Dreamer
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I'm thinking about getting back into "practical shooting" competition (IDPA/USPSA) and wondered if there were any other folks out there who did this, and what sort of holsters they would recommend for a double-stack full-size 1911 like my Para.
I'll probably just use the Serpa, but I was thinking of getting a holster without mechanical retention specifically for competition. I'll be competing in either "stock" or "Limited" class, and will not have a comp or optics on my gun.
I'm leaning toward leather, if for no other reason than it will probably wear on my finish less (with the constant holstering and unholstering of competition) than Kydex or other plastic-style units. I'm looking at something outside the waistband, preferably with a slight cant. On top of my list is the Galco Side Snap Scabbard, mainly because it's lined, and because it's a design I can get on and off without having to undo my belt...
But I DO love the speed and smoothness of my Serpa, and am looking at the Uncle Mike's kydex holsters and Blackhawk non-Serpa holsters.
So what do y'all think? I don't want to make a string of expensive experimental mistakes, and I'd appreciate any imput that other competitive shooters might have.
Thanks.
I'm thinking about getting back into "practical shooting" competition (IDPA/USPSA) and wondered if there were any other folks out there who did this, and what sort of holsters they would recommend for a double-stack full-size 1911 like my Para.
I'll probably just use the Serpa, but I was thinking of getting a holster without mechanical retention specifically for competition. I'll be competing in either "stock" or "Limited" class, and will not have a comp or optics on my gun.
I'm leaning toward leather, if for no other reason than it will probably wear on my finish less (with the constant holstering and unholstering of competition) than Kydex or other plastic-style units. I'm looking at something outside the waistband, preferably with a slight cant. On top of my list is the Galco Side Snap Scabbard, mainly because it's lined, and because it's a design I can get on and off without having to undo my belt...
But I DO love the speed and smoothness of my Serpa, and am looking at the Uncle Mike's kydex holsters and Blackhawk non-Serpa holsters.
So what do y'all think? I don't want to make a string of expensive experimental mistakes, and I'd appreciate any imput that other competitive shooters might have.
Thanks.