 pepperbelly
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Posted: 7/6/2012 2:13:20 PM
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THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT I will be shooting a 1911 centerfire and a Ruger MkII in rimfire. I have both with iron sights and both with reddot optics. I would like a holster that would do both if that's possible. I have a Galco paddle holster for a 1911 but it isn't what I think I need for competition. I found this Blade Tech holster for a 1911. Does anyone have any experience with it? Any problems with it? Does it retain the pistol securely while moving? Does anyone have a holster recommendation for a Ruger MkII? I found this Triple K at Cabelas that would work for hunting, etc. but I don't think it would be good for comps. I could use it if necessary. It would be better than nothing. I would also need mag holders for both the MkII and 1911. edited to add: I used to carry a 1911 in the original Bianchi auto-draw holster back in the '80s. I am tempted to find one used somewhere. Are the new comp holsters a lot better? Thanks, Jim |
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Posted: 7/6/2012 6:56:49 PM
I'm not positive but I think that blade tech may not be allowed in idpa? I think different types of matches require diff holsters. I just shot my 2 nd idpa match and used a full leather pancake that I made. I think idpa has to be the type of holster that you could carry or conceal carry on a daily basis.
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pepperbelly
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Posted: 7/6/2012 7:16:04 PM
Originally Posted By grabagear:
I'm not positive but I think that blade tech may not be allowed in idpa? I think different types of matches require diff holsters. I just shot my 2 nd idpa match and used a full leather pancake that I made. I think idpa has to be the type of holster that you could carry or conceal carry on a daily basis. My Galco paddle holster would work for that. I may be shooting in a steel challenge type match soon. I need a holster for that. I found this for the MkII. |
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pepperbelly
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Posted: 7/6/2012 11:00:03 PM
I read the rules on the steel matches I am looking to shoot. The holster requirement is that the holster must be on or forward of the hip and the muzzle, when holstered, must be pointed where a bullet impact would be within 2 feet. I can't tell from just a stock pic, but the Blade Tech holster looks like it might be pointed too far forward. FWIW I found an auction on Ebay for an original Bianchi Auto-Draw holster. Waaay back in the '80s when I was a cop I carried a government model 1911 in that holster, so I am familiar with it. I remember it being very good on weapon retention and very quick to draw to shoot. I wonder if it would be competitive enough to use. |
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Posted: 7/7/2012 3:15:42 PM
I had a Bianchi Auto-Draw holster for a short time, didn't like it myself. Preferred the Safariland 070.
Take a look at the Safariland 6377 ALS holster. Its very fast and secure.  |
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Posted: 7/14/2012 9:45:55 AM
Backdog is good to go for your mark series. my dad and i both use them in steel challenge/Ruger rimfire matches
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