NCShadow2 Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Have a TSO coming, and like all my Double Alpha stuff. Any cons to the TSO Double Alpha X Holster? Reviews VS Other? Also which baseplates? Where did you order magazines? Just want 5 total. I have 27 CZ 75 mags from MecGar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
858 Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 TSO frames are all hand cut so a precise fit might not be possible, it depends on the gun though. If you have a loose fit you can resolve it with a screw in Race Master muzzle support. I run the muzzle support and the holster works very well, the support adds additional security from knocking the gun out. I run Springer extensions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClangClang Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 I have a Guga Ribas holster which I use for the TSO and like it very much. Super smooth release, never gets hung up at all. I have never used the Alpha X though so I can't compare. Mags are basic OEM CZ tubes (available from CZ, Greg Cote, gunmagwarehouse, etc) with CZC basepads and Grams springs/follower from ShootersConnection. I get 21+1 of factory .40 rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEPSTU Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 (edited) I have owned the Guga Ribas and the Alpha X for my TSO. You can def make the Guga fit better that the AX as the Guga can adjust in every way possible. Like already mentioned, the TSO will vary a little because of the hand fitment, so the gun may move a little with the AX. It is a little unsettling to feel the gun move a little while running with it in the holster, but I was assured by DAA that as long as the holster safety is locking the gun in, you have nothing to worry about. (By the way, congrats on the TSO. Did you get to handle/shoot one ahead of time?) Edited May 14, 2018 by BLUEPSTU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlvrDragon50 Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 7 minutes ago, BLUEPSTU said: I have owned the Guga Ribas and the Alpha X for my TSO. You can def make the Guga fit better that the AX as the Guga can adjust in every way possible. Like already mentioned, the TSO will vary a little because of the hand fitment, so the gun may move a little with the AX. It is a little unsettling to feel the gun move a little while running with it in the holster, but I was assured by DAA that as long as the holster safety is locking the gun in, you have nothing to worry about. (By the way, congrats on the TSO. Did you get to handle/shoot one ahead of time?) Which one are you currently using? Leaning towards Alpha X. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCShadow2 Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 Yea, have held many during matches etc. Been on 8 waitlists for the TSO in 40. It's been a month already. 9mm are everywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEPSTU Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 19 hours ago, SlvrDragon50 said: Which one are you currently using? Leaning towards Alpha X. My friend wanted the Guga so I let him buy it. The thing I liked about the Alpha better was that the holster itself seem to lock tighter in place. On the Guga the whole cant/angle of the holster would shift if I did not grab the bun cleanly. Because it is plastic, I didn't feel like I could tighten it any tighter without cracking something. The Alpha seems to be more solid in that aspect. It has not shifted on me at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigsauerfan Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 i use the race master magnetic ,which uses the same internals than the master-X . just be warned that ts's or for that matter tso's are not all equal lol. the trigger guard can be slightly different in thickness from one unit to another...which means,yeah it might rattle a little. for my TS,i ordered the CM insert at first, but the gun was sooo loose in the holster that i've returned it in favor of the sp01 insert. this one,you have a very light sanding to perform to make it fit snuggly . which i did and couldn't now be happier with it. point being, be aware that unless you choose to get the sp01 insert,then work it yourself for a perfect fit, it's likely you may (or not ) have to live with a gun moving around a little once locked. as for the baseplates,i simply made my own custom aluminum baseplates with a set screw so they won't pop out the mags on landing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlvrDragon50 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 4 hours ago, BLUEPSTU said: My friend wanted the Guga so I let him buy it. The thing I liked about the Alpha better was that the holster itself seem to lock tighter in place. On the Guga the whole cant/angle of the holster would shift if I did not grab the bun cleanly. Because it is plastic, I didn't feel like I could tighten it any tighter without cracking something. The Alpha seems to be more solid in that aspect. It has not shifted on me at all. Ah cool, thanks. Planning on uisng S2 which won't have the same problems the TSO has (though I do want to buy a TSO in the future...). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatstroke18 Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 On 5/15/2018 at 10:34 AM, sigsauerfan said: i use the race master magnetic ,which uses the same internals than the master-X . just be warned that ts's or for that matter tso's are not all equal lol. the trigger guard can be slightly different in thickness from one unit to another...which means,yeah it might rattle a little. for my TS,i ordered the CM insert at first, but the gun was sooo loose in the holster that i've returned it in favor of the sp01 insert. this one,you have a very light sanding to perform to make it fit snuggly . which i did and couldn't now be happier with it. point being, be aware that unless you choose to get the sp01 insert,then work it yourself for a perfect fit, it's likely you may (or not ) have to live with a gun moving around a little once locked. as for the baseplates,i simply made my own custom aluminum baseplates with a set screw so they won't pop out the mags on landing. So would you get the Sp01 insert right out fo the game and work it to fit. On Double Alphas site I have the TSO with frame #2 (which is the actual TSO block). I am assuming the SP01's block is tighter than that of the TSO or the CM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regor Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 6 hours ago, Heatstroke18 said: So would you get the Sp01 insert right out fo the game and work it to fit. On Double Alphas site I have the TSO with frame #2 (which is the actual TSO block). I am assuming the SP01's block is tighter than that of the TSO or the CM. My TSO has the trigger guard shape that goes with the "TSO" insert and it is a great fit. There is no side to side play. The Alpha-X locks very firm so I don't feel the need to get the barrel rest or thigh pad for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fasthenk65 Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Tried Alpha-X but don't like ' open holsters', I stick to my RHT holster which is perfect!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatstroke18 Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Are you selling an alpha x? Hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCShadow2 Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 I have a like new insert to sell in classifieds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoneface86 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 FYI the TSO comes from Cz with 2 different style Trigger guards. The TSO comes with thin narrow trigger guard or the thicker squarer Trigger guard that’s on the Checkmate. DAA shows you a diagram comparing them that way you know which insert to buy with there race master Holster . It’s the luck of the draw which one you get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncie21 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 9 minutes ago, Stoneface86 said: DAA shows you a diagram comparing them that way you know which insert to buy with there race master Holster . It’s the luck of the draw which one you get ^^ Definitely check the picture. CZ has changed trigger guard design on TSO and CM, so it's a wash which design you'll actually get. Latest pictures I have seen from TSO is that they went back to the older TS design, which has thicker trigger guard. I purposely shopped around when buying my pistols to ensure I could use them all with the same holster. BTW, I use the older Alpha (not the Alpha X) with magnetic insert and no barrel support. Works well for me, but I wouldn't be running from A to B with the pistol in the holster. One thing about this design holster (likely most race holsters that retain the pistol via the trigger guard) if for some reason you holster without the safety on, there's a chance the holster can catch the trigger, resulting in an AD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoneface86 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Thanks for the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatstroke18 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 I agree with the running. Once the buzzer goes off the pistol is drawn. I feel a lot more comfortable running with a pistol in my hand rather than in my holster. Even the RHT one I’m currently using. Aslo i have looked at the pictures and matched it up but i have read on ads on this forum and others that they bought the correct insert for the trigger guard of their pistol but it still didn’t have a good fit and was all loosie goosie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 I ordered one last night for my TSO. By their picture guideline I ordered the Czechmate insert. We'll see..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncie21 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 2 hours ago, rowdyb said: I ordered one last night for my TSO. By their picture guideline I ordered the Czechmate insert. We'll see..... Sounds like you have a newer TSO. Not sure why, but TS, TSO and CM are coming with the thicker trigger guard. Wonder if it's cost savings or Scoda's are getting scarce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheby Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Can anybody post some pictures of the Red Hill holster with TSO with the thumb rest? I am using the DAA right now but thinking of trying the kydex to match my Production rig. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 I am very happy with my alpha x holster. So much so I will order a Shadow 2 insert to be used for IPSC production the couple times a year I shoot that game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdelawder Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Got my Alpha X last week. Matched it up with the pictures from double alpha's website, my insert needed ( and purchased) matched the TSO photo. Fit is good, have only practiced dry fire draws, but I think I am going to like it. Will follow up after I shoot a match with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEPSTU Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 3 hours ago, rowdyb said: I am very happy with my alpha x holster. So much so I will order a Shadow 2 insert to be used for IPSC production the couple times a year I shoot that game. I like mine so much for my TSO and I ordered an insert for my Atlas Titan. I just got it in and it has a little snag or it is too tight when I try to draw. If I hold the front of the belt with my left hand when I draw with my right hand it eliminates the problem. I def can't draw the Titan in the same manner as I draw the TSO. It seems like there is a little too much movement of the belt when drawing the Titan. (Never had this problem with the TSO) I am wondering if getting a thigh pad for the holster, to use with the Titan, will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George16 Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 10 hours ago, cheby said: Can anybody post some pictures of the Red Hill holster with TSO with the thumb rest? I am using the DAA right now but thinking of trying the kydex to match my Production rig. Thanks Here are some pictures of my TSO with the stock thumbrest using my RHT holster. I also have a DAA racemaster holster when I use my TSO with the larger Advance Ratio thumb rest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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