Holster Recommendation for 2 gun.

Marauder · Nov 30, 2014

Looking for a good holster that wont brake the bank to start 2 gun in the spring. I'll be using a Sig 226. Just needs some help from someone that has shot 2 gun or 3 gun.

Thanks, Keith.

ITAdam · Nov 30, 2014

I use a Blackhawk! Serpa, I wanted to make sure it was multipurpose so I like the single stage retention that it has as well as the adjustable retention and versatile mounting system. I tried the Forbus one first and I found that it was to tight to provide a quick pull (non adjustable). Most guys use the blade tech holsters though.

vinjet700 · Nov 30, 2014

Just started 2 gun and using my blade tech worx well. Might upgrade down the road but it serves it's purpose. :thumbsup:

kalister1 · Nov 30, 2014

Whatever you use, make sure you have a good stiff belt.

jimbobborg · Nov 30, 2014

I've used Blackhawk's Serpa and it works well. I'd recommend that you do a lot of practice drawing with an empty pistol before hitting the competition so you have it down and also in a place on your belt that works for you.

davsco · Nov 30, 2014

Serpa has been my favorite with glocks but they don't make for 2011 so i'm using a bladeteck wrs that has a hood. definitely positive retention, but for me a little bulkier/clunkier and not as easy to use as the serpa. at the store i have tried a g code or two and those seem easier to use than WRS. Safariland also makes ALS i believe but haven't tried those. if they make a serpa for your gun i'd start with that.

Guderian · Nov 30, 2014

I have a Safariland ALS and love it. That's what I would recommend. It's inexpensive, has good retention (level 1), it's easy to release the retention, and it will not mar your gun up like some kydex can do.

Gryphon · Nov 30, 2014

Some ranges dont allow Serpas. Bladetech is good and reasonably priced. I suggest you look at Comp Tac. Good stuff.

Bikebreath · Nov 30, 2014

Gryphon said:
Some ranges dont allow Serpas. Bladetech is good and reasonably priced. I suggest you look at Comp Tac. Good stuff.

What he said

1time · Dec 1, 2014

Safariland ALS is the best holster is the best holster for 2/3 gun. The way you hit the button squeezes your hand higher as you draw helping to draw with a good grip already established. It is just as fast as a 0 retention holster.

I love comp tac but they don't have any retention. They are my choice for USPSA but for 2/3 gun I don't want a chance of a sling pulling my pistol out and sending me home.

The WRS is good but if you start to draw before the hood fully rotates you will hang up.

The G-Code is a little faster getting the hood out of the way but it can still do hang up.

The way a serpa releases can aid in an ND. With good practice it shouldn't be a problem but you won't have that problem with an ALS.

photoracer · Dec 1, 2014

Ditto on everything. For a belt I recommend either an tactical/operators belt or a 2 piece race belt. Holsters with some kind of retention are best. A few other things. Best cheap AR mag carrier is the FAB Defense. You will likely only need one as the #2 mag carrier because the mag #1 you should stuff in a pocket till you get to the start box (get yourself a good tough pair of cargo pants as the extra pockets come in handy). I use single adjustable pistol mag carriers for USPSA and 3-gun (at least in Open division because there are very few double mag pouches that fit STI mags) but double mag pouches for IDPA and likely for 2-gun. But that's up to you.

Tactical belt:
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/3398875712/propper-720-heavy-duty-belt-1-1-2-aircraft-aluminum-buckle-nylon?cm_vc=ProductFinding

Marauder · Dec 1, 2014

Thanks for the help everyone. :thumbsup:

grayson71 · Dec 1, 2014

I use a safariland SLS on a leg shroud and I love it, its a little more pricey, but worth it

jimbobborg · Dec 3, 2014

davsco said:
Serpa has been my favorite with glocks but they don't make for 2011 so i'm using a bladeteck wrs that has a hood. definitely positive retention, but for me a little bulkier/clunkier and not as easy to use as the serpa. at the store i have tried a g code or two and those seem easier to use than WRS. Safariland also makes ALS i believe but haven't tried those. if they make a serpa for your gun i'd start with that.

I use a Serpa with my ParaOrdnance P16-40. I modified a standard 1911 holster to fit the gun, works great.

photoracer · Dec 4, 2014

Yeah I am building a polymer frame P16-40 by converting my Israeli Bul M-5 in 9x23mm to a .40 by replacing the upper parts with a Para P16-40 slide and a Bul M-5 .40 bull barrel. That way I can go back to 9x23mm if I need to. I do not plan on stealing any parts from the M-5 slide assembly. Was planning on this for use in 3-gun but now with my knee issues it may just become my limited Steel Challenge gun.

md123 · Feb 15, 2015

Pretty smoking deal on blade tech's at Cabelas right now- $29 before any coupons that might be out there. I run my G17 out of one, FWIW.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Blad...=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=03560919&rid=20

Tactics · Feb 16, 2015

md123 said:
Pretty smoking deal on blade tech's at Cabelas right now- $29 before any coupons that might be out there. I run my G17 out of one, FWIW.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Blad...=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=03560919&rid=20

Nothing for the leftys

Blaster229 · Feb 16, 2015

Tactics said:
Nothing for the leftys

Sure. Backwards draw

davsco · Feb 16, 2015

Tactics said:
Nothing for the leftys

eh those aren't the best for 2 or 3 gun anyways (but are super for uspsa and idpa where you're not running around with a gun in your holster). the way they get retention is to crank it tight which hinders the draw. with the serpa or blade tech WRS or similar, there is a retaining mechanism and once that is released the draw is super smooth and friction-free.

lx1x · Feb 16, 2015

Been using comp-tac holster.. No issues.

Just make sure its snug fit that will not be to hard to draw.

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