Holster course whats better paddle or belt?
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- SW Ontario.
Belt.
I would have to read my rule book but I believe a paddle holster is not permitted for IDPA.
I would have to read my rule book but I believe a paddle holster is not permitted for IDPA.
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- Old Man Land, AB
If you're just banging away at the range, get the paddle. For competition, go for the belt version and get a 2 part belt.
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belt holster is always better.... end of story.
check out the bladetech or the comp-tac offerings., if you like leather be sure to check out penner custom leather (edmonton)
links below, notice all three offer belts as well as double mag pouches, so do not forget them as well.... I would pick 2x single mag holders over a double for IDPA, different pants have different belt loop layouts and the doublepouches can't always be put in the same place.... but try them both.
comp-tac.com
blade-tech.com
pennercustomleather.com
check out the bladetech or the comp-tac offerings., if you like leather be sure to check out penner custom leather (edmonton)
links below, notice all three offer belts as well as double mag pouches, so do not forget them as well.... I would pick 2x single mag holders over a double for IDPA, different pants have different belt loop layouts and the doublepouches can't always be put in the same place.... but try them both.
comp-tac.com
blade-tech.com
pennercustomleather.com
paddle IS permitted in IDPA as far as i know, but IS NOT permitted in IPSC. if you want one that'll cover you for both disciplines, then paddle is out - go for a belt. (at least as far as the gun holster is concerned - not sure if mag paddle is allowed in IPSC)
personally, i use paddle. i find it easier to put on, and as long as the belt is properly tight (ie my pants aren't down around my knees like an 18-year-old wigger), the holster hasn't come undone on me. also, i can place it anywhere i want regardless of pant loops.
i use Fobus paddles for everything (gun holsters and mag carriers) except my S&W 22A and speedloaders. sure, they're not the most amazing quality on the planet, but they're cheap and effective. so far, i like 'em.
personally, i use paddle. i find it easier to put on, and as long as the belt is properly tight (ie my pants aren't down around my knees like an 18-year-old wigger), the holster hasn't come undone on me. also, i can place it anywhere i want regardless of pant loops.
i use Fobus paddles for everything (gun holsters and mag carriers) except my S&W 22A and speedloaders. sure, they're not the most amazing quality on the planet, but they're cheap and effective. so far, i like 'em.
The Fobus pistol clamp, err, I mean holster. You can and should say no.
You're better off with an inexpensive Uncle Mike's kydex holster.
eBay. that's where i found all my Fobus stuff, but i'm sure you can find lots of other brands on there. sometimes, the prices can be a lot better than other online stores, and some sellers have much lower S&H than others even for the same part.
now, to be real, i haven't abused them or used them [the Fobus holsters] to their breaking point, so i can't speak to their longevity, but it seems good so far. and i got the adjustable ones (Evolution series). i haven't had any issues with the one for my Glock - as long as it's adjusted well, the gun clicks in nicely and pulls out well, and is reasonably secure.
i've never tried a kydex, but the one Uncle Mike's that i did use was a nylon softie which i hated cuz it wasn't secure and kept collapsing when the gun was removed so reholstering was a PITA.
brand aside, i'd stick with a molded hard plastic over nylon or fancy expensive leather.
but the question was: paddle or belt?
the answer is: do you want to do IPSC or IDPA or just range? cuz IPSC says "paddle not allowed" so that might make your decision for you - unless you want a separate dedicated one for IPSC and a different one for IDPA / range.
now, to be real, i haven't abused them or used them [the Fobus holsters] to their breaking point, so i can't speak to their longevity, but it seems good so far. and i got the adjustable ones (Evolution series). i haven't had any issues with the one for my Glock - as long as it's adjusted well, the gun clicks in nicely and pulls out well, and is reasonably secure.
i've never tried a kydex, but the one Uncle Mike's that i did use was a nylon softie which i hated cuz it wasn't secure and kept collapsing when the gun was removed so reholstering was a PITA.
brand aside, i'd stick with a molded hard plastic over nylon or fancy expensive leather.
but the question was: paddle or belt?
the answer is: do you want to do IPSC or IDPA or just range? cuz IPSC says "paddle not allowed" so that might make your decision for you - unless you want a separate dedicated one for IPSC and a different one for IDPA / range.
911 Supply (in Calgary) carries a lot of Blade-Tech holsters and accessories. They should be able to help you out. TSE also just put in a big order with Blade-Tech but it will probably be a few weeks before it comes in...
that's cool. you can find all sorts of stuff on there, not just Fobus. shop around. if nothing else, it'll give you a price comparison. i got my Pro-Tech nylon holster for my S&W 22A from eBay too. my mantra is to buy from the place that wants the least of my money so that i get the product i want AND keep as much money in my pocket as possible.
be sure to factor in taxes if buying from regular / online stores. so far, my eBay shopping has been "the price you see is the price you pay". i haven't had to pay extra taxes or brokerage or duties (yet). YMMV, but it's a data point at least.
oh, and MOST stuff i've bought on there i've received within 2 weeks (even the stuff that ships from asia or the middle east)
