Getting my daughter a belt/holster/mag pouch rig

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What is the best way to go for someone relatively new to pistols? G19, lefty shooter, 18 yr old girl. I want to set her up so she can be proficient, with the least amount of hassle. I have no idea, I've been running a Milt Sparks Summer Special II for my 1911 for a few years but I haven't been trying to be competitive. I want to get her the gear she can use whether she's plinking or decides to get into the sport.

The end goal is for her to get some training from someone other than her hillbilly dad, just want to get her started in the right direction with gear.
 
Blade-tech could be a decent low budget starting solution: belt, Signature holster, drop and offset attachment for the holster.
Ghost belt and their Hybrid holster, Ghost 360 mag pouches.
Either kit doesn't cost a ton of money, but both should work for a beginner and up to mid-level.

+1 on proper instruction, that's the most important part.

Hope you have an ammo plant ready. She might switch to something else eventually. My kid likes her CZ Shadow.
 
My wife has been running a 5.11 Tactical Maverick belt for a few years now and likes it a lot, I'm a lefty who also shoots a G19 and I run a Solely Canadian Concealment holster and mag carrier, your daughter would possibly be better suited to a Solely Competition holster with a Tech-Lok and a Drop/offset plate, there are other options for a good Canadian made holster including Grey Fox and some others. This setup will work for range use or IDPA etc if she goes that way, if IPSC is in her future maybe steer her more towards a two belt system like DAA.
 
I don’t get the fascination with dropped and offset hangers for holsters, specifically regarding the offset I guess. Depending on the discipline you choose they might not be legal because they move the gun too far from your body (ie IPSC 50mm rule) and they tend to point the gun at your leg.
 
.30/06 FTW said:
I don’t get the fascination with dropped and offset hangers for holsters, specifically regarding the offset I guess. Depending on the discipline you choose they might not be legal because they move the gun too far from your body (ie IPSC 50mm rule) and they tend to point the gun at your leg.
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The OP is asking about a holster for a female.

I share your views, but we're not built like a female.
 
.30/06 FTW said:
I don’t get the fascination with dropped and offset hangers for holsters, specifically regarding the offset I guess. Depending on the discipline you choose they might not be legal because they move the gun too far from your body (ie IPSC 50mm rule) and they tend to point the gun at your leg.
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I shoot both IPSC and IDPA, and I find the drop/offset bracket I use in IPSC to allow for a speedier draw, and more consistent grip. Until recently, I used the Bladetech holster with the offset bracket and would swap the bracket on/off as I switched styles between IPSC/IDPA matches. I now have a dedicated IPSC holster, and have removed the bracket on my Bladetech so it can be my dedicated IDPA holster.

For IDPA, I just use my regular street belt. It's flimsy, but I just don't care.

Re: offset bracket might exceed the IPSC rules: yes, mine was angled slightly too much away from my body and I had to use a heat gun to bend it a bit straighter, so the gun hung more vertically. Depending on your body shape, this may not be required.

OP: buy the offset bracket. Gives more options for your daughter. Don't buy a Serpa holster, nor a nylon one. Get one made for her gun.
 
deadman said:
Opinions on Safariland?
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Not a thing wrong with them, many people use them every day and they have a great reputation,,, I personally prefer to deal with local Canadian guys who support this community, be it Solely Canadian, Grey Fox or whoever. The upside to a Safariland is you can find one in stock somewhere so you don't get the wait time of a hand crafted holster, the downside is there is absolutely no coolness factor to a Safariland:)
I'm sorry, but when I look at my SolCan it's like " damn,, that is one sweet holster!" lol
 
Fair enough, only asked as I have an owb Safariland for 1911's I got in a box of misc stuff a few years ago. Paddle/belt loop on it. I've only used it once at the range, seems ok other than it rides pretty high. Not a quick draw holster for someone at my skill level!

As for coolness factor, not really a concern at this point in my life. I wear sandals with white socks sometimes (like every day).
 
Double Alpha Academy PDR PRO II, tons of adjustability for cant and tilt, she can get the exact setting she wants without having to mess around with heat guns or multiple spacers and hangers.
 
Slavex said:
Double Alpha Academy PDR PRO II, tons of adjustability for cant and tilt, she can get the exact setting she wants without having to mess around with heat guns or multiple spacers and hangers.
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Just looked at it. That’s pretty slick!
 
deadman said:
Opinions on Safariland?
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I would recommend the Safariland GLS model. Great new shooter features from a safety perspective: excellent retention + easy to release. Each GLS model fits many pistol models. You can get a pdf from their website which will list them all.
Another great thing with the GLS model as opposed to the ALS for example is the fact that you do not need to learn to push a button somewhere to pull it out. The release mechanism can easily be used especially by a new shooter. Once you grow into the sport and need the extra 10th of a second then yes you may benefit from a more open holster but if that is not a concern the GLS is a great one to start with. Beside Safariland makes all kinds of accessories like mounts and brackets and such. I heard they have good customer service too though I have personally not needed it so cannot verify it.
I am not paid by Safariland :). Just a happy customer.
 
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Just my opinion, but I think the Safariland GLS is a TERRIBLE choice for any new shooter.

I have a GLS, but I don't recommend it. Available (yes), affordable (yes), versatile (yes), secure (yes), and fast (yes), but it's release mechanism is apt to pinch the finger if the pistol is re-holstered with a full-firing-grip (as one should do). The danger - especially for any new shooter - is that the user of a GLS might learn to adopt an open-handed re-holstering method, just to avoid being pinched.

At the very last IPSC match I attended, two people on my squad used the GLS; I watched both of them with interest; both re-holstered with an open hand. Such a (bad) habit could be considered a (bad) 'training scar', and - in my opinion - the GLS can create it.
 
Wendell said:
Just my opinion, but I think the Safariland GLS is a TERRIBLE choice for any new shooter.

I have a GLS, but I don't recommend it. Available (yes), affordable (yes), versatile (yes), secure (yes), and fast (yes), but it's release mechanism is apt to pinch the finger if the pistol is re-holstered with a full-firing-grip (as one should do). The danger - especially for any new shooter - is that the user of a GLS might learn to adopt an open-handed re-holstering method, just to avoid being pinched.

At the very last IPSC match I attended, two people on my squad used the GLS; I watched both of them with interest; both re-holstered with an open hand. Such a (bad) habit could be considered a (bad) 'training scar', and - in my opinion - the GLS can create it.
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Sorry to hear you are unhappy with the GLS. Perhaps there is an issue with your retention lever. You should try to reach out to Safariland perhaps there is something they can help with.
I have both the GLS and the ALS and do prefer the GLS. I have not had any issues with it in a few matches over the summer. Either way it is important to try before you buy.
 
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