D.Hayden Posted November 17, 2003 Share Posted November 17, 2003 I tried the search, using 1911, Limited, Holster - but I couldn't figure out how to put multiple search criteria in... I'm sure this has been covered, just can't find it. I want to move to a 'race' type holster for a Kimber single stack 5" barrel, and I'd like some recommedations.. Thanks, Dave Although after today's match - maybe I should rethink , and spend the money on lessons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOtherErik Posted November 17, 2003 Share Posted November 17, 2003 Allmost any race holster will work with a 1911. Safariland, Limcat, Ghost and CRspeed are they major players. Any of them can be set up to work with a 1911. What you need to decide which locking system works best for you. Try a few different ones that people may have at your local clubs. Search the forums to see what people think about a particular brand. Brian said that the Safariland 010 is coming back. That is a great race holster to start out with. I still use one for my singlestack. Erik- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted November 17, 2003 Author Share Posted November 17, 2003 Thanks Erik.. I didn't realize they all fit that same... with that in mind there's tons of information out there. I saw Brians post about the 010, no word on the Safariland or Holsters.com, or Brians site yet... thanks again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOtherErik Posted November 17, 2003 Share Posted November 17, 2003 I didn't realize they all fit that same.. most holsters will require a minor re fitting of the locking mechanism to switch between the 1911 and a 2011. Most will include parts necessary to make the change over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted November 17, 2003 Share Posted November 17, 2003 You can get a closeout 011 holster to fit a 1911 for a mere $47 bucks at Safariland's Holsters.com. It won't be any quicker than your Kydex rig and you'll drop your gun on the ground at least once, but hey, you'll have a "race holster." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted November 17, 2003 Share Posted November 17, 2003 It won't be any quicker than your Kydex rig and you'll drop your gun on the ground at least once, but hey, you'll have a "race holster." I was going to say something along those same lines. What is wrong with your Kydex? What kind of draw times (at what distance) are you getting now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted November 17, 2003 Author Share Posted November 17, 2003 Erik, Flex - thanks... I think this was just frustration over yesterdays match - blame the equipment - I'll keep the Uncle Mike's and move when it might actually help - and spend my money on ammo and more practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Anderson Posted November 17, 2003 Share Posted November 17, 2003 The race holster is great for one thing: Convincing yourself that you can go faster. I can draw my Beretta out of a wilson holster just as fast as the Caspian/cr speed rig. BUT...this didn't happen til I achieved the .69 from the cr speed. The brain needs permission to do this, and many are convinced it's not possible out of a "normal" holster. They are wrong. Same thing on positioning. If it's comfortable, it's fast. The draw is funny, you work and work, and try and try, then you do a .8 one day and wonder what the big deal was. You gotta work and then let go and just do it. SA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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