midvalleyshooter Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 (edited) I am wondering if the Blade Tech injection Molded holster works well for action pistol games? http://www.blade-tech.com/product.php?productid=815 Is it legal for IDPA and USPSA's single stack class? Thanks, MVS Edited November 17, 2005 by midvalleyshooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Looks like a good one to me. IDPA legal will be good for SS class in USPSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdragon Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Call Bobby at Blade Tech, He can let you know! Ivan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBF Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 I just bought one of the Blade Tech injection molded holsters for my G17. It compares favorably with the Uncle Mikes injection molded holster I have for my SS1911. Both of these beat the living snot out of anything Fobus. Travis F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdragon Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 YUP! Ivan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rising Sight Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 I use the dropped and offset model for my 1911. They are a very good quality holster and work great for USPSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 I use the dropped and offset model for my 1911. They are a very good quality holster and work great for USPSA. It wont work for IDPA but its my very most favorite of all of the assorted non race holsters I have in my big ole castoff box....All except the DOH that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midvalleyshooter Posted November 17, 2005 Author Share Posted November 17, 2005 Thanks for the feed back, I will give blade tech a call. MVS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactustactical Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Out of all of the under $20 kydex / polymer holsters, (Fobus, Uncle Mikes, Blade Tech), the Blade Tech is of the best quality. They come in both belt loop and paddle styles. The injection moulded style is not of the same quality as the standard Blade Tech kydex, but they are $40 cheaper. We are selling probably 50-60 of these holsters weekly with almost no negative feedback, which is amazing when you are dealing with people and holsters. Blade Tech also is producing an under $20 injection moulded double magazine in Tek Lok belt style. They are making them for Glocks, Sigs, 1911's and Beretta's so far. These are real nice and about $40 cheaper that their standard mag pouch. We started carrying these about 3 months ago and are getting nice feedback also. If you like the Tek Lok style, these are nice options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD45 Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 I don't know how much shipping will cost but the website link in the first post is selling the belt holster and double mag pouches for $14.95 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chp5 Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 The Bladetechs hold the gun tighter to the body than the UM's holster - which I don't like for competition. The Bladetechs do have a taller sight channel that works with taller after market sights - which the UM holster does not have. I know the UM are no longer legal for IDPA, but believe the Bladetechs are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XD Niner Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 The ad says that it is IDPA legal so you can bet it is USPSA legal too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAZZ Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 After reading the previous posts, I can see that I will be in the minority for saying this, but... I felt that the quality of the INJECTION molded Blade Tech holster that I purchased for a 1911 was awful. Very flimsy and fragile-about on par with a Fobus. I prefer an Uncle Mike's kydex holster over the B.T., as the Kydex feels much thicker, and more like a sheet-formed kydex holster. That being said, I have a number of other sheet-formed Blade Tech holsters, such as the DOH, and I love them--exceptional quality. For the $, the U.M. is hard to beat IMHO. As for IDPA legal, I have seen a number of shooters easily and successfuly build up the front of the holster with epoxy over thin metal rods, bringing the front up to the legal height. Legal mod?--Idunno, I don't shoot IDPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Jones Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 I have a number of other sheet-formed Blade Tech holsters, such as the DOH, and I love them--exceptional quality. Is the belt loop piece on your DOH kydex or injection molded? I just bought a DOH and the holster is great, however the belt loop piece is injected molded and it has a noticeable amount of flex on the draw. I'm tempted to get a piece of sheet kydex and make my own replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAZZ Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 It is sheet kydex and just as sturdy as the rest of the holster.--On both of the DOHs I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genghis Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 I am very happy with my Blade Tech injection molded holster. I borrowed a Kydex one and shot with it in Area 4. Don't look at my scores as a reflection on the holster. They sell the molded holster for under $20, or a "Combo Pak Special" with a double mag pouch for under $40. I use mine in both USPSA and IDPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Jones Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Interesting, I just called Blade-tech and they told me they switched to injection molding on the DOH belt loop a while back. They did say they would make me one from kydex and get it shipped out next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dino Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 I did ask Bobby @ Blade-Tech today about the injection molded models and IDPA approval and he indicated to me that if you use a THIN belt they're not, but if you use a THICK belt, they are ! What's-up with that? Rigidity? I'm quite curious; thanks. Regards, Dino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 That proabably because in IDPA you cant have light between belt and holster. With platic holsters the belt loops are rigid so a thin belt will leave room for light where a thick one wont. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactustactical Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Vlad is correct. The inconsistency has to do with IDPA's rather unique way of determining whether a holster is OK or not. Viewed from the front, if there is light between the holster and shooter body, the holster is no-good. If there is no light, everything is kosher. So, if you use a good sturdy belt like the Wilderness Instructor belts or similiar, the belt is thicker and eliminates the daylight as opposed to using a thin leather dress belt. Some have also taken to using hair dryers, heating the holster material and making the loop thinner to eliminate potential daylight. What this has to do with "tacticalability" you would have to discuss with Bill Wilson and his group that came up with the rules. Overall thought, the injection moulded holsters seem to fit the new rules interpretation of what is a "legal" holster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dino Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Vlad is correct. The inconsistency has to do with IDPA's rather unique way of determining whether a holster is OK or not. Viewed from the front, if there is light between the holster and shooter body, the holster is no-good. If there is no light, everything is kosher. So, if you use a good sturdy belt like the Wilderness Instructor belts or similiar, the belt is thicker and eliminates the daylight as opposed to using a thin leather dress belt. Some have also taken to using hair dryers, heating the holster material and making the loop thinner to eliminate potential daylight. What this has to do with "tacticalability" you would have to discuss with Bill Wilson and his group that came up with the rules. Overall thought, the injection moulded holsters seem to fit the new rules interpretation of what is a "legal" holster. Ay Carumba ! Thank you. I will have to reserve a few hours to thouroughly read the IDPA Rulebook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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