Newbie: Type of Holsters

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Hey, I'm going to be taking the restricted course soon and was wondering about holster styles and manufacturers. Whats good whats not, where can I purchase them etc. I'm interested in shoulder carry as I have a lot of stuff around my pockets already and would probably just get in the way more.

If this has been asked before I apologize, I'm pretty new to this part of the forum (mostly haunt Milsurp).

Im not fully sure as to what I will be purchasing, Most likely something like a Tokarev TT33.

Thanks!
 
jack ass rigs,

The under the sholder looks cool but serves no tactical purpose!:) You should first choose a defensive pistol before it's rig (holster). The holster must fit the pistol and never the other way around!:D First of all what will be its applications ( target practice, tactial uses, or sitting at a desk typing at the computer).
The jack ass rig, was used in the movies by covert agents for the cool factor, and by agencies that had not truly taken tactics into account. It is proven that it is much faster to draw from the hip, pelvis, and back than from under the shoulder. The platform itself is unstable, keep your sh*t tight.
If your into tactics,and carry so much gear that your pistol is a secondary defensive weapon try a chest rig before a under the sholder.
In places like certain states of America where concelable carry is allowed, most people would find that full visibility, and the fact the in most new rigs the barrel is pointing backwards making most them unconfortable.
Listen, write me an e-mail and we can sort everything out.:rockOn:
 
As far a pistols go, if you can drag the extra cash together - around $400, the Norc Commanders are incredible for the cost. The latest ones have a decent beavertail fitted - not exactly Wilson, but works properly and does the job, decent fit and finish all over. Check out Armco for used pistols, he gets some really good stuff, and the prices are good. (He's also a pistolsmith so you shouldn't have major problems with anything). The choices for leather are probably not that great for a Tok - likely limited to eastern European belt rigs with full flaps. Since the original issuer was the Red Army, and they limited pistols to officers.
 
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A chest rig sounds like a good idea, thats mostly what I was looking for (sorry for the confusion). As for uses, Target practice and sitting at a computer are what I would be doing most. :) I just carry a lot of sh*t around with me at all times! - I wish I was Tactical! :p :D

Ian: Yeah, I had a look at Armco a few minutes ago and had read a lot of good stuff on here. Ive just got a soft spot for old Soviet stuff what can I say ;) But I am thinking about a Norc Commander as a serious option now.
 
Get a cheap generic Nylon Holster to start with, will fit almost any gun and is easy on the finish. The Nork Commanders are great, but .45acp is not cheap unless you reload. Stick with 9mm for now as you will need to shoot lots and pick up a cheap .22cal pistol also. Then you can educate yourself on which holster you want for what you want. The Norinco NZ-85 is a good solid gun $400 + tax, nylon holster $26, $20 for cleaning kit and $200 for 1,000x9mm and you are good to go.
 
Uncle Mike's ballistic nylon holsters are good and relatively inexpensive. Mind you, you can't go anywhere outside carrying a handgun. Unless you're a licenced working trapper or prospector. Nor will ranges allow you to use a holster unless you're at an IPSC/IDPA match after doing the training course for those games.
The term 'tactical' is a marketing term only. There's no such thing as a tactical anything.
 
If you have a lot of stuff around your waist, I'm just going to presume cluttered duty belt, I'd suggest a thigh holster if concealment is not an issue.

Myself I'm a bigger guy with monkey arms so I find drawing off the hip is a little akward. I've got to lift my shoulder to clear the holster, I use a Blackhawk Serpa cQc for my sig. I grabbed a 'surpules' thigh holster for about 35 buxs and that seems to be the cats a$$ for draws for my build. It's pretty east to draw from when seated, and just more natural for me to draw from while standing.
 
Heh, no I'm not of the privileged few who can carry. Its mostly for myself and if I get into doing matches.

Yeah, I dont re-load (id like to start) so 9mm is probably the way to go, Ammo cost was one of the reasons I was thinking the Tok as a good choice.
What about the 9mm 1911's that Marstar carries are they any good and does Armco tune them as well?

Thanks for the replies!
 
That would be a good choice, except that the 1911 platform puts you into either standard or open (?) A double action pistol allows you to be in production where you stand a chance of doing well. Of course if you get a revolver you might just come in first, as not many people go that route!
 
Ok, So what other options do I have? I'm looking to spend $550 Max I'm not really looking for a revolver at the moment though.

I guess this thread is now less about holsters and more about what kind or pistol i should buy. haha.
 
The Norinco Tokarev isn't really a bad idea so long as you keep it clean and watch out for its quirks. (I opened another thread yesterday about its habit of functioning perfectly for 50 or 60 rounds, then jamming. :puke:) It is slim, not overly long, and fits well into a generic holster.

It is also cheap -- $179 -- as is surplus ammunition. The ammo is very hot; an expert shooter at my club put ten shots through a chronograph and they averaged 1462 fps with a high of 1488. :eek: Recoil is light even so; the bullet is only 85 grains.

On the negative side, the grip is awkwardly angled, the sights are barely visible, and THERE IS NO SAFETY. :bangHead:
 
Kveldulf said:
The Norinco Tokarev isn't really a bad idea so long as you keep it clean and watch out for its quirks. (I opened another thread yesterday about its habit of functioning perfectly for 50 or 60 rounds, then jamming. :puke:) It is slim, not overly long, and fits well into a generic holster.

It is also cheap -- $179 -- as is surplus ammunition. The ammo is very hot; an expert shooter at my club put ten shots through a chronograph and they averaged 1462 fps with a high of 1488. :eek: Recoil is light even so; the bullet is only 85 grains.

On the negative side, the grip is awkwardly angled, the sights are barely visible, and THERE IS NO SAFETY. :bangHead:
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Yeah, I had read that thread. Is it the same with all Toks? or do Russians and Hungarians work better? Or is it the surplus ammo itself and not the design.
 
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