Seth Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Yep. I solved a non- problem. I am trying the DOH for a while and decided that I REALLY wanted it to be completely lockable for between stages. No sense in running the risk of dropping the gun while RO'ing, picking up steel or just eating lunch. A few minutes on McMaster's website and I found my solution. I drilled the holster and the tab out to match the pin diameter, and that's it. 100% locking, 1 second to unlock before I go to the line. Solved a non-problem. Lucky me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singlestack Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 5.2.5.3 Unless specified in the written stage briefing, or unless required by a Range Officer, the position of holsters and allied equipment must not be moved or changed by a competitor during a match. If a retaining strap is attached to a holster or magazine pouch, it must be applied or closed prior to issuance of the “Standby” command. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM262 Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 5.2.5.3 Unless specified in the written stage briefing, or unless requiredby a Range Officer, the position of holsters and allied equipment must not be moved or changed by a competitor during a match. If a retaining strap is attached to a holster or magazine pouch, it must be applied or closed prior to issuance of the “Standby”command. ? ...and he beat ima45dv8 to it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry White Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Thays a nice pin and cable, now you just need to find something you can use it for.----------Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry White Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Actually, I think there was a ruleing several years ago that devices not part of the original holster could be used between stages to secure the firearm ( remember the Barnhart strap). But I could be wrong.------------Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 An alternative strap method, which I've seen used, is to have a strap affixed to the belt (usually via a sliding belt loop) with a good quality snap fastener on it. The strap goes arround the pistol grip and snaps to itself. At the Make Ready, the strap is unfastened. (Think a belt loop with a long tail on it and a snap fastener.) This does not violate 5.2.5.3 as the strap is not attached to the holster. Glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 (edited) On origial item, Ive never been a fan of doodads going through he trigger guard. and on the rule Howabout the shower caps, ? Edited June 6, 2009 by Joe4d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Well done. I just bag mine for the longer breaks. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbadaboom Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 (edited) Yep. I solved a non- problem. I am trying the DOH for a while and decided that I REALLY wanted it to be completely lockable for between stages. No sense in running the risk of dropping the gun while RO'ing, picking up steel or just eating lunch. A few minutes on McMaster's website and I found my solution. I drilled the holster and the tab out to match the pin diameter, and that's it. 100% locking, 1 second to unlock before I go to the line. Solved a non-problem. Lucky me! Cool idea. I just have to express an observation. I've had the screws come out of my Blade-Tech DOH and eventually used thread tape to stop it from happening (Loctite takes away adjust ability). The last thing on Earth that I would do is put a pin inside the trigger guard in front of the trigger. If the upper screw falls out it can allow the gun to fall 'down' inside the holster and that pin will work exactly like a finger. I realize that we carry cold at matches and that it is not likely to ever be an issue if you only use that device at matches and with a cold gun but it would probably secure the gun just as good if placed where it ran through the holster behind the trigger. Edited June 6, 2009 by Bigbadaboom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerba Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 (edited) and on the rule Howabout the shower caps, ? As long as it's not attached/fixed to the holster, it's good to go. Looking at the picture, seems like it is not attached to the holster, so it would be good to go. BTW - Why would you worry about the gun falling out of the DOH?!?! Unless you are doing a jumping handstand, I don't think the gun is going to fall out easily. As you said, a solution to a NON-PROBLEM. Edited June 6, 2009 by racerba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfinney Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 If you have your adj screws sufficiently tight (not just a "bucket" holsetr) its pretty dang hard to knock a gun out of a Blade-tech, even up side down. Maybe run your holster a tad tighter? An alternative to the starp would be to replace your regular adjustment screw with a small knurled wheel and just crank it tighter between stages, loosen it up at LAMR. You may need to glue in the chicago screw backing on the back side to keep it from rotating....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpeltier Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 and on the rule Howabout the shower caps, ? As long as it's not attached/fixed to the holster, it's good to go. Looking at the picture, seems like it is not attached to the holster, so it would be good to go. BTW - Why would you worry about the gun falling out of the DOH?!?! Unless you are doing a jumping handstand, I don't think the gun is going to fall out easily. As you said, a solution to a NON-PROBLEM. +1 I have tried to shake my gun out of a DOH by taking it off the belt and holding the holster upside down with the unloaded gun in it and shaking it over the bed to try and dislodge it. Gotta really shake it hard to get it out. I can't imagine the gun coming out while wearing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Posted June 6, 2009 Author Share Posted June 6, 2009 HAHAH. This was a great response to a stupid idea. I ran the DOH for the first time in a match today and loved it. Brainless simple. Used the lock as a joke, then moved on with my life. I won't be going back to a race holster for a while. The DOH is satisfactory. Seth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 HAHAH. This was a great response to a stupid idea. I ran the DOH for the first time in a match today and loved it. Brainless simple. Used the lock as a joke, then moved on with my life. I won't be going back to a race holster for a while. The DOH is satisfactory. Seth Methinks you might have heard that somewhere previously...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boo radley Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 HAHAH. This was a great response to a stupid idea. I ran the DOH for the first time in a match today and loved it. Brainless simple. Used the lock as a joke, then moved on with my life. I won't be going back to a race holster for a while. The DOH is satisfactory. Seth Mine arrived Thursday, from SC. I have a 6" SV, and was worried about extra length on the draw, but shouldn't have been. DOH Bladtech feels great, and I know I'm going to be a lot happier and more relaxed on starts, period. CR-Speed will be retired or FS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Gun Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 5.2.5.3 Unless specified in the written stage briefing, or unless requiredby a Range Officer, the position of holsters and allied equipment must not be moved or changed by a competitor during a match. If a retaining strap is attached to a holster or magazine pouch, it must be applied or closed prior to issuance of the “Standby” command. ? so why can you lock and unlock a speed holster at the line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 5.2.5.3 Unless specified in the written stage briefing, or unless requiredby a Range Officer, the position of holsters and allied equipment must not be moved or changed by a competitor during a match. If a retaining strap is attached to a holster or magazine pouch, it must be applied or closed prior to issuance of the “Standby” command. ? so why can you lock and unlock a speed holster at the line? Because it's not a strap. Usually some sort of lever. It's a loophole. Glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 When I first started to use a DOH, I had a similar concern as the gun is rather loose and I worried about bending over while taping and having it come out. So, I took a small bungee cord and hooked it to the bottom of the holster then up over the butt and back down again. Worked great as I could easily remove it before going to the line and put it back afterwards. Eventually decided it was overkill, but it still seems to be a good idea for some cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UW Mitch Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 (edited) The screws on the Bladetech's are 8-32. At ACE Hardware you can get a knob screw (8-32 threads, with a big plastic knob - Bobby showed me that trick,) so between stages you tighten down the knob/screw and your gun is very secure. Come to the line, and loosen the screw back out. Works great! ~Mitch Edited June 8, 2009 by UW Mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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