Adamj Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Looked around and cannot find much recent discussion centered on a kydex holster for an open gun. I'm about to put in an order for an Atlas Chaos and would like to have a kydex holster built. I wanted to see if anyone had any extensive experience with one. In my local matches hot reholstering is frequently beneficial. I went from level two retention holstering and I'm nervous about my open gun bouncing out and beating me to my position. So does anyone currently use one that they can recomend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rnlinebacker Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Looked around and cannot find much recent discussion centered on a kydex holster for an open gun. I'm about to put in an order for an Atlas Chaos and would like to have a kydex holster built. I wanted to see if anyone had any extensive experience with one. In my local matches hot reholstering is frequently beneficial. I went from level two retention holstering and I'm nervous about my open gun bouncing out and beating me to my position. So does anyone currently use one that they can recomend?why the Atlas for open minor? Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamj Posted November 10, 2018 Author Share Posted November 10, 2018 I plan on shooting major Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 (edited) I have a kydex open holster a buddy made for me. It's on the aandabooks belt hanger, as bought on ebay. I have the retention turned up pretty tight. I don't know of any true security holsters for an open gun. The Nerd Urn might be the nearest commercially available option. Edited November 10, 2018 by OPENB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve133 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 It's entirely possible that there are other options out there that I've missed, but based on the relatively small amount of research I've done, I agree with OPENB - I think that the Nerd Urn is the only off-the-shelf model I've seen. I'm personally hesitant about holsters without active retention for 3 gun, but I know that their non-Open 3 gun holster is backed up by a pretty decent guarantee - if you DQ because a pistol comes out of the holster, they'll refund your match fee. The product page for the Urn doesn't explicitly state that that same guarantee applies to that model - but if it does, it might be worth looking into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 I see alot of open guys using USPSA open holsters with active retention like Safariland 014, Ghost, DAA, etc. just because there aren't many other options than Nerd. And for the price of the Urn, you can get a great used USPSA holster (~$150). You just won't get much protective coverage around the gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_Seehawer Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Red Hill Tactical has made them in the past, perhaps you could contact them and see what they’ll do for ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 I just sent Robert a text to see if he can make you one for the Chaos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 On 11/9/2018 at 4:17 PM, Adamj said: Looked around and cannot find much recent discussion centered on a kydex holster for an open gun. I'm about to put in an order for an Atlas Chaos and would like to have a kydex holster built. I wanted to see if anyone had any extensive experience with one. In my local matches hot reholstering is frequently beneficial. I went from level two retention holstering and I'm nervous about my open gun bouncing out and beating me to my position. So does anyone currently use one that they can recomend? Robert with Red Hill Tactical says he has a holster for the Chaos in stock.......just FYI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highhope Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 I am using Red Hill Tactical holster, very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamj Posted November 11, 2018 Author Share Posted November 11, 2018 I emailed Robert last week and he was great taking time to answer all my questions. He said that they did have one last holster in stock and no intention of producing anymore due to the difficulty in fitting the wide array of open gun sizes and add-ons. I would jump on it if it wasn't red and green... don't judge. I have a DAA Alpha X for USPSA, but my only hesitation is the difficulty in hot reholstering which I frequently do in my local matches. Although that was in Tac Ops and maybe my stage plans in Open won't require it as often. Thank you for the suggestion of the Urn and I agree that it looks like it might be the best off the shelf choice. I think I might just have to used to running with one hand on the gun. I emailed Weber Tactical and they said they should have an open holster for the Chaos available by the end of the year. I think I'm to wait on that model as I have been impressed with their stuff in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamj Posted July 1, 2019 Author Share Posted July 1, 2019 As an update I just had a guy local to me, FS Tactical, build a kydex holster for my Chaos. Haven't used it in a match, but I've done everything I would and it hasn't budged. Very happy with the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwx40x40 Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Like that thumbscrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Hello: That holster looks good to me. Learn to use and it will be almost as fast as a race holster. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamj Posted July 1, 2019 Author Share Posted July 1, 2019 36 minutes ago, mwx40x40 said: Like that thumbscrew I did too. It makes it easy to torque down on it or loosen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmann Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Not sure if NERD has one or not for an open gun but I run one on my dvc 3 gun and it’s awesome. Got the adjustable studs to play with retention as well and so far, it’s been flawless. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aandabooks Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 I'm looking for a kydex holster for a Czechmate with the stock thumbrest and optic mount configuration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamj Posted July 2, 2019 Author Share Posted July 2, 2019 32 minutes ago, aandabooks said: I'm looking for a kydex holster for a Czechmate with the stock thumbrest and optic mount configuration. The best answer in getting a kydex holster for an open gun seems to be finding someone local or sending the gun off to someone willing to do custom work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamj Posted July 2, 2019 Author Share Posted July 2, 2019 16 hours ago, mattmann said: Not sure if NERD has one or not for an open gun but I run one on my dvc 3 gun and it’s awesome. Got the adjustable studs to play with retention as well and so far, it’s been flawless. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk NERD makes the "URN" holster which is built around and for STI open pistols. I know a guy on YouTube modified one to work for an Atlas Chaos though. Their Coffin holster seems pretty great, but it just seems like you pay a little too much for the cool factor with their stuff. I didn't want to pay that much and then have to cut, heat, and mold it to fit my Chaos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmann Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 NERD makes the "URN" holster which is built around and for STI open pistols. I know a guy on YouTube modified one to work for an Atlas Chaos though. Their Coffin holster seems pretty great, but it just seems like you pay a little too much for the cool factor with their stuff. I didn't want to pay that much and then have to cut, heat, and mold it to fit my Chaos. Fair enough!! I also have a lot of T5 kydex holsters. He actually lives close to me so I pick all mine up. He makes a TON of holsters. Go to his website (he’s also on Instagram) and shoot him an email. I bet he makes one but if he don’t, he will!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rader1812 Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 My ghost "the one" holster worked throughout blue ridge without a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCSBarney Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Nerd one works wonders with my custom open gun. Railed CK arms frame. Can almost too much retention if you crank down the thumb screw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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