Gomar83 Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 I was wondering if I could get any thoughts and or opinions on two different holsters. The Comp Tech Victory Gear (Speed Beez tactical owb holster) and the Blade Tech Pro series Speed rig holster? For a S&W 625/627. I’m wanting to build a rig for shooting USPSA and for at my range at home. The reason I’m not going fora DAA is because my son will shoot this gun from time to time and he isn’t ready for a full out race holster. I currently have a 625JM with a 4” barrel and I plan on getting a 627 next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Allen Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Bladetech will be a little faster with the front cut out, and the Comp-Tac is more “Production legal”. I think the Comp-Tac would be a good solid choice to start, and then you could always transition to a race holster later. That way you have a nice holster for your son to use as he gets used to drawing the gun out slow and steady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 (edited) 59 minutes ago, J_Allen said: Bladetech will be a little faster with the front cut out, and the Comp-Tac is more “Production legal”. I think the Comp-Tac would be a good solid choice to start, and then you could always transition to a race holster later. That way you have a nice holster for your son to use as he gets used to drawing the gun out slow and steady. You're thinking of a different model. This is the one Gomar83 is talking about: https://www.dillonprecision.com/comp-tac-international-uspsa-icore-revolver-competition-holster_8_0_26494.html Edited March 26, 2019 by Carmoney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Allen Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Yep, I was thinking of a different one - didn’t even know this one existed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 I bought this one, and like it. https://www.speedbeez.com/product/speed-beez-outside-waist-band-sw-627-5-inch-tactical-revolver-holster-except-v-comp-trr8-uspsa-legal-speed-rig/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomar83 Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Thank you Mike. Here’s what I’m looking at so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 As I said, I've got the Speed Beez and I like it. Revolver holsters aren't rocket science. Pick which ever one you want, and I'm sure it will work for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincerama Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 18 hours ago, ysrracer said: I bought this one, and like it. https://www.speedbeez.com/product/speed-beez-outside-waist-band-sw-627-5-inch-tactical-revolver-holster-except-v-comp-trr8-uspsa-legal-speed-rig/ I wish I bought that one. I have the closed front N-frame one that I bought from Speed Beez for my 625 4-inch, but have since bought a 5" 627 and it's nose sticks out the front, which is fine except that I'd prefer that the muzzle be covered to prevent damage from bumping into stuff. I think a glued on piece of plastic might work, but your holster seem speedier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincerama Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 (edited) Gomar83, they all look similar. Buy the cheapest one! Then just practice with it. I don't think any of them is worse than any other one. The one I bought has an enclosed front/top so I can't swing the barrel forward until it has cleared the holster completely. I just have to practice with it ... the holster draw is a pretty small part of the game. Edited March 26, 2019 by Vincerama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomar83 Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 Well right now I just have the 625JM with the 4” barrel and if things work out I will hopefully have a 627 next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincerama Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 15 hours ago, Gomar83 said: Well right now I just have the 625JM with the 4” barrel and if things work out I will hopefully have a 627 next year. They will fit the same holsters, since both are N frame revolvers. If you plan to get the performance center 627, it is a five inch barrel so you’d want to get that to also fit your four inch 625. I’m not use if the open front on a five inch holster works fo a four inch gun but the closed holster certainly would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old558 Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 On 3/26/2019 at 7:40 AM, Gomar83 said: Thank you Mike. Here’s what I’m looking at so far. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcfoto Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 I will offer this to the OP: I went with the Blade-tech. After only a couple month's use, the hanger came loose and I lost one of the nuts. Despite the auto-reply promising a response in one business day, after no response and no return call from a voicemail, I gave up and ordered some Chicago screws from Amazon. It's a fine holster and I don't have any other complaints but if you go that way, check the screws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomar83 Posted April 25, 2019 Author Share Posted April 25, 2019 Has anyone ever tried a safariland 014 holster with a smith revolver before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwalia Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Does the comp-tac revolver come in LH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete627 Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 7 hours ago, gwalia said: Does the comp-tac revolver come in LH. Sure ... go to the SpeedBeez link (previously posted) and they allow you to select left or right. https://www.speedbeez.com/product/speed-beez-outside-waist-band-sw-627-5-inch-tactical-revolver-holster-except-v-comp-trr8-uspsa-legal-speed-rig/ If you want a left from the Dillon link I guess you just have to call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwalia Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Never looked at the speedbeez site, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamj Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Speedbeez is a good option. The DAA locks nicely and was my favored option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomar83 Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 I ended up getting a Alpha X and so far with dry fire and shooting at range at home it is proving to be a rather nice holster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 The Speed Beez looks like it's made by Comp Tac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomar83 Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 CompTec informed me that they make most of the holsters for them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatJones Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 I cut the front out of my old production legal Blade Tech and put it on a CR Speed hangar. I'm faster and more consistent with it than my old Double Alpha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomar83 Posted June 8, 2019 Author Share Posted June 8, 2019 That looks beautiful I thought long and hard about purchasing and doing the same thing, but I was looking for a one holster fitting three different guns. A 625 4”, 627 5”, and a 610 6.5”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revoman Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 Consistency with the holster and feeling comfortable with the holster you have is the key. I have tried many holsters and the fastest I found (can' t recall the brand) but it was fast. So fast the revolver wanted to jump out on its own sometimes. So fast is not the key in my opinion but consistency is and speed will come with consistency. So if you are have problems with the draw not coming out and holding up every once in awhile then adjust the position of your holster and make sure you draw the same every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pskys2 Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 10 hours ago, revoman said: Consistency with the holster and feeling comfortable with the holster you have is the key. I have tried many holsters and the fastest I found (can' t recall the brand) but it was fast. So fast the revolver wanted to jump out on its own sometimes. So fast is not the key in my opinion but consistency is and speed will come with consistency. So if you are have problems with the draw not coming out and holding up every once in awhile then adjust the position of your holster and make sure you draw the same every time. Very well said, unless it's Steel Challenge type stuff, I just don't like an open rig anymore. Even in SC I avoid them as I tend to become less aggressive on my draws with a minimalist holster. At the top, every .001 counts though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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