Kydex holster for Edge and Eagle

[RangerTrace]

I received my Eagle last week and should get my Edge by the end of the month. Is there a Kydex holster out there that will fit both of them? The Eagle fits in a Wilson Tactical Assault holster that fits my SS guns. I'm just curious if there is enough flex to fit the full length dust cover on the Edge.

Makers and model #s would be appreciated. The holster will be used for Limited Division in USPSA.

Thanks.

[Scout454]

Get an Edge holster. Both will fit.

[sfinney]

I'm guessing the Edge won't fit most 1911 single tack holsters like your Wilson without some modification - the dustcover really is that much thicker as well as longer.

+1 to getting an Edge holster for both - a Blade-Tech Kydex for an Edge will work just fine for both the Edge and Eagle.

[Seth]

Yep. I use a Blade-Tech DOH for an STI Edge for my Edge and Springfield SS. Its not a carry holster, so I don't mind its not perfect on the SS, but with a few turns of a screw driver there's MORE than enough retention. I can actually flip the holster and shake it and the Springer won't fall out.

[bkeeler]

+1 on the Blade-Tech DOH!

BK

[warpspeed]

I know you said that you wanted a Kydex holster bit for Limited, you can run any of the raceholsters - Ghost, Safariland 012, Limcat, Arredondo, CR Speed.

The Bladetech DOH for an EDGE will work for both.

[kgunz11]

I have the Bladetech holster for the Edge series pistol and have never used it. I bought it to accommodate my STI Tactical 5.0 with the full length light rail for shooting IDPA but have yet to shoot an IDPA match. My Tactical also has a full bull bbl so it's not IDPA legal anyway. I can hook you up with the Bladetech carbon fiber version without the 5 week wait if you're interested.

[RangerTrace]

I have the Bladetech holster for the Edge series pistol and have never used it. I bought it to accommodate my STI Tactical 5.0 with the full length light rail for shooting IDPA but have yet to shoot an IDPA match. My Tactical also has a full bull bbl so it's not IDPA legal anyway. I can hook you up with the Bladetech carbon fiber version without the 5 week wait if you're interested.

Do you happen to be left handed?

The reason I was thinking about a Kydex holster as opposed to a full blown race holster is the same reason I'm buying a limited gun and not an open gun. I'm a cop and I'm trying to keep my competition equipment fairly similar to my everyday work rigs. I read somewhere on here that there may be advantages to using the Kydex anyway because it forces you to get a proper grip from the start. I am certainly open to advise if someone thinks I'm making a mistake with Kydex. I've looked at the CR Speed holsters online and at the matches and they just seem sort of alien to me.

[kgunz11]

Nope, not a lefty, sorry.

[sfinney]

I read somewhere on here that there may be advantages to using the Kydex anyway because it forces you to get a proper grip from the start. I am certainly open to advise if someone thinks I'm making a mistake with Kydex.

With a proper draw <view your video/book of choice>, a Kydex holster won't hurt you at all in most USPSA/IDPA matches. You can still get solid sub 1.2 draws in a match with them, and better yet - I just shot a ten stage match a few weeks ago and to the best of my recollection there may have been 1 stage with a static standing draw fo the first shot anyway. You usually are moving to a position, picking up your gun, moving a prop at major matches it seems like.

Don't let anyone tell you they are a disadvantage. Just practice your draw, and beat all the guys with Race holsters.