ddj8052 Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I need to find a new open holster and I would like some recomendations. I am primarilly a Steel Challenge shooter and am curentley using a SafariLand 5012. My problem is that my new open Single stack steel gun will not fit in the holster with the Allchin mount fitted with the Allchin thumb rest. I really like the feel of the thumb rest and would like to use it, but this means a new holster. I see that most makers only offer holsters for widebody guns, so I am trying to find something that works well with a single stack. Nobody locally carries any kind of competition rigs so I will have to order off the internet so if you have suggestions on that I would also appreciate them. Thanks in advance for any help I recieve. Juan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I know the Guga Ribas holster will work with a 1911, but they're expensive and not always available. R, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Old school is Gordon Davis 5" 45 and currently it is Blade Tech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Safariland 10 works well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 CR Speed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddj8052 Posted November 27, 2007 Author Share Posted November 27, 2007 Bart, I did not know that the Ribas holster worked with a single stack. Is there a specific model that is for SS or do you have to modify to make it work? I am really intrested in that holster and if it works I will order one. Tightloop, I did not know that Blade Teach started making Open holsters. Can you please direct me to a link? I looked at there website and all I see are their regular holsters i.e. IDPA and production holsters. I really like their products and currentley use their holster in CDP at Steel Challenge matches. If they are now making open holsters I would love to use them. Again, please give me some more info. Also I have never heard of Gordon Davis any additonal info would be appreciated. Thanks for the help guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
open17 Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Shop around for an old Aluminator. Kind of an erector set holster, it can be configured for almost anything. I think I have a block for one around here somewhere that is for a single stack 1911. I would let it go cheap. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 CR Speed That's the one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 CR Speed my bad...thinking SS not open...Duh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Bart, I did not know that the Ribas holster worked with a single stack. Is there a specific model that is for SS or do you have to modify to make it work? I am really intrested in that holster and if it works I will order one.Tightloop, I did not know that Blade Teach started making Open holsters. Can you please direct me to a link? I looked at there website and all I see are their regular holsters i.e. IDPA and production holsters. I really like their products and currentley use their holster in CDP at Steel Challenge matches. If they are now making open holsters I would love to use them. Again, please give me some more info. Also I have never heard of Gordon Davis any additonal info would be appreciated. Thanks for the help guys. The info that I've seen (on their website) says that the FSH-01 will work with STI/SVI and most 1911 clones. You have to adjust the inserts and the screw on the trigger guard block/lever, but that should be it. I put a 1911 in one of mine and it appeared that it would work fine with the adjustment to the screw on the lever. The only possible issue would be wear on the front of the trigger guard finish from the screw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 The RESCOMP CRSpeed is one of the most versatile holsters out there. It will work with open and limited guns from many makers and provides the extra added security of a muzzle cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 The RESCOMP CRSpeed is one of the most versatile holsters out there. It will work with open and limited guns from many makers and provides the extra added security of a muzzle cup. I've tried the rest. I'll stick with the best. (No rhyme intended.) The CR Speed is the most secure open holster to my liking. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 The RESCOMP CRSpeed is one of the most versatile holsters out there. It will work with open and limited guns from many makers and provides the extra added security of a muzzle cup. Not to be contrary but it sort of makes me wonder. I can only think of two friends that have DQ'd because of dropped guns and both were out of CR Speed holsters. Granted, that might be completely coincidence, but it does give me pause. I got rid of the Safariland 012 I had because even though that has a muzzle cap as well, a bump from behind that hits the magwell can pop the gun out and something similar is possible with the CR. Seems there isn't a perfect mousetrap....yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjb45 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Bart, I had the 012 and hated it. I never felt comfortable or secure with it. The ghost works best for me. The only time I have dropped my gun was when I forgot to lock it and bent over to pick up brass. Bed and chair starts with out the safety on can be dangerous--DQ becuase bumping the gun can cause it to fall out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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