IPSC production holsters
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I see a lot of people using the Blade tech holsters at the matches. I have used both the DOH and the speed rig DOH http://www.blade-tech.com/Speed-Rig-D-OS-Holster-pr-1314.html . They are reasonably priced and I like using them. My wife uses the regular Drop and Offset and I have been using the speed rig lately. I started with a Fobus and although it worked ok, both the Bladetechs are much, much easier and faster to draw from. The speed rig's retention is not quite as secure as the regular DOH as the front is cut out and it could be easier to bump the gun out if you leaned against something or someone bumped the but of the gun. It does hold the gun securely for running with it in the holster if you have the tensioning screws done up right.
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Seriously??
Have you used the BladeTech speedholster? Have you ever, or have you seen someone, lose a gun out of one?
Just curious as I know a fellow who has used one of these for a while now and really likes it. I just picked one up as well and don't really see how I could drop a gun out of it any easier than any other race holster.
John
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might as well get a regular DOH holster, then its legal in ipsc and idpa with the DOH removed
I have seen a few guns fly out of the Bladetech DOH. The problem lies usually with the user loosening the screws to the point that a race holster would be more secure. Another holster I would recommend is the Ghost STINGER holster...similiar to the BT, but awesomer.
Maurice aside from the back attachment the Blade Tech DOH is just a regular kydex holster. Unless the owner was standing on his head or jumpinig up and down how in the world would a handgun fly out of the holster. Not saying it couldn't happen, just saying I don't know how it could. The screws, if they were removed wold certainly make for a lose fit but you would think the gun wold remain in the pouch.
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Bob
I've seen guns fly out of Bladetech and CR Speed race hostler at the same match. The problem is not hardware itself but the shooter. You are never supposed to run with your pistol holstered during a IPSC match. Train to draw at the beep and you will never drop a gun during the course of fire.
actually saw it at Summer Slam this past summer...shooter from Quebec I believe. As he was running to the door on the Trailer stage, the gun lifted up and out of the holster....I believe the door required a little bit of strength to open so I assume wanted to use both arms to open the door quicker. Damn shame.
I competed once with the Itac (from Freedom Ventures). It has a locking button that's big and easy to push (but on start you can just float it and no-one cares) but it does give you the option to lock it and go for a run and have confidence it won't jump out. You can also adjust the cant but I was made to readjust it by an RO as it was pointing too far backwards. It draws pretty smoothly.
Note to self... Self, don't bring a safe queen to IPSC unless you like battle scars.
If the holster is adjusted properly there is no reason for a gun to fly from the Bladetech holster like some have described. Surely most men should be able to overcome what liittle resistance the properly adjusted holster provides to effect a quick draw...well maybe naught
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Bob
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Bob
Bob, you are correct.
We see guns falling out in three gun from theses holsters from failrly experianced shooters.
I think on of the reasons is that, in IPSC, you are usually never running or moving anywhere with your gun in the holster or without your hand on the gun while it is in the holster.
What happens is that people adjust the tension screws down, or the migrate on their own, to the point that if you are running without holding your handgun it can "jump" out of the holster.
It has happened to me, luckily not while shooting. All i did was adjust the scews a bit and all is well.
I have yet to see a gun fall from a properly adjusted Bladetech holster, or from a locked speed holster either.
Sosa
As you know I shoot IDPA as well as IPSC. IDPA often puts more of a demand, on a quick draw where a competitor may gain sometime over the course of a martch but in IPSC more often you have movement before you are in a positon to engage targets so why folks loosen their holsters in a vain attempt for some marginal gain in speed is beyond me. Mind you I did follow the crowd andd bought a CR speed holster which I am somewhat less than blazing fast on the draw. Go figure.
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Bob
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Bob
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This is what I have and I am looking forward to booking a black badge course very soon.
http://www.rifleoutfit.com/media/ca...eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/0/0/00500-1_1.jpg
The trigger guard is totally covered which is the primary requirement of a hoslter in IPSC. But it seems nobody wants to confirm this requirement. I would not know of any issue until I finally get to use this during the course, very soon, hopefully.
http://www.rifleoutfit.com/media/ca...eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/0/0/00500-1_1.jpg
The trigger guard is totally covered which is the primary requirement of a hoslter in IPSC. But it seems nobody wants to confirm this requirement. I would not know of any issue until I finally get to use this during the course, very soon, hopefully.
That holster will be fine for your course.
IPSC Holster Rules:
5.2.7 Competitors must not be permitted to commence a course of fire wearing:
5.2.7.1 A shoulder holster or "tie-down" rig (visible or otherwise), except as specified in Rule 5.2.8;
5.2.7.2 A holster with the heel of the butt of the handgun below the top of the belt, except as specified in Rule 5.2.8;
5.2.7.3 A holster which permits the muzzle of a holstered handgun to point further than 1 meter from the competitor's feet while standing relaxed;
5.2.7.4 A holster which does not completely prevent access to, or activation of, the trigger of the handgun while holstered.
IPSC Holster Rules:
5.2.7 Competitors must not be permitted to commence a course of fire wearing:
5.2.7.1 A shoulder holster or "tie-down" rig (visible or otherwise), except as specified in Rule 5.2.8;
5.2.7.2 A holster with the heel of the butt of the handgun below the top of the belt, except as specified in Rule 5.2.8;
5.2.7.3 A holster which permits the muzzle of a holstered handgun to point further than 1 meter from the competitor's feet while standing relaxed;
5.2.7.4 A holster which does not completely prevent access to, or activation of, the trigger of the handgun while holstered.
I used to use one of those Hogue holsters in IPSC and it definitely complies with all the holster rules.
