Holster for 3 gun and USPSA
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kalister1
R.I.P.
It was recommended that I do NOT use one by someone I trust.
davsco
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while the double alpha race master magnetic holster does have great retention when locked, most including myself don't trust them enough to use them in 2 & 3 gun. at the least, there is little protection from mud, gunk, etc getting in the barrel or action when going prone or kneeling etc.
i use a blade tech wrs, that has the hood. that baby ain't coming out no way no how unless i want it to. there are some newer models that have a little easier activation but this works just fine for me.
then i do use the race master magnetic in uspsa and steel and related matches.
i use a blade tech wrs, that has the hood. that baby ain't coming out no way no how unless i want it to. there are some newer models that have a little easier activation but this works just fine for me.
then i do use the race master magnetic in uspsa and steel and related matches.
jimbobborg
Oddball caliber fan
I've seen people using minimalist holsters like that in 3-gun, but it's not optimal. With the amount and kind of movement involved, get something with better protection and retention for a holster. Dropping your pistol will get you DQ'd fast.
Don't people use G code RTI holster?
https://www.tacticalholsters.com/product/xst-rti-kydex-holster/
https://www.tacticalholsters.com/product/xst-rti-kydex-holster/
MEGARMS
KnowNothing
This is exactly what I used before I sold my 2011. It is a great holster and that gun aint ever coming out if you don't want it to.
GLS is a pretty good option IF you're not using a sling for your rifle. If you're using a sling, you might want something with a thumb release.
Someone like red Hill tactical can probably do what you're looking for.
Sorry, quoted the wrong person.
Someone like red Hill tactical can probably do what you're looking for.
Great advice. Thank you. Do many matches around DMV area or in drivable distance require sling for the rifle? I remember seeing a range somewhere here listed the sling as highly recommended but I don't see many matches on YouTube that used slings.
kalister1
R.I.P.
I shoot 3Gun at York IWLA, they require a sling for Rifle and Shotgun Stage by Stage/Match by Match. Not every Match and Not every stage. If you shoot there, bring both.
I have only shot 1 match at AGC and no sling was required that day.
I have only shot 1 match at AGC and no sling was required that day.
They're a bit uncommon around here, from what I've seen. Some people obviously like them because you can use them to steady yourself a little better for longer unsupported shots.
Racinready300ex-2
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- Apr 10, 2020
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I don't shoot 3 gun, but if you have to run around with the holstered pistol I would not use a race holster. In fact even in USPSA when shooting Limited I ran a kydex holster because I found the race holster wasn't really worth the trouble. My draw times are basically the same with both.
The other day I was practicing with a IDPA legal holster. (no drop offset) I'm shooting CO and using the exact same rig for USPSA and IDPA. I decided just to see how fast I could draw the gun and get a shot off on a 3 yard target. Getting in the .65's wasn't that hard. Not scooping, not hunching my arm up to get my hand close to the gun or any of that stuff.
The holster really isn't a big deal.
The other day I was practicing with a IDPA legal holster. (no drop offset) I'm shooting CO and using the exact same rig for USPSA and IDPA. I decided just to see how fast I could draw the gun and get a shot off on a 3 yard target. Getting in the .65's wasn't that hard. Not scooping, not hunching my arm up to get my hand close to the gun or any of that stuff.
The holster really isn't a big deal.
The issue isn't "should I use a race holster", it's "should I use a holster with active retention". Race holsters are not terribly useful in multi-gun.
Racinready300ex-2
Active Member
- Apr 10, 2020
- 185
Active retention like the lock they all have? My first recommendation would still be kydex for the reasons listed in my post above.
jimbobborg
Oddball caliber fan
I use a Nerd Coffin for my 3-gun STI. It does its job of protecting the pistol and the draw is easy. I used it for a year, shooting 3-gun, USPSA, and Steel Challenge.
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