Graham Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 The more I shoot my GP, the more I've been interested in getting into some ICORE style matches. Nothing serious, but just wanting to get the GP out more. I thought that Blade Tech was pretty much a standard holster for these games, but couldn't find anything for the 6". (I'm not interested in a leather holster) I'll be using a Wilderness belt. The holsters that are completely open with the end of the barrel sitting on a plug just don't seem to *look* right to me. I was wondering if there was a Smith holster that was in fact a good fit. Any help would be appreciated ! PS What's the deal with brass at these matches - I've heard that you can pick up your own brass... do you mark it or are the games run as 'lost brass' ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Look at the Safiriland holsters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 You can always pickup moonclip brass. Moons are equipment etc. Some matches are lost brass matches, so loose brass stays on the ground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatJones Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Lost brass matches are generally the larger matches where there is a need to get a greater number of people thru the match. Brassing slows down stage reset. At the local level you usually get all your brass back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcfoto Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Lost brass or pick up is up to the local custom. The two ICORE matches I attend, you're more than welcome to pick up your brass. If you're shooting Classic and using speed-loaders we often have folks that will pick up for you (along with your speed-loaders) while you follow the RO to score. As @jcc7x7says, if you are using moon-clips, you pick up your brass with the moon-clips (part of the beauty of using them). I joked with the RO's at Area 1 this year about it. It was a lost-brass match and one jokingly asked me to de-moon after my run (with a tongue firmly planted in his cheek). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted July 9, 2019 Author Share Posted July 9, 2019 Well I checked Safariland and they had nothing. Hmmm. Hopefully someone else will chime in - I'm sure I've read that a certain Smith holster was a good fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perttime Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Graham said: Well I checked Safariland and they had nothing. Hmmm. Hopefully someone else will chime in - I'm sure I've read that a certain Smith holster was a good fit. The holsters for my 4" GP100 are actually L-Frame holsters - but I've been using leather which might be a little more forgiving (?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerMcFadden Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 I know you asked for a kydex holster but a lot of 6” revolver shooters opt for a speed holster. The longer barrel can make draws a bear from a traditional holster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchapman Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 (edited) 12 hours ago, Graham said: Well I checked Safariland and they had nothing. Hmmm. Hopefully someone else will chime in - I'm sure I've read that a certain Smith holster was a good fit. I have and use one of the competition 02 holsters. I use it with my S&W 686, and my 617 and then switch and use it with my Ruger GP100 10 shot 22 and al three work well in that holster. These are all 6 inch guns. Edited July 9, 2019 by mchapman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted July 11, 2019 Author Share Posted July 11, 2019 Everyone, thanks for the replies ! I've contacted Speed Beez to see if they can fix me up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOF Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 I have a Blade Tech holster for my 6-inch GP 100. Works just fine. It's probably 8-9 years old, but I can't believe they stopped making them. The 6-inch GP 100 is very popular in ICORE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted July 13, 2019 Author Share Posted July 13, 2019 Well, this is tougher than I thought ! I'm not a fan of the Safariland holster and Speed Bees isn't answering their phone or email. (And they don't actually list a holster for the 6", they go up to 5") I called Blade Tech today and was told that they've recently relocated and are streamlining their production to cater to the "tactical" crowd - phasing out revolver holsters. Beginning to think a want ad would be a good idea ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perttime Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 (edited) At least some of the kydex holsters at this German shop are in stock: https://www.sportshooter.de/en/equipment/holsters/for_revolver/ I've bought a few holsters from them, and some Höppner und Schuman plastic speedloader holders. Good stuff. They ship to USA, and many other places. https://www.sportshooter.de/en/lieferbeschraenkungen.php Edited July 13, 2019 by perttime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted July 14, 2019 Author Share Posted July 14, 2019 perttime - I think you're on to something - I also have a young German guy working with me right now ! I'll get a translation of the details on Tuesday morning. Thanks for the lead ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perttime Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 For example this one: https://www.sportshooter.de/en/equipment/holsters/for_revolver/hoeppner_und_schumann_speedsec_4_lowrider_2_0.htm A lowride version. They have a black one for 6 inch S&W K, L and N frame available for right hand side, in stock now. Quote S&W K-L-N 6 Zoll, black, righthand Artikelnummer: HSL2-017 Adjustable angle and draw tension. Adjustable for up to 55mm belts. ------------------------------------ or https://www.sportshooter.de/en/equipment/holsters/for_revolver/hoeppner_und_schumann_speedsec_4_doh_iii.htm This one is better translated on the site: Quote S&W 586/686 6" Barrel, black, righthand Artikelnummer: HS33112 Belt attachment: Multilock suitable for belt widths up to 55 mm Can be easily opened and closed for attachment adjustable in height asjustable angle Contains a plastic webs to adapt to the respective belt width suitable for: CR Speed Super-Hi-Torque Range, CR Speed Ultra Belt, Sickinger Competition Belt, Höppner and Schumann Belt System not suitable for: DAA Premium Belt I have not tried these but I bet they would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share Posted July 18, 2019 I ordered from Sportshooter - I'll give an update later, just in case it can help anyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pskys2 Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 11 hours ago, Graham said: I ordered from Sportshooter - I'll give an update later, just in case it can help anyone else. Yep, I picked a GP100 off of the table at the MW Regional, getting a 4" vs 6" though, at my request so I can use it in for CC & IDPA also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perttime Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 12 hours ago, Graham said: I ordered from Sportshooter - I'll give an update later, just in case it can help anyone else. I've always got quick response from them. The rest is up to whatever shipping company is used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelCityShooter Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 On 7/14/2019 at 1:58 AM, Graham said: perttime - I think you're on to something - I also have a young German guy working with me right now ! I'll get a translation of the details on Tuesday morning. Thanks for the lead ! Google Translate does a very good job withe German to English. Give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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