had time to even dry fire with the thigh pad on. It may not be an issue at all, but it definitely changes the vertical angle of the holster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
858 Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 1 minute ago, TennJeep1618 said: A 2011. The thigh pad pushes the bottom of the holster out, which angles the grip toward my body. I may have to just adjust the holster where the gun is more vertical, like it was before the thigh pad. Granted, I'm in the middle of moving, so I haven't had time to even dry fire with the thigh pad on. It may not be an issue at all, but it definitely changes the vertical angle of the holster. Bigger shooters are probably going to be more sensitive to what you're describing. In my case I didn't need any further adjustments but I've been tinkering with various spacers for a couple of months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlvrDragon50 Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Bought an Alpha X as well. I'll see if I need to get the thigh pad + muzzle rest. Planning on using it for 3 gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeattleDude Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DClass Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 I love mine money well spent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrashDodson Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 I just got the thigh pad. Two practice sessions with it. Not sure I can tell a difference, but I dont notice it so maybe that means its working? I bought it just because, not really to diagnose any issue I was having. I imagine it makes the holster a little more stable. I have not tested it seated to see if it adds anything from that position. If I was running an alphax in 3gun I would want the muzzle support. I knocked my pistol out twice running a race master with my shotgun stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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