Stafford Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 So far, I've competed with a regular belt and kydex belt holster. Running my Glock 17 and M&P 3.6 in Limited Minor and now Production. Everyone tells me to get a belt, but I decided to wait until I picked a competition pistol. Now, I've ordered a Shadow 2. I've looked at two complete rigs. One is $200 and should do the job. The other is $300 and should be better. The person I spoke with at Stoeger Pro Shop said that either would work but that the more expensive option is a stiffer belt, and the holster is more adjustable and firm, and that the Blade Tech holster option was his preference for a Shadow 2. Option 1 $197.95 - USPSA Essentials Holster, CR Speed Belt, and Mag Pouch Rig with two extra pouches added for Production Class - https://benstoegerproshop.com/uspsa-essentials-holster-belt-mag-pouch-rig/ Option 2 $302.95 - BSPS Boss DOH holster, Ghost mag pouches, and DAA belt with Blade Tech holster option https://benstoegerproshop.com/bsps-boss-doh-holster-5-x-ghost-magazine-pouches-double-alpha-academy-daa-belt-deal/ I don't know that either will make one bit of difference in my time or scores. But if option 2 is really that much better, let me know what you think.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intheshaw1 Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 The second option has a drop for the holster. I'm a tall guy and just got a drop for my holster this year and it made draws a lot easier with my long arms. I think it all comes down to what you want to spend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davsco Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 just beware there are limitations on drop holsters (at least in production and CO) - heel of butt of gun must be above the belt. with the bladetech DOH, you can remove and replace the drop piece as needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broadside72 Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 The drop and the 2 extra mag pouches basically make up that price difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HCH Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 I think you would be better served with the more expensive option. The boss hanger will support the heavier pistol better. That being said, I use(d) a comp tac DOH for a good while in Limited with a Para and still use it for SS. It works pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mveto Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 I’d choose option 2 as well, having a stiffer belt with a heavy gun and 5 mags will serve you better. It’s amazing how much a weak belt will flex and how uncomfortable it will be with a heavy gun and mags on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broadside72 Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 9 minutes ago, mveto said: I’d choose option 2 as well, having a stiffer belt with a heavy gun and 5 mags will serve you better. It’s amazing how much a weak belt will flex and how uncomfortable it will be with a heavy gun and mags on it. I've used a CR Speed belt with an all steel 1911 govt with a drop hanger and it works just fine. They are pretty stiff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClangClang Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Go for option 2. The Comptac holster included in Option 1 is a fine holster (it's what I have on my 3gun belt) but the included drop/offset hanger from CompTac is objectively horrible and universally hated. It points the gun inward directly at your thigh. That alone is reason to ditch it, not to mention it's a strange angle to draw from. You'll eventually spend $50 to upgrade it to the BOSS hanger anyway. Option 2 is a much better value, even though it's more money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superlifer03 Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 I just got a Black Scorpion holster and Black Scorpion metal hanger and I love it. They are very inexpensive compared to other holster/hangers. I have it on a DAA belt (by far the stiffest) and I run DAA mag pouches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 I started with a DOH and hated it. Went with the BOSS rig and loved it. Much better adjustability and more secure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVC Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Both are quality components and DAA is indeed the stiffest (and thickest - don't count on being able to use Tek-Lock on DAA premium belt). The price difference is primarily from two items (as broadside72 pointed out above) - two extra magazine pouches and the BOSS hanger. Belt and holsters are very comparable and are all high quality options. Personally, I wouldn't shoot low capacity division without at least 5 pouches. I used to shoot L10 (live in CA) for two years and having 5 pouches was necessary. I had 6 magazines, five on the belt and a Barney. I would load the first round from the Barney, then insert the last magazine, leaving 4 on the belt. On extra-nasty stages I would put Barney into the vacated last pouch, just in case. At least once I had to use it - fumbled one reload and a good stage plan called for 4 reloads to begin with. If you just have 3 pouches, you will always have to have two extra magazines in the pocket, one for Barney and one to load initially. Too much hassle to save a few bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stafford Posted December 24, 2019 Author Share Posted December 24, 2019 In this case, the comparison is the Essentials rig with 2 extra pouches vs. the BSPS Boss/DAA rig which comes with 5. The price I quoted for the Essentials includes the cost of the 2 extra pouches. If the Essentials rig will work, then I’ll save $100. If the BSPS rig is clearly better due to the Boss hanger, then I’ll get it. Will probably purchase later this week as my Shadow 2 is due to arrive at my FFL in two days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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