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Defensive Carry Holsters & Carry Options There are some really good defensive carry holster designs, as well as some very bad ones on the market today. Whether you are in the market for a new holster or just discovered another perfect carry option, let us know about it here.

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Old September 24th, 2008, 03:04 AM   #1
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IDPA holster options

Well Im looking in to going and shooting IDPA. I am in need of a holster to use for competition. I want something that is outside the waist band that I can draw from as fast as possible. There is so many options I decided to ask you all what would work best. If it matters the holster will be for a pro size kimber, and Im also going to need a good double mag holder.
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Old September 24th, 2008, 03:23 AM   #2
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Old September 24th, 2008, 08:29 AM   #3
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Remember IDPA holstrs have to be a basically stock, CC holster. Nothing "fancy" as IDPA is designed on the premise of everyday shooting scenarios. It has to stay hidden under the cover garment when you raise you arms straight out from yer body.
If you haven't already read and re-read the rules available from the IDPA website.
I have used a CTAC and currently use my regualr carry rig as thats what is "real world" for me. So I should be as proficient as possible with that set-up.
IDPA is more about getting over/reducing "mental mistakes" than actually shooting as fast as you can...it's training, plain and simple. If you can think of it in that fashion and you will be a much happier IDPA player.

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Old September 24th, 2008, 09:21 AM   #4
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This is where I got mine. Blade Tech holsters, knives and tactical gear for military, law enforcement, shooting competition and hunting.. Do a search on IDPA at their web site and you will see a nice selection, including packages that include mag carriers.
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Old September 24th, 2008, 09:46 AM   #5
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Comp-tac also makes some good holsters for IDPA, and their customer service is absolutely first rate.

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Train like you fight; fight like you train. Use the holster that you wear day-to-day.
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Use the holster that you wear day-to-day.
+1 on that.
I use a leather pancake Ahern holster for matches. My Fobus paddle might also be a good option, I just haven't tried it yet. I do suggest getting a few spare mag holders though.
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Train like you fight; fight like you train. Use the holster that you wear day-to-day.
+1 +1

Although I shoot in several divisions, most of my matches I shoot with my daily rig. I do have kydex holster for other guns for when I shoot the other divisions. The brands named above are just fine. Choose a holster that follows the IDPA rules of holding the weapon safely, covering the trigger guard, not having too much space from the body and allowing you to holster the weapon one-handed.
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+1. I use one of these for my Beretta in SSP and my 1911 in CDP. Very well made!
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UP here IDPA is considered more of a sport than training, primarily because we can't carry legaly. That said most of the guys at our club, including me use Blade Tec holsters. They are fast and seem to withstand the rigors of competition.

I do go with the guys who suggest use what you wear daily. Just makes sense if you see IDPA as training. If you lookat it as a competitive sport then go Kydex. Faster than leather by a lot. Beauty of IDPA is accomodates both schools of thought.

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